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Grandmother of MSU freshman to watch Final Four game at Grand Rapids hospital

Mary Free Bed is throwing a viewing party for Marilyn Williams, her friends and her family as well as other hospital patients.

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — Marilyn Williams is currently recovering from two different back surgeries at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids. 

But that's not going to stop her from watching her grandson, Michigan State freshman Marcus Bingham Jr., play in the Final Four game against Texas Tech Saturday night. 

Credit: Mary Free Bed
Marcus Bingham Jr. and his grandmother Marilyn Williams.

Mary Free Bed is throwing a viewing party for Williams, her friends and her family as well as other hospital patients. 

Bingham Jr. played high school basketball for Grand Rapids Catholic Central. He is 6-foot-11 and has the longest wingspan on the team of 7-foot-4. 

His grandmother said that the watched every one of his games and if she's not home, she records them to watch later. 

Williams is a former preschool teacher and care provider, and she is expected to be discharged from Mary Free Bed this week to continue her recovery at home.

The Spartans are scheduled to play Texas Tech at 8:49 p.m. on Saturday. 

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