He was “Mickey” to his
He was hell in a helmet for the Spartans’ opponents.
Forty-one years after George Webster made his final tackle for the greatest college defense in history; the game’s first rover back hasn’t stopped fighting even after his passing - for his beloved school, for degree opportunities.
But we need your help. And we need it today.
George always loved gang-tackling -. Especially when five or six teammates met at the ball as Duffy Daugherty’s ‘65 and ‘66 defenses did en route to a
It is time now for Gang Green to make another sack. Through the George Webster Scholarship Fund, MSU can help countless Spartan student-athletes return to campus and complete their degrees.
“I can’t tell you how important it is,” George said on his last visit from his home in
His No. 90 has long been retired. His body had been ravaged by throat cancer, leg amputations and heart ailments. But George refused to stay blocked. He inspired all Spartans each day with a champion’s outlook.
“Don’t worry - I’m fine,” George use to say, even when doctors disagree. “I’ve been blessed with so many friends, people like Jim Nelson, who created and fully funded endowment for two annual Webster Scholarships, along with Ernie Pasteur and Clarence Underwood who had key roles in shaping the qualifications to become a Webster Scholar.”
THREE WAYS OF CONTRIBUTING
Spartan Fund
If you want to do a great thing, too, in memory of George and the great 1965-66 National Champion Spartans, contact Judy Ward at 517-432-4637. Make your checks payable to
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Spartan Fund
200 Spartan Way, Spartan Stadium
East Lansing, MI 48824
Attn: Judy Ward
Contributions can be made as well via credit card by calling Judy Ward in the Spartan Fund at (517) 432-4637.
(all gifts are tax deductible and will be given Spartan Fund credit)
University Development
You may also make your contribution to the Webster Fund by clicking on to the link (http://www.givingto.msu.edu/media/UD_short_pledge_form_10_2007.pdf) to the MSU Development Fund and completing the form . Make sure you indicate that it is for the George Webster Scholarship Fund AA0029.
To Make a Gift by Phone
Please contact University Development,
1-800-232-4MSU or 1-517-884-1000
Make sure you indicate that it is for the George Webster Scholarship Fund AA0029.