Marvin Heaton (1983) - Hall of Fame - Ball State University Athletics

Marvin Heaton

Marvin Heaton

Induction:
1983
Class:
1950

Heaton lettered in four sports at Ball State from 1944 to 1950 and is the only Cardinal athlete to ever receive five letters in basketball. A five-year regular for the BSU basketball team, the Muncie Burris product set a scoring record of 1,186 points, a total that still ranks with the best on the university’s all-time career list. Heaton also started for the BSU football and baseball teams prior to entering the army and played number-three singles on the tennis team after his return to the university.

Track and Field // MAC Championship Promo: President Mearns and Alana Springer

Tuesday, May 12

This Week in Ball State Sports // Mick Tidrow and Jeff Mitchell wrap up the academic year

Thursday, May 07

Sports Link: Senior Salute

Monday, May 04

Men's Volleyball // NCAA Regional Final Press Conference

Sunday, May 03

Brayden Huebner in a Ball State baseball uniform in the outfield

Baseball Completes Series Sweep of Bowling Green; Cardinals will be No. 6 Seed in Next Week's MAC Tourney

Friday, May 15

Kendra Keesling, Kenli Nettles pose atop the podium after scoring in the MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships Heptathlon

Nettles Soars to MAC Heptathlon Title, Keesling Multiple PRs Enough to Claim Podium

Friday, May 15

Owen Quinn in a black Ball State baseball uniform throwing a pitch

Baseball Secures MAC Tournament Berth with 6-3 Win vs Bowling Green; Friday to Now Feature Doubleheader Starting at Noon

Thursday, May 14

Kenli Nettles, 2026 MAC Outdoor Championships

Record-Setting First Day Has Nettles Leading Heptathlon at 2026 MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Thursday, May 14