1966 Miracle Yearbook

Baseball Under the direction of Coach Dennis Olson, baseball led the way with an outstanding season. The team finished the season with a 13-5 record. Eight of the wins went to Charlie Wilkins who was named to the N.A.I.A. All-American N.A.I.A. 22 team. He posted a 8-1 record while leading the nation in strike-outs with a 15.5 average per nine inning game. He was also ranked fifth nationally with a 1.09 earned run average. Charlie also received the Most Valuable Player award. Other athletes receiving national, district, or conference men- tion are the following: Roger McKinney, Honorable Mention All- American in baseball; in All-District N.A.I.A., G. Shufelt, J. Brannon, and C. Wilkins; All-Conference N.A.I.A., C. Wilkins, V. Ashley, B. McDonald, G. Shufelt, R. McKinney, and Al Knott. The team batted an average of 300. Standing: J. Phipps, G. Herrin, M. Kintz, C. Reed, V. Ashley, M.Woodend, F. Hall, D. Holland, R. Ross, Mr. Olsen. Kneeling: B. McDonald, R. McKinney, J. Brannon, G. Shufelt, C. Wilkins, T. Duff, P. Johnson, A. Knott. 152