Ralph Massey (2018) - Hall of Fame - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

Ralph Massey

Induction:
2018
Class:
1958

Ralph Massey was a gridiron great for some of Middle Tennessee’s best teams of the Coach Bubber Murphy era. Massey achieved stardom for the Blue Raiders as an offensive tackle, paving the way for a grueling ground game that led Middle Tennessee to a pair of OVC Championships and a perfect season. Massey achieved the great honor of being named First-Team All-Williamson Mid-Bracket All-American in 1957 after helping lead Middle Tennessee to a perfect 10-0 record. He also earned All-OVC honors and was named to the Nashville Banner All-Midstate College team during his career. Perhaps one of Massey’s greatest honors was being named Team Captain in 1957. The Blue Raiders won 28 games during Massey’s career, including capturing back-to-back OVC Championships in 1956 and 1957. The 1957 team finished the season ranked No. 1 in the final NAIA poll.