1961 Boston College Eagles baseball team

The 1961 Boston College Eagles baseball team represented Boston College in the 1961 NCAA University Division baseball season. The Eagles played their home games at John Shea Field. The team was coached by Eddie Pellagrini in his 4th year at Boston College.

1961 Boston College Eagles baseball
Greater Boston League champions
District I champions
ConferenceGreater Boston Intercollegiate Baseball League
CBNo. 3
Record18–6 (9–1 GBL)
Head coach
CaptainBob Martin (Senior year)
Home stadiumJohn Shea Field

The Eagles won the District I Playoff to advanced to the College World Series, where they were defeated by the Southern California Trojans.

Roster
1960 Boston College Eagles baseball team
PlayersCoaches
#Pos.NameBats/throwsHeightWeightYearHome town
P Charley Bunker / 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg)
INF Chuck Chevalier / 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 165 lb (75 kg)
INF Bob Ciero / 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg)
Paul Comeau /
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INF Jack Coyle / 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg)
OF Billy Cunis / 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jr
C Bob DiFelice / 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) So
INF Frank Faggiano / 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 170 lb (77 kg)
Art Graham /
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INF Bob Graham / 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg)
P Gary Greely / 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg)
OF Gerry Hamel / 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg)
INF Bernie Kilroy / 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg)
OF Bob Martin (C) / 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Sr
P Tom McGahan / 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 170 lb (77 kg)
P Jack McGann / 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg)
P Bob Niemiec / 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 185 lb (84 kg)
P Bill Robinson / 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg)
C Frank Robotti / 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg)
Head coach

Eddie Pellagrini

Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Current redshirt

Roster
Last update: December 10, 2020

Schedule
1961 Boston College Eagles baseball game log
Regular season
April (5–1)
#DateOpponentSite/stadiumScoreOverall recordGBL record
1April 13at MITUnknown • Cambridge, Massachusetts14–11–01–0
2April 19BrandeisJohn Shea Field • Boston, Massachusetts11–02–02–0
3April 21Saint Peter'sJohn Shea Field • Boston, Massachusetts7–03–02–0
4April 22at ProvidenceUnknown • Providence, Rhode Island11–64–02–0
5April 27at TuftsUnknown • Medford, Massachusetts7–25–03–0
6April 29at ColbyUnknown • Waterville, Maine2–45–13–0
May (7–2)
#DateOpponentSite/stadiumScoreOverall recordGBL record
7May 4HarvardJohn Shea Field • Boston, Massachusetts6–26–14–0
8May 6NortheasternJohn Shea Field • Boston, Massachusetts8–57–15–0
9May 6NortheasternJohn Shea Field • Boston, Massachusetts3–08–16–0
10May 8Boston UniversityJohn Shea Field • Boston, Massachusetts3–19–17–0
11May 11TuftsJohn Shea Field • Boston, Massachusetts6–010–18–0
12May 13at SpringfieldUnknown • Springfield, Massachusetts5–810–28–0
13May 20ProvidenceJohn Shea Field • Boston, Massachusetts1–410–38–1
14MayFordhamJohn Shea Field • Boston, Massachusetts3–211–38–1
15May 30at Holy CrossFitton Field • Worcester, Massachusetts16–112–38–1
Postseason
District I Playoff (3–1)
#DateOpponentSite/stadiumScoreOverall recordGBL record
16Junevs SpringfieldAIC Park • Springfield, Massachusetts11–813–38–1
17Junevs ConnecticutAIC Park • Springfield, Massachusetts4–114–38–1
18Junevs ConnecticutAIC Park • Springfield, Massachusetts2–314–48–1
19Junevs ConnecticutAIC Park • Springfield, Massachusetts14–415–48–1
June (1–0)
#DateOpponentSite/stadiumScoreOverall recordGBL record
20June 9Holy CrossJohn Shea Field • Boston, Massachusetts5–216–49–1
College World Series (2–2)
#DateOpponentSite/stadiumScoreOverall recordGBL record
21June 10vs Western Michigan BroncosOmaha Municipal Stadium • Omaha, Nebraska3–217–49–1
22June 11vs Southern CaliforniaOmaha Municipal Stadium • Omaha, Nebraska3–1017–59–1
23June 12vs DukeOmaha Municipal Stadium • Omaha, Nebraska4–318–59–1
24June 13vs Southern CaliforniaOmaha Municipal Stadium • Omaha, Nebraska3–418–69–1
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References
  1. "Sub Turri 1962". www.archive.org. Boston College. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  2. "The Heights, Volume XLII, Number 20". newspapers.bc.edu. Boston College. April 14, 1961. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
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