Mike Larsen (2004) - Hall of Fame - University of Toledo Athletics

Mike Larsen

Induction:
2004
Class:
1976

Mike Larsen was a terrific rebounder and a solid scorer on some outstanding Rocket basketball teams in the mid-70's. A three-year letterwinner, Larsen totaled 1,020 points and 608 rebounds in his career. He averaged 7.5, 7.9 and 7.4 rebounds in his three years as a starter for the Rockets. One of the most satisfying games of Larsen's career came in his junior season when he scored 27 points in a 78-72 upset of South Carolina, holding Gamecock star and future NBA All-Star Alex English to just eight points. In his senior year in 1975-76, he averaged 17.9 points while earning second-team All-MAC honors. More importantly perhaps, as team captain under Head Coach Bob Nichols, Larsen rallied the Rockets from an 0-4 start to win 18 of their final 21 games and finish with an 18-7 mark. In Larsen's four seasons as a Rocket, the Rockets had a combined record of 69-36. After his collegiate playing career was finished, Larsen played professional basketball in Europe for four seasons.