2007 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

RICH HINKEL

BASKETBALL, 1969-73

Rich Hinkel played basketball under Lynn Darbyshire from 1969-73, collecting 1,684 career points and 756 rebounds. He averaged a school record 25.1 points per game for his career. He also owns the MUM record for single season scoring, averaging 30.3 ppg which he set in the 1970-71 season. He led his team to the Ohio Regional Campus State Tournament Championship in 1972 and was voted to the all-tournament team. He also set a single-game scoring record of 51 points against Ohio State University Lima in 1971.

Coach Darbyshire described Rich as "special player, he gave a 100% effort in practices and games, was totally unselfish and a great teammate. Rich was the best defensive player I ever coached."

Rich is retired from AK Steel and lives in Hamilton with his wife of 34 years, Diana. They have two daughters, Trisha and Jessica.