Kristen Tipmore (Popp) (2000) - Hall of Fame - Central Michigan University Athletics

Kristen Tipmore (Popp)

Induction:
2000
Class:
1988

A second team All-American catcher in 1988, Kris helped guide the Chippewas to MAC championships in 1986 and '87, and a berth in the College World Series in '87 ... she earned a spot on CWS all-tournament team after batting .400 ... Chippewas posted a record of 164-69 in her four years including a MAC tourney title in 1985 ... she was a first team All-MAC and All-Mideast Region in 1988 after batting .400 with a school and MAC-record 74 hits in 185-at bats ... she's still second in hits in a season (74 in 1988) and batting average (.400), and third in season runs (42 in '88) ... Kris teaches in the Bay City School system and coaches softball at Bay City Central.