Douglas Adams (1981) - Hall of Fame - Ball State University Athletics

Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams

Induction:
1981

Adams, a two-year letterman in football for the Cardinals in 1947 and 1948, guided Michigan City Elston High School basketball teams to 394 victories against 111 losses between 1957 and 1977. His 1966 Elston quintet won the state championship, while three of his teams were ranked number one at the end of the regular season.

Women's Basketball // reBuilt Different Episode 1 featuring Grace Kingery

Thursday, April 02

Football // Ryan Lezon Mic'd Up

Thursday, April 02

Men's Basketball // Coach Capko Mic'd Up in Worthen Arena for the 1st time

Wednesday, April 01

2026 One Ball State Day - Football

Tuesday, March 31

MC-74717 Women’s Golf MAC Championship at the Delaware Country Club on Apr 20, 2025. Photo by Samantha Blankenship/Ball State University.

Women’s Golf Set for Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge

Sunday, April 05

Happy Gilmore

Gilmore Leads Cardinals for Second Straight Day in Final Round at Mason Rudolph Championship

Sunday, April 05

Avery Mahoney MC-78850 Earl Yestingsmeir Invite Ball State Golf on Sep. 21, 2025 at Delaware Country Club. Photo by Samantha Blankenship/Ball State University.

Gilmore and Mahoney Lead Cardinals on Day 2 of Mason Rudolph Championship

Saturday, April 04

Softball team meets after its 7-6 win over Ohio

Softball Falls in Series Finale vs. Ohio

Saturday, April 04