This article was originally published in Jack Ebling’s Greater Lansing “SPORT” magazine in 2011. Ebling graciously gave me permission to reprint it this week as James Bibbs prepares to perform his duties as Michigan State University’s Homecoming 2022 grand marshal. Thanks, Jack!
Outside of a couple of minor edits, the article remains unchanged from its 2011 form — ages, timeframes and perhaps other aspects mentioned in the story are no longer accurate.
The weather allows for practice outside today and Jim is steadily making his way down the hallway of East Lansing High School as he has done nearly every day during track and field season for the last 14 years.