As a member of the John Brown University faculty and athletic administration for 12 years from 1966-77, Wally Moon held the titles of head baseball coach, director of athletics, head of the physical education department and the President's assistant for fundraising.

Originally from Bay, Ark. Moon graduated from Bay High School in spring of 1947 and was recruited by Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. There, Moon participated as a two-sport athlete in baseball and basketball for the Aggies before graduating in the spring of 1951. After completing his graduate degree in 1952, Moon played professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals for five seasons before suiting up for the Los Angeles Dodgers for seven years. During his time in Major League Baseball, he earned the National League's Rookie of the Year award in 1954 while being chosen to three All-Star teams. During his stint with the Dodgers, Moon helped Los Angeles win World Series titles in 1959, 1963 and 1965. In 1960, Moon was named a Gold Glove recipient as well.

After retiring in 1966, Moon was persuaded to join the Department of Athletics by the late Bill George and former President John E. Brown, Jr. Regardless which facet of the university he served in, Moon always found joy in the development of student-athletes into fine men and women.