Hall of Fame
In just two years time, Dr. Mark Muska put Northwestern College’s new Roseville campus on the map, throwing four no-hitters while wearing an Eagles uniform. Muska dominated from the pitcher’s mound, leading NWC to conference championships in both 1974 and 1975. After joining Northwestern as a faculty member in the biblical and theological studies department in 1985, Muska took over as the Eagles skipper in 1990, leading the team for six years. To this date, no Northwestern pitcher has thrown as many no-hit games as Muska.
27 years later, Muska continues to be one of the most well-liked professors on campus, which was evidenced by his being named the recipient of the 2010 Northwestern Excellence in Teaching Award. A six-year chairman of the biblical and theological studies department from 1998-2004, Muska is quick to acknowledge the role of Northwestern and his church in building his knowledge of the Bible and opening his eyes to what God is doing around the world. Northwestern, and more importantly, Christ, has remained a prevalent theme in Muska’s home, where his marriage of 27 years and three children have thrived and continue to grow.
