John Abdun-Nur (2009) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

John Abdun-Nur

Induction:
2009

Dr. John Abdun-Nur, a San Fernando Valley doctor for more than 40 years, was one of the USC athletic department’s staunchest supporters with both his talent and resources. Not only was he a generous financial contributor to Trojan athletics (for instance, he endowed the USC Team Physician position), but his lifelong commitment to working with injured young athletes led him to become a USC team doctor in the 1970s and 1980s. He and his family—his wife of 58 years, Margaret, and his 5 children—were active and longtime participants in USC’s Swim With Mike, a scholarship program that benefits physically challenged athletes. An avid sportsman, he was especially involved with Troy’s golf program, serving on the USC Golf Coaches Council. He also was president of Salerni Collegium (a support organization for USC’s School of Medicine) and of the USC Medical Alumni Association. He received the USC Alumni Service Award in 1993 for his outstanding volunteer efforts. A graduate of USC and then, after a stint in the Navy, its medical school, he became a general practitioner (it is estimated he delivered 4,500 babies). He served as the Chief of Staff at Encino Hospital, West Valley Hospital and Tarzana Hospital. He died on Jan. 31, 2008, at age 82.