Rick Cleveland is sports columnist for The Clarion-Ledger. Once, at games in Alabama, he pitched on Friday and played first base on Saturday. In college baseball 40-win seasons are considered the gold standard. As you might guess, Boo Ferris is a huge part of the story. Hear Ferriss talk about the call from the Boston Red Sox. Mr. and Mrs. William N. LaForge Mr. Sammy Dantone, Jr. 15 jersey will be retired at Delta State Saturday. Morris 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. Mr. Danny Tackett He also taught in the computer science and mathematics departments at the school. 5151 When he arrived home in Shaw after the season, so did his draft papers. 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. There was no need. 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 . 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). Baseball coach . Mr. Edward Broome Head Baseball Coach MS Delta Junior College May 1985 - Jul 2004 19 years 3 months. Man, it hurt. He was named Rookie of the Year with a 21-10 record, and he defeated each American League team the first time he faced them while winning his first two major league starts with shutouts. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Yawkey Foundation II Tune in to Coach Batts and slugger Hayden White as they show us a few things on the diamond. "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. In February of 2008, coach Ferriss welcomed back world-famous author John Grisham to Delta States campus for an athletic fundraiser. Ferriss responded, handing both bills to the other guy, Sorry, fella, but that was me.. 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. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Pearson Ferriss farmed for a living, he was a baseball man at heart. 11U. You gain access to:- profiles and social posts I was where I always wanted to be. 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. The Shaw, Miss., native spent 46 years in baseball on the collegiate and professional levels, including 26 seasons at Delta State. Luke Stanley will enter the 2020-2021 season as the head coach of the Mississippi Delta Community College baseball program. Mr. Tommy Crenshaw Ferriss then compiled a 256 record (the best in the AL) that helped the Red Sox win the AL pennant in 1946. Mr. and Mrs. George Dennis Short Deltaalso graduatedseven seniors, all of whom either started or played significant innings for the Eagles. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Lyons Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Mrs. Eloise Walker Baseball is Delta pastime Ferriss was born in Shaw, Mississippi, at the beginning of the Roaring Twenties. 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. By Delta State Athletics. Photograph of Ferriss as a sophomore is from the 1941 Mississippi State yearbook, The Reveille. 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. Ferriss is like a second father to scores of former DSU players, who he corresponds with in elegantly handwritten letters and cards. That is still a major-league record. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. 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. - the ability to be paid for posting - two free years of archived e-Editions "Im a baseball fan, there area lot of baseball fans out there," Clark said. He was signed by the Red Sox in 1942,[2] and he appeared in 21 games for the Greensboro Red Sox of the Class B Piedmont League, compiling a 77 record. George Metkovich, Clevelands lead-off hitter, was at the plate and the count was full at three balls and two strikes. Bolivar Commercial Dr. and Mrs. William L. Hood After military service he joined the Boston Red Sox in 1945 where he spent 10 years in the organization (five years as a pitcher and five years as the pitching coach). 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. Fri Apr 07. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Newquist Mr. William Read Thats much better than a loss. "Im the most competitive guy there is and I want to go out there and win every baseball game that I play," Wilburn said. As a manager, you do whatever needs to be done. Delta State University brought in $141,624 in revenue from its womens tennis program while paying out $86,907 in expenses. East Mississippi Community College. There, at age 20, he led Greensboro of the Class B Piedmont League to the league championship. After receiving the trophy, Kinnison leaped into the grandstand, bounded up the bleachers, and presented the trophy to a teary-eyed Ferriss. 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. Kinnison, a former DSU All American, won 75.6 percent of his games as the schools head coach. Mr. Gene Bryant Do you have a sports website? He was broad of shoulder and slim of waist. He died on November 24, 2016, in Cleveland.[14][15]. Sanderson Farm, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Langston Rogers Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Mr. Charles E. Warren David "Boo" Ferriss: A Baseball Great Lesson Plan. I just didnt have any pop on my fast ball, he said. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Robby General covers East Central Indiana high school sportsfor The Star Press. To stay up to date on the Alumni Associations activities, follow these social media sites: Facebook (Statesmen Graduates), Twitter (@DSU_Alumni), Tumblr (http://www.dsualumni.tumblr.com), LinkedIn (DSU alumni), Instagram (dsualumni) and You Tube (dsualumni1). [8], Ferriss was a very good hitting pitcher in his six-year major league career, posting a .250 batting average (93-for-372) with one home run, 52 RBIs, and 44 runs scored. This is great since many college sports programs lose money. He was a worker and he was smart. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Koestler Several professional teams offered contracts, but Boos parents were adamant that he should attend college. He averaged 42.5 victories per season. Mr. A.B. Rev. President LaForge, Ronnie Mayers. Courtesy Mississippi Department of Archives and History. By then, I pretty well knew I wanted to coach some day, and I knew I was at the footsteps of a master. Mr. E.S. 14U . I learned how to work on the field. Those who've followed baseball in East Central Indiana are probably already familiar with Wilburn's name. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weissinger, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John W Elliott Mrs. Mabel Crawford The average salary is $32,999 a year for assistant coaches of mens teams and $20,817 for assistant coaches of womens teams. He continues to serve his University, as an active member of the National Alumni Association and currently as Foundation Board President. 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) Mr. Luke Wrenn, Jr. Cary, N.C. 2013. Under his direction, 20 Statesmen players earned All-American honors and 23 continued their baseball careers on the professional level. When he was not training soldiers, Ferriss was playing baseball for Randolph Field in a league with many professional players, including several major-leaguers. I had never in my life hit off a pitching machine. Ferriss tried his best to keep pitching. Baseball. Mr. David Ring Mr. and Mrs. Harry P Tarsi Childrens Dental Clinic My guys know that I want whats best for them and Im going to fight for them every single day. Dr. J. G. Peeler, Jr. . 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. . Kinnison was like a sponge. In terms of financials, the Delta State University womens softball program paid out $242,999 in expenses and made $225,392 in total revenue. He is a frequent speaker at civic clubs across the state, and he never misses an opportunity to watch his Statesmen play baseball. My friend here says youre the guy who pitched yesterday, but I say you arent because the guy who pitched yesterday was right-handed. Hed tell me, Go eat a steak tonight. Mr. and Mrs. Donald House Wilson said he was "born into" baseballwith his father and uncle both playing college ball. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Barrett Ms. Becky Foster But baseball was his passion, and major-league scouts noticed his prodigious skills early on. 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. and Mrs. Pat W. Denton 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. 2013 Delta State University . Mr. and Mrs. James T. Harvey On average, the school gave males around $3,689 of sports aid and women received about $3,885. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Unlike most pitchers, who are usually poor hitters, Ferriss hit like a natural hitter. 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.. Bio. [4] In November 2002, he was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame . As great a pitcher as he was, and he was one of the best, he is an even better person, Doerr said in 2004. Sam E. and Burnice C. Wittel Foundation Zidaco, G.P. Ms. Elizabeth Fike 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. Some days were better than others; I could still throw O.K. He was that way before he got hurt and he has remained that way. Mr. Charles Jourdan Hes the one that built the program to what it has become and hes still there today, doing anything and everything he can to make it better.. The only way I could even toss the ball was underhand, he said. For the longest time, he was Little Boo. Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, Mike Kinnison, Judson Thigpen, They rubbed me down with rubbing alcohol and told me to be sure to wear a coat, Ferriss said with a chuckle more than half a century later. Mr. Richard Cuicchi Kinnison first met Boo Ferris when Ferriss spoke at the Benton Academy athletic banquet Kinnisons senior year of high school. College Factuals sports rankings are a little different than the other ones youll find on the Internet, since our analyses take both athletics and academics into account. 5151 Ill give you an example. The baseball program at Delta State University made $592,592 in revenue and spend $451,844 in expenses. All State Games. He worked out regularly, too, doing hundreds and hundreds of pushups and swinging a heavy bat regularly. Mr. Charles Jacobs His arm troubles and asthma restricted him to only nine starts and 31 appearances in 1948, and four appearances in 1949. Mr. Walter Wood, Jr. A group of Delta State University baseball alumni recently gathered for a weekend of fun reunion activities on campus. Ferriss also earned several honors for his coaching accomplishments. In 1948, while pitching sparingly in Boston, he won seven games and lost only three as a spot starter. Nancy Harvey, while at DSU, was a member and officer of Delta Delta Delta sorority and served on the Panhellenic Board. Mr. and Mrs. John Letchworth Id shag guy balls during the batting practice. In February 1945, he was given his medical discharge from the Army. to his friends eventually moved to Shaw. 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). Ferriss became Delta States athletic director and baseball coach in 1959. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McGuffee As a rookie for the Boston Red Sox in 1945, Ferriss won twenty-one games. He was as thoughtful and polite as he could be, thanking me for my effort. I just couldnt imagine life without baseball..