Born: January 30, 1955
Hometown: Benton, MS
Year Induction: 2011
Benton Academy (1969-1973)
Holmes Community College (1973-1975)
Delta State University (1977-1978)
Lee Academy, Head baseball coach (1979-1981)
Jackson Prep, Head baseball coach (1982-1992)
Delta State University, Head baseball coach (1997-Time of Induction)
Dave “Boo” Ferriss Influence Award presented by FCA (2007)
Delta State Outstanding Alumnus (2004)
Delta State University Alumni Coaches Hall of Fame (2004)
Crossroads Diamond Club Hall of Fame (2004)
Jackson Clarion Ledger Baseball Coach of the Year (2002)
Delta State Athletic Hall of Fame (2002)
Mike Kinnison is an accomplished mathematician who serves as a math instructor at Delta State while coaching baseball. He involves his players in every facet of the DSU baseball program including routine maintenance of the field conditions at Ferriss Field.
Delta State’s 2004 Division II national championship was the first ever national title in college baseball won by a Mississippi college or university.
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