1977 College World Series
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The 1977 College World Series
was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium
in Omaha
, Nebraska
, United States
from June 10 to June 18. The Thirty-first tournament's champion was Arizona State University
, coached by Jim Brock
. The Most Outstanding Player
was Bob Horner of Arizona State University
.
College World Series
The College World Series or CWS is an annual baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which determines the NCAA Division I college baseball champion. The eight teams are split into two, four-team, double-elimination brackets,...
was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium
Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium
Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium is a baseball stadium in Omaha, Nebraska, the former home to the annual NCAA Division I College World Series and the minor league Omaha Royals, now known as the Omaha Storm Chasers...
in Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
, Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
from June 10 to June 18. The Thirty-first tournament's champion was Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
, coached by Jim Brock
Jim Brock
Jim Brock was the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils baseball team for 23 years.Arizona State's second varsity baseball coach was Jim Brock who coached at ASU for 23 years . During his first year as head coach, Brock managed his team to a 64-6 record. That record still holds the NCAA...
. The Most Outstanding Player
College World Series Most Outstanding Player
The College World Series Most Outstanding Player is an award for the best individual performance during the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The recipient of the award is announced at the completion of the College World Series Championship Game...
was Bob Horner of Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
.
Participants
| School | Conference | Record (Conference) | Head Coach | CWS Appearances | CWS Best Finish | CWS Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State | WAC Western Athletic Conference The Western Athletic Conference is an American collegiate athletic conference, which was formed on July 27, 1962, making it the sixth oldest of the 11 college athletic conferences currently participating in the NCAA's Division I FBS... |
52 - 11 (15 - 3) | Jim Brock Jim Brock Jim Brock was the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils baseball team for 23 years.Arizona State's second varsity baseball coach was Jim Brock who coached at ASU for 23 years . During his first year as head coach, Brock managed his team to a 64-6 record. That record still holds the NCAA... |
8 (last: 1976 1976 College World Series The 1976 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 11 to June 19. The thirtieth tournament's champion was the University of Arizona, coached by Jerry Kindall... ) |
1st (1965 1965 College World Series The 1965 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 7 to June 12. The nineteenth tournament's champion was Arizona State University, coached by Bobby Winkles... , 1967 1967 College World Series The 1967 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 12 to June 18. The twenty-first tournament's champion was Arizona State University, coached by Bobby Winkles... , 1969 1969 College World Series The 1969 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 13 to June 20. The twenty-third tournament's champion was Arizona State University, coached by Bobby Winkles... ) |
29 - 13 |
| Baylor Baylor University Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:... |
SWC | 43 - 13 (15 - 9) | Mickey Sullivan | 0 (last: none) |
none | 0 - 0 |
| Clemson Clemson Tigers The Clemson Tigers are any team that represents Clemson University as a member of the NCAA's Division I or in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference.... |
ACC Atlantic Coast Conference The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities... |
41 - 8 (9 - 1) | Bill Wilhelm | 3 (last: 1976) |
5th (1958 1958 College World Series The NCAA Men's Division I College World Series involved 8 schools playing in double-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college baseball. It began on June 13, and ended with the championship game on June 19... , 1959 1959 College World Series The NCAA Men's Division I College World Series involved 8 schools playing in double-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college baseball. It began on June 12, and ended with the championship game on June 18... , 1976) |
3 - 6 |
| Cal State L.A. California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles is a public comprehensive university, part of the California State University system... |
CCAA | 40 - 20 (17 - 7) | Jack Deutsch | 0 (last: none) |
none | 0 - 0 |
| Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers The Minnesota Golden Gophers are the college sports team for the University of Minnesota. The university fields both men's and women's teams in basketball, cross country, gymnastics, golf, ice hockey, swimming, tennis, and track and field. Men's-specific sports include baseball, football, and... |
Big 10 Big Ten Conference The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east... |
38 - 10 (15 - 3) | Dick Siebert Dick Siebert Richard Walther Siebert was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who had an 11-year career from 1932, 1936-1945. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and St... |
4 (last: 1973 1973 College World Series The 1973 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 8 to June 13. The twenty-seventh tournament's champion was the University of Southern California, coached by Rod Dedeaux. The Most Outstanding Player was Dave Winfield of the University of Minnesota... ) |
1st (1956 1956 College World Series The 1956 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 9 to June 14. The tenth tournament's champion was the University of Minnesota, coached by Dick Siebert... , 1960 1960 College World Series The 1960 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 10 to June 20. The fourteenth tournament's champion was the University of Minnesota, coached by Dick Siebert... , 1964 1964 College World Series The 1964 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 8 to June 18. The eighteenth tournament's champion was the University of Minnesota, coached by Dick Siebert... ) |
16 - 5 |
| South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks baseball The South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team represents the University of South Carolina in NCAA Division I college baseball. South Carolina has perennially been one of the best teams in college baseball since 1970, posting 27 NCAA Tournament appearances, 10 College World Series berths, and two... |
Independent | 40 - 10 - 1 | June Raines | 1 (last: 1975 1975 College World Series The 1975 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 6 to June 14. The twenty-ninth tournament's champion was The University of Texas, coached by Cliff Gustafson... ) |
2nd (1975) |
4 - 2 |
| Southern Illinois Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses... |
MVC Missouri Valley Conference The Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States... |
38 - 10 (n/a) | Richard Jones | 4 (last: 1974 1974 College World Series The 1974 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 7 to June 15. The twenty-eighth tournament's champion was the University of Southern California, coached by Rod Dedeaux... ) |
2nd (1968 1968 College World Series The 1968 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 10 to June 15. The twenty-second tournament's champion was the University of Southern California, coached by Rod Dedeaux... , 1971 1971 College World Series The 1971 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 11 to June 17. The twenty-fifth tournament's champion was the University of Southern California, coached by Rod Dedeaux... ) |
9 - 8 |
| Temple Temple University Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional... |
34 - 7 (n/a) | Skip Wilson | 1 (last: 1972 1972 College World Series The 1972 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 9 to June 16. The twenty-sixth tournament's champion was the University of Southern California, coached by Rod Dedeaux... ) |
3rd (1972) |
2 - 2 |
Game results
| Date | Game | Winner | Score | Loser | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10 | Game 1 | Southern Illinois Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses... |
10 - 5 | Temple Temple University Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional... |
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| Game 2 | Arizona State Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona... |
10 - 7 | Clemson Clemson University Clemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States.... |
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| June 11 | Game 3 | Cal State Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles is a public comprehensive university, part of the California State University system... |
7 - 4 | Minnesota University of Minnesota The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557... |
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| Game 4 | South Carolina University of South Carolina The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House... |
3 - 2 (10 innings) | Baylor Baylor University Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:... |
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| Game 5 | Clemson Clemson University Clemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States.... |
13 - 4 | Temple Temple University Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional... |
Temple eliminated | |
| June 12 | Game 6 | Minnesota University of Minnesota The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557... |
4 - 3 (11 innings) | Baylor Baylor University Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:... |
Baylor eliminated |
| June 13 | Game 7 | Southern Illinois Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses... |
3 - 2 | Arizona State Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona... |
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| Game 8 | South Carolina University of South Carolina The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House... |
6 - 2 | Cal State Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles is a public comprehensive university, part of the California State University system... |
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| June 14 | Game 9 | Arizona State Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona... |
8 - 4 | Minnesota University of Minnesota The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557... |
Minnesota eliminated |
| Game 10 | Cal State Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles is a public comprehensive university, part of the California State University system... |
1 - 0 | Clemson Clemson University Clemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States.... |
Clemson eliminated | |
| June 15 | Game 11 | South Carolina University of South Carolina The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House... |
5 - 4 | Southern Illinois Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses... |
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| June 16 | Game 12 | Southern Illinois Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses... |
9 - 7 | Cal State Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles is a public comprehensive university, part of the California State University system... |
Cal State Los Angeles eliminated |
| Game 13 | Arizona State Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona... |
6 - 2 | South Carolina University of South Carolina The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House... |
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| June 17 | Game 14 | Arizona State Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona... |
10 - 0 | Southern Illinois Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses... |
Southern Illinois eliminated |
| June 18 | Final | Arizona State Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona... |
2 - 1 | South Carolina University of South Carolina The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House... |
Arizona State wins CWS |
All-Tournament Team
The following players were members of the All-Tournament Team.| Position | Player | Class | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | Randy Martz Randy Martz Randy Carl Martz is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who attended the University of South Carolina. He played for both Chicago teams in his career, the Cubs and White Sox.... |
Junior | South Carolina University of South Carolina The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House... |
| Jerry Vasquez | Junior | Arizona State Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona... |
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| Catcher | Steve Stieb | Junior | Southern Illinois Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses... |
| First baseman | Chris Nyman Chris Nyman Christopher Curtis Nyman is a retired Major League Baseball first baseman. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was signed by the White Sox as an amateur free agent in... |
Senior | Arizona State Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona... |
| Second baseman | Bob Horner | Sophomore | Arizona State Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona... |
| Third baseman | Brandt Humphry | Junior | Arizona State Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona... |
| Shortstop | Patt Rooney | Junior | Arizona State Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona... |
| Out fielder | Chuck McLean | Junior | South Carolina University of South Carolina The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House... |
| Mookie Wilson Mookie Wilson William Hayward "Mookie" Wilson is an American former Major League Baseball center fielder and current coach for the New York Mets. He played 12 years in baseball for the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays . He was a switch hitter primarily known for his impressive speed and positive attitude... |
Junior | South Carolina University of South Carolina The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House... |
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| David Caldwell David Caldwell David Wilson Caldwell is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a forward.-Career:Caldwell began his career with Highland League side Inverness Caledonian... |
Junior | Clemson Clemson University Clemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States.... |
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| Designated hitter | Jamie Allen | Freshman | Arizona State Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona... |
Notable players
- Arizona State UniversityArizona State UniversityArizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
: Jamie AllenJamie Allen (baseball)James Bradley Allen is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman for the Seattle Mariners. He attended Arizona State University.-Seattle Mariners:...
, Chris BandoChris BandoChristopher Michael Bando was a catcher in Major League Baseball in the 1980s, spending much of his career with the Cleveland Indians before also playing for the Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics. He was formerly the manager of the South Coast League's Aiken Foxhounds and The New York - Penn...
, Hubie BrooksHubie BrooksHubert Brooks, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball player. During his career, he played as a third baseman, shortstop and right fielder for the New York Mets , Montreal Expos , Los Angeles Dodgers , California Angels and Kansas City Royals .Brooks played varsity baseball...
, Bob Horner, Dave HudgensDave HudgensDavid Mark Hudgens is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman and currently the hitting coach for the New York Mets. He played for the Oakland Athletics during the season...
, Darrell JacksonDarrell Jackson (baseball)Darrell Preston Jackson is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of five seasons in the majors, from until , all with the Minnesota Twins.Jackson was drafted by the Twins out of high school in 1973, but he did not sign with them...
, Chris NymanChris NymanChristopher Curtis Nyman is a retired Major League Baseball first baseman. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was signed by the White Sox as an amateur free agent in...
, Bob PateBob PateRobert Wayne "Bob" Pate is an American former Major League Baseball player. An outfielder, Pate played for the Montreal Expos from .Pate attended Arizona State University and Mesa Community College....
, Rick Peters, Patt Rooney, Thomas Hawk - Baylor UniversityBaylor UniversityBaylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
: Andy BeeneAndy BeeneAndy Beene was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. Beene played College baseball with Baylor University. Beene was initially drafted by the New York Yankees in 1978, but they did not sign him. He was drafted and signed by the Milwaukee Brewers in round five of the 1979...
, Jaime CocanowerJaime CocanowerJames Stanley Cocanower is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for four seasons. He pitched for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1983 to 1986.-College career:...
, Fritzie ConnallyFritzie ConnallyFritzie Lee Connally is a former professional baseball player. A right-handed third baseman, he played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs....
, Steve MackoSteve MackoSteven Joseph Macko was a professional baseball player. In the Major Leagues, he played infield positions in 25 games for the Chicago Cubs during the 1979 and 1980 seasons... - California State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, Los Angeles is a public comprehensive university, part of the California State University system...
: Darrell BrownDarrell Brown (baseball)Darrell Wayne Brown is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during four seasons at the major league level for the Detroit Tigers, Oakland Athletics, and Minnesota Twins. He was drafted by the Tigers in the 3rd round of the 1977 amateur draft...
, Alfredo MartínezAlfredo MartínezAlfredo Martínez is a former professional baseball player who played two seasons for the California Angels of Major League Baseball.-References:... - Clemson UniversityClemson UniversityClemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States....
: Ron MusselmanRon MusselmanRalph Ronald Musselman is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays ....
, Bill SchroederBill Schroeder (baseball)Bill Schroeder is a former Major League Baseball player and a current television sports broadcaster...
, Brian SnyderBrian SnyderBrian Robert Snyder is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics .... - University of MinnesotaUniversity of MinnesotaThe University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557...
: Brian DenmanBrian DenmanBrian John Denman is an American former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1982 season. Listed at 6' 4", 205 lb., Denman batted and threw right-handed...
, Paul MolitorPaul MolitorPaul Leo Molitor , nicknamed "Molly" and "The Ignitor", is an American former Major League Baseball designated hitter and infielder. During his 21-year baseball career, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers , Toronto Blue Jays , and Minnesota Twins...
, Jerry UjdurJerry UjdurGerald Raymond Ujdur is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Ujdur pitched in all or part of five seasons from through .... - University of South CarolinaUniversity of South CarolinaThe University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House...
: Jim LewisJim Lewis (1980s pitcher)James Martin Lewis is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during four seasons at the major league level for the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, and Minnesota Twins. He was signed by the Mariners as an amateur free agent in...
, Ed Lynch, Randy MartzRandy MartzRandy Carl Martz is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who attended the University of South Carolina. He played for both Chicago teams in his career, the Cubs and White Sox....
, Mookie WilsonMookie WilsonWilliam Hayward "Mookie" Wilson is an American former Major League Baseball center fielder and current coach for the New York Mets. He played 12 years in baseball for the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays . He was a switch hitter primarily known for his impressive speed and positive attitude... - Southern Illinois UniversitySouthern Illinois UniversitySouthern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses...
: Neil FialaNeil FialaNeil Stephen Fiala is a former Major League Baseball player. He played in five games in the majors in September , all as a pinch hitter. He pinch-hit three times for the St...
, Rickey KeetonRickey KeetonRickey Keeton is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of two seasons in the majors, and , for the Milwaukee Brewers.-Sources:...
, Bill LyonsBill LyonsWilliam Allen Lyons is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He played in parts of two seasons in the majors, and , for the St. Louis Cardinals, primarily as a second baseman.-External links:...
, Dewey RobinsonDewey Robinson (baseball)Dewey Robinson is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball and current minor league instructor for the Tampa Bay Rays.-Playing career:Robinson played for the Chicago White Sox from 1979 to 1981...
, George VukovichGeorge VukovichGeorge Stephen Vukovich , is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of six seasons in the majors from 1980-1985 for the Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians. He also played two seasons in Japan for the Seibu Lions in 1986-1987.-External links:... - Temple UniversityTemple UniversityTemple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
: Pete FilsonPete FilsonWilliam Peter Filson is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during seven seasons at the major league level for the Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and Kansas City Royals. He was drafted by the Yankees in the 9th round of the amateur draft out of Temple...
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