Hope College teammates reunite on Kaat Hall of Fame win
Al Kober, 83, longtime Hope College mate of Jim Kaat, celebrates Kaat’s Baseball Hall of Fame induction after a 32 year wait. Kober recalls their 1957 season, shared dorms, six double headers, and a 1956 trip to Herkimer as Cooperstown looms for the ceremony.
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Holland Christian lineman Nelson commits to Michigan State
Holland Christian senior Ben Nelson, a 6 foot 7 versatile lineman who has played on the defensive line tight end and offensive line, commits to Michigan State as a preferred walk-on. He aims to bulk up for Big Ten play and will focus on academics lifting after basketball season. Nelson credits coach Chris Kuipers and MSU’s rising program under Mel Tucker for the move.
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Tubbergen Reaches Fourth All-Time Scoring at GVSU
Grand Valley State drops to 8-2 after a 68-63 home loss to Southern Indiana. Christian Negron led the Lakers with 18 points despite foul trouble, while Jake Van Tubbergen moved into fourth place on GVSU's career scoring list, passing Jason Jamerson. The Lakers resume play December 31 against Judson at 3 p.m.
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