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Hall of Fame

Mike Payne

Mike Payne

  • Class
    1986
  • Induction
    2007
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Name: Mike Payne, Athlete
Class of: 1986
Mike Payne, a native of Charleston, lettered in football. He was co-captain of his 1984 team and was selected to the WVIAC All Conference Team in 1983 and 1984. Additionally in 1984, he was selected as the WVIAC Defensive Player of the Year, First Team Kodak All-American, Second Team NAIA All-American, and led the Conference in punt and kickoff returns. After brief tryouts with the New England Patriots and New York Giants, Payne went into the business sector where he has owned and operated Payne Tile Company in Charleston since 1989. Mike and his wife, Joyce, have two sons, Adam and Eric.
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