Mr. Charles Batts Wed Apr 12. It was great preparation really, although I didnt look at it that way at the time. You know how they ice arms down now? Courtesy Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Mr. Ed Cauley Mr. Steve Martin Delta State legend Lucy Harris, a basketball pioneer, has died at 66 Dr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Adams 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. Larry W. Easley He was as thoughtful and polite as he could be, thanking me for my effort. Still, Kinnison figured that when he went back to school, he would be going back to be a manager. Mr. and Mrs. Schwab Charitable Fund Ferriss signed with the Boston Red Sox which sent him to its farm team in Greensboro, North Carolina. TicketReturn Ticketing Systems Software Mr. Richard Cuicchi By then, Ferriss was more certain than ever that he wanted to make his living in baseball. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Well, I didnt have any intention of doing that. Mr. Bill Marchant 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. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. North northwest wind around 5 mph. You cant take much batting practice in the Gulf of Mexico. They also know that Im going to be a guy whos not going to be afraid to give them criticism if they need it, but also be the first guy to put my arm around them, love on them and tell them Im proud of them. On December 7, 1941, Ferriss was in his junior year at State when he heard the news that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor, bringing the United States into World War II. Gulf South Conference championships came in 1978, 1979, 1985 and 1988, with the Statesmen finishing second in 1981 and third in 1982. Do you have a sports website? Spring program runs from Feb 7 - April 17. . His arm troubles and asthma restricted him to only nine starts and 31 appearances in 1948, and four appearances in 1949. From 1993-1998, he had at least one All-American each year, one of only 3 junior colleges in the USA to do so. Ferriss became Delta States athletic director and baseball coach in 1959. Dr. Rose Strahan Delta State University Alumni Magazine Winter/Spring 2019 - Issuu Visit Campus | Campus Map | Visitor Information | Give to Delta State | University Policies | Legislative Updates | Ethics Line | Title IX | Contact Us. 3-Rock Farms Partnership Mr. Dom Bevalaque His teams won four Gulf South Conference championships, three National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA, regional titles, and placed second once and third twice in the College World Series. I looked around and saw about 70 guys there and thats when it dawned on me that I was a little bitty fish in great big pond.. Since he was a baseball player at Wapahani, Wilburn always respected Delta's program. to his friends eventually moved to Shaw. That led to his having to settle two fans bet. Im happy for me, Im happy for the program, but Im happiest for Boo Ferriss. Little Boo played all sports, but he loved baseball. Mr. Tom Waring The head coaching job at Delta High School is one that Devin Wilburn has had circled in his mind. Among the people Ive known, Boo would be the one youd copy if you could and say I want to be like that man. Mr. Freddie Chiles San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Avenue Stockton, California 95201 (209) 954-5151 The San Joaquin Delta College Athletics Department is not responsible for and does not endorse any website representing San Joaquin Delta College Athletics, that is not linked to the Official Website of San Joaquin Delta College Athletics web page. Its almost too good to be true.. Ballplayers did not lift weights then, but Ferriss was what baseball people call country strong. Ferriss was living a life-long dream to pitch in the big leagues. When he arrived home in Shaw after the season, so did his draft papers. He worked out regularly, too, doing hundreds and hundreds of pushups and swinging a heavy bat regularly. Ferriss tried his best to keep pitching. Baseball Event Schedules. Head Baseball Coach MS Delta Junior College May 1985 - Jul 2004 19 years 3 months. He had no idea what had happened. Mr. Roy Sandefer Our Lady of Victories Church Mr. and Mrs. Brent Leach . Mr. Walter Barrett, Jr. Copyright 2022 The Northside Sun, 246 Briarwood Dr.- Jackson, MS 39206 | Terms of Use| Privacy Policy. Baseball February 28 | Final LOSE 0 - 12 Final Baseball at Arkansas State February 28, 2023 4 p.m. Softball One of the graduate assistant coaches heard him and jumped on it. Mrs. Karen Carnahan Save the date for this years Pig Pickin (Sept.24) and Homecoming (Oct. 15). Mr. Ricky Perkins Ferriss was on the pitchers mound. Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Grubb Ive never forgotten that. Van Cleve, Jr. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Rodney G. McDonald - District Athletic Director - LinkedIn Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 19 January 2023, at 02:24. Mr. William Read Mr. James Flack, II Mr. and Mrs. Keith Walker As a manager, you do whatever needs to be done. Mr. Brady Jones I loved everything about coaching except for cutdown day. You gain access to:- profiles and social posts She has financially supported several students with gifts and scholarships over the years in their pursuit of secondary and higher education. Farmers worked hard and played hard. Two weeks later, Ferriss was back in the Boston Red Sox pitching rotation. Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Drake, Jr. In 1980, Harvey received the Charles S. Kerg award recognizing the top senior athlete. Your browser does not support JavaScript! Legend Boo Ferriss dies on Thanksgiving at age 94 - The Clarion-Ledger Hes the best., Ferriss said, Thats all water under the bridge. Courtesy Delta State. Tredge LLC You never had to tell him twice to do anything., Kinnison remembers that Ferriss never failed to thank him for all that work. DII Baseball Championship History | NCAA.com Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) / Twitter I just figure the good Lord had other plans for me.. Not all college sports teams can say that. Kinnison, a former DSU All American, won 75.6 percent of his games as the school's head coach. Dr. Ben Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Davis Campers will receive a kit full of supplies for hands-on fun! The 8-member womens cross country team at Delta State University is kept in shape by one head coach and one assistant coach. Delta Regional Foundation In 1988, he received the United States Baseball Federation Service Award for his contributions to the game. Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, Mike Kinnison, Judson Thigpen, Ole Miss and Alabama had offered half scholarships. But that summer Scratch Kinnison played semipro baseball with a team in Greenwood that included several Delta State players. Mr. Brad Lightsey Read excerpt of Ferriss interview where he talks about signing with the Boston Red Sox. David Meadow Ferriss (December 5, 1921 November 24, 2016) was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Boston Red Sox from 1945 through 1950. Baseball Coaches - Delta State University Athletics [10] Ferriss returned to Delta State in mid-1968, and he again served as head coach from 1970 until retiring after the 1988 season. Mr. and Mrs. Bobo Catoe Mr. and Mrs. George Nassar Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Makamson From there, Wilburn played three combined seasons over two stints at Ball State University. Instead of fielding ground balls, Kinnison smoothed the infield so others could. This was 1938, and Mississippi was still in the grips of the Great Depression. From 1993-1998, he had at least one All-American each year, one of only 3 junior colleges in the USA to do so. Photograph of Ferriss is from the 1965 Delta State yearbook, The Broom. Mr. Mike Fielder The baseball program at Delta State University made $592,592 in revenue and spend $451,844 in expenses. Far more important to Ferriss today than the victories and championships his Delta State teams achieved, are the relationships he maintains with his former players, including current Delta State coach Mike Kinnison. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Mr. Edward Broome Mr. Bryan Rodgers He finished his career with a .979 fielding percentage.[9]. The bases were loaded with two outs. But baseball was his passion, and major-league scouts noticed his prodigious skills early on. Mr. Tim Nicholson You earned it. Posted on March 22, 2021 by Gregory Braggs. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. That is still a major-league record. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. 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). Mr. Charles Jacobs Assistant Baseball Coach - Mississippi Delta Community College Ferriss holds several major league records that include the most consecutive home wins of 13 in 1946. My guys know that I want whats best for them and Im going to fight for them every single day. Mr. and Mrs. Billy F Boswell, II Mr. and Mrs. James Tims He did so well that reports filtered back to Ferriss. I learned about the science of growing grass, the different chemicals you use. Mr. Emmett Morris More about our data sources and methodologies. Dr. Phyllis Bunn First National Bank of Clarksdale His arm nearly gone, Boo Ferriss got by on grit and guile. The Delta State University women's basketball program has announced the hiring of Tracy Stewart-Lange as its new head coach . Mr. Jim McCaleb "You grow up and you have that passion and, you know, its tough when you go through tough years, you kind of lose that passion a little bit. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. This means the program turned a profit, making $113,538 for the school. He built that college program from scratch, literally carving a baseball diamond out of a bean field. Under his direction, 20 Delta State players earned All-American honors, 20 earned Academic All-American honors, 49 earned All-Gulf South Conference honors, 23 continued their baseball careers onto the professional level, and 40 former players coached in the high school and college ranks. He would further amaze his teammates and opposition alike by pitching batting practice left-handed on his off days. The Delta State University womens softball team is made up of 19 players who, in turn, are trained and guided by a head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Ferriss compiled a career record of 6530, and shares the MLB record for consecutive home wins to start a season (13, in 1946). Your browser does not support JavaScript! Last season, the Eagles went 6-18 overall and 0-14 in a competitive Hoosier Heritage Conference. Mr. and Mrs. John Letchworth 3 7 18 Mississippi Valley State Athletics Find out more. San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Avenue Stockton, California 95201 (209) 954-5151 The San Joaquin Delta College Athletics Department is not responsible for and does not endorse any website representing San Joaquin Delta College Athletics, that is not linked to the Official Website of San Joaquin Delta College Athletics web page. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Mrs. Shirley Johnson I had never in my life hit off a pitching machine. Mike Kinnison named Delta State Director of Athletics - WJTV Can you believe it? He averaged 42.5 victories per season. His 1985 team was ranked No. 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. Your browser does not support JavaScript! Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Lott, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Mayers ', Kinnison also earned a nickname that spring as a manager. On average, the school gave males around $3,689 of sports aid and women received about $3,885. Robby General covers East Central Indiana high school sportsfor The Star Press. 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. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Jones He needed money to pay his tuition, so he worked off-shore on an oil rig. Audio clip from 1979 interview courtesy of The Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage at The University of Southern Mississippi. In 23 seasons as Delta State's coach, Kinnison compiled a career record of 981-313-2. 'Boo's Boys' reflect on the legacy of legendary coach Dave 'Boo 3:00 PM CDT. I just couldnt imagine life without baseball.. Playing career [ edit] My friend here says youre the guy who pitched yesterday, but I say you arent because the guy who pitched yesterday was right-handed. He won a national championship in 2004 and six NCAA Regional titles as head coach. Ms. Michelle Baron On July 19, 2021, he was approved as Delta's head baseball coach out of a double-digit applicant pool, according to athletic director Tilmon Clark. Baseball vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff February 26, 2023 12 p.m. He also taught in the computer science and mathematics departments at the school. Join our linker program. Rick Cleveland is sports columnist for The Clarion-Ledger. City of Victoria. Mrs. Susanne Blalock Mr. and Mrs. Michael O. . 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. Mr. Danny Tackett I didnt have anything., It is no great stretch to say that such catastrophic misfortune as Ferriss suffered in 1947 would have ruined lesser men. This equates to a net profit of $35,529 for the program. After graduating college, Cates coached for Kirby High School. W.D. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie S. Wilson Eight Delta Devils Selected To Phil Steele All-SWAC Team - Mississippi Valley State University. Mr. Arthur Davis This one just kind of felt like a no-brainer for us and, luckily, for me and my family, it worked out perfectly.". Dr. and Mrs. Bryce Griffis As you might guess, Boo Ferris is a huge part of the story. He was a worker and he was smart. 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. There was no need. This means the program turned a profit, making $101,394 for the school. With the assistance of legendary Delta State baseball coach Boo Ferriss, Buckner helped organize the original FCA chapter on the MSU campus. For Ferriss, the experience was invaluable. Debbie Brock, a point guard, was 4-foot-11. Mrs. Henri Kennard As great a pitcher as he was, and he was one of the best, he is an even better person, Doerr said in 2004. He was hospitalized for weeks at Randolph Field. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Smillie If you do not have an existing account, you can also easily use an existing Google, Facebook or Apple account. Several professional teams offered contracts, but Boos parents were adamant that he should attend college. 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. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Williams and Ferriss were Boston Red Sox teammates. 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. 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 Mr. Hunter Cade Mr. E.S. Black Mr. Hubert Rackley, III Delta State won the national championship and the Red Sox won the World Series in the same year, Boo Ferriss said. Delta State was a much more advanced program than anything I had ever seen, Kinnison said. 11U. His arm would never be the same. After Ferriss's MLB playing career was over, he returned to the Mississippi Delta for two stints as the head baseball coach at Delta State University where he retired as the school's all-time leader in wins with 639. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Davis Nehi Bottling Company In 1948, while pitching sparingly in Boston, he won seven games and lost only three as a spot starter. Mr. Sammy Dantone, Jr. 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. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. He continues to serve his University, as an active member of the National Alumni Association and currently as Foundation Board President. This is great since many college sports programs lose money. Or write about sports? They had two children, Dr. David Ferriss and Margaret Ferriss White, and two grandchildren. . William Douglas Ferriss, Sr., Boos dad, was a cotton farmer. The Delta State University womens soccer team is made up of 33 players who, in turn, are trained and guided by a head coach and 2 assistant coaches. 2023 www.thestarpress.com. Also in 2008, Ferriss received an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from Delta State. Baseball truly was the Mississippi Deltas pastime in the 1920s and 1930s. Fri Apr 07. Softball vs Delta State: Streaming Video - Softball vs Delta State (1:00 PM) Streaming Stats - Softball vs Delta State (1:00 PM) 1:00 pm: Baseball: Baseball vs Delta State: Streaming Video - Baseball vs Delta State (1:00 pm) Streaming Stats - Baseball vs Delta State (1:00 pm) 2:15 pm: Women's Basketball: Women's Basketball vs #13/17 Union (2 seed) Having somebody come in with his experience and his energy is going to be a critical piece to future success.. "I care more about the kid off the field then I do one the field. Childrens Dental Clinic Like Hubal, Steve Tomaszewski is one of those who forged his own coaching career after his days at DSU. 196 sold. Company Website. Back then, they used heat., The next day, Ferriss could not lift his right hand above his shoulder. Legal Notices. He was fired in 2013 after a 11-40 season. He had 19 RBIs in each of the 1945 and 1947 seasons. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Billingsley Report this profile . Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Hamberlin to view this author's last article or As a student-athlete, Harvey helped the Statesmen to the 1977 & 1978 College World Series, and the 1978 and 1979 Gulf South Conference Championships. When he played for Boo Ferriss, Mike Kinnison (left) got a hitting lesson from none other than Ted Williams, a Baseball Hall of Fame and perhaps the greatest hitter who ever lived. American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, "Boo Ferriss: These 'Dogs are hair-raising", "Boston Red Sox 2, Philadelphia Athletics 0 (1)", "Ferriss pitching feat makes headlines again", "Coach Dave 'Boo' Ferriss to be conferred with honorary degree at Delta State's Spring Commencement", "Delta State University - Ferriss Museum", "Baseball Fans will Help Decide Who will be the Next C Spire Ferriss Trophy Winner Honoring Mississippi's Top College Baseball Player", "A Life Well-Lived: Coach Boo Ferriss (Dec. 5, 1921 - Nov. 24, 2016)", "Former Red Sox All-Star David 'Boo' Ferriss dies at 94", Dugout to Foxhole: Interviews with Baseball Players Whose Careers Were Affected by World War II. Cates moved to the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1999 and was 137-338-1 in his first nine seasons there. Whenever it came time to rake the infield dirt, Ferriss would call it scratching as in, Mike go out there and scratch around first base where its wet.. The Doctors Campbell This category is for people who have coached college baseball at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. His Delta State teams won 981 games, while losing only 313 for a 75.6 win percentage. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He soaked it all in all that and more. Dr. and Mrs. Bradley B. Teague He was selected for the All-Star Game that season for the first and only time but did not pitch (the 1945 All-Star Game had been cancelled due to World War II). This page was last edited on 19 January 2014, at 18:47. This is a bit of a downer since it means that the program lost money, $-137,673 to be exact. Mrs. Kathryn Arant vs. Itawamba CC. Ferriss then compiled a 256 record (the best in the AL) that helped the Red Sox win the AL pennant in 1946. Id sneak in the cage and hit when nobody else did, Kinnison continued. What was Ferriss medical treatment in 1947? Pascagoula High graduate Bill Marchant, legendary Delta State baseball Mr. William Nettles Gulf South Conference championships came in 1978, 1979, 1985, and 1988, along with a second-place finish in 1981 and third-place in 1982. It was a pride thing. Delta State baseball is special, Lyons said. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Mr. Charles E. Warren Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Thompson Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Wilson said he was "born into" baseballwith his father and uncle both playing college ball. Like I say, you either pitched or you went home, Ferriss said. Dave "Boo" Ferriss died Thursday morning, Nov. 24, at the age of 94, leaving behind an unimpeachable legacy as one of the game's great champions in the state before, during and after his. He won a national championship in 2004 and six NCAA Regional titles as head coach. I think youve got to kind of have that mix.". Dr. and Mrs. Kent Wyatt 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. Mark this down as a good thing. His line drives became gappers. Here we present data on the program as a whole as well as information about each varsity sport offered at the school. The mens tennis program at Delta State University made $143,637 in revenue and spent $91,845 in expenses. Dr. and Mrs. John J. Arnold Mr. and Mrs. James T. Harvey 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. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils And Devilettes 2013 Delta State University . at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. 1 in the nation for several weeks in the NCAA Division II poll. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits. Delta State's Kinnison elected to ABCA Hall of Fame - The Vicksburg Post 5151 He wound up in the U. S. Army Air Corps, stationed at Randolph Field in Texas as a physical training instructor. Then you need to attend a . By Delta State Athletics. Wilburn played three combined seasons over two stints at Ball State University. Mr. Raymond Biagioli Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Crosby Ms. Stella Corley Highway 8 West, Cleveland, MS 38733, Give to Delta State | Maps & Directions | Ethics Links | University Policies. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Giger 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. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Fulcher George Metkovich, Clevelands lead-off hitter, was at the plate and the count was full at three balls and two strikes. But the main thing is he worked. He held that role until early 1967, when he left Delta State to take the role of assistant athletic director at Mississippi State University. If asked to name the most famous, the most successful baseball pitchers in history, most sports enthusiasts would name Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson, Cy Young, Bob Feller, Whitey Ford, Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson, Roger Clemens . As he delivered the pitch, Ferriss felt something snap in his shoulder. Mr. Casey Myrick The story of how Boo Ferriss got his nickname is typical of how nicknames are created across the South: When he was a toddler, he tried to get the attention of Will D., his older brother. 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. 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. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Bond Mr. David Ring On the money side of things, the Delta State University womens swimming and diving program brought home $260,071 in revenue and paid out $158,677 in total expenses. The Image Specialist Ferriss with a photograph from his early career prior to the November 2002 induction ceremonies for the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame. 5151 Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Tatum Mr. Robert and Ms. Karen Naron Mr. and Mrs. John L. Pearson Nancy Harvey, while at DSU, was a member and officer of Delta Delta Delta sorority and served on the Panhellenic Board. Hed always remember to take every opportunity to stay thank-you. Mr. Kenny Dill and Dr. Anna Looney Dill Dudy Noble, States coach and athletic director, offered to pay the full cost for Ferrisss education, including room and board. He said he would call Coach Ferriss.. East Mississippi Community College. At Wapahani, Wilburn set a then-school record with 309 strikeouts and earned All-State honors. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. After Ferriss's MLB playing career was over, he returned to the Mississippi Delta for two stints as the head baseball coach at Delta State University where he retired as the school's all-time leader in wins with 639.
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