The concept for the Alma College Athletic Hall of Fame was an outgrowth of a series of three lettermen dinners held at various locations in the late 1960s to rekindle alumni enthusiasm and enlist support for the development of adequate athletic and recreational facilities. The initial Hall of Fame event was staged at the former Olds Plaza Hotel in Lansing on May 25, 1971.
Alma was the first Michigan college or university and one of the first in the nation to establish a Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame's purpose as originally stated was noble:
"It is the intent of the Alma College Hall of Fame to celebrate the past, present and future of Alma College through the recognition of excellence in those who have made significant contributions to the Scots' athletic tradition."
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Rob Zins
Hall of Fame Athlete (1999)
Football
Class of 1971
- Participated in football.
- All-MIAA football in 1968, 1969, and 1970.
- Team MVP in 1970.
- Team captain in 1970.
- NAIA All-District in 1969 and 1970.
- Small college All-America second team, 1970.
- Member of three MIAA championship teams.
- Four year starter and letterman, starting all 33 games with a 27-6 record.
- Led team in tackles for three seasons.
- Signed with Detroit Lions as free agent in spring 1971.
