Parnell Mckenna - Class of 2002

(Quinnesec)

A football standout at Michigan State University - then known as Michigan Agricultural College - before World War I, Parnell McKenna was captain of the undefeated Spartans as a senior in 1909.  He was a halfback on the MIAA all-star team in 1908 and became one of only two gridders selected to the school's football hall of fame, which was discontinued before he died in 1952.  He was named an all- league halfback by the MIAA in 1908.  He was a member of the championship basketball team in 1908 and was captain of the 1909 basketball team, and competed on MSU's track team in 1910.  He received a distinguished service award from MSU's Alumni Varsity Club in 1936.