University of California Athletics

Recorded 547 victories during his 25 years as head baseball coach at Cal from 1930 to 1954 … was instrumental in establishing the College World Series and led the Golden Bears to the first ever NCAA CWS title in 1947 … overall his Golden Bear teams won six California Intercollegiate Baseball Association titles and tied for three others … included among the players coached were pro standouts Sam Chapman and Jackie Jensen … the home of Cal baseball, Evans Diamond, was named in honor of the legendary coach.