No. 5 Retired For Racer Great Marcus Brown

2/7/2010 12:37:00 AM | Men's Basketball

Racer Great Marcus Brown saw his No. 5 retired Saturday at halftime of the Murray State game against Austin Peay at the Regional Special Events Center in Murray, Ky.

Brown who has gone on to become the all-time American leading scorer in Euroleague history in his 14 years in the league was an all-star for MSU between 1992-96.

His number is the ninth retired at MSU.

The other numbers retired (numerical order) are: 15, Jeff Martin (1985-89), 16, Garrett Beshear (1950-53), 19, Howie Crittenden (1952-56), 20, Johnny Reagan (1945-48), 21, Bennie Purcell (1949-52), 26, Joe Fulks (1941-43), 30, Paul King (1987-91) and 54, Popeye Jones (1988-92)

Brown enjoyed the moment with his family as part of the weekend MSU Hall of Fame class of 2010 activities.

The Murray State family sends out well wishes to Marcus and his family.