In case youre wondering why certain sports that Delta State University offers arent listed above, its because we have no data on those sports. Baseball Academy will host a winter baseball camp in . Ferriss tried his best to keep pitching. MVP Games. If you do not have an existing account, you can also easily use an existing Google, Facebook or Apple account. I remember Coach telling men that the people on the bench are the ones you have to spend time on. Metkovich was probably looking for Ferriss to throw a fast ball. Mr. Edward Luse Russell Wilburn Field at Chambers Park in Muncie is named in his grandfather's honor. He played, coached, and umpired baseball, and always took Little Boo with him. Mr. Charles Batts He was broad of shoulder and slim of waist. I just couldnt imagine life without baseball.. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C .Blue Logan, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Easley Mr. Tommy Crenshaw Harvey still holds the career record for triples (14) and walks (140), and is tied for the single-game hits record with six. Showcases. Those who've followed baseball in East Central Indiana are probably already familiar with Wilburn's name. The 13-player womens basketball team at Delta State University is kept in shape by one head coach and 2 assistant coaches. Posted on June 12, 2017 by Delta State. The baseball program at Delta State University made $592,592 in revenue and spend $451,844 in expenses. Mr. and Mrs. William Davis They receive, on average, about $3,743 in sports-related student aid to attend Delta State University. He finished the 1947 season with a 12-11 record for Boston. At age 25, ruggedly handsome Dave Boo Ferriss was a strapping, raw-boned powerhouse, standing 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 208 pounds. Mr. W.T. Mr. Bert Mann, III In 23 seasons as Delta State's coach, Kinnison compiled a career record of 981-313-2. Dr. J. G. Peeler, Jr. In college baseball 40-win seasons are considered the gold standard. Ferriss accepted Nobles offer. A much larger and older opposing player bowled over him on a close play at second base, breaking his right wrist. 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. Mr. Luke Wrenn, Jr. Not all college sports teams can say that. "I was tickled to death for him (about his selection. Marchant, who played baseball at Delta State from 1965 to 1969, chose to become a Statesman because of former Red Sox pitcher and legendary DSU coach Dave "Boo" Ferriss. The official Baseball Coach List for the Delta State University Statesmen Baseball Coaches - Delta State University Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Delta State University The Official Website of Delta State University Athletics Main Navigation Menu Delta State University Those out on the field are involved in the game. Mr. William Crenshaw, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Smith You want to know about Boo Ferriss? In baseball, he pitched right-handed and played first base left-handed. Mr. Jerry Stigler The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. Mrs. Jerry Taylor This is a bit of a downer since it means that the program lost money, $-137,673 to be exact. He wound up in the U. S. Army Air Corps, stationed at Randolph Field in Texas as a physical training instructor. He won his first eight major-league starts, and beat every other American League club in the process. The head coaching job at Delta High School is one that Devin Wilburn has had circled in his mind. Contact him via email atrgeneral@gannett.com,on Twitter @rgeneraljrorphone at 765-283-8864. Hed always remember to take every opportunity to stay thank-you. Little Boo played all sports, but he loved baseball. Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Grubb That decision was the turning point in my life.. . Gulf South Conference championships came in 1978, 1979, 1985, and 1988, along with a second-place finish in 1981 and third-place in 1982. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Metkovich struck out. A legend in national collegiate baseball coaching circles, Ferriss was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1988 in Atlanta, Ga. Ferriss compiled a 639-387-8 record, all at Delta State and his coaching record ranks him among all-time national coaching leaders at the NCAA Division II level. That is still a major-league record. He played anywhere he could find a game, and when there was no game, he played by himself, pitching to the front steps of his house. The head coach and 2 assistant coaches train and lead the 33 players of the Delta State University mens soccer team. Mr. Rick Cleveland The "Boo" Ferriss Baseball Museum located at the Robert L. Crawford Center at Delta State University was named after him. Dudy Noble, States coach and athletic director, offered to pay the full cost for Ferrisss education, including room and board. The academic progress rate (APR) of each team was made available by the NCAA. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The hope was that he could sneak in a summer of professional ball before receiving a draft into military service. Highway 8 West, Cleveland, MS 38733, Give to Delta State | Maps & Directions | Ethics Links | University Policies. The only way I could even toss the ball was underhand, he said. Schwab Charitable Fund [13], Ferriss lived with his wife, Miriam Izard Ferriss, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Ferriss holds several major league records that include the most consecutive home wins of 13 in 1946. Ferriss is like a second father to scores of former DSU players, who he corresponds with in elegantly handwritten letters and cards. Ms. Michelle Baron Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Rev. He was talking about being a manager, and he told me to get back to him. Dr. Smith Murray Gulf South Conference championships came in 1978, 1979, 1985 and 1988, with the Statesmen finishing second in 1981 and third in 1982. He was as thoughtful and polite as he could be, thanking me for my effort. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davidson Kinnison was more than a little rusty when he arrived at Delta State. Mr. and Mrs. Noel Funchess In 1978 and 1982, he was elected College Baseball Coach of the Year in Mississippi, and was runner-up in 1985. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Fioranelli Dr. Ben Mitchell Games were played in Texas league ballparks, often before huge crowds. I think this is, hopefully, going to be a long-term job for me. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Crosby Delta State was a much more advanced program than anything I had ever seen, Kinnison said. 2013 Delta State University . He was head coach at Jackson State Community College for nine years, going 255-161 and taking his team to the 1996 Junior College World Series. He was also inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, the Delta State University Sports Hall of Fame (1989), the Mississippi State University Sports Hall of Fame, and the Mississippi Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame (1981). 15 jersey will be retired at Delta State Saturday. Dot Evans He was at the top of his game in an era when baseball was Americas sport. The mens tennis program at Delta State University made $143,637 in revenue and spent $91,845 in expenses. ALL-STAR UNIVERSAL BASEBALL CATCHER/COACH SKULL CAP - ONE SIZE FITS ALL. Robby General covers East Central Indiana high school sportsfor The Star Press. Indeed, he could never get enough of it. Your browser does not support JavaScript . North northwest wind around 5 mph. He needed money to pay his tuition, so he worked off-shore on an oil rig. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Ferriss then compiled a 256 record (the best in the AL) that helped the Red Sox win the AL pennant in 1946. In Grishams The Kindest Cut, the author details his time at Delta State and how coach Ferriss handled the difficult task of cutting the would-be outfielder. His arm nearly gone, Boo Ferriss got by on grit and guile. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weissinger, Jr. My guys know that I want whats best for them and Im going to fight for them every single day. 5151 Mrs. Henri Kennard Heres what the comparison looks like for womens sports at Delta State University. Shortly afterward, he was drafted into the Army for service in World War II, serving for over two years at Randolph Field in Texas, where he was able to continue playing baseball in a military league. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. And that is what happened. His former Red Sox teammates, guys like baseball Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr, marvel at how Ferriss dealt with his misfortune. Then on a chilly, damp night in Cleveland, Ohio July 14, 1947 the world changed for Ferriss. Im like everybody else. Mr. Edward Broome Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Not all college sports teams can say that. Ferriss farmed for a living, he was a baseball man at heart. In the summer of 1944, Ferriss finished the season with a 20-8 pitching record and also won the league batting title with a .417 average, nosing out St. Louis Cardinals star and future Hall of Famer Enos Country Slaughter, who batted .414. William Douglas Ferriss, Sr., Boos dad, was a cotton farmer. Mr. Steve Martin ", 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. [4] In November 2002, he was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame . Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Arnold But know this: For two and a half seasons, before a freak shoulder injury sidetracked him, Mississippian David Boo Ferriss was as promising, as effective a pitcher, as any of those baseball legends. Mr. Bart Gregory Dr. Clyde Muse He was offering some money. "Thats obviously not super realistic, but for me its laying the foundation for what we want. Ferriss reported for spring training with the Red Sox Class AA Louisville team in 1945, expecting to pitch at least another season of minor league ball before getting to the major leagues. Id shag guy balls during the batting practice. Youve got to settle the bet, one of them said. On days when he did not pitch, he was often called on as a pinch hitter. One of Marchant's highlights of his career as a player was being able to pitch in the first Division II College World Series in 1968 in Springfield, Missouri. Coach is still the best Ive ever been around at the strategy of the game, about having a feel for different matchups, when to use certain players.. Mr. Brad Lightsey So, the program was a moneymaker for the school, bringing in $107,071 in net profit. He retired from Delta State in 1988 and became the schools most avid fan and chief fundraiser. Do you have a blog? Kinnison had pretty much resigned himself to just that. This is great since many college sports programs lose money. We all know we are part of something very special and we all know who made it that way. Bio. On the plus side, this means that the program made $126,095 in net profit for the school. He, more than anyone, deserves this moment., In the fall of 2004, Ferriss watched as his beloved Boston Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918. I just figure the good Lord had other plans for me.. He has been named NCAA Regional Coach of the Year three times while also earning Gulf South Conference coaching honors three times. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Jones Mr. Roy Sandefer I learned how to work on the field. Mr. E.S. On the plus side, this means that the program made $54,717 in net profit for the school. On the money side of things, the Delta State University womens cross country program brought home $97,069 in revenue and paid out $61,540 in total expenses. Mrs. Kathryn Arant G Greg Goff M Rick McCarty Categories: Delta State Statesmen baseball I dont think I impressed anybody. In 1980, Harvey received the Charles S. Kerg award recognizing the top senior athlete. Mr. A.B. Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Lott, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Mayers Robinson Electric Company 5:00 PM CDT. But I kept thinking about it and I knew I was going to have to get a job any way to help pay for school. East Mississippi Community College. Cates moved to the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1999 and was 137-338-1 in his first nine seasons there. You gain access to:- profiles and social posts Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Davis Dr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Adams Capt. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Fisackerly Wilburn said his main goal is to build the culture in the program and set the precedent for what he expects out of the players, and what the players should expect from him. Ferriss was hugely successful at State, both on the diamond and in the classroom as an honor student. Tchula Grain Company During his college years, Dave was credited with naming the "orange".[2]. He started two games in the 1946 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, and pitched a complete-game shutout in the third game before getting a no-decision in the seventh and deciding game, which was won by the Cardinals. Quinton Enterprises You know, its important for him, being local and having those connections and wanting to see our youth program do well and know that thats the future of his program, as well.". Coach made such a strong impression, not just about baseball and sports but about life and planning for your future, Kinnison said decades later. to view this author's last article or His 1985 team was ranked No. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.