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MSU Athletics to induct six members to Hall of Fame

August 27, 2015
<p>Former MSU guard Charlie Bell follows through on a shot during the MSU men's basketball alumni game Friday at Jenison Field House. Bell scored a total of 13 points, helping the White team to a 125-118 victory. Danyelle Morrow/The State News</p>

Former MSU guard Charlie Bell follows through on a shot during the MSU men's basketball alumni game Friday at Jenison Field House. Bell scored a total of 13 points, helping the White team to a 125-118 victory. Danyelle Morrow/The State News

MSU Athletics announced Tuesday its latest class of six former Spartan athletes to join the 125 current members of the MSU Hall of Fame.

On Sept. 17, the MSU Hall of Fame Class of 2015 will be formally inducted into the Hall of Fame; located inside the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athletic Center, across the street from Spartan Stadium. The next six former Spartans whose plaques will take their place amongst past MSU athletic heroes can be found below.

The induction ceremony will take place as a festivity of MSU’s “Celebrate 2015” weekend. Lined up for the weekend-long celebration is the sixth annual Varsity Letter Jacket Presentation which coincides with the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on September 17, the 100th Anniversary Banquet of the Varsity S Club on September 18, and finally, recognition of the Hall of Fame members at the Michigan State-Air Force football game on September 19.

Charlie Bell (Basketball 1997-2001)

Part of MSU Basketball’s famed “Flintstones” group, Bell, was a key contributor to MSU’s run of three straight Final Four appearances; featuring a National Championship in 2000. The 2001 All-American amassed 140 games played, 136 starts, 1,468 points, was a part of four straight Big Ten Regular Season Championships, and 115 Spartan Victories.

Mary Kay Intyre (Women's Basketball 1977-1980)

The six foot tall standout transfer from Arizona State poured in 1,189 points in 80 career games. A Detroit native, she held nineteen Spartan single-season records at the culmination of her MSU career. She still holds the MSU career double-double record.

Pat Milkovich (Wrestling 1972-76)

The former walk-on from Maple Heights, Ohio, had the type of season any walk-on anywhere can only dream of having. As a freshmen, he became the youngest NCAA Champion at 18 years old. During his MSU tenure, Milkovich compiled a 90.2% winning percentage and 90 victories. Milkovich also claimed three Big Ten titles and was a four-time All-American; a feat only accomplished by one other Spartan.

Andre Rison (Football 1985-88)

Under MSU Hall of Fame head coach George Perles, Rison excelled as a wide receiver, collecting 2,992 receiving yards, 146 receptions, and 20 receiving touchdowns. Rison still ranks in the top five of all but one MSU receiving record. The Flint native helped guide MSU to its first Rose Bowl Championship since 1966.

Doug Weaver (Athletic Director 1980-90, Football 1950-52)

Weaver joined the MSU football team under the command of Biggie Munn as a walk on where he helped capture back-to-back National Championships from 1951 to 1952. After the end of his playing days Weaver joined football staffs at MSU, Missouri, Kansas State, Kansas, and UCLA. In 1973 he took over as the AD at Southern Illinois University where he also served as head football coach from 1974-75. In 1976 Georgia Tech lured him away from SIU to become the athletic director there; a position he held until returning home to MSU as AD in 1980. During his MSU AD stint, vast improvements were made to campus athletic facilities, including the opening of the Breslin Center in 1989. Under the Goshen, Indiana native’s watch seven MSU teams won Big Ten titles, and the hockey team claimed the only national championship under his administration.

Mike York (Hockey 1995-99)

York, the two-time first team All-American produced 201 points in his Spartan career. Waterford’s own led Spartan hockey in assists all four years of his career en route to back-to-back regular season CCHA championships. The final year of his career produced CCHA Player of the Year, CCHA Best Defensive Forward, and Team MVP honors. York was also a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award twice.

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