Eddie "Bud" Gibbs - Class of 2006

(Perkins)

The career batting record-holder at Michigan State University with a .398 average, Eddie (Bud) Gibbs also stole 16 bases in 1931, which is eighth on MSU's single-season list.  He batted .454 in 1931, which is fourth all-time for a single season.  He was captain of the MSU team in 1930 and 1931, then signed with the Detroit Tigers in 1931 and played with four minor league teams before leaving baseball in 1932.  He lettered in football, basketball and track at Menominee High School.  Gibbs was elected to the Michigan Senate in 1954.