Mary Dolores Brown
Mary Dolores Brown
  • Class of:
    1986
  • Induction Class of:
    1991
  • Sports:
    Basketball Field Hockey

Bio

Brown a two-time captain was a four-year standout for the Lady Vikings' basketball program from 1982-86, earning Kodak District One All-American and (CoSIDA) Academic All-American honors her senior year after leading Salem State to the 1986 NCAA National Championship. A three-time All-New England and All-MASCAC selection, she played on three MASCAC championship teams and finished her career with 1,058 points and 598 rebounds. As one of the premier guards in New England, she was instrumental in helping Salem State reach the "Elite Eight three straight years (1984-86), which included two "Final Four appearances (1984, 86). Brown was the first female student-athlete at Salem State to be awarded the Howard C. Smith Award, recognizing her as best athlete in the State College Conference her senior year. Brown was also a member of the Salem State field hockey team.