Bruce MacGregor has done a lot of coaching since arriving at Husson College in Bangor back in 1968.

Whether it was basketball, golf or baseball, the Connecticut native has been a successful mentor.

This week, MacGregor is closing in on a rare coaching milestone – 1,000 career victories.

While he is best known for directing the Husson men’s basketball team, a position he held for 26 seasons, MacGregor also has been a fixture as the head of the Braves’ golf team. He also did a two-year stint as the baseball coach.

MacGregor should eclipse the 1,000-victory plateau Friday when Husson competes in the Maine Intercollegiate Golf Championship at Riverside Golf Course in Portland. He takes his squad into the event having coached his teams to a combined 995 wins, 317 losses and four ties.

That’s a .756 winning percentage.

“A thousand wins just doesn’t happen very often,” said Husson athletics director Pam Hennessey. “I think Bruce is a very special person who has given a lot of time and effort to his coaching.

“He truly is a good coach, not only on the playing field but away from the game,” she added. The students respond to him; they trust him. He is a wonderful role model.”

MacGregor posted a basketball coaching mark of 545-176 at Husson, leading the Braves to seven NAIA national tournament appearances.

On the links, MacGregor’s teams have compiled a 422-131-4 record, earning four trips to the national tournament during his 10 years.

MacGregor also did a two-year stint as the Braves’ baseball boss, leading them to a 28-10 record and an NAIA district title.

Seven to join Southern Maine hall

Seven standout student-athletes will join the University of Southern Maine’s Husky Hall of Fame during a Friday banquet in their honor.

The Class of 2001: Three-time baseball All-American Bob Prince, who graduated in 1992; former ECAC Division III hockey player of the year Dan Smith (’94); women’s soccer star Amanda Dunphy Murray (’89); two-time field hockey All-American Ashley Hayes (’91); two-time baseball All-American Greg Coppeta (’96); basketball star Michael Murphy (’86); and tennis star Paul Whitmore (’72).

In addition, the athletic department will present two special annual awards: The Richard A. “Doc” Costello Special Achievement Award is being bestowed upon Brian Gordon, longime coach and athletic director at Deering High.

The Clifford O.T. Weiden Award will be presented to Hussey Seating Company of North Berwick. The Weiden Award is presented annually to individuals or businesses that have distinguished themselves through their commitment to student-athletes and athletics.

UMPI inducts two former stars

The University of Maine-Presque Isle will induct two former athletes into its sports hall of fame on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

This year’s inductees are Loretta Fahey and Harold Cheney.

Fahey graduated in 1975 and who has been a successful field hockey coach and teacher in Massachusetts.

Fort Fairfield’s Cheney, who is being honored posthumously, attended UMPI from 1935-37 and was a baseball standout. He was subsequently drafted by the Boston Red Sox.

The dinner is part of UMPI’s homecoming weekend, which will include men’s and women’s soccer contests, a golf tournament, a baseball game, and men’s and women’s alumni soccer games.