University of Delaware
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Newark, DE
- Nickname: Blue Hens
- Conference: Colonial Athletic Association 2002-present; America East Conference 1997-2001; North Atlantic Conference 1993-1996; ECAC North Atlantic Conference 1992; East Coast Conference 1975-1991; Middle Atlantic Conference 1958?-1974
- Division I
- Ballpark: Bob Hannah Stadium
College World Series Appearances: 1 1970
Delaware has sponsored baseball since 1882, with the exception of 1945. Vic Willis, the biggest star to have come out of the University of Delaware, was also the only major leaguer to have come from the University of Delaware prior to 1950. Willis also coache dthe Blue Hens in 1907. Kevin Mench leads all former Blue Hens in ML at-bats.
Other major leaguers include Dallas Green and Lee Elia, perhaps known better as general manager and manager for the Chicago Cubs in the 1980's.
[edit] Coaches
- Vic Willis, 1907
- Gerald Doherty, 1931-1941
- William S. "Shack" Martin, 1942-1943, 1946-1952
- Bob Siemen, 1953-1955
- Harold R. "Tubby" Raymond, 1956-1964
- Bob Hannah, 1965-2000
- Jim Sherman, 2001-present
