1961 Western Michigan Broncos baseball team

The 1961 Western Michigan Broncos baseball team represented Western Michigan College in the 1961 NCAA University Division baseball season. The Broncos played their home games at Hyames Field. The team was coached by Charlie Maher in his 23rd year at Western Michigan.

1961 Western Michigan Broncos baseball
Mid-American Conference champions
District IV champions
ConferenceMid-American Conference
1961 record19–8 (11–0 MAC)
Head coach
Assistant coachBill Chambers (1st season)
Home stadiumHyames Field
1961 Mid-American Conference baseball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T PCT  W L T PCT
No. 5 Western Michigan  y 1100 1.000  1980 .704
Kent State   920 .818  1270 .632
Ohio   730 .700  1360 .684
Miami (OH)   360 .333  5111 .324
Bowling Green   270 .222  6121 .342
Marshall   280 .200  8121 .405
Toledo   190 .100  2160 .111
Conference champion
y Invited to the NCAA Tournament
As of June 30, 1961[1]; Rankings from Collegiate Baseball

The Broncos won the District IV playoff to advanced to the College World Series, where they were defeated by the Syracuse Orangemen.

Roster

1961 Western Michigan Broncos baseball team
PlayersCoaches
#Pos.NameBats/ThrowsHeightWeightYearHome town
C Jerry Austry /
So Chicago, Illinois
Pat Bidelman /
Les Cochran /
Gene Cooley /
John Cruse /
C Charles Dodge /
Bill Donahue /
Al Erickson /
OF Mike Gatza /
So
Bob Hamet /
INF Bill Ihne /
Ray Larned /
P Ken Larsen /
INF Fred Michalski /
So
LHP Bill Ortlieb /L
Jr
Ken Palmateer /
INF Frank Quilici /
Sr
LHP Lee Salo /L 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Ken Scodeller /
Gary Seamon /
Paul Tagliola /
Roger Theder /
So
Bill Tomb /
LHP Gary Wallman /L
Sr
Head coach

Charlie Maher

Assistant coach(es)

Bill Chambers


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured
  • Current redshirt

Schedule

1961 Western Michigan Broncos Baseball Game Log
Regular Season
Postseason

Awards and honors

Charles Dodge
  • First Team All-MAC
Mike Gatza
  • Second Team All-MAC
Bill Ihne
  • First Team All-MAC
Ken Larsen
  • Second Team All-MAC
Bill Ortlieb
  • First Team All-MAC
Frank Quilici

References

  1. "College Baseball Conference Standings -- 1961". Boyds World. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  2. "Mid-American Conference Award Winners". www.wmubroncos.com. Western Michigan University. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  3. "All-Americans and All-Region Honoreess". www.wmubroncos.com. Western Michigan University. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
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