Copyright 2023 Mississippi Historical Society [10] He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Cleveland. In between ballgames at Tim and Nancy Harvey Stadium-Ferriss Field, the former Statesmen and their families met at the Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni and Foundation House for food and fellowship provide by a former teammate and the National Alumni Association. I learned to appreciate the managers and support people. Not all college sports teams can say that. 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. Coach made such a strong impression, not just about baseball and sports but about life and planning for your future, Kinnison said decades later. The bases were loaded with two outs. Dr. J. G. Peeler, Jr. Delta State retires Kinnison's jersey; they'll never retire his remarkable story One of the graduate assistant coaches heard him and jumped on it. The Statesmen won 40 or more games 15 times in his tenure, reached the NCAA Division II World Series six. 3-Rock Farms Partnership Im like everybody else. The Statesmen played many of their games off campus and Ferriss coached without the benefit of an assistant. 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. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Jones Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils And Devilettes In the fall of 2003, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced that it would be sponsoring a Mississippi Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year and the trophy would be the name and likeness of Dave Boo Ferriss. The head coaching job at Delta High School is one that Devin Wilburn has had circled in his mind. Dr. Milton and Janie Allen Bradley Note, the individual salary of coaches is often dependent on the team they coach. Farmers worked hard and played hard. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Newquist Mr. Hubert Rackley, III Gulf South Conference championships came in 1978, 1979, 1985 and 1988, with the Statesmen finishing second in 1981 and third in 1982. Harvey-Ferriss Dedication - Notable Events Ferriss compiled a 2110 winloss record for the Red Sox in his rookie season. In 1948, while pitching sparingly in Boston, he won seven games and lost only three as a spot starter. Games were played in Texas league ballparks, often before huge crowds. The head coaching job at Delta High School is one that Devin Wilburn has had circled in his mind. Ferriss was on the pitchers mound. They receive, on average, about $3,743 in sports-related student aid to attend Delta State University. Coming out . The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. Instead, he was called to the Boston Red Sox on the day he was supposed to have pitched on opening night for Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Pearson Mrs. Carol Tatum Robinson Electric Company Phone: 662.246.6311. Metkovich was probably looking for Ferriss to throw a fast ball. And little David Meadow Ferriss, born December 5, 1921, had a new name. He was fired in 2013 after a 11-40 season. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. In February of 2008, coach Ferriss welcomed back world-famous author John Grisham to Delta States campus for an athletic fundraiser. ', Kinnison also earned a nickname that spring as a manager. Photograph of Ferriss is from the 1965 Delta State yearbook, The Broom. [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. Eight Delta Devils Selected To Phil Steele All-SWAC Team - Mississippi Valley State University. Mr. William Read His ability to throw either right- or left-handed would amaze baseball people throughout his career. Delta State University Bachelor's degreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching 2005 - 2008 Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi Hinds Community College Associate of Arts (A.A.)Art/Art. Pascagoula High graduate Bill Marchant, legendary Delta State baseball But that summer Scratch Kinnison played semipro baseball with a team in Greenwood that included several Delta State players. As a manager, you do whatever needs to be done. Baseball Coaches - Delta State University Athletics By Delta State Athletics. Metkovich struck out. In 1978 and 1982 he was selected as College Baseball Coach of the Year in Mississippi and was runner-up in that category in 1985. Ferriss served as pitching coach for the Red Sox under manager Pinky Higgins from 1955 to 1959 before moving on to Delta State University as head coach in 1960. Tournaments. The womens soccer program at Delta State University made $285,115 in revenue and spent $178,044 in expenses. On the money side of things, the Delta State University mens soccer program brought home $275,365 in revenue and paid out $149,270 in total expenses. Delta State University Baseball Scholarships Guide - NCSASports.org My friend here says youre the guy who pitched yesterday, but I say you arent because the guy who pitched yesterday was right-handed. Baseball Coach Mike Kinnison discusses 2016-17 season . In February 1945, he was given his medical discharge from the Army. Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, U.S. Department of Educations Equity in Athletics Data Analysis (EADA). 196 sold. Mr. Rusty Ruscoe That led to his having to settle two fans bet. Visit Campus | Campus Map | Visitor Information | Give to Delta State | University Policies | Legislative Updates | Ethics Line | Title IX | Contact Us. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Makamson Mr. and Mrs. Will J. Mr. Danny Tackett You gain access to:- profiles and social posts Mr. E.S. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davidson Posted on June 12, 2017 by Delta State. But I kept thinking about it and I knew I was going to have to get a job any way to help pay for school. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Arnold Mr. Maxwell Cooke, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crosthwait, Jr While Wilburn said the wins and losses will come if you do things the right way, Clark said he believes Wilburn canprovide a "spark" to the baseball program right away. Mr. and Mrs. John Letchworth Ferriss became Delta States athletic director and baseball coach in 1959. Below we give a summary of the data we have for each sport at Delta State University, including rankings when the school made it to one of our Best Schools for a Sport lists. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Fulcher Click Southern Indiana (49-13) Tracy Archuleta. Out of those losses, however, 11 of them came by four runs or less, including a two-run loss to eventual sectional champion Hamilton Heights in the postseason. He and his father had decided that he would play his junior season at State, and then sign a contract with a professional team. Mrs. Kathryn Arant After retiring from full time teaching, her love for children and education led her to a part time position at Capleville Methodist Church teaching preschool and working with three year olds. Mr. Chester Norris . Preference will be given to candidates with successful coaching, teaching, and recruiting experience at the college level. He said he would call Coach Ferriss.. Senior Associate Athletic Director, Rick Cleveland Matt Jones (Delta State University Athletics) CLEVELAND,. As he delivered the pitch, Ferriss felt something snap in his shoulder. Wapahani, BSU grad Devin Wilburn tabbed as Delta's head baseball coach In terms of financials, Delta State University collected $5,672,286 in revenue and paid out $5,672,286 in expenses. On days when he did not pitch, he was often called on as a pinch hitter. I learned about the science of growing grass, the different chemicals you use. That decision was the turning point in my life.. Carol Lightsey All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Cleveland State Bank Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. The Doctors Jordan Ferriss spent 46 years in baseball at the collegiate and professional levels and was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1988. Today, coach Ferriss continues to champion the cause of collegiate baseball across Mississippi and the U.S. He previously served as an assistant coach during the 2019-2020 season, where his responsibilities included serving as the program's recruiting . The Image Specialist At Wapahani, Wilburn set a then-school record with 309 strikeouts and earned All-State honors. Fri Apr 07. He started two games in the 1946 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, and pitched a complete-game shutout in the third game before getting a no-decision in the seventh and deciding game, which was won by the Cardinals. From 2015-18, Wilburn was an assistant coach at Taylor University before spending a season as an assistant coach at Ball State (2019) and as the head coach at Countryside High School in Clearwater, Florida. Instead wearing a baseball uniform, Kinnison washed them. I just hated that part of it., I was devastated, Kinnison said. Mrs. Eloise Walker In 1980, Harvey received the Charles S. Kerg award recognizing the top senior athlete. at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Marchant, who played baseball at Delta State from 1965 to 1969, chose to become a Statesman because of former Red Sox pitcher and legendary DSU coach Dave "Boo" Ferriss. "Its just kind of one of those things where youre trying to find the right fit and the right opportunity and Deltas a really good school, a really good school system and its got a baseball program that a lot of people care about it," Wilburn said. Baseball was what I loved, Kinnison said. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Smith - and much more! That was in 1973 and I remember thinking even then that Coach Ferriss would be a great person to play for.. He finished his career with a .979 fielding percentage.[9]. That summer, right-handed Ferriss learned to throw the ball left-handed. Barry Lyons, who played for Ferriss from 1979 to 1982 before going on to play in the major leagues for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and California Angels, wept openly that championship day. If you do not have an existing account, you can also easily use an existing Google, Facebook or Apple account. You want to know about Boo Ferriss? So, basically, the school broke even - but thats a whole lot better than losing money! The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Updated: Jun 11, 2019 / 03:07 AM CDT. Delta State University Baseball Athletic Scholarships Powered by 1003 W Sunflower Rd Cleveland, MS 38733 (662) 846-3000 http://www.deltastate.edu/ Year Founded: 1924 Religious Affiliation: None College Type: Public , Suburban Enrollment: 3750 (full time undergrad) Tuition In State: $7,671 Tuition Out of State: $7,671 Division: NCAA II Conference: As you might guess, Boo Ferris is a huge part of the story. Mr. and Mrs. George Dennis Short The mens golf program at Delta State University made $162,347 in revenue and spent $140,385 in expenses. Ferriss signed with the Boston Red Sox which sent him to its farm team in Greensboro, North Carolina. On December 7, 1941, Ferriss was in his junior year at State when he heard the news that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor, bringing the United States into World War II. He was offering some money. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Walker Still, Kinnison figured that when he went back to school, he would be going back to be a manager. Luke Stanley will enter the 2020-2021 season as the head coach of the Mississippi Delta Community College baseball program. James and Billie Breland Mr. Bert Mann, III Hed always remember to take every opportunity to stay thank-you. Coach caught me between classes and asked me to come to his office. Dr. and Mrs. Kent Wyatt Dr. Raanne Tindle Campers will receive a kit full of supplies for hands-on fun! Mr. Mike Moore Making matters worse, Kinnison had spent the previous summer away from baseball. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Among the people Ive known, Boo would be the one youd copy if you could and say I want to be like that man. Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Easley 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. New. to see all of their content. PG Series. at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Delta State was a much more advanced program than anything I had ever seen, Kinnison said. You cant take much batting practice in the Gulf of Mexico. Kinnison was more than a little rusty when he arrived at Delta State. This is a bit of a downer since it means that the program lost money, $-137,673 to be exact. "Im a baseball fan, there area lot of baseball fans out there," Clark said. 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. 15 jersey will be retired at Delta State Saturday. There are 129 players on the Delta State University mens football team, and they are led by one head coach and 10 assistant coaches. This equates to a net profit of $35,529 for the program. A late bloomer, he spent his first two years out of high school at Holmes Community College where he played football and baseball as a freshman and basketball and baseball as a sophomore. Guy Barr Harvey received the Lawrence L. Stewart Service Award in April, 2015 for his support of Delta State athletics. Mr. and Mrs. C. Newt Willis As great a pitcher as he was, and he was one of the best, he is an even better person, Doerr said in 2004. From 1993-1998, he had at least one All-American each year, one of only 3 junior colleges in the USA to do so. With the assistance of legendary Delta State baseball coach Boo Ferriss, Buckner helped organize the original FCA chapter on the MSU campus. I remember Coach telling men that the people on the bench are the ones you have to spend time on. 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. Dr. and Mrs. Ellen C. Ewing vs. Itawamba CC. 3 7 18 Mississippi Valley State Athletics If it ever became available, Wilburn knew it'd be a job he wanted to pursue.. Delta State football coach Cooley gets contract extension You know, its important for him, being local and having those connections and wanting to see our youth program do well and know that thats the future of his program, as well.". Ferriss compiled a career record of 6530, and shares the MLB record for consecutive home wins to start a season (13, in 1946). This is great since many college sports programs lose money. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Lommel Mr. Johnny Hays Mrs. LuLu Maness Dr. Ron Hogan Mrs. Frances Wilson Delta State University brought in $1,778,290 in revenue from its football program while paying out $1,664,752 in expenses. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Post Mr. Fred Rossi Mrs. Karen Carnahan Delta State University Sports Hall of Fame, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dave_Ferriss&oldid=1134516361, United States Army Air Forces personnel of World War II, Louisville Colonels (minor league) players, Mississippi State Bulldogs baseball players, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Dr. Phyllis Bunn After his playing career, Wilburn was the head coach of theIndiana Prospects 17U National Team.