Hall of Fame
Fred Troutwine
Mules Basketball, 1934-38
Troutwine was a prominent player, both literally and figuratively, for the Mules in the 1930s. He stood 6-10 in an era when college players that tall were rare. He helped lead the Mules to a 73-16 record during his four-season career (1934-38). As a junior, he led the team in scoring with a 9.6 average, as the Mules won the MIAA championship and the first NAIB Tournament in Kansas City. In his senior season, the Mules repeated as MIAA and NAIB champions, posting a 24-3 record. Troutwine was third on the team in scoring that season, averaging 8.2 points per game. The Mules' 1936-37 team and the 1937-38 team were among the inaugural Hall of Fame inductees in 1992, along with Troutwine's teammate, Earl Keth, and his coach, Tad Reid. Following his Central Missouri career, Troutwine went on to enjoy a successful career playing semi-professional basketball for the Phillips' 66ers and worked for Phillips Petroleum Company for 44 years before retiring. He died in 1988 at the age of 71.
