Lewis University Athletics

1975 Champions

Coaches: Gordie Gillespie, Tony Delgado

Record: 46-14

Championship Game: Defeated Sam Houston State University 2-1

Most Valuable Player: Butch Markelz

All Tournament Team: Paul Stevens, Ray Crowley, George DiMatteo, Rich Baranak, Butch Markelz, Mike DelGallo

Jim Alessio
Cliff Bailey
Rich Baranak
Bryon Carter
John Crockett
Ray Crowley
Mike DelGallo
George DiMatteo
Bob Dybala
Mark Enz
Bob Froio
Ken Jones
Butch Markelz
Randy McCambridge
Ray Nickel
Joe Piechota
Jerry Quigley
Rick Ramos
Steve Rebarchak
George Sobek
Bill Staehely
Paul Stevens
Kevin Tyrell
Jack Tumpane

    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).