Sam E. and Burnice C. Wittel Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John M. Alexander Ive never forgotten that. Below we give a summary of the data we have for each sport at Delta State University, including rankings when the school made it to one of our Best Schools for a Sport lists. Mr. Ed Cauley Mr. William Read Ferriss' record in 1947 was 1211. Ferriss accepted Nobles offer. Mr. Hunter Cade Two weeks later, Ferriss was back in the Boston Red Sox pitching rotation. Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Arnold Mr. and Mrs. David Abney, 2015 Delta State University | All Rights Reserved Mr. Arthur Davis 2023 www.thestarpress.com. What was Ferriss medical treatment in 1947? The sports at Delta State University are led by 13 head coaches, 7 of whom coach male teams and 6 of whom spearhead womens teams. It wasnt any fun watching those other people play. Mr and Mrs William R Wade III And when the job become available after Seth Paulwho led the program since2015 resigned in June, Wilburn jumped at the chance. He directed DSU teams to the NCAA Division II Playoffs in eight of his last 12 years, including three trips to the NCAA Division II championships where the Statesmen finished third, second and third respectively in 1977, 1978 and 1982. Showcases. He won a national championship in 2004 and six NCAA Regional titles as head coach. He was broad of shoulder and slim of waist. The Statesmen swim/dive. Mr. Rusty Ruscoe His first organized game was one to remember. The mens swimming and diving program at Delta State University made $362,872 in revenue and spent $175,176 in expenses. MUNCIE, Ind. This is a bit of a downer since it means that the program lost money, $-17,607 to be exact. By then, Ferriss was more certain than ever that he wanted to make his living in baseball. Delta State University Sports Hall of Fame, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dave_Ferriss&oldid=1134516361, United States Army Air Forces personnel of World War II, Louisville Colonels (minor league) players, Mississippi State Bulldogs baseball players, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. In addition to the head coaches of Delta State University sports, there are 22 assistant coaches of mens teams and 12 assitant coaches of womens teams. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. That is still a major-league record. Mr. and Mrs. He is a 1989 inductee into the Delta State University Sports Hall of Fame and is a member of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and the Mississippi State University Sports Hall of Fame. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. vs. Itawamba CC. Stephen Head, of the University of Mississippi, became the Ferriss Trophys first recipient. Phone: 662.246.6311. Mrs. Anita Bologna As a rookie for the Boston Red Sox in 1945, Ferriss won twenty-one games. 5151 In addition to coaching at Delta State, Ferriss also served at various times as athletic director and director of the DSU Foundation. Baseball coach . Boston and Cleveland were scoreless with the hometown Indians batting in the bottom of the seventh inning. 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. Hear Ferriss talk about the call from the Boston Red Sox. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Fulcher W.D. Harvey is now in private business after a very successful stint as a senior executive with leading global hotel companies including Hilton Hotels Corporation. Mr. and Mrs. Will J. Mr. Calvin Wells, Gale Davis & Company Inc. Dr. Clyde Muse Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Lommel Those out on the field are involved in the game. Deltaalso graduatedseven seniors, all of whom either started or played significant innings for the Eagles. 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. The Mississippi Valley State University football program was well-represented on Phil Steele's All-SWAC teams including one first teamer, five third teamers, and two fourth teamers as announced last. Mr. Rick Cleveland The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I just hated that part of it., I was devastated, Kinnison said. All-Star Pro Delta Flex Catcher's Face Mask Harness - Catcher . Twenty former players received Academic All-American honors and forty former players are now coaching in the high school and college ranks. Delta Reds II Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. Mr. Walter Barrett, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Burgess Barry Lyons, who played for Ferriss from 1979 to 1982 before going on to play in the major leagues for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and California Angels, wept openly that championship day. 196 sold. He was named NCAA Regional Coach of the Year three times, and earned similar Gulf South Conference coaching honors three times as well. here The head coaching job at Delta High School is one that Devin Wilburn has had circled in his mind. Mr. Jim Fisackerly In terms of financials, the Delta State University womens softball program paid out $242,999 in expenses and made $225,392 in total revenue. Showcases; Tournaments; PG Series; Girls' Softball; Leagues; Youth Tournaments; PG in Your State; SPECIAL EVENTS. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. He retired from Delta State in 1988 and became the schools most avid fan and chief fundraiser. Youve got to settle the bet, one of them said. The head coaching job at Delta High School is one that Devin Wilburn has had circled in his mind. MVP Games. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Mellen It was the first time I had ever been told I wasnt going to be able to play ball. On the plus side, this means that the program made $126,095 in net profit for the school. The Statesmen won 40 or more games 15 times in his tenure, reached the NCAA Division II World Series six. Your browser does not support JavaScript . Updated: Jun 11, 2019 / 03:07 AM CDT. Ferriss compiled a 2110 winloss record for the Red Sox in his rookie season. Dr. and Mrs. William L. Hood 5151 If it ever became available, Wilburn knew it'd be a job he wanted to pursue. Mr. Sammy Dantone, Jr. Ole Miss and Alabama had offered half scholarships. Free shipping. Tim Harvey, a four-year starter from 1977-80 in leftfield for coach Dave Boo Ferriss and the Statesmen, was a two-time Academic All-American and All-GSC outfielder. In the fall of 2003, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced that it would be sponsoring a Mississippi Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year and the trophy would be the name and likeness of Dave Boo Ferriss. A total number of 391 student athletes participate in varsity sports at the school, 284 of whom are male and 107 are female. Mr. Johnny Hays If you do not have an existing account, you can also easily use an existing Google, Facebook or Apple account. With the assistance of legendary Delta State baseball coach Boo Ferriss, Buckner helped organize the original FCA chapter on the MSU campus. You want to know about Boo Ferriss? I hated telling a boy that he couldnt play the game he loved. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Makamson In baseball, he pitched right-handed and played first base left-handed. He had no idea what had happened. Hugh Miller Arant III Investments, LLC The story of how Kinnison, the hard-working son of a Yazoo County farmer, found his way to Delta State and eventually came back to his alma mater is worth telling and re-telling. On days when he did not pitch, he was often called on as a pinch hitter. They had two children, Dr. David Ferriss and Margaret Ferriss White, and two grandchildren. They receive, on average, about $3,743 in sports-related student aid to attend Delta State University. Grisham, a Mississippi native, began his career path "thanks to coach Ferriss" after Ferriss had cut Grisham from his team in the fall of 1978. 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. Falk saw much promise in the easy-going young man from Mississippi. William Douglas Ferriss, Sr., Boos dad, was a cotton farmer. Ferriss was born in Shaw, Mississippi, at the beginning of the Roaring Twenties. Mr. Charles E. Warren Posted in Delta State University. Dr. and Mrs. David M. Ferriss Ferriss received the first full baseball scholarship to Mississippi State University,[5] where he pitched in 1941 and 1942 and joined the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, U.S. Department of Educations Equity in Athletics Data Analysis (EADA). Ms. Stella Corley After retiring from full time teaching, her love for children and education led her to a part time position at Capleville Methodist Church teaching preschool and working with three year olds. Black This was 1938, and Mississippi was still in the grips of the Great Depression. I loved everything about coaching except for cutdown day. A late bloomer, he spent his first two years out of high school at Holmes Community College where he played football and baseball as a freshman and basketball and baseball as a sophomore. In 1948, while pitching sparingly in Boston, he won seven games and lost only three as a spot starter. Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Lott, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Mayers Mr. Robert and Ms. Karen Naron Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Osborne I saw the pride Coach had in the field and how it looked. Capt. Instead of fielding ground balls, Kinnison smoothed the infield so others could. Mr. Gene Bryant Mark this down as a good thing. Then, a week later, he was walking from one class to another when Ferriss drove by and then pulled over to the side of the road. Mr. Tom Waring at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Mr. and Mrs. Duke Morgan The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I think this is, hopefully, going to be a long-term job for me. Dr. Rose Strahan Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Mason Wilburn played three combined seasons over two stints at Ball State University. 15 jersey will be retired at Delta State Saturday. Ms. Michelle Baron Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He was as thoughtful and polite as he could be, thanking me for my effort. 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. . Ferriss responded, handing both bills to the other guy, Sorry, fella, but that was me.. Mr. and Mrs. David Kuhn Id shag guy balls during the batting practice. 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. He wound up in the U. S. Army Air Corps, stationed at Randolph Field in Texas as a physical training instructor. This list may not reflect recent changes . Ferriss became the first baseball player to receive a full scholarship to Mississippi State. He had 19 RBIs in each of the 1945 and 1947 seasons. The baseball field at Delta State University is named Ferriss Field in his honor. Do you have a blog? Legal Notices. Mr. and Mrs. James T. Harvey Mr. and Mrs. Bob Billingsley Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jordan Delta State baseball coach Dave "Boo" Ferris (33) with pitcher Joe Hubal (19) and catcher Steve Tomaszewski (29) during game in the mid-1970s. Delta State University brought in $141,624 in revenue from its womens tennis program while paying out $86,907 in expenses. Not all college sports teams can say that. Those who've followed baseball in East Central Indiana are probably already familiar with Wilburn's name. Dr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Adams Your browser does not support JavaScript! Ill never forget him saying that I came up a little bit short just a little bit short, he said and he wasnt going to be able to keep me. [1] Ferriss was given the nickname 'Boo' as the result of a childhood inability to pronounce the word 'brother'.[2][3]. Nehi Bottling Company Robinson Electric Company Mr. Jackie Joe Davis [10] He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Cleveland. Forty-nine of his players earned All-Gulf South Conference honors. G Greg Goff M Rick McCarty Categories: Delta State Statesmen baseball The academic progress rate (APR) of each team was made available by the NCAA. Harvey still holds the career record for triples (14) and walks (140), and is tied for the single-game hits record with six. Coach made such a strong impression, not just about baseball and sports but about life and planning for your future, Kinnison said decades later. [7] He was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002. Baseball Academy will host a winter baseball camp in . He was that rare pitcher with such command of all his pitches, he would throw any pitch at any time and throw it for a strike. So, the program was a moneymaker for the school, bringing in $107,071 in net profit. Mr. Maxwell Cooke, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crosthwait, Jr Mr. William Nettles Cates moved to the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1999 and was 137-338-1 in his first nine seasons there. Ferriss holds several major league records that include the most consecutive home wins of 13 in 1946. Mr. David Ring Ferriss figured Metkovich was thinking that and threw an overhand curve. Courtesy Mississippi Department of Archives and History. I remember Coach telling men that the people on the bench are the ones you have to spend time on. Hed always remember to take every opportunity to stay thank-you. That summer, right-handed Ferriss learned to throw the ball left-handed. One time, Kinnison mumbled under his breath that he was sick and tired of that word scratch and that he hoped he never heard it again. By then, I pretty well knew I wanted to coach some day, and I knew I was at the footsteps of a master. Robby General covers East Central Indiana high school sportsfor The Star Press. https://www.baseball-reference.com/bpv/index.php?title=Bubba_Cates&oldid=808728, Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball. Kinnison was more than a little rusty when he arrived at Delta State. After graduating college, Cates coached for Kirby High School. The baseball program at Delta State University made $592,592 in revenue and spend $451,844 in expenses. That was in 1973 and I remember thinking even then that Coach Ferriss would be a great person to play for.. Mrs. Frances Wilson In college baseball 40-win seasons are considered the gold standard. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? M. and Mrs. A. C. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Kirkham Povall Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wilbanks On Saturday, the two Alabama fans came down from the stands and each gave Ferriss a five-dollar bill. Mr. and Mrs. William Davis He was inducted into the Mississippi Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981 and to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002. He was that way before he got hurt and he has remained that way. You cant take much batting practice in the Gulf of Mexico. Dr. Wayne Lee, Jr He won his first eight major-league starts, and beat every other American League club in the process. Several professional teams offered contracts, but Boos parents were adamant that he should attend college. Mr. and Mrs. James Tims Such an injury, a torn cartilage in the shoulder, would be repaired with arthroscopic surgery and the pitcher would only miss the rest of the season. He was trying to say, Brother, but it came out, Boo. Everyone in the family had a good laugh. His line drives became gappers. He pitched still another shutout in the 1946 World Series. As a manager, you do whatever needs to be done. From 2015-18, Wilburn was an assistant coach at Taylor University before spending a season as an assistant coach at Ball State (2019) and as the head coach at Countryside High School in Clearwater, Florida. There are 129 players on the Delta State University mens football team, and they are led by one head coach and 10 assistant coaches. 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. His major league record was 65-30. Im not going to lie to you. Pitching for the Boston Red Sox in the 1945, 1946, and halfway into the 1947 seasons, Ferriss was the toast of Boston and the most dominant pitcher in the American League. (Delta State University Athletics) CLEVELAND,. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Like Hubal, Steve Tomaszewski is one of those who forged his own coaching career after his days at DSU. " You just kind of fit the puzzle pieces together the best that you can and make the right decision for your family. Photograph of Ferriss is from the 1965 Delta State yearbook, The Broom. 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. Harris was the only African American player on the Delta State team, recruited by assistant coach Melvin Hemphill after she had starred for Amanda Elzy High School in Greenwood. Not all college sports teams can say that. But that summer Scratch Kinnison played semipro baseball with a team in Greenwood that included several Delta State players. Harvey received the Lawrence L. Stewart Service Award in April, 2015 for his support of Delta State athletics. Mr. Bart Gregory Ferriss tried his best to keep pitching. In February of 2008, coach Ferriss welcomed back world-famous author John Grisham to Delta States campus for an athletic fundraiser. He also taught in the computer science and mathematics departments at the school. During his college years, Dave was credited with naming the "orange".[2]. Also in 2008, Ferriss received an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from Delta State. Mr. and Mrs. Bobo Catoe Once with the Boston Red Sox, Ferriss began that remarkable stretch in which he won his first eight starts. Sunny. 3:00 PM CDT. Mr. Kenny Dill and Dr. Anna Looney Dill Dr. Smith Murray Mr. Jimmy Wilson Hes Delta State baseball, Kinnison would later say of Ferriss. Joining President LaForge is Baseball Coach Mike Kinnison. Instead of taking batting practice, Kinnison shagged balls for others. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [6] He went on to set a longstanding American League (AL) record for scoreless innings pitched at the start of a career with 22, which stood until 2008, when it was broken by Brad Ziegler. Hear Ferriss talk about the call from the Boston Red Sox. He previously served as an assistant coach during the 2019-2020 season, where his responsibilities included serving as the program's recruiting . C.P. to view this author's last article or I wont sugar-coat it, Kinnison says. The average salary is $32,999 a year for assistant coaches of mens teams and $20,817 for assistant coaches of womens teams. Head Baseball Coach MS Delta Junior College May 1985 - Jul 2004 19 years 3 months. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hughes My main goal,when I first get in there, is to try and lay the foundation and help people understand that were going to do things the right way, were going to play the game the way that its supposed to be played. [10], In the fall of 2003, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced its sponsorship of an annual Mississippi Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year award, and that the trophy would bear Ferriss' name and likeness. Mrs. Katherine Batenhorst Mr. Fred Rossi Having somebody come in with his experience and his energy is going to be a critical piece to future success.. I can remember wed be on a road trip and Coach would pull over some place and go in and spend five minutes with somebody to thank them for something they had done for the program, Kinnison says. Posted on March 22, 2021 by Gregory Braggs. He told us you can never say thank-you too much., Whether he knew it or not, Kinnison was making an impression on Ferriss, too. "I care more about the kid off the field then I do one the field. David "Boo" Ferriss: A Baseball Great Lesson Plan. So, the program was a moneymaker for the school, bringing in $140,748 in net profit. We were loaded. The Image Specialist Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Crosby I asked my coach to put in a word for me at Delta State. Tredge LLC Report this profile . Itawamba CC. 15 jersey in a ceremony Saturday at Harvey Stadium-Ferriss Field prior to the 2 p.m. doubleheader against the University of Alabama-Huntsville. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. University of Southern Mississippi (1997).
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