Tom VanWagner

Inducted October 25, 2024

Tom VanWagner lettered for the Huskies at offensive line from 1973-75. He was named All-Conference First Team in 1974 and 1975 and was an All-Conference Honorable Mention selection in 1973. VanWagner received the Glen Galligan Award in 1975 as the NIC outstanding senior athlete and Tech's Raymond L. Smith Award as the outstanding male senior student-athletes at Tech. He anchored the offensive line for the undefeated and conference championship 1974 team and was a two-time team captain. He was the team MVP in 1975 receiving the Alan Bovard Award and twice received the team's Bill Hausser Memorial Award as the outstanding spring player. VanWagner has remained an adamant supporter of Michigan Tech football, helping organize celebrations and reunions.