DR. KEN WHITESIDE

1985 Inductee

Soccer
1973-77

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Ken Whiteside participated on the Oakland University varsity soccer team from 1973-77. He scored 20 goals during his freshman year and 61 goals during his career, both Oakland University records. He also recorded a single-game record with five goals against Eastern Michigan University.

Ken was instrumental in guiding Oakland University to its first National Collegiate Athletic Association post-season tournament and scored the only goal in a 5-1 loss to St. Louis University. He was team captain his senior year and in subsequent years has continued to support Oakland University and its soccer program.