Ron Mason, forever 76 years old

[owslachief]

Re: Ron Mason, forever 76 years old

You probably won't be surprised that a memorial service is planned for the arena, Thursday at 2pm. I noticed last night peering in that something's being painted or laid down on the center-ice logo ... could be just a refresh or could be something related to the service.

 

[owslachief]

Re: Ron Mason, forever 76 years old

He turned hockey into the hottest ticket in town at a Big Ten school.

Walking into Munn on Friday and Saturday nights, there was an aura about the place, and you'd be truly stunned to walk out of there with an Spartan L.

He wasn't half bad as AD either, hiring Dantonio.

I was lucky to catch the tail-end of that era ('97 and onward). Could rarely get actual seat tickets until a handful of years later. Yeah, I can remember it rocked.

 

[bcmsu9196]

Re: Ron Mason, forever 76 years old

Not only a great coach but a leader on those great SLU teams of the early 1960's w/ All America Arlie Parker - NCAA finalists and ECAC champs

Still among the Saints' all-time leaders with 67 goals and 141 points, in just three years, and also led SLU in scoring twice. Very skilled player.

 

[owslachief]

Re: Ron Mason, forever 76 years old

It was actually quite moving to see Jerry York at Munn yesterday. Hard to imagine a greater sign of admiration and respect.

 

[joecct]

It was actually quite moving to see Jerry York at Munn yesterday. Hard to imagine a greater sign of admiration and respect.

IIRC, Coach York was the runner up to Coach Mason for the MSU position. If my memory does not fail me again, the BGSU AD called East Lansing to see who was #2 and hired Coach York away from Clarkson.

 

[Spartanforlife4]

Re: Ron Mason, forever 76 years old

Here's the video tribute they played at the memorial.

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My Way: A Tribute to Ron Mason<a href="https://t.co/AmtyYFlxEQ">https://t.co/AmtyYFlxEQ</a></p>— MSU_Hockey (@MSU_Hockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/MSU_Hockey/status/743594274294374401">June 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[boblav1]

Re: Ron Mason, forever 76 years old

That was a great tribute. RIP Coach Mason.

 

[Slap Shot]

Re: Ron Mason, forever 76 years old

Here's the video tribute they played at the memorial.

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My Way: A Tribute to Ron Mason<a href="https://t.co/AmtyYFlxEQ">https://t.co/AmtyYFlxEQ</a></p>— MSU_Hockey (@MSU_Hockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/MSU_Hockey/status/743594274294374401">June 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Thanks for sharing that.