Athletics Hall of Fame
A three-year starter at Rockhurst, Payne helped the Hawks capture the NAIA national championship in 1964 in Kansas City. As a junior in 1964-65, he earned Honorable Mention All-American honors. He ranks 12th in career scoring with 1,370 points and is second in career rebounds with 1,097 caroms at Rockhurst. He also holds the school record for rebounds in a season (414). Payne was selected to the school's All-Century team earlier this year. He graduated with a business degree and currently lives in southern California.
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