1977 Division II College World Series
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The 1977 Division II College World Series was held in Springfield, IL. This was the first tournament to have a field of eight teams. The tournament was won by UC Riverside, coached by Jack Smitheran. The runner-up was Eckerd College. Eckerd outfielder/pitcher Joe Lefebvre and UC Riverside pitcher Steve Glaum were named the series Co-Most Outstanding Players.
[edit] Participating Teams
| School | Conference | Record (Conference) | Head Coach | CWS Appearances | CWS Best Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta State University | Gulf South Conference | 41-17 (12-5) | Boo Ferriss | 1 (last:1968) | 2nd |
| Eckerd College | 0 (last: none) | none | |||
| University of Missouri-St. Louis | 30-13 | Jim Dix | 2 (last:1973) | 3rd | |
| University of New Haven | 28-4 | Frank Vieira | 1 (last:1974) | 3rd | |
| Shippensburg | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference | 32-11 | Art Fairchild | 0 (last: none) | none |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | 25-18-1 | Roy Lee | 2 (last:1976) | 2nd | |
| Valdosta State University | Tommy Thomas (college) | 1 (last:1974) | 6th | ||
| UC Riverside | CCAA | 43-19 (15-9) | Jack Smitheran | 0 (last:none) | none |
[edit] Game Results
| Division II College World Series
1968 | 1969
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