Corky Palmer
Encyclopedia
Carlton Devan "Corky" Palmer (born March 14, 1954) is a retired college baseball
head coach
. He was the coach of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles baseball
team for 12 seasons, before retiring at the end of the 2009 season. In his final season, he led the Golden Eagles to the school's first ever appearance in the College World Series
.
College baseball
College baseball is baseball that is played on the intercollegiate level at institutions of higher education. Compared to football and basketball, college competition in the United States plays a less significant contribution to cultivating professional players, as the minor leagues primarily...
head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
. He was the coach of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles baseball
Southern Miss Golden Eagles baseball
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles baseball team represents the University of Southern Mississippi in NCAA Division I college baseball. They participate as a member of Conference USA....
team for 12 seasons, before retiring at the end of the 2009 season. In his final season, he led the Golden Eagles to the school's first ever appearance in the College World Series
2009 College World Series
The 2009 College World Series began on June 13, and was held through June 24, 2009 in Omaha, Nebraska at historic Rosenblatt Stadium. As part of the 2009 collegiate baseball season, eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to crown a...
.