Starkville – Seven Mississippi State University greats will be inducted into the MSU M Club Sports Hall of Fame during the Bulldogs' home football weekend Oct. 26 against Arkansas.
Former football players Danny Knight, Floyd “Pork Chop” Womack, and the late Keffer McGee, as well as women's basketball luminary Jennifer Fambrough, baseball star Bobby Reid, and softball legend Ehir. – McMichael, former men's and women's tennis coach Andy Jackson and others will be graduating in 2024. Inductee.
The Hall of Fame induction will take place on Friday evening, Oct. 25, as part of the 2024 MSU M Club Sports Hall of Fame Gala. Gala details will be announced at a later date.
Here are the details of the events scheduled to be celebrated this fall:
MSU M Club Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Jennifer Fambrough Jordan (Women's Basketball – 1999-2003)
Jordan earned a place in the MSU record books for his stellar career in the Maroon and White. She earned numerous honors while in Starkville, including 1999 All-America Freshman Team recognition and her three different All-Southeastern Conference selections.
Jordan led State University to its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 1999 and helped the Bulldogs reach the postseason in each of the next four years of his career. When Jordan graduated, she was the state's second-leading scorer and remains in the top 10.
Jordan also ranks among the school's leaders in career scoring average, field goals made, free throws made, free throw percentage, and rebounds. She is also among the leaders in single-game scoring and single-season field goal percentage. She still holds the school record with 18 free throws made in a single game.
Jordan finished his career with 1,677 points, 731 rebounds, 204 assists, and 150 steals. She was named SEC Great in 2008.
Andy Jackson (Men's and Women's Tennis: Women's Tennis – 1985-1989, Men's Tennis – 1989-2001)
One of the most successful head coaches in any sport in school history, Jackson excelled while coaching both MSU's men's and women's tennis programs. He is the state's all-time leader in wins for men (220) and also has the highest winning percentage (59.6 percent) among women's head coaches.
On the men's side, Jackson led the Bulldogs to 11 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances from 1991 to 2001, reaching the Round of 16 10 times, the quarterfinals five times and the semifinals twice. Under Jackson, the Bulldogs won his SEC Championship in 1993 and in 1996 he won SEC Tournament honors. Jackson was named SEC Coach of the Year in 1991.
Jackson had 14 top-25 finishes for the boys and girls programs combined. He coached 15 MSU All-Americans, two NCAA champion doubles teams, and six No. 1 ranked individuals.
Danny Knight (Soccer – 1980-1983)
Knight put together one of the best careers as a receiver wearing maroon and white. The talented pass catcher still ranks within the top 10 in MSU history in career receiving yards and is also within the top 5 in yards per game and season.
Knight caught 81 passes for 1,773 yards in his career. His 21.89 yards per catch is the highest in state school history for a player who caught 40 or more passes.
Knight was selected to the All-SEC team in 1982 and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft. He will go on to play for the New Jersey Generals of the USFL.
Keffer McGee (Soccer – 1993-1997)
McGee established himself as a Bulldogs fan favorite and one of the nation's best running backs in the mid-1990s.
In 1995, McGee ran for 1,072 yards and 13 touchdowns. At the time, McGee was only the third Bulldog in history to run for over 1,000 yards in a season.
McGee was on track for an even better season in 1996, but a knee injury prematurely ended his season. McGee led the SEC and was third nationally with 481 rushing yards before getting injured against South Carolina.
Maggie tragically passed away just before fall camp in 1997. His Bulldog career ended with 1,647 rushing yards, 442 receiving yards and 19 total touchdowns. He earned a degree in general business and was also an exemplary student-athlete as he was named to the SEC Honor Roll three times.
Ehia McMichael (Softball – 2001-2004)
McMichael is one of the greatest athletes in MSU history. She was a three-time All-American and two-time SEC Player of the Year during her time at State University. She also earned the National Academic Award as a senior.
McMichael ranks within the top 10 in every major hitting category for MSU this season, and his career numbers also rank within the top 5 in most categories. She was also incredibly talented on the field and still holds MSU's single-season and career records for outfield assists.
She finished her Bulldog career as the No. 1 overall pick in the inaugural National Pro Fastpitch Draft.
Bobby Reed (Baseball – 1988-1990)
Reed, a right-handed pitcher and recent inductee into Ron Polk's Ring of Honor, showed his talent at State during the 1988-1990 seasons. During his playing days, Reed led the team in four categories: wins, earned run average, strikeouts and innings pitched. Reed also led the NCAA in earned run average (1.09) during the 1988 season.
Until the 2008 season, Reed held MSU's records for consecutive scoreless innings (25.1) and games started (22). He appeared in all three seasons, including Freshman All-American (1988), ABCA All-Region Second Team (1990), All-SEC Second Team (1988, '90), 1988 SEC Academic Honor List, SEC All-Tournament Team, etc. , won numerous honors. (1990) and his NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team (1989-1990).
Reed was selected by the Texas Rangers with the 89th pick in the third round of the 1990 MLB Draft. Reed played three seasons in the minors, reaching Double-A.
Floyd “Porkchop” Womack (Soccer – 1997-2000)
Womack was one of the greatest offensive linemen in school history, starting 31 games at tackle. He was named a first-team All-American in his 2000 year and also earned All-SEC honors that season.
Womack was a member of three Mississippi State bowl teams and the school's only SEC West Division championship team in 1998. Womack was selected in the fourth round of the NFL draft in 2001 by the Seattle Seahawks, where he played 11 seasons in the NFL (2001-08) and the Cleveland Browns (2009-10). ), Arizona Cardinals (2011). Womack started 71 NFL games before his retirement at the end of the 2011 season.
Womack was named an SEC Legend in 2017.
In addition to the Hall of Fame induction, the M Club will award former Bulldog football player Howard Lewis with the Dowsing Bell Valor Award and former football player Jan Gwin with the Leo Seal Award.
The Dowsing Bell Valor Award is presented annually and is named for the state's first black student-athletes, Frank Dowsing Jr. and Robert Bell. This award is presented to a former letter recipient whose determination and perseverance in overcoming obstacles is a testament to their character. This year's honoree, Lewis, from 1973 until 1975 he lettered to MSU and showed great courage in overcoming obstacles and continuing the activities of MSU and his M Club.
Gwynne becomes the fourth recipient of the Leo Seal Award in history. The Leo Seal Award may be presented to a former letter recipient for outstanding service to the state of Mississippi, or to someone who has achieved success in business or in the community. Gwyn has served as M Club president twice and has been active in M Club activities since graduating from State University. Gwynne served MSU as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bulldog Club and the MSU Foundation, as well as serving as Chairman of the School of Business's Advisory Board.
