TGFC - Hall of Fame Members - Class of 2005
Mike Bishop
A four year letterwinner and team captain in 1988 as a first baseman for the Kent State baseball team. He was a three time All-MAC selection, earning his first team honors in 1986 and 1987, while being named honorable mention in 1988. Bishop also earned all-district honors in 1986. Statistically, Bishop put together his best season in 1987 when he batted .349, with 18 home runs, and 65 RBI, both of which at the time were school records. Fifteen years after playing his last game, Bishop is still tied for the Kent State Career lead with 49 home runs, while he is fourth in career RBI (163). He led the team in home runs from 1986-1988, while also leading the team in runs in 1986-1987.
Roberta Collins
As the thrower on the Kent State track and field team in the late 1990's, Collins was a three-time All-American in the discus, competing at the national championship in the event each of her four years. Her best finish at nationals was fifth place in 1997 after a throw of 177-17. She also finished eighth in 1999 and ninth in 1998. Collins was an eight-time MAC champion, winning the indoor weight throw four straight years, while winning the shot put once and discus three times at the outdoor championships. Her throw of 185-8 in the discus is second all-time at Kent State, while she also ranks second on Kent State's all-time performance list in the weight throw (60-2.5).
Bryan DeCorso
A member of three straight MAC championship teams, earning All-America honorable mention from the Golf Coaches Association of America in 1995. That season, he was also named MAC Player of the Year and MAC Sportsman of the Year, as well as being honored as a GCAA All-America Scholar. The medalist at the 1995 MAC championships, DeCorso averaged 73.4 strokes per round that year, including a career-low round of 65. He ranks seventh all-time in stroke average at Kent State, with a career 74.92 and his seven tournament titles are second all-time. A three-year letterwinner (1993-1995), he was the team captain in 1995.
Kim Featsent
A standout wide receiver for Kent State in the mid-1970's as a four-year letterwinner (1974-1977). He was named to the Associated Press Honorable All-America Team in 1977 after leading the team in receiving with 39 catches for 549 yards and two touchdowns. He closed his career with 118 receptions, 1662 yards and eight touchdowns, each Kent State records. He still ranks fourth in receptions and receiving yards and sixth in touchdowns. A two-time All-MAC First Team performer, Featsent was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 12th round in the 1978 NFL Draft.
Carrie (Templin) Gates
An academic and athletic all-star for the Kent State women's basketball team in the mid 1990's. The Janet Bachna Award winner in 1998, Gates was a three-time Academic All-American, earning second team honors in 1997 and 1998, while placing on the third team in 1996. She also won All-MAC and Academic All-MAC honors three straight years, while leading Kent State to a MAC championship in 1996 and a MAC Tournament crown in 1998, leading the Golden Flashes to NCAA Tournament appearances those years. Gates played 106 career games, scoring 1,531 points, which is eighth all-time. She also ranks second in school history in field-goal (.533) and three-point field goal (.387) percentage.
Danny Hall
As head coach of the Kent State baseball team from 1988-1993, Hall led the Golden Flashes to back-to-back MAC regular-season and MAC Tournament championships in 1992 and 1993. Hall posted a 208-117 (.604) coaching record in six seasons, with his 1992 club recording a program best of 45-13 mark, the school record for victories in a season. During his tenure, 18 players were chosen in the MLB Amateur Draft, with five former players going on to play in the major leagues. Hall coached fellow inductee Mike Bishop in 1988 and former Kent State coach Scott Stricklin. Hall is currently head coach at Georgia Tech, having led the Yellow Jackets to the College World Series in 1994 and 2002.
