Rockey Schooley (1993) - Hall of Fame - Ball State University Athletics

Rockey Schooley

Induction:
1993
Class:
1974

Schooley, a four-year letterman on the BSU golf team, is one of only two Ball State golfers to play in four NCAA Championships. Schooley played for the Cardinals, under the tutelage of Yestingsmeier, when the team placed in a tie for 32^nd in the 1971 NCAA Championships, tied for 14^th in 1972, finished 16^th in 1973, and placed 24^th in 1974. Schooley earned honorable mention on the All-America team in 1972, 1973, and 1974 to become the only Ball State golfer to be honored by the All-America team three times. Schooley was Ball State’s Most Valuable Golfer in 1973 and was named the team’s co-MVP in 1972 and 1974. He co-captained the Cardinals as a senior in 1974. During his college career, Ball State won eight tournaments and tied for one title. The Cardinals posted a 40-3 dual-meet record in his four seasons, and Schooley was either medalist or co-medalist 15 times.