Established in 2007 in honor of Smith's career as the former baseball coach at MSU, his alma mater. The scholarship is made possible by a gift from Coach Smith’s mother, Mary W. Smith
Tom Smith was a multi-sport athlete at Coldwater (MI) High School, playing varsity football (quarterback), baseball (catcher) and basketball. Immediately after high school graduation, he signed to play baseball for the Milwaukee Braves, a career that lasted only two years because of injuries. Tom then enrolled at MSU where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1967 and a master's degree in 1971, both in physical education. While attending MSU, and after graduating, Tom helped coach the MSU baseball team under Coach Daniel W. Litwhiler. For thirteen seasons, from 1983 to 1995, Tom proudly led the MSU baseball team as head coach.
Description
This endowed scholarship honors Thomas W. Smith's distinguished career as the baseball coach at Michigan State University, his alma mater. The scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate student in the Department of Kinesiology.
Application Procedures
This award is administered through the College of Education. Go to http://www.education.msu.edu/students/undergraduate/scholarships.htm for more information.
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Kelly Mattran |
| 2007 | Christine Drayton |
