Michael Francis Palone (2015) - Hall of Fame

Michael Francis Palone

Induction:
2015
Class:
1968

Mike Palone is a 1968 graduate and earned the coveted Army Athletic Association Award at his graduation in 1968 following a standout career in both hockey and men's soccer.

On the ice, he earned three varsity letters, scored 38 career goals, and provided 85 assists. At the time of his graduation, his 123 points placed him third in all-time assists and fifth in all-time scoring. He was also captain of the team his senior year.

Palone was part of 46 victories over his career and led the team in scoring during the 1965-66 season with 58 points and was honored with the Hal Beukema Award as the team's most valuable player.

On the pitch, he was a second team All-America choice by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America as a forward after earning Regional All-America accolades.

Palone helped Army to NCAA bids in all three of his seasons as a varsity letterwinner.

His father, legendary men's soccer and baseball coach Joe Palone, was inducted into the Army Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.