Kent State Athletic benefactor Hal Schoonover passed away this Saturday after a yearlong battle recovering from a fall. He attended Kent State where he played baseball from 1947-1949 while serving as the captain of the squad during his senior season. He was a fixture at all Golden Flashes sporting events according to Athletic Director Laing Kennedy. If he was not attending a game he would be ringing up the AD’s cell phone to get an update from the field. In 2003, Hal and his family made a substantial donation for the renovation of the Kent State baseball field. It was renamed for Hal and his wife Julie in 2005 honoring the commitment to the program. The full article from Akron Beacon Journal is available here. The CBB would like to send their condolences to the Schoonover family.
Photo is the courtesy of Kent State
