Sports Michigan State Fan Puts Off Heart Surgery Until Football Game By meganfriedman Oct. 08, 2010 Share Read Later Send to Kindle Major Hester, 69, of Detroit postponed his heart surgery until after the Michigan v Michigan State football game this weekend. Robin Buckson / The Detroit News / AP “Whatever happens, I want to see the game.” — MAJOR HESTER, 69, who put off installing a pacemaker in his chest until after his alma mater, Michigan State, plays rival Michigan in football this weekend (via AP)