Bowling Green State University Athletics
Chuck McCampbell To Be Inducted Into Athletics Hall Of Fame
September 28, 2017 | General, Men's Basketball, Hall of Fame
Bowling Green, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University Athletics Department will induct the 51st class into the Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct. 20 at the Stroh Center. A reception will take place at 6:15 pm, with the induction ceremony beginning at 7:15 pm. Tickets are available for $15 for Falcon Club members or $30 for the general public. Please contact Greg Baker in the BGSU Athletics Ticket Office to reserve your spot today by phone (419-372-8619) or e-mail at bakerg@bgsu.edu.
Over the course of the five weeks leading up to the Hall of Fame induction, we will introduce you to each of the five inductees. Our third inductee in the Class of 2017 is Charles "Chuck" McCampbell.
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Previous Inductee Releases
Ginny (McGee) Beneke
Liz (Vrabel) Knoblauch
McCampbell, a native of Columbus, Ohio and 1959 Bowling Green graduate, excelled in both basketball and track & field during his BGSU career. He was captain of the 1958-59 men's basketball team, Bowling Green's first men's basketball MAC Championship squad.
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"My selection for the BGSU Hall of Fame is indeed a tremendous honor," McCampbell said. "I am most appreciative and humbled to join such an esteemed group of former BG athletes in the Hall of Fame. I am indebted to so many wonderful people who contributed to my BGSU experience. I am thankful for my coach, the late Harold Anderson, who offered me an opportunity to play basketball at BGSU. I am thankful for my teammates, who were all champions. I especially want to thank my teammate Ben Williams, who kept me focused on the gift we had received as BGSU student-athletes and for his sponsorship for me to receive this Hall of Fame award. I appreciate all of the help and encouragement to succeed that I received from President Ralph McDonald and faculty members Joe Balogh, Will Wankelmon and Dr. Fletcher."
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McCampbell was an important figure in Bowling Green history as he was the first African-American from the University to make an All-Conference Team, earning second-team honors in 1957-58 after averaging a double-double with 10.4 points and 10.4 rebounds. He went on to be named first team All-MAC in 1958-59 after averaging 11.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest.
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When the 1958-59 team defeated Miami for the conference title, McCampbell guided the program to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in BGSU history.
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Beginning his career as a captain on the undefeated freshman team in 1955-56, McCampbell was then the varsity team's Most Valuable Player the following season. He led the squad with 238 rebounds in that initial season playing varsity.
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In track & field, McCampbell was also a standout. He was the MAC runner-up in discus in 1958.
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Following graduation from Bowling Green, McCampbell served for 20 years in the U.S. Army and was awarded the Bronze Star while serving in the Vietnam War. He retired in 1980 with the rank of major.
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McCampbell started Heritage Paper Company, Inc. after retiring from the U.S. Army and remains the president and principal owner of the company today.
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Over the course of the five weeks leading up to the Hall of Fame induction, we will introduce you to each of the five inductees. Our third inductee in the Class of 2017 is Charles "Chuck" McCampbell.
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Previous Inductee Releases
Ginny (McGee) Beneke
Liz (Vrabel) Knoblauch
McCampbell, a native of Columbus, Ohio and 1959 Bowling Green graduate, excelled in both basketball and track & field during his BGSU career. He was captain of the 1958-59 men's basketball team, Bowling Green's first men's basketball MAC Championship squad.
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"My selection for the BGSU Hall of Fame is indeed a tremendous honor," McCampbell said. "I am most appreciative and humbled to join such an esteemed group of former BG athletes in the Hall of Fame. I am indebted to so many wonderful people who contributed to my BGSU experience. I am thankful for my coach, the late Harold Anderson, who offered me an opportunity to play basketball at BGSU. I am thankful for my teammates, who were all champions. I especially want to thank my teammate Ben Williams, who kept me focused on the gift we had received as BGSU student-athletes and for his sponsorship for me to receive this Hall of Fame award. I appreciate all of the help and encouragement to succeed that I received from President Ralph McDonald and faculty members Joe Balogh, Will Wankelmon and Dr. Fletcher."
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McCampbell was an important figure in Bowling Green history as he was the first African-American from the University to make an All-Conference Team, earning second-team honors in 1957-58 after averaging a double-double with 10.4 points and 10.4 rebounds. He went on to be named first team All-MAC in 1958-59 after averaging 11.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest.
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When the 1958-59 team defeated Miami for the conference title, McCampbell guided the program to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in BGSU history.
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Beginning his career as a captain on the undefeated freshman team in 1955-56, McCampbell was then the varsity team's Most Valuable Player the following season. He led the squad with 238 rebounds in that initial season playing varsity.
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In track & field, McCampbell was also a standout. He was the MAC runner-up in discus in 1958.
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Following graduation from Bowling Green, McCampbell served for 20 years in the U.S. Army and was awarded the Bronze Star while serving in the Vietnam War. He retired in 1980 with the rank of major.
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McCampbell started Heritage Paper Company, Inc. after retiring from the U.S. Army and remains the president and principal owner of the company today.
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