Michigan State athletics is mourning the passing of Tom Campbell, the Munn Ice Arena manager who spent parts seven decades within its walls as a player, fan, valued employee, and friend. Hockey was Campbell’s passion. He was the first product of the Greater Lansing Amateur Hockey Association (GLAHA) to play varsity hockey for the Spartans when he skated for Michigan State from 1966-70 on both the freshman and varsity teams.
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I was just a little boy when I 1st met Tom at Lansing ice arena. On Lake Lansing road… My family owned Classic Arms I remember it like yesterday He’ looked me dead in the eye ,and said “don’t you ever let me catch you wearing figure skates ” . He would trade me Ice time 4 changing light bulb’s climbing to the top of a extension ladder while he held it. He would make me play goalie And would . Duct tape cardboard to me for padding. I was never even close to stopping the puck unless he wanted me to..yes I would limp walking home. He was one tough guy on the ice . Oh yeah he taught me what a face wash was as well. May his memory be eternal !