Charles "Chuck" McCampbell (2017) - Hall of Fame - Bowling Green State University Athletics

Charles "Chuck" McCampbell

Induction:
2017
Class:
1959

McCampbell, a native of Columbus, Ohio and 1959 Bowling Green graduate, excelled in both basketball and track & field during his BGSU career. He was captain of the 1958-59 men's basketball team, Bowling Green's first men's basketball MAC Championship squad.

McCampbell was an important figure in Bowling Green history as he was the first African-American from the University to make an All-Conference Team, earning second-team honors in 1957-58 after averaging a double-double with 10.4 points and 10.4 rebounds. He went on to be named first team All-MAC in 1958-59 after averaging 11.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest.

When the 1958-59 team defeated Miami for the conference title, McCampbell guided the program to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in BGSU history.

Beginning his career as a captain on the undefeated freshman team in 1955-56, McCampbell was then the varsity team's Most Valuable Player the following season. He led the squad with 238 rebounds in that initial season playing varsity.

In track & field, McCampbell was also a standout. He was the MAC runner-up in discus in 1958.

Following graduation from Bowling Green, McCampbell served for 20 years in the U.S. Army and was awarded the Bronze Star while serving in the Vietnam War. He retired in 1980 with the rank of major.

McCampbell started Heritage Paper Company, Inc. after retiring from the U.S. Army and remains the president and principal owner of the company today.