Roy Gardner (1981) - Hall of Fame - Ball State University Athletics

Roy Gardner

Roy Gardner

Induction:
1981
Class:
1940

Gardner, a two-time letterman in both basketball and track for the Cardinals from 1938 to 1940, coached basketball at Westland, Rising Sun, and Batesville high schools plus track, baseball, and golf at Batesville prior to his death in 1977. A well-known official for both football and basketball on both the college and high school level, Gardner’s name is affixed to an award given annually to the outstanding high school official in Indiana.

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