Dave DelBene

Induction Year:

2000

graduation year:

1974

AWARDED FOR:

baseball

ABOUT

Co-Captained The 1974 Girard High School baseball team and led the 1973 and 1974 teams to a combined 32-11 record, winning two MVC Championships and two Sectional titles. He was awarded a full baseball scholarshipt to Y.S.U. where he was named Co-Captain with standout pitcher Dave Dravecky. He led Y.S.U. to the NCAA DivisionII playoffs with a 23-5 record while leading in 5 offensive categories. His fielding percentage is among Y.S.U.'s best ever. Dave was awarded the 4-year baseball award and 1978 Most Valuable Player honors. His record of 21 stolen bases in 21 attempts during the 1977-78 seasons still stands today.

accomplishments

  • Co-captained the 1974 Girard High School baseball team.
  • Led the 1973 and 1974 teams to a combined 32-11 record, securing two MVC Championships and two Sectional titles.
  • Awarded a full baseball scholarship to Youngstown State University (Y.S.U.).
  • Named Co-Captain at Y.S.U. alongside standout pitcher Dave Dravecky.
  • Led Y.S.U. to the NCAA Division II playoffs with a 23-5 record, excelling in five offensive categories.
  • Demonstrated exceptional fielding skills, contributing to one of Y.S.U.'s best-ever fielding percentages.
  • Received the 4-year baseball award and was honored as the 1978 Most Valuable Player.
  • Holds the record for 21 stolen bases in 21 attempts during the 1977-78 seasons, a mark that still stands today.
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