Mr. and Mrs. John White Mr. Johnny Hays The "Boo" Ferriss Baseball Museum located at the Robert L. Crawford Center at Delta State University was named after him. vs. Itawamba CC. 15 jersey will be retired at Delta State Saturday. At Wapahani, Wilburn set a then-school record with 309 strikeouts and earned All-State honors. Morris Dr. Milton and Janie Allen Bradley He was that way before he got hurt and he has remained that way. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley J. Barbour
Legend Boo Ferriss dies on Thanksgiving at age 94 - The Clarion-Ledger Grisham, a Mississippi native, began his career path thanks to coach Ferriss after the coaching legend cut Grisham from his team in the fall of 1978. c/o Chadwick-Dickson Athletic Field House, The Official Website of Delta State University Athletics, External Relations/Athletic Communications, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace, 2022 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tickets, Senior Executive Associate A.D. for Compliance, Academics, and Internal Operations/SWA, Assistant A.D. for Health & Sports Performance (FB, MBB, WBB, XC, Golf, Cheer), Assistant Athletic Trainer (FB, MSD, WSD, Tenn, SB), Assistant Athletic Trainer (MSoc, WSoc, BSB). Planters Bank & Trust Company (Cleveland) Mr. and Mrs. Duke Morgan Cary, N.C. 2013. David "Boo" Ferriss: A Baseball Great Lesson Plan. In between ballgames at Tim and Nancy Harvey Stadium-Ferriss Field, the former Statesmen and their families met at the Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni and Foundation House for food and fellowship provide by a former teammate and the National Alumni Association. Today, a pitcher would be rushed to the hospital for an MRI, a diagnostic tool that gives an image of a cross-section of an injured area. Visit Campus | Campus Map | Visitor Information | Give to Delta State | University Policies | Legislative Updates | Ethics Line | Title IX | Contact Us. You have to spend time with the ones who arent in the game, make sure they stay interested and focused. A much larger and older opposing player bowled over him on a close play at second base, breaking his right wrist. Ferriss compiled a 2110 winloss record for the Red Sox in his rookie season. to see all of their content.
2014. Can you believe it? Delta State University brought in $141,624 in revenue from its womens tennis program while paying out $86,907 in expenses. Mr. Mickey Thompson [10] His 6393878 record as Delta State head coach ranks him among all-time national coaching leaders at the NCAA Division II level. Mike Kinnison became Scratch Kinnison. Mrs. Mabel Crawford In terms of financials, the Delta State University womens softball program paid out $242,999 in expenses and made $225,392 in total revenue. His ability to throw either right- or left-handed would amaze baseball people throughout his career. His final major league appearance was on Opening Day of the 1950 season, when he pitched only one inning. Not all college sports teams can say that. Showcases. PG Series. Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Easley Delta Regional Foundation Last season, the Eagles went 6-18 overall and 0-14 in a competitive Hoosier Heritage Conference. It hurt. Cates moved to the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1999 and was 137-338-1 in his first nine seasons there. In 23 seasons as Delta State's coach, Kinnison compiled a career record of 981-313-2. Mr. and Mrs. Noel Funchess [2] After an early discharge in February 1945 due to asthma, Ferriss was assigned by the Red Sox to the Louisville Colonels, although he did not appear in a game with them. As a rookie in 1945, Ferriss won twenty-one games for an otherwise forgettable Red Sox team that finished in seventh place in an eight-team league. Huge crowds attended weekend games. ", Clark added: "What excites me the most about coach Wilburn is his excitement and passion for wanting to build a program from bottom to top. Mr. and Mrs. George Dennis Short Dr. and Mrs. William Smith-Vaniz Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Buchanan His parents had come to Mississippi from Virginia and Kentucky. Mr. Charles Jourdan In February 1945, he was given his medical discharge from the Army. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Mr. David Cuicchi Mr. William Crenshaw, Jr. Several professional teams offered contracts, but Boos parents were adamant that he should attend college. Ferriss responded, handing both bills to the other guy, Sorry, fella, but that was me.. This year was a stellar year for the Statesmen baseball team who claimed their 14th Gulf South Conference title, advanced through the NCAA Regionals in Cleveland and had the honor . Senior Associate Athletic Director, Rick Cleveland All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. A group of Delta State University baseball alumni recently gathered for a weekend of fun reunion activities on campus. Ferriss is like a second father to scores of former DSU players, who he corresponds with in elegantly handwritten letters and cards. Those who've followed baseball in East Central Indiana are probably already familiar with Wilburn's name. Ms. Elizabeth Fike Since he was a baseball player at Wapahani, Wilburn always respected Delta's program. The 13-player womens basketball team at Delta State University is kept in shape by one head coach and 2 assistant coaches. Cleveland State Bank Once, at games in Alabama, he pitched on Friday and played first base on Saturday. Kinnison first met Boo Ferris when Ferriss spoke at the Benton Academy athletic banquet Kinnisons senior year of high school.
Staff Directory - Delta State University Athletics Elder One month after leading Delta State baseball to his 8th Gulf South Conference Championship, head coach Mike Kinnison is named athletic director. He guided Delta State teams to the NCAA Division II playoffs in eight of his last twelve seasons, including three trips to the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship resulting in finishes of third (1977), second (1978), and third (1982). American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, "Boo Ferriss: These 'Dogs are hair-raising", "Boston Red Sox 2, Philadelphia Athletics 0 (1)", "Ferriss pitching feat makes headlines again", "Coach Dave 'Boo' Ferriss to be conferred with honorary degree at Delta State's Spring Commencement", "Delta State University - Ferriss Museum", "Baseball Fans will Help Decide Who will be the Next C Spire Ferriss Trophy Winner Honoring Mississippi's Top College Baseball Player", "A Life Well-Lived: Coach Boo Ferriss (Dec. 5, 1921 - Nov. 24, 2016)", "Former Red Sox All-Star David 'Boo' Ferriss dies at 94", Dugout to Foxhole: Interviews with Baseball Players Whose Careers Were Affected by World War II. Games were played in Texas league ballparks, often before huge crowds. The academic progress rate (APR) of each team was made available by the NCAA. - two free years of archived e-Editions This list may not reflect recent changes. And that is what happened.
David "Boo" Ferriss: A Baseball Great - 2005-04 - MS So, the program was a moneymaker for the school, bringing in $140,748 in net profit. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Delta_State_Statesmen_baseball_coaches&oldid=611809837, College baseball coaches in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 6 June 2014, at 11:54. Courtesy Delta State. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McGuffee Mr. and Mrs. George Rhodes Mr. and Mrs. Will J. During his college years, Dave was credited with naming the "orange".[2]. He was fired in 2013 after a 11-40 season. 2023 www.thestarpress.com. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Smillie All rights reserved. I looked around and saw about 70 guys there and thats when it dawned on me that I was a little bitty fish in great big pond.. We believe its important to get a great education, whether you participate in sports or not. Nancy is a long time member of The Josephine Circle, Inc., a non profit organization that provides scholarships and interest- free loans to students for higher education, where she served on both The Board of Directors and Executive Board. It was the first time I had ever been told I wasnt going to be able to play ball. The Delta State University women's basketball program has announced the hiring of Tracy Stewart-Lange as its new head coach . here I loved everything about coaching except for cutdown day. Ferriss holds several major league records that include the most consecutive home wins of 13 in 1946.
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Harvey-Ferriss Dedication - Notable Events In baseball, he pitched right-handed and played first base left-handed. Mr. Charles Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hughes Dr. Clyde Muse Ferriss and Coach Falk were looking forward to another spring and summer of Army ball, but Ferriss suffered a recurrence of asthma, a problem that had bothered him off and on since youth. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. Byrd Service Station, Inc. Men's basketball won the Gulf South Conference tournament, and Delta State welcomes new Head Coach Mike Nienaber, who comes to us from Christian Brothers University. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? In his twenty-six seasons at Delta State, his teams won 639 games and lost only 387 and often defeated much larger schools such as Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama, Notre Dame, and Southern Mississippi. Mr. Charles E. Warren With the assistance of legendary Delta State baseball coach Boo Ferriss, Buckner helped organize the original FCA chapter on the MSU campus. The group enjoyed lunch downtown with their former coach, the legendary Boo Ferriss, and his wife Miriam. By then, Ferriss was more certain than ever that he wanted to make his living in baseball. Champion In terms of financials, Delta State University collected $5,672,286 in revenue and paid out $5,672,286 in expenses. to view this author's last article or Joining President LaForge is Baseball Coach Mike Kinnison. Do you have a blog? The head coaching job at Delta High School is one that Devin Wilburn has had circled in his mind. That decision was the turning point in my life.. at times, but it was never like it had been. The O.K. days pretty much ended in 1949, when, Ferriss said, My arm went dead, completely dead. As a manager, you do whatever needs to be done. Mr. Chester Norris
Anybody who has ever played baseball will tell you how different that is. New. Report this profile . Mr. James Flack, II MUNCIE, Ind. Mr. W.T. Sanderson Farm, Inc. Our Lady of Victories Church Southern Indiana (49-13) Tracy Archuleta. "You grow up and you have that passion and, you know, its tough when you go through tough years, you kind of lose that passion a little bit.