Ball State University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Melvin Wilson
- Induction:
- 1978
- Class:
- 1936
Wilson started for three years in both football and basketball in addition to starting for the same period on the track team at Ball State between 1932 and 1936. He was an all-state second-team end on the gridiron, one of the leading scorers at center on the hardwood and set school records in both shot put and discus in track.
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He was basketball coach at Muncie Central for the 1941-42 and 1942-43 campaigns and spent 17 years as head track and cross-country coach for the Bearcats from 1947 to 1964. He guided the Central harriers to two state crowns.
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He was basketball coach at Muncie Central for the 1941-42 and 1942-43 campaigns and spent 17 years as head track and cross-country coach for the Bearcats from 1947 to 1964. He guided the Central harriers to two state crowns.
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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
