UMass Lowell Athletics

(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 [quote]Pickout[quote] quote: [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.[quote]

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.