Saint Mary’s College of California is a private Catholic college located in Moraga, California. Founded in 1863, the college is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is administered by the De La Salle Brothers. Saint Mary’s College offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs and has a current student population of just under 4,000.
With its strong tradition of academic excellence and commitment to Catholic values, Saint Mary’s College is a unique and inspiring environment for students to grow and learn.
1. John Henry Johnson
Career
- NFL champion (1957)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1954, 1962)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1954, 1962–1964)
- San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame
- Pittsburgh Steelers Legends team
- Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
- Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy (1953)
Johnson was a fullback and halfback in the NFL. He played for the Calgary Stampeders and San Francisco 49ers between 1953-1956. Johnson was selected to play in two Pro Bowls during his career.
John Henry Johnson passed away on June 3, 2011, at the age of 81 after a long battle with cancer John Henry Johnson was a running back for the Detroit Lions from 1957-1959 and then again from 1960-1965.
In those six seasons, he totaled 6,803 rushing yards and 48 touchdowns. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1952 but did not play with them until after serving in the military during the Korean War.
After playing two seasons with them, he was traded to the Houston Oilers where he played his final three years of professional football before retiring at the end of the 1966 season.
John Henry Johnson is one of only two players in NFL history to rush for over 10,000 yards and score 50 or more touchdowns in a career (the other being Walter Payton).
He is also one of only four players ever elected to both the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well as be enshrined into the San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame (alongside Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, and Steve Young).
His induction ceremony took place on November 13th, 2018 at halftime during game 3 between Denver Broncos & San Francisco 49ers which Denver won 38-28 Despite struggling throughout his late 30s & early 40s, Johnsons' name still carries some weight due to his stellar individual performances while wearing black & gold representing The Motor City.
2. Matthew Dellavedova
Point guard
Career
- High school: , Maryborough Regional College, (Maryborough, Victoria), Lake Ginninderra (Canberra, ACT)
- College: Saint Mary's (2009–2013)
- NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2007–present
- 2007–2009: Australian Institute of Sport
- 2013–2016: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2016–2018: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2018–2021: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2021–2022: Melbourne United
- 2022–present: Sacramento Kings
- NBA champion (2016), All-NBL Second Team (2022), 2× AP honorable mention All-American (2012, 2013), WCC Player of the Year (2012), 3× First-team All-WCC (2011–2013), No. 4 retired by Saint Mary's Gaels
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing Australia, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team, FIBA Oceania Championship, : 2011 Australia: , : 2013 Australia/New Zealand: , : 2015 Australia/New Zealand: , : 2009 Australia/New Zealand:
- Men's basketball
- Representing Australia
- Olympic Games
- : 2020 Tokyo: Team
- FIBA Oceania Championship
- : 2011 Australia:
- : 2013 Australia/New Zealand:
- : 2015 Australia/New Zealand:
- : 2009 Australia/New Zealand:
A point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Australian national team, Dellavedova has averaged 12.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game in his NBA career.
Dellavedova played college basketball at Saint Mary's before being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013 without playing a single professional game. He was traded to the Toronto Raptors in 2015 and then signed with the Cavs prior to the 2017–2018 season.
Where he has stayed ever since despite rumors of potential moves elsewhere throughout his tenure with Cleveland; including during this past off-season when talks of him joining.
Kawhi Leonard on Los Angeles Lakers was rampant but ultimately fell through due to contract issues between both players' agents (Leonard eventually joined Philadelphia).
A two-time All-Star selection (2015, 2018), Dellavedova is an often reliable scorer who can also be counted on defensively – having ranked among league leaders in steals multiple times over his seven-year career thus far.
Matthew will turn 33 years old later this year and as such may not have much left in terms of high-level play after spending most of his time recently battling injury problems.
However he remains one of Australia's most decorated athletes having won several medals at international competitions across different sports (most notably rowing) along with accolades from various fan bases around the globe for what he brings on the court each night.
3. Patty Mills
Guard
Career
- High school: , Marist College, (Canberra), Lake Ginninderra, (Canberra)
- College: Saint Mary's (2007–2009)
- NBA draft 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55th overall
- Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
- Playing career: 2009–present
- 2009–2011: Portland Trail Blazers
- 2009–2010: →Idaho Stampede
- 2011: Melbourne Tigers
- 2011–2012: Xinjiang Flying Tigers
- 2012–2021: San Antonio Spurs
- 2021–present: Brooklyn Nets
- NBA champion (2014), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2022), The Don Award Winner (2021), 2× Gaze Medalist (2008, 2010), 2× First-team All-WCC (2008, 2009), WCC Newcomer of the Year (2008), WCC All-Freshman Team (2008), No. 13 retired by Saint Mary's Gaels
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing Australia, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team, FIBA Oceania Championship, : 2007 Australia: , : 2011 Australia: , : 2013 Australia: , : 2015 Australia:
- Men's basketball
- Representing Australia
- Olympic Games
- : 2020 Tokyo: Team
- FIBA Oceania Championship
- : 2007 Australia:
- : 2011 Australia:
- : 2013 Australia:
- : 2015 Australia:
Patty Mills was born in 1988, and played high school basketball for Marist College in Canberra, Australia. After graduating from high school, Patty Mills attended Saint Mary's College in California for two years before transferring to Lake Ginninderra High School in Canberra to play college ball.
In 2007, Patty Mills helped lead Saint Mary's to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship game where they lost to Gonzaga 55–54 on a last-second shot by Adam Morrison.
After his impressive freshman season at Saint Mary's (2007–2008), Patric Young declared for the 2008 NBA draft but Mills decided instead to return for his sophomore year (2008–2009).
During his sophomore season with Saint Mary's, Mills averaged 14 points per game and led them all the way back to the NCAA Tournament where they narrowly lost 60 – 59 against Texas A&M after leading by as many as 18 points early in the second half of their semifinal matchup.
On 11 August 2009, he signed with Spanish team Real Madrid of Liga ACB; however due to injury problems that plagued him during his time overseas he only played 6 games over 2 seasons before returning home and joining Maccabi Tel Aviv of Israel on 1 July 2011.
He then transferred again on 28 January 2014 this time signing with Golden State Warriors. On 10 February 2017 , Patty Mills signed a three-year contract extension with Golden State worth $21 million dollars through 2020-2021.
Patty has had trouble staying healthy throughout much of his professional career which has limited him both offensively and defensively at different times but when he is able or available there is no one more dangerous than Millsy off the dribble.
4. Corbin Burnes
Pitcher
Career
- 2× All-Star (2021, 2022), All-MLB First Team (2021), NL Cy Young Award (2021), NL ERA leader (2021), NL strikeout leader (2022), Pitched a combined no-hitter on September 11, 2021, , MLB records, , Most consecutive strikeouts in a game (10, tied with Tom Seaver and Aaron Nola), Most consecutive strikeouts without issuing a walk to start a season (58)
Corbin Burnes is a 28-year-old pitcher with the Milwaukee Brewers. He made his MLB debut in 2018 and has been successful so far, winning 35 games while losing 19.
Corbin Burnes originally played for the Los Angeles Angels before being traded to Milwaukee this past offseason. His father, Casey, also played professional baseball as an outfielder and then a pitcher before retiring in 1999 at age 27 after struggling with injuries sustained during his career.
Corbin Burnes was born in Bakersfield, California but moved around frequently due to his father's coaching job; he has lived in six different states by the time he was 18 years old.
After attending multiple high schools and pitching for several semi-professional teams throughout California, Oregon and Arizona, Corbin finally committed to attend college at Whitman College (Whitman Heights, Texas).
Where he pitched collegiately from 2014–2017 before signing with the Brewers organization as a free agent this past offseason.
When asked about his approach on the mound or anything else related to baseball during an interview earlier this year, Corbin said "I just try not to worry too much about it because if you do that your performance will suffer." That attitude seems to be working thus far for him.
5. Ken Waldichuk
Ken Waldichuk is a 25-year old pitcher who was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the third round of the 2018 MLB Draft. He attended San Diego State University where he played college baseball for the Aztecs from 2017 to 2019.
In 57 innings pitched at SDSU, Ken had a 3.51 ERA and 116 strikeouts. In his 3 seasons as a collegiate player, he logged 1,384 total innings with an impressive 2,857 strikeouts (93% K rate).
The A's were impressed enough by his stats that they took him in the third round of this year’s draft despite having several potential starting pitchers available to them at that point in time (including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.).
Currently playing for their rookie level affiliate – Midland RockHounds – Ken has made 4 starts so far this season and is averaging 10 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched (K/9).
His fastball typically sits around 94 MPH but can reach up to 98 MPH on occasion; Ken also throws a slider and changeup which both have flashed good potential thus far during his career as a professional ballplayer.
6. Tony Gonsolin
Los Angeles Dodgers
Career
- World Series champion (2020), All-Star (2022)
Tony Gonsolin was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second round of the 2014 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 2017 and has been pitching for them since then.
Tony Gonsolin is a right-handed pitcher who throws from the rotation. In 2018, he had a 4-5 record with a 3.09 ERA in 20 games (21 starts). ERA in 26 games (27 starts). Tony Gonsolin as he currently has an 11-8 record with a 3.37 ERA through 24 games pitched (25 started).
Tony Gonsolin is a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made his MLB debut in 2019 and has been very successful so far, winning 26 games with an ERA of 2.51 and 267 strikeouts.
In 2020, he helped the Dodgers win their first World Series Championship since 1988, becoming just the second player from Chile to do so (the other being Orlando Hernandez).
Tony Gonsolin was also named an All-Star in 2022 and won that year's Cy Young Award as best pitcher in baseball.
7. Tommy Kuhse
Career
- High school: Mountain View (Mesa, Arizona)
- College: Saint Mary's (2017–2022)
- NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2022–present
- 2022–present: Austin Spurs
- WCC Sixth Man of the Year (2022), First-team All-WCC (2022)
Tommy Kuhse is a G League point guard who was drafted by the Spurs in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft. Kuhse has spent the majority of his career playing for the Austin Spurs, where he has led the team to two G League championships.
Kuhse has a strong defensive game and has averaged over six assists per game in each of his two seasons with Austin. Kuhse is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. He is also a good shooter, averaging over three points per game in both of his seasons in the G League.
Kuhse is considered to have a bright future in the NBA and is currently playing for the Spurs' G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs. Tommy Kuhse is a high school basketball player from Mountain View, Arizona.
Tommy Kuhse played college basketball for Saint Mary's. Kuhse was drafted in the 2022 NBA draft but did not sign with a team.
Kuhse is currently playing for the Austin Spurs in the NBA D-League. Kuhse has appeared in a total of 113 games in the NBA D-League. Kuhse has averaged 21.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in the NBA D-League.
Kuhse is a consistent scorer and rebounder in the NBA D-League and has shown potential to be a future NBA player.
Kuhse is currently the third-leading scorer and rebounder in the NBA D-League. Kuhse is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
8. Patrick Wisdom
Infielder
Patrick Wisdom is a versatile third baseman and first baseman who has played for the Chicago Cubs and Nashville Sounds in 2019. Wisdom was born in Murrieta, California in 1991 and attended San Diego State University.
He was drafted by the Cubs in the 7th round of the 2010 MLB Draft and made his MLB debut in 2015. Wisdom has played in 131 games over four seasons with the Cubs, batting .
236 with 10 home runs and 53 RBIs. He was traded to the Sounds in 2019 and has hit .291 with 13 home runs and 61 RBIs in 82 games.
Wisdom is a versatile player who has played all three infield positions and has even appeared in 19 games at first base. Patrick Wisdom is a hard-working player who is always hustling on the field.
He is a leader on the team and has a positive attitude. Patrick Wisdom is a valuable member of the Cubs and Sounds organizations and is a key player on both teams.
9. Jock Landale
Career
- High school: Geelong Grammar School, (Corio, Victoria)
- College: Saint Mary's (2014–2018)
- NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2018–present
- 2018–2019: Partizan
- 2019–2020: Žalgiris
- 2020–2021: Melbourne United
- 2021–2022: San Antonio Spurs
- 2021: →Austin Spurs
- 2022–present: Phoenix Suns
- NBL champion (2021), NBL Grand Final MVP (2021), LKL champion (2020), King Mindaugas Cup winner (2020), Serbian Cup winner (2019), All-NBL First Team (2021), All-Adriatic League Team (2019), Consensus second-team All-American (2018), WCC Player of the Year (2018), 2× First-team All-WCC (2017, 2018), AP Honorable Mention All-American (2017)
- Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing Australia, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team
- Men’s basketball
- Representing Australia
- Olympic Games
- : 2020 Tokyo: Team
Jock Landale is an Australian center who was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA Draft. He played college basketball at Saint Mary's and made an immediate impact in the NBA.
He has played for the Phoenix Suns and Žalgiris in his rookie season. Jock Landale is a physical center who is known for his strong defense. Jock Landale is a young player who has a lot of potential to improve his game.
Jock Landale is a talented Australian center who has been playing in the NBA since 2018. Jock Landale is a skilled player who can shoot from outside and inside the three-point line. Jock Landale is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
Jock Landale is a great teammate who is always willing to help his team. Jock Landale is a popular player with his fans. Jock Landale is a valuable player for his team, and he will be important for the Suns in the future. Jock Landale is a strong player who can take a lot of punishment on the court.
Jock Landale is a valuable player for his team, and he will be important for the Suns in the future. Jock Landale is a talented player who will be important for the Suns in the future.
10. Kyle Barraclough
Kyle Barraclough is a 32-year-old pitcher who has spent the last two seasons with the Miami Marlins. He was originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the sixth round of the 2008 MLB draft.
He made his MLB debut with the Red Sox in 2013. He has also played for the Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, and Toronto Blue Jays. In 2018, he spent time with the Marlins and the Atlanta Braves.
He is considered to be a power pitcher with a strong fastball. He has a 3.51 ERA in 693 career innings.
He is a free agent and is likely to be signed by another team in the near future. He is a good pitcher who can dominate a game.
Kyle Barraclough is a pitcher for the Miami Marlins. Kyle Barraclough was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
Kyle Barraclough made his MLB debut with the Miami Marlins in 2015. Kyle Barraclough has a win-loss record of 18-15 and an earned run average of 3.61.
Kyle Barraclough has struck out 346 batters in 370 innings pitched in MLB. Kyle Barraclough has played for the Miami Marlins (2015-2018), the Washington Nationals (2019), and the San Francisco Giants (2019).
Kyle Barraclough is scheduled to play for the Minnesota Twins in 2021. Kyle Barraclough is scheduled to play for the Los Angeles Angels in 2022.
11. Tom Meschery
Career
- High school: Lowell (San Francisco, California)
- College: Saint Mary's (1958–1961)
- NBA draft 1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
- Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
- Playing career: 1961–1971
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 14
- Coaching career: 1971–1972, 1974–1976
- NBA All-Star (1963), No. 14 retired by Golden State Warriors, First-team All-American – USBWA (1961), Third-team All-American – NEA (1961), Third-team All-American – NABC (1960), WCC Player of the Year (1961), 2× First-team All-WCC (1960, 1961), Second-team All-WCC (1959), No. 31 retired by Saint Mary's Gaels, First-team Parade All-American (1957)
- Points: 9,904 (12.7 ppg)
- Rebounds: 6,698 (8.6 rpg)
- Assists: 1,331 (1.7 apg)
Meschery was born in Harbin, Manchukuo (now China), on October 26, 1938. After high school, he attended Lowell (San Francisco, California) and played two seasons of college basketball for Saint Mary's.
He was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1961 NBA draft and won an NBA championship with them in 1971. Meschery then spent two seasons as a player-coach with the New York Knicks before retiring in 1972.
He has since served as a college basketball coach, most notably at Gonzaga University. Meschery was inducted into the National Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992. He currently resides in Spokane, Washington. Meschery has two children and five grandchildren.
Meschery is a Russian/American citizen and speaks Russian and English fluently. Meschery was a two-time first-team all-WCC player and a No. 31 retired by Saint Mary's Gaels.
He played 12 seasons in the NBA and averaged 12.7 points per game. He is most famous for his time with the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors and Seattle SuperSonics. He retired from the NBA in 1977. Meschery was inducted into the Saint Mary's Gaels Hall of Fame in 2001.
12. Tom Candiotti
Tom Candiotti was a pitcher who played for the Cleveland Indians from 1991-1995. He had a 2.98 ERA in 232 games and won 20 games. Candiotti was born on August 31, 1957 in Walnut Creek, California.
Candiotti had a successful MLB career, but he is best known for his time with the Indians.
He was a key part of the Tribe's 1991-1995 team that won three consecutive AL Central Division titles. Candiotti is a coach for the Indians' minor league team, the Columbus Clippers.
He also works as a broadcaster for the team's radio affiliate, WTAM 1100. Candiotti is a husband and father of two children. He has been married to his wife, Lori, for over 20 years.
Tom Candiotti was an all-star pitcher in his playing days and won 151 games in the MLB. Candiotti was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 1986 MLB draft.
Candiotti played for the Cleveland Indians from 1986 to 1991. Candiotti then played for the Toronto Blue Jays from 1991 to 1992. Candiotti then played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1992 to 1997.
Candiotti then played for the Oakland Athletics from 1998 to 1999. Candiotti retired from professional baseball in 1999. Candiotti currently works as a broadcaster for the Cleveland Indians. Candiotti is considered to be one of the greatest pitchers in Cleveland Indians history.
13. Harry Hooper
Chicago White Sox
Career
- 4× World Series champion (1912, 1915, 1916, 1918), Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
Harry Hooper was a right fielder who played in the majors from 1909-1925. Hooper had a long, successful career, finishing with a batting average of .282 and 3,407 hits in 1,995 games.
Hooper was a member of the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox and was a three-time All-Star. Hooper was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951. Harry Hooper died in 1974 at the age of 87.
Harry Hooper was a regular on the Boston Red Sox teams that won four World Series championships in the early 20th century. He was known for his batting average of .281 and for his home runs and runs batted in.
Hooper also stole 375 bases in his career, which was a record at the time. Hooper was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.
14. Mark Teahen
Kansas City Royals
Teahen was drafted in the first round of the 2001 draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. After struggling in his first few years in the minors, Teahen finally broke through in 2006 and had a strong season with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.
Teahen made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2006 and had a respectable rookie season, batting .269 with 4 home runs and 14 RBI.
In 2007, Teahen was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays and had a breakout season, batting .305 with 25 home runs and 95 RBI.
Teahen had another strong season in 2008, batting .307 with 26 home runs and 96 RBI. In 2009, Teahen had a down year, batting .
244 with 13 home runs and 49 RBI. Teahen bounced back in 2010, batting .291 with 20 home runs and 63 RBI. Teahen had another solid season in 2011, batting .290 with 23 home runs and 76 RBI.
Teahen had another good season in 2012, batting .291 with 22 home runs and 82 RBI.
15. Louella Tomlinson
Career
- High school: Lake Ginninderra (Canberra, ACT)
- College: Saint Mary's (2007–2011)
- WNBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2004–2021
- Position: Center
- 2004–2007: AIS
- 2011–2012: Dandenong Rangers
- 2012–2013: Napoli Basket
- 2013–2014: PINKK-Pécsi 424
- 2014–2015: West Coast Waves
- 2015–2016: Perth Lynx
- 2016: Campus Promete Logrono
- 2016–2017: Diósgyőri VTK
- 2017–2018: Melbourne Boomers
- 2018–2019: Bendigo Spirit
- 2019–2020: Southside Flyers
- 2020–2021: Adelaide Lightning
- Hungarian League champion (2014), WNBL champion (2012), 3× First-team All-WCC (2009–2011), 2× WCC Defensive Player of the Year (2009, 2010), WCC All-Freshman Team (2008)
- Medals, , Representing Australia, Basketball, World University Games, : 2009 Belgrade: Team, : 2011 Shenzhen: Team
- Representing Australia
- Basketball
- World University Games
- : 2009 Belgrade: Team
- : 2011 Shenzhen: Team
Louella Tomlinson was born in Melbourne, Victoria in 1988. She attended high school at Lake Ginninderra in Canberra, ACT and then studied at Saint Mary's College in Sydney.
Tomlinson was drafted by the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx in 2011, but didn't play with them until 2012. She then played with the Dandenong Rangers, Napoli Basket, and the PINKK-Pécsi 424 before joining the West Coast Waves in 2015.
Tomlinson has played in 127 WNBA games, averaging 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game. She announced her retirement from professional basketball in August 2021.
Tomlinson is a two-time WNBA All-Star and was named the WNBA Player of the Month for April 2016. She is currently the head coach of the Australian national women's basketball team.
Tomlinson is married to former cricketer, Test cricketer, and now footballer, Chris Rogers. Tomlinson has two children - a son and a daughter.
16. Bob Ladouceur
Career
- 1972: Utah
- 1974–1975: San Jose State
- Position(s): Running back
- 1979–2012: Concord (CA) De La Salle HS
Bob Ladouceur is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent his career playing for the Utah Grizzlies. He played in over 1000 NHL games, scoring over 100 points.
Ladouceur is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, with the Detroit Red Wings in 1997 and the Colorado Avalanche in 2001. He also won a gold medal with Team Canada at the World Championships in 1996.
Ladouceur is a humanitarian who has donated millions of dollars to charity over the years. He is also the founder of the Bob Ladouceur Foundation, which provides support to people with disabilities.
Ladouceur is married to his wife, Lynda, and they have two children. He currently resides in Detroit. Bob Ladouceur was a running back for the San Jose State Spartans during the 1974–1975 school year.
He then went on to coach at Concord (CA) De La Salle HS for 29 years before he was fired in 2012. Ladouceur has a 399–25–3 record as a head coach. He is known for his hard-nosed coaching style and his ability to get his teams to play together.
Ladouceur is a Hall of Fame member and he was inducted into the Concord (CA) De La Salle HS Hall of Fame in 2007. He has also been recognized by the NFL as the Coach of the Year in 1996 and 2001. Ladouceur is currently an assistant coach with the Minnesota Vikings.
17. Pat Vincent
Career
- Position(s): Halfback, All Black No.: 576, Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Canterbury: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1956: New Zealand: 2: (0), Teams coached, Years: Team, 1959–62, 1968–83: Canterbury, St. Mary's (CA)
- Position(s): Halfback
- All Black No.: 576
Pat Vincent was born in Whataroa, New Zealand in 1926. He attended Christchurch Boys and went on to study at the University of Canterbury, where he became a school teacher.
Vincent was a rugby union player and played for the New Zealand national side. He was also a member of the Canterbury rugby team that won the Ranfurly Shield in 1953. Vincent died in 1983, aged 57, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Pat Vincent was a highly respected school teacher and rugby union player in New Zealand. He is remembered as a dedicated and talented individual. His death was a tragic loss to the rugby community in New Zealand and abroad. The Pat Vincent Rugby Cup is named in his honour.
His memory will live on through the Pat Vincent Rugby Cup, which is played annually in his memory. Vincent played for Canterbury for 17 seasons from 1956 to 1982, amassing 2 test appearances for the All Blacks. Vincent was a powerful halfback who was known for his aerial ability and speed.
He was a member of the Canterbury side that won the NPC title in 1959 and the Ranfurly Shield in 1962. He also represented New Zealand at the World Cup in Spain in 1982, where they finished in fourth place.
In 1983, Vincent left Canterbury to coach St. Mary's in California. He later served as the head coach of the New Zealand national side from 1989 to 1992.
Vincent passed away in 2003 at the age of 70. His contribution to rugby league in New Zealand was immense and he will be missed by all rugby league fans. Vincent is a Canterbury legend and his legacy will live on long after he is gone.
18. Valerie Fleming
Valerie Fleming is an American long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. She has won several medals in major international competitions, most notably a gold medal in the marathon at the 2006 Turin Olympics.
Fleming was born in San Francisco, California, in 1976. She began running competitively in high school and quickly became a top runner in her age group. In 2001, Fleming won the Boston Marathon, becoming the first American woman to do so.
She also won the Chicago Marathon in 2002 and the London Marathon in 2003. In 2006, Fleming won the marathon at the Turin Olympics, becoming the first American woman to win a gold medal in the event. She also won the silver medal in the event at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Fleming retired from competitive running in 2010, but continues to run regularly as a fitness enthusiast. She has also published a book about her life as a runner, titled Running Toward the Moon. Fleming is married and has two children. She currently resides in San Francisco.
19. Mickey McConnell
Career
- High school: Dobson (Mesa, Arizona)
- College: Saint Mary's (2007–2011)
- NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2011–2019
- Position: Point guard
- Coaching career: 2019–present
- WCC Player of the Year (2011), 2× First-team All-WCC (2010, 2011)
Mickey McConnell is an assistant coach for Saint Mary's Gaels in the West Coast Conference. McConnell was born in Mesa, Arizona on April 14, 1989. He attended Dobson High School in Mesa, where he played point guard.
McConnell went on to play college basketball at Saint Mary's, where he was an All-West Coast Conference selection in 2011. In the 2011 NBA draft, McConnell was undrafted but signed with the Sacramento Kings. He played in the NBA for two seasons, before retiring in 2019.
McConnell is now an assistant coach for Saint Mary's. McConnell has a wife and two children. McConnell was born in San Francisco, California in 1977.
McConnell attended the University of Oregon where he played for the Oregon Ducks. McConnell was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 1997 NBA Draft.
McConnell played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, and the New Orleans Hornets before joining the Memphis Grizzlies in 2010. Mc
Connell played for the Memphis Grizzlies until he was traded to the Sacramento Kings in 2013. McConnell was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2014, but he was waived the next year.
McConnell then played for the Indiana Pacers and the Brooklyn Nets before joining the Saint Mary's Gaels in 2019.
McConnell is a two-time WCC Player of the Year and a three-time All-WCC selection. McConnell is also a three-time NBA All-Star and a two-time All-NBA Second Team selection.
20. Larry Bettencourt
Career
- College: Saint Mary's
- Position: Center, end
- Green Bay Packers (1933), Baseball career
- Third base / Outfield
- Batted: Right, Threw: Right
- College Football Hall of Fame
Larry Bettencourt was a talented center and end for the Saint Mary's Gaels football team. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1933, and played for them for six seasons before retiring in 1941.
After retiring, Bettencourt became a football coach at his alma mater, Saint Mary's. He died in 1978 at the age of 72. Larry Bettencourt was a four-time All American and two-time National Champion at UCLA.
He was drafted by the St. Louis Browns in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft. He played in the NFL for 17 seasons, retiring in 1998. He was inducted into the UCLA Hall of Fame in 1997 and the NFL Hall of Fame in 2003.
He is currently the Vice President of Player Personnel for the Los Angeles Rams. In 2016, he was selected as the Vice President of Football Operations for the Rams. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
He has authored two books, "Larry Bettencourt: A UCLA Football Story" and "The Rams Way: Building an NFL Dynasty." He is married to the former Julie Ponce de Leon and they have three children.
21. Randy Bennett
Career
- 1980–1982: Mesa CC
- 1983–1985: UC San Diego
- Position(s): Guard
- 1985–1986: San Diego (volunteer assistant)
- 1986–1988: Idaho (graduate assistant)
- 1988–1996: San Diego (assistant)
- 1996–1999: Pepperdine (assistant)
- 1999–2001: Saint Louis (assistant)
- 2001–present: Saint Mary's
Randy Bennett is in his fourth season as head coach of Saint Mary's, and has led the team to a record of 500-205 (.709). He played college basketball at UC San Diego, where he was a two-time All-WCC selection.
Bennett has had successful stints as an assistant coach at UC Santa Barbara, Utah, and Wichita State. Bennett was named head coach at Saint Mary's in 2010, and helped the team make the NCAA Tournament in his first year.
He is well-respected in the basketball community, and was named the WCC Coach of the Year in 2016. Bennett is married with two children.
Randy Bennett is a successful head coach with 499 wins in 205 games. Bennett has led Saint Mary's to two WCC championships and a 7-7 record in the NCAA Tournament.
Bennett has also been named WCC Coach of the Year four times. Bennett is a fierce competitor and is known for his hard-nosed coaching style. Bennett is a great motivator and is known for his ability to connect with his players.
Bennett is a smart coach who is able to make adjustments on the fly. Bennett is a passionate person who loves the game of basketball.
Bennett is a well-respected coach in the basketball community. Bennett is a dedicated coach who is always looking to improve his skills.
22. Emmett O'Neill
Emmett O'Neill was a pitcher in the major leagues for parts of six seasons. He had a respectable record, but never achieved much success. O'Neill was born in San Mateo, California in 1918.
He attended college at Santa Clara and played baseball there before turning professional. O'Neill made his MLB debut with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1941. He pitched for the team for the next six seasons, but never achieved much success.
In 1945, O'Neill was traded to the New York Giants. He spent two seasons with the club, but was traded again in 1947, this time to the Boston Red Sox. O'Neill spent the next six seasons with the Red Sox. He had a respectable record, but never achieved much success.
O'Neill was traded to the Detroit Tigers in 1953. He spent two seasons with the team, but was traded again in 1955, this time to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
O'Neill spent the next two seasons with the Dodgers. He had a mediocre record, but was traded again in 1957, this time to the Cincinnati Reds.
O'Neill spent the next two seasons with the Reds. He had a poor record, but was traded again in 1959, this time to the Oakland A's. O'Neill spent the next four seasons with the A's.
He had a poor record, but was traded again in 1963, this time to the Milwaukee Brewers. Emmett O'Neill died on October 11, 1993 in Sparks, Nevada at the age of 75.
23. Charlie Geggus
Charlie Geggus was born in San Francisco, California in 1862. He played as a pitcher and center fielder in the major leagues. He died in 1917 at the age of 54 after a long and successful career.
Charlie Geggus was a colorful and talented player who will always be remembered for his achievements in the major leagues. Geggus was born on August 7, 1884 in Washington, D.C. He made his MLB debut for the Washington Nationals on August 7, 1884.
Geggus played for the Nationals for two seasons, before moving on to the Baltimore Orioles in 1888. He finished his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles in 1888.
Geggus died on October 19, 1884 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 26. Geggus was a very successful pitcher in the MLB, winning 10 games and losing 9.
He also had a very low earned run average, thanks in part to his high strikeouts totals. Geggus was a very durable pitcher, playing in all but one of his 162 MLB games. Geggus was a very popular player with the fans, thanks in part to his jovial personality and strong performance on the mound.
24. Len Dondero
Len Dondero was a third baseman and second baseman who played for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox in the 1930s.
Dondero was a key player on the Tigers' 1934 and 1936 World Series teams, and he was also a member of the 1946 Red Sox team that won the American League Championship.
Dondero was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. He died in 1999 at the age of 95. Len Dondero made his MLB debut with the St. Louis Browns in 1929.
Dondero batted .194 with one home run and eight RBIs in 29 games during his rookie season. Dondero played for the Browns for two seasons before being traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1931.
Dondero played for the White Sox for two seasons before retiring from baseball in 1933. After retiring from baseball, Dondero worked as a police officer in his home state of Illinois for 33 years. Dondero died in 2006 at the age of 86.
Len Dondero was a controversial player during his time in the MLB, as he was often fined for his aggressive play. Dondero is considered one of the top power hitters in Browns history.
Dondero is currently the only player in MLB history to hit over .200 with one home run and eight RBIs in his debut season.
25. Karl Schnell
Karl Schnell was a pitcher in the Negro Leagues for many years. Schnell was born in Los Angeles, California in 1899. Schnell was one of the best pitchers in the Negro Leagues during the 1920s and 1930s.
Schnell was inducted into the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Hall of Fame in 1984. Schnell passed away on May 31, 1992 at the age of 92. Karl Schnell was a dominant reliever in his day and helped the Reds to two World Series appearances.
Schnell was known for his fastball, which averaged over 95 mph. He also had a good slider and a good changeup. Schnell was a crucial part of the Reds' bullpen in the early 1920s, but his career was cut short by a serious arm injury.
Schnell is largely forgotten today, but he was a very talented pitcher who should not be ignored.
Karl Schnell was born on April 24, 1902, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Schnell played for the Reds from 1922 to 1923 and helped the team to two World Series appearances.
Schnell was a dominant reliever and is still considered one of the best in Reds history. Schnell passed away on February 2, 1984, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
26. Elmer Leonard
Elmer Leonard was a pitcher and batsman who played for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies in the early part of the 20th century. He was a two-time All-Star and a winner of the World Series with Boston in 1915.
Leonard also played for the Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1956. Elmer Leonard died in 1981 at the age of 92. He was born on June 22, 1911 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He made his MLB debut with the Philadelphia Athletics on June 22, 1911. He finished his MLB career with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1911. He had a win-loss record of 2-2 and an earned run average of 2.84. He struck out 10 batters in his MLB career.
He is considered one of the most successful pitchers in Philadelphia Athletics history. He died on July 27, 1965. He was a member of the American Baseball Hall of Fame and the Philadelphia Athletics Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Philadelphia Athletics Hall of Fame in 1963.
27. Pinky Jorgensen
Jorgensen was a right fielder who played for the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1930s. He was born in Laton, California, in 1914. Jorgensen was a three-time All-Star and won a World Series with the Red Sox in 1946.
Jorgensen died in 1996 at the age of 81. Pinky Jorgensen was born on September 14, 1937 in Duluth, Minnesota. Jorgensen began playing baseball at an early age and was signed by the Cincinnati Reds as an amateur free agent in 1954.
Jorgensen made his professional debut with the Reds in September of 1937 and played his last game with the team in September of 1937.
Jorgensen played six games with the Reds and hit four hits. Jorgensen played his final game on September 30, 1937. After his playing career was over, Jorgensen became a coach for the Reds and later a scout for the team. Jorgensen passed away on July 10, 2016 at the age of 88.
28. Bud Sheely
Bud Sheely was a catcher in the Negro Leagues and a player on the Boston Red Sox' championship team in 1967. Bud Sheely was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.
Bud Sheely died of a heart attack in 1985 at the age of 64. Bud Sheely debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1951, and went on to play for the team until 1953. Sheely was never very good at hitting, batting just .210 over his career.
However, Sheely was a competent fielder, and was credited with 12 RBIs in his career. Sheely is most famous for his role in the White Sox' infamous "Black Sox" scandal, in which he and several other players were accused of throwing the 1919 World Series.
Sheely was ultimately acquitted of all charges, but the scandal ruined his career. Sheely died in 2007 at the age of 78.
29. Ed Wilkinson
Ed Wilkinson was an outfielder who played in the Major Leagues from 1912 to 1918. He was born in Jacksonville, Oregon, in 1890 and died in 1918 in Tucson, Arizona.
Ed Wilkinson was a right-handed batter and thrower. He played for the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Athletics, and Cincinnati Reds. Ed Wilkinson was a career .263 hitter with 174 home runs and 838 RBI in 1,327 games.
Wilkinson was a Gold Glove Award winner in 1915 and 1916. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937. Wilkinson was a pioneer in the use of batting helmets. Wilkinson is remembered for his defensive skills and for being one of the early players to use batting helmets.
Wilkinson was born on July 4, 1911 in the town of Winthrop, Massachusetts. Wilkinson attended Winthrop High School, where he was a standout pitcher and outfielder.
After graduating from high school, Wilkinson enrolled at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. While at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Wilkinson played for the UMass Minutemen baseball team.
In May of 1933, Wilkinson was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the third round of the 1933 amateur draft. Wilkinson made his professional debut with the Red Sox minor league team in 1933. In 1934, Wilkinson was called up to the Boston Red Sox, where he continued to play until 1941.
On September 26, 1941, Wilkinson was traded to the Philadelphia Athletics, where he played until his retirement in 1951. Wilkinson was a member of the American League All-Star team in 1951.
30. Bill Hanlon
Hanlon was a first baseman who played for the Boston Americans and the Chicago Cubs in the early 1900s. Hanlon died in 1905 after a short illness at the age of 29.
Hanlon was a powerful hitter and good fielder who was popular with fans. Hanlon was a key part of several championship teams in the early 1900s. Hanlon was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937.
Hanlon's death was a tragic loss for the baseball community. Hanlon was an all-around player for the Cubs and was one of the team's most consistent hitters. He batted .095 and collected just two home runs, but did contribute two runs batted in.
Hanlon was born in Chicago in 1882 and started his professional career with the minor-league Indianapolis Hoosiers in 1899. He made his big-league debut with the Cubs in 1903 and would stay with the team for the next four seasons.
In 1905, Hanlon was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies and played for them for two seasons before returning to Chicago in 1907.
He played for the Cubs until his retirement in 1920. Hanlon was a master fielder and led the Cubs in assists in 1907 and 1908. He was also one of the league's top hitters in 1903 and 1904, when he hit .272 and .
294, respectively. Hanlon was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1957 and is remembered as one of the most consistent and valuable players in Cubs history.
31. Duster Mails
Career
- World Series champion (1920)
Duster Mails was born on October 1, 1894 in San Quentin, California. Duster Mails played professional baseball for the Brooklyn Robins in 1915. Duster Mails died on July 5, 1974 in San Francisco, California at the age of 79.
Duster Mails was a left-handed pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. Duster Mails was a player for the Cleveland Indians in 1920. He batted .
243 with three home runs and 32 RBI in 116 games. Duster Mails was a key part of the 1920 World Series championship team.
Duster Mails was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1925 and played for them until 1926. Duster Mails was a solid hitter, with a career batting average of 243.
Duster Mails was a member of the 1925 and 1926 World Series champion teams. Duster Mails was a good fielder, with a career fielding average of .979.
Duster Mails died in 1966 at the age of 73.
32. Ed Morris
Career
- American Association wins leader in 1886, American Association strikeouts leader in 1885, Pitched a no-hitter on May 29, 1884
Ed Morris was a pitcher and batter in the major leagues for over 20 years. He had a successful career, winning over 100 games in his career. Morris was also known for his strong throwing arm, which helped him contribute to his teams' victories.
Morris passed away in 1937 at the age of 74. Morris was a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Burghers in the 1890 season.
He recorded a 171-122 record with an ERA of 2.82 and 1,217 strikeouts. Morris is best known for his no-hitter pitched on May 29, 1884.
Morris also played for the Columbus Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Alleghenys in the American Association during the 1880s. Morris died in 1951 at the age of 83.
33. Joe Marty
Joe Marty was a centerfielder who played in the major leagues for over 30 years. He was known for his defensive prowess and his ability to hit for average.
Marty was a key part of the 1954 Boston Red Sox championship team. He died in 1984 at the age of 71. Joe Marty was a veteran player on the Chicago Cubs team when they won the World Series in 1937.
After the Cubs won the Series, Marty was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. He played for the Phillies until 1941, when he was drafted into the military. After the war, Marty played in the minor leagues for a few more years.
He retired from baseball in 1955. Joe Marty was a valuable member of both the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies teams, and he was a key contributor to both teams' World Series victories. He is remembered fondly by both fans and players of both teams.
Joe Marty was a talented player who was a major part of two World Series victories. He is a beloved member of the baseball community and will always be remembered for his accomplishments.
34. Jackie Tobin
Jackie Tobin was a third baseman who played for the Oakland Athletics from 1947 to 1952. He was a member of the All-Star team in 1951. He was born in Oakland, California, in 1921.
Tobin died in 1982 at the age of 61. Tobin played in 958 games over his career and had a batting average of .271 and a slugging percentage of .506. He was a member of the American League All-Star team in 1951.
Tobin played in the World Series with the Athletics in 1948, 1951, and 1955. Tobin was inducted into the Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame in 1985.
Tobin's son, Jack Tobin, also played in the Major Leagues. Jackie Tobin is remembered as a dedicated player who was always enthusiastic on the field.
Jackie Tobin made his MLB debut for the Boston Red Sox in 1945. Tobin played in just six games that season, and posted a batting average of .252.
He didn't hit any home runs and drove in only 21 runs, but he showed promise in his limited time on the field. Tobin didn't play in the majors again until 1947, and he only played in 11 more games before retiring.
Tobin spent the majority of his career as a player-manager for the minor league affiliates of the Red Sox. He died in 1987 at the age of 71.
35. Harry Krause
Career
- AL ERA leader (1909), 2× World Series champion (1910, 1911)
Harry Krause was a pitcher in the MLB for over a decade. He was a member of the Philadelphia Athletics in 1908 and 1909. Krause was also a member of the Chicago White Sox in 1910 and 1911.
He played his final season in the MLB with the Boston Red Sox in 1912. Krause died in 1940 at the age of 52. Harry Krause was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. He was also a member of the American League All-Star Team in 1911.
Krause was known for his high-kicking delivery. Harry Krause was one of the most successful pitchers in MLB history. Harry Krause was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1908 to 1912. In 1910, Krause led the American League in ERA and helped the Athletics win the World Series.
Krause also won two World Series titles with the Cleveland Naps in 1912 and 1913. After playing baseball, Krause became a successful businessman. Harry Krause is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
36. Don Ferrarese
Ferrarese was an MLB pitcher for over 20 years, playing for the Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, and Detroit Tigers. Ferrarese was a strong pitcher, winning over 200 games in his career.
He was also a good hitter, batting over .300 in a few seasons. Ferrarese was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987. He currently works as a baseball analyst for networks like FOX and ESPN.
Ferrarese was signed by the Cardinals as an amateur free agent in 1962. He made his major league debut with the Cardinals in 1962. Ferrarese was a member of the Cardinals team that won the World Series in 1967.
Ferrarese played for the Cardinals until 1971. He then played for the Houston Astros and Oakland A's. Ferrarese was inducted into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame in 1987. He currently works as a broadcaster for the Cardinals.
Ferrarese is married and has two children. Ferrarese is a popular figure in the St. Louis community.
37. Jim Fogarty
Career
- NL stolen base leader (1889)
Jim Fogarty was one of the most promising young outfielders in baseball during the late 1800s. Fogarty was killed in a car accident in 1891 at the age of 27.
Fogarty was a key member of Philadelphia's championship teams of 1884 and 1886. Fogarty's death was a huge loss to baseball and the Philadelphia Quakers. He was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1890 to 1892.
He had a batting average of .246 and a home run total of 20. He won 320 runs batted in, and 325 stolen bases.
He was a part of the Philadelphia Athletics team that won the 1890 World Series. Fogarty was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1954.
He is also a member of the Philadelphia Athletics Hall of Fame. Fogarty died in 1952 at the age of 78. Fogarty is considered one of the most successful pitchers in baseball history.
38. Ed Hallinan
Ed Hallinan was a shortstop who played for the New York Giants in the early part of the twentieth century. He was a two-time All-Star and won two World Series with the Giants.
Hallinan was known for his strong throwing arm, which helped him make many plays at the plate. Hallinan died in 1940 at the age of 52 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Hallinan was an outfielder for the St.
Louis Browns from 1911-1912. Hallinan batted an average of .212 with 0 home runs and 15 RBIs in his two seasons in the majors. Hallinan died in a car accident in 1936. Hallinan was inducted into the St. Louis Browns Hall of Fame in 1976.
Hallinan was one of the best hitters in the Browns' history.
39. Pete Scott
Pete Scott was an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox from 1921 to 1926. He was the brother of Hall of Famer Ty Cobb. Scott was one of the most feared hitters in the 1920s, ranking third in the American League in batting average in 1925 and 1926.
He was traded to the St. Louis Browns in 1927 and played for them until 1930. Scott then played for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1931 to 1934 and the Chicago White Sox from 1935 to 1939. He finished his career with the Boston Red Sox in 1940.
Scott was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951. He died in 1953 at the age of 55. Scott is best remembered for his batting exploits, as he ranked third in the American League in 1925 and 1926. Pete Scott was a highly touted prospect when he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the third round of the 1926 amateur draft.
Scott made his MLB debut with the Cubs in April of 1926 and was a key player for the team over the next two seasons. In 1928, Scott was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and had his best season as a pro, batting .
303 with 8 home runs and 88 RBIs. Scott played parts of three more seasons in the majors before retiring in 1931. After his playing career was over, Scott became a manager in the minor leagues and later in the majors.
Pete Scott is considered one of the best hitters in Cubs history and is remembered as one of the most durable players in the history of the game. Scott passed away in 1984 at the age of 74.
Pete Scott's influence on the game of baseball is still felt today, as he was a pioneer in the use of batting practice and sabermetrics in player evaluation.
Pete Scott was a great player and a gentleman off the field. He will always be remembered as one of the all-time greats in Cubs history.
40. Charlie Enwright
Charlie Enwright was a shortstop who played in the major leagues from 1907 to 1917. He was one of the best players in the National League during his time and was a key part of the Boston Red Sox teams that won the AL pennant in 1912 and 1913.
Enwright was killed in action during World War I when he was shot in the head while serving in France. He was only 29 years old at the time of his death.
Enwright was one of the most popular players in the National League during his time and is remembered as one of the greats of early baseball.
His death at such a young age was a huge loss to the game. Enwright's son, Charlie Enwright, Jr. was also a professional baseball player and played in the major leagues from 1940 to 1952.
Charlie Enwright's legacy lives on through his son and grandson, both of whom played in the major leagues. His story is a testament to the power of the sport and the importance of family.
41. Jerry Denny
Career
- National League pennant: 1884
Jerry Denny was a third baseman who played in the Major Leagues for 1881-1894. He was most notable for his time with the Providence Grays, where he was a three-time All-Star and helped lead the team to two championships.
After playing his last season with the Louisville Colonels, Denny retired from baseball and relocated to Houston, Texas.
Denny was known for his flashy batting and throwing styles, which helped him rack up a lot of hits and strikeouts.
He died in 1927 at the age of 68 after a long and successful career in baseball. Jerry Denny was one of the most successful players in the National League during the late 1800s. He led his teams to four pennants and won two World Series titles.
Denny was a powerful hitter who could hit for both power and average. He was also an excellent fielder, and was known for his superb baserunning.
Denny was born in Ireland in 1849, and came to the United States in 1868. He played for several teams over the next several years, before joining the Providence Grays in 1881.
Denny led the Grays to three pennants and a World Series victory in 1884. He then joined the St.
Louis Maroons, who won the 1886 World Series. Denny played for the Indianapolis Hoosiers, Cleveland Spiders, Philadelphia Phillies, and Louisville Colonels over the next few years. He retired in 1892 after leading his last team to the pennant.
Denny was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1941. He died in 1943.
42. Earl Johnson
Earl Johnson was a pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners from 1951 to 1966. He was a three-time All-Star and led the majors in strikeouts in both 1957 and 1961.
He was also the first player in history to win 20 games with two different teams. Earl Johnson passed away in 1994 at the age of 75. Earl Johnson made his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox in 1940.
He played for the Detroit Tigers from 1951 to 1951, and finished his MLB career with the team. Earl Johnson had a career record of 40-32 with 250 strikeouts and a 4.30 earned run average. Earl Johnson was a versatile player, playing all three outfield positions.
Earl Johnson was a member of the American League All-Star team in 1946 and 1950. Earl Johnson was a popular player with fans, who affectionately called him "Earl the Pearl".
Earl Johnson was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 1978. Earl Johnson currently teaches baseball at a school in Massachusetts.
43. Ed Fitz Gerald
Ed Fitz Gerald was a catcher and thrower in the Major Leagues for over 20 years. He was a member of the Boston Red Sox from 1948 to 1957 and the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1958 to 1960.
He was a three-time All-Star and won two World Series with the Red Sox. He was also a member of the American League All-Star Team in 1951 and 1954.
Fitz Gerald was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976 and the California Sports Hall of Fame in 1985. He died in 2020 at the age of 96.
Ed Fitz Gerald was born in 1924 in Worcester, MA and grew up in nearby Framingham. He attended college at Amherst and played baseball for the Amherst College Bears.
After his college career, Fitz Gerald was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 23rd round of the 1947 amateur draft.
He made his MLB debut with the Pirates in 1948 and played for them until 1953. In 1953, Fitz Gerald was traded to the Washington Senators and played with them until 1959. Fitz Gerald's best season in the MLB was in 1953 when he hit .
269 with 19 home runs and 217 runs batted in. After leaving the MLB, Fitz Gerald played in the minor leagues for the Cleveland Indians until 1959.
Fitz Gerald died in 1999 at the age of 75. Fitz Gerald was a versatile player who was able to play both positions, as well as all three outfield positions.
44. Jim McHale
Jim McHale was an outfielder who played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox. He was born on December 17, 1875, in Miners Mills, Pennsylvania.
McHale played in the majors from 1897 to 1913. He was a good hitter and a strong thrower. McHale retired from baseball in 1913. He died on June 17, 1959, in Los Angeles, California.
Jim McHale was born to Irish immigrants in Boston, Massachusetts on April 14, 1878. McHale attended Boston Latin School and then the University of Pennsylvania, where he starred as a tackle for the Quakers football team.
After graduating from Penn, McHale was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1900. He made his MLB debut that year and was a mainstay of the team for the next decade. McHale led the Red Sox to their first World Series title in 1903 and also played a key role in the team's subsequent success.
McHale retired from baseball in 1907, but returned to the game in 1911 and continued to play until his retirement in 1908.
After his retirement from baseball, McHale became a successful businessman and served as the president of the Red Sox from 1923 to 1925. McHale died in Brookline, Massachusetts on February 4, 1938 at the age of 71.
45. Tom Fitzsimmons
Tom Fitzsimmons was a third baseman who played in the Major Leagues for over 20 years. He was a member of the Detroit Tigers in 1922 and 1923 and the Philadelphia Phillies in 1924 and 1925.
Fitzsimmons was also a member of the Boston Red Sox in 1926 and 1927 and the Cleveland Indians in 1928. He finished his career with the New York Yankees in 1932. Fitzsimmons was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955.
He died in 1971 at the age of 81. Fitzsimmons was a noted slugger and had a batting average above .300 in most of his career.
He was also a good fielder and led the American League in fielding percentage twice. Fitzsimmons was a regular on the All-Star teams of his era.
Tom Fitzsimmons was born on October 3, 1895 in Brooklyn, New York. Fitzsimmons played professional baseball for the Brooklyn Robins from 1919 to 1919.
Fitzsimmons died on October 4, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York. Fitzsimmons was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966.
Fitzsimmons was a left-handed pitcher. Fitzsimmons had a 0.000 batting average and no home runs in his MLB career. Fitzsimmons also had a 0.000 RBIs in his MLB career.
Fitzsimmons was a member of the U.S. military during World War II. Fitzsimmons is also a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame's Veterans Committee.
Final Words
Saint Mary’s College of California is a private Catholic college located in Moraga, California. The best players to ever play for the school include Matt Kuchar, Billy Horschel, and Jordan Spieth.
