Michael George
Kokoska '33 (Basketball,
Baseball & Football)
(1980) - A true all-around athlete, Michael George (Mike)
Kokoska earned varsity letters in football, basketball, and
baseball as an undergraduate at Lowell Textile Institute.
A fine offensive performer in football, an outstanding scorer in
the days of low-scoring basketball games, and a sharp field
shortstop in baseball, led to this "Pickout" quote: "His
participation in football, baseball, and basketball has been one
that has always been the worry of his opponents and the pride
and glory of his friends."
Kokoska earned four straight varsity letters in both baseball
and basketball. His teammates elected him captain o f the
basketball team while also holding positions as class treasurer,
class secretary, and executive council representative for the
student body. He scored the winning basket in a big game
against MIT while leading the hoopsters to a fine 14-3 record
for the 1930 season. He was the star of two important
baseball wins against Trinity and Villanova in a 7-5 1932
season.
