| On Oct. 1, 1999, Michigan State University unveiled its new Athletics Hall of Fame. Located in the Clara Bell Smith Student- Athlete Academic Center, the Hall of Fame displays key moments in Spartan athletic history as well as plaques of the inductees. The charter class of 30 former Spartan athletes, coaches and administrators was inducted in 1992. |
Location
- Inside the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Center
- Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, on Homecoming (Iowa) weekend
- Open to the general public 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- 56 glass plaques (16"x16") feature Hall of Fame inductees
- 11 wall murals (7'x10') feature some of the key figures in MSU athletics history, including:
- Charles "Bubba" Smith, Football, 1964-66 Amo Bessone, Hockey Coach, 1951-79 Molly Brennan, Track, 1979-82 Johnny Green, Basketball, 1957-59 MSU President John Hannah, 1941-69 Kirk Gibson, Football and Baseball, 1975-78 Clarence "Biggie" Munn, Football Coach, 1947-53/Athletics Director, 1954-72 Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Basketball, 1978-79 Duffy Daugherty, Football Coach, 1954-72 George Webster, Football, 1964-66 Robin Roberts, Baseball and Basketball, 1945-47
- Reader rail highlights 63 signature moments in MSU athletics history
- 24 double-sided banners (2'x6') represent MSU's 25 varsity sports
- 12 kiosks (1'x1'x1' columns) depict 72 key figures and moments in MSU athletics history
- 52 photos mounted to the wall murals depict other key figures and moments in MSU athletics history
- Jack Rouse Associates (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Jack Rouse Associates has its roots in the theme park and museum industries but recently its clients have included professional sports teams from the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League. JRA recently has completed fan-based entertainment projects for the Atlanta Braves and Indiana Pacers. JRA also has created athletics hall of fame sites for Ohio State and Kentucky. The company also has worked on displays at Louisville's Churchill Downs, Texas Stadium and the Daytona International Speedway.
Project Cost
- $250,000 (all fund raised)
Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees - By Class
1992 (30)
Fred Alderman
Gloria Becksford
Amo Bessone
Jack Breslin
Bob Carey
Lynn Chandnois
Don Coleman
Duffy Daugherty
Chuck Davey
Lyman Frimodig
Johnny Green
John Hannah
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Crawford "Forddy" Kennedy
Henry Kennedy
Bonnie Lauer
Jane Manchester-Myers
Gale Mikles
Earl Morrall
Clarence "Biggie" Munn
Carlton Rintz
Robin Roberts
Ernestine Russel-Weaver
Clark Scholes
Charles "Bubba" Smith
Fred Stabley, Jr.
Doug Volmar
Gene Washington
George Webster
Ralph Young
1993 (6)
George Alderton
Molly Brennan
Fred Johnson
John Kobs
Robert "Buck" McCurry
John Pingel
1994 (6)
Art Brandstatter, Sr.
Kirk Gibson
Jack Heppinstall
Joyce Kazmierski
Danny Litwhiler
Gideon "Charlie" Smith
1995 (7)
Judi Brown
Leander Burnett
Gary Dilley
Everett "Sonny" Grandelius
Burl Jennings
Merle Jennings
Karl Schlademan
1996 (7)
Chet Aubuchon
Ed Bagdon
Fendley Collins
John Horne
Greg Kelser
William Mack
Deanne Moore
2000 (9)
Richard Berry
Chester Brewer
Dr. James Feurig
Roger Grove
Frank Kush
Gwen Norrell Ph.D.
George Saimes
Brad Van Pelt
Herb Washington
2001 (7)
Jerry DaPrato
Sue Ertl
George M. "Jud" Heathcote
Sherman Lewis
Weldon Olson
Steve Smith
John D. Wilson
2003 (5)
Lauren Brown
Joe DeLamielleure
Mary Fossum
Cheryl Gilliam
Tom Yewcic
2005 (5)
Julie Farrel-Ovenhouse
John Fuzak
Gene Kenney
Blake Miller
Herb Odom
2007 (11)
Shirley Cook
Marshall Dill
Jim Ellis
Richard Frey
George Guerre
Dean Look
Grady Peninger
George Perles
Tom Ross
Scott Skiles
Valerie Sterk Kemper
2010 (10)
Jim Bibbs
Ed Budde
Steve Garvey
Linda Gustavson
Dr. Nell Jackson
Ron Mason
Julius McCoy
Percy Snow
Ken Walsh
Lorenzo White
2011 (5)
Morten Andersen
Mateen Cleaves
Dana Cooke
Kisha (Kelly) Simpson
Charles McCaffree Jr.
2012 (6)
Carl Banks
Emily Bastel
Clinton Jones
Shawn Respert
Diane Spoelstra
George Szypula
2013 (5)
Henry Bullough
Kip Miller
Ryan Miller
Morris Peterson
Jenna Wrobel
2014 (6)
Flozell Adams
Greg Johnson
Carl "Buck" Nystrom
Sue Selke
Kathy Strahan
Dave Thor
2015 (6)
Charlie Bell
Mary Kay Itnyre
Pat Milkovich
Andre Rison
Doug Weaver
Mike York
2016 (8)
Eric Allen
Don Behm
Trevor Harris
Steve Juday
Anne Pewe Khademian
Ken Popejoy
Patti Raduenz
Mike Sadler
2017 (5)
Bob Apisa
Joe Baum
Bob Cassleman
Kristin Haynie
Dr. Clarence Underwood