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Lewis University Athletics

Hall of Fame

1974 Baseball National Champions

1974 Baseball Team

  • Class
    1974
  • Induction
    1994
  • Sport(s)
    Baseball
1974 Champions

Coaches: Gordie Gillespie, Tony Delgado

Record: 45-14

Championship Game: Defeated Sam Houston State University 3-2

Most Valuable Player: Tom Brennan

All Tournament Team: Tom Brennan, Ray Crowley, Mike DelGallo, Rich Baranak

Jim Alessio
Rich Baranak
Tom Brennan
Ray Crowley
Mike DelGallo
George DiMatteo
Bob Dybala
Mark Enz
Dick Fick
Fred Freberg
Ken Jones
Bob Landi
Mike Manderino
Butch Markelz
Randy McCambridge
Dan McCarthy
Walt Onysio
Jerry Quigley
George Sobek
Bill Staehely
Steve Verban

    The three national championship teams produced seven All-Americans. They are Jim Alessio (1975), Rich Baranak (1975 & 1976), Tom Brennan (1972, 1973, & 1974), John Crockett (1977), Ray Crowley (1974), George DiMatteo (1974, 1975, & 1976), and Paul Stevens (1976).
    Eleven players from the three national championship teams were major league draft choices. They are Jim Alessio (Chicago Cubs), Tom Brennan (Cleveland Indians), Ray Crowley (Montreal Expos), George DiMatteo (Chicago Cubs), Ken Jones (Chicago White Sox), Mike Manderino (Chicago Cubs), Jerry Quigley (California Angels), Joe Piechota (Montreal Expos), Rick Ramos (Montreal Expos), Kevin Rhomberg (Cleveland Indians), and Paul Stevens (Kansas City Royals).
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