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Michael Proctor - Football
Murray State Hall of Fame
Published on 4/21/2020
Murray State Hall of Fame
Published on 4/21/2020
When he left Murray State in 1989, Michael Proctor had rewritten the Racers' passing records and that of the OVC. Playing for Coach Frank Beamer and then Mike Mahoney, Proctor set the gold standard for the quarterbacks that have come through the Racer Football program since. Although a chance to play in the National Football League (NFL) never materialized, Proctor had unique experience of playing six seasons in the colorful and quirky World League of American Football (WLAF), Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Arena Football League. One of only two players to have their jersey numbers retired in MSU history, Proctor was inducted into the Murray State Hall of Fame in 2000. Today he also talks about how baseball was part of the original plan with MSU and how his Murray State degree has led him to a successful career in Occupational Safety and Health.
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The 2026 Racer Football Alumni Association golf scramble signaled that he 102nd football season in Murray State history is near. Dave Winder talked to several members of the RFAA and several former MSU Football players, as well as AD Nico Yantko, head coach Jody Wright and others in this report from Murray Country Club.
Published on 6/8/2026
On this week's Racer Report Podcast, Racer Athletics celebrates their best finish in four years in the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Trophy with a runner-up finish. Plus a former Racer competed in the late April Boston Marathon and news from the week that was for the Murray State Racers.
Published on 6/4/2026
In Murray State Football lore, one of the biggest plays in the 100-year plus history of the program icame from kicker by Shane Andrus. In 2002, the Racers hosted the No. 2 Eastern Illinois Panthers, led by quarterback Tony Romo at Roy Stewart Stadium, and by the end of the day, Andrus had his moment. He booted a 52-yard field goal on the final play to give the Racers a share of the Ohio Valley Conference title. Among those who remember that day are the Voice of the Racers Neal Bradley and EIU's Mike Bradd, MSU Head Coach Joe Pannunzio and Andrus.
Published on 5/29/2026
On this week's Racer Report, Dave Winder recaps an amazing weekend in which Murray State hosted the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Baseball Championship at Johnny Reagan Field at Taylor Family Park. We'll have a recap of the four games the Racers played, plus a look at three MSU athletes headed to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Prelims in Lexington and it's also a happy birthday for Racer 1!
Published on 5/26/2026
