Limited tickets remain for the Ferris State University Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 30, on the FSU campus.
Seven former standout student-athletes representing six different sports programs comprise the star-studded Ferris State University Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Class, which was originally voted in back in 2020 before COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the event.
The 2023 class, which will represent the school's 13th class of inductees, includes: Jeff Blashill (Hockey, 1994-98), Lucy (DeMartin) Prior (Women's Basketball, 2000-04), Dannie Hayes (Men's Basketball, 1991-95), Tianna Kirkland (Women's Basketball/Track & Field, 1997-01), Brad Morris (Wrestling, 1985-89), Jason Vander Laan (Football, 2012-15) and the late Gideon Smith (Football, 1910-11), who is likely to be represented by his grandson John Belcher.
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Ferris State University fans and alumni will have an opportunity to potentially win prizes totaling more than $90,000 while helping fuel Bulldog student-athletes as FSU Athletics will hold a special "Building Champions Raffle" during the 2023-24 season.
All proceeds from the state-licensed raffle will go towards the Bulldogs' nutrition and hydration center along with other key student-athlete initiatives. The raffle will impact all 17 FSU varsity programs and the school's 400 or so student-athletes.
Tickets for the progressive draw raffle will be sold throughout the year at various games and events starting with the Bulldogs' annual golf outings this summer. Additionally, tickets can be purchased by calling the FSU Athletics Ticket Office at 231-591-2888.
Each raffle ticket costs only $100 with the potential to win cash, gift cards, electronic devices, electric scooters and more. Additional Bulldog-related prizes are also included such as FSU Football
Tony Annese, coach of the 2022 Division II champion Ferris State Bulldogs, will be suspended for a future playoff game due to the infraction, the NCAA announced.