Muskegon Big Red Radio Network

Congrats to the 26-27 BRMB Leadership team!

The legendary Al Nichols recently passed away on March 25th. One of the best all-around guards to ever play for the Big Reds, and an even better person. He took his talents to Colorado to play in college and paved the way for many Muskegon athletes who came after him, then returned to Michigan as an educator, administrator, and coach. More on his legacy here https://gothunderwolves.com/news/2026/3/30/-muskegon-6-creator-al-nichols-passes-away.aspx
You may have heard Al, along with long-time partner Jim McClain, call Big Red basketball games together for many years. In recent years, Al would listen faithfully to Big Red broadcasts, keeping up with his beloved alma mater. In 2022, he was honored at MHS for his illustrious career and you can read more about that here https://localsportsjournal.com/2022/02/1961-big-reds-graduate-al-nichols-honored-on-saturday-evening/
In 2025 Al was inducted into the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame https://mashf.com/hall-of-fame/al-nichols/ for his incredible contributions and inspirational career.
We salute one of the great ones to ever wear the cardinal & white! Al Nichols will be greatly missed and forever remembered!