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Michigan State University has unveiled its 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame class, which includes distinguished athletes such as Mark Dantonio, Sam Vincent, and Nick Simmons. The induction ceremony is set for September 12, honoring their remarkable contributions to MSU athletics. Dantonio, the winningest football coach in MSU history, leads the class, joined by standout athletes from various sports who have left a lasting legacy at the university.
East Lansing, Michigan – Michigan State University (MSU) has announced its impressive six-member class for the 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame, featuring a diverse group of distinguished athletes, including former head football coach Mark Dantonio. The announcement was made on June 30, and the induction ceremony is scheduled for September 12, 2025, with additional recognition during the following day’s home football game against Youngstown State.
Mark Dantonio, who holds the title of the winningest coach in MSU football history, leads this new class of inductees. Over his 13-season tenure at the helm, Dantonio recorded an impressive 114-57 win-loss record. He is celebrated for winning three Big Ten championships and six bowl games, both of which set records within MSU’s coaching legacy. Dantonio’s achievements have recently earned him induction into the College Football Hall of Fame on January 8, 2024, and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame on December 31, 2024. Under his leadership, the Spartans triumphed in the 2014 Rose Bowl against Stanford and reached the College Football Playoff in 2015. Dantonio expressed that this induction is a reflection of his dedication to building a lasting legacy at MSU.
Joining Dantonio in the 2025 Hall of Fame class is Sam Vincent, a notable basketball player who competed for MSU from 1981-1985. Vincent’s collegiate career was marked by significant accomplishments, including being named an All-American during his senior year. He currently ranks third on MSU’s all-time scoring list and led the Big Ten in scoring in the 1984-85 season, averaging an impressive 23.7 points per game. After concluding his time at MSU, Vincent went on to play in the NBA for seven years, where he captured a championship with the Boston Celtics.
Another celebrated inductee is Tony Keyes, who made significant contributions to the MSU men’s soccer program. Keyes was instrumental in securing MSU’s only two NCAA championships in 1967 and 1968. Acknowledged as a two-time All-American, he holds the record for the most career goals at MSU, achieving a remarkable total of 56 goals.
Kori Moster, a standout player in women’s volleyball, is also included in this prestigious class. Moster achieved All-American honors on three occasions and set the MSU record for career digs with 2,218, placing her third in Big Ten history for this statistic. She played a key role in helping the Spartans reach the Sweet 16 in consecutive years, including a notable upset over defending champions UCLA in 2012.
Caroline Powers, a distinguished golfer, is another inductee whose accolades include being a three-time honorable mention All-American. Powers was instrumental in leading the women’s golf team to consecutive Big Ten championships in 2011 and 2012, achieving a scoring average of 74.26, which was a record at the time. In recognition of her accomplishments, she was awarded the Big Ten Player of the Year title in 2013.
The final inductee is Nick Simmons, who gained recognition as a four-time All-American wrestler and a three-time Big Ten champion. Simmons holds the MSU record for career pins at 46 and maintained a collegiate record of 138-20. He also served as an alternate for the U.S. Olympic wrestling teams in both 2008 and 2012.
The inductees will be honored during the formal ceremony on September 12, 2025, recognizing their contributions and accomplishments while establishing a legacy for future athletes at Michigan State University. J Batt, the new MSU Athletic Director, praised the 2025 inductees for their exemplary performance and the foundational impact they have had on the university’s athletic programs.
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