Russ McQueen
Russell Leroy McQueen (born January 9, 1953) is an American
1972 College World Series Most Outstanding Player award while a sophomore at University of Southern California.[citation needed] He is one of seven players from University of Southern California to win that award. The others are Bill Thom, Bud Hollowell, Bill Seinsoth, George Milke, Rod Boxberger and Wes Rachels
. In the 1972 College World Series, he had a string of 14 consecutive scoreless innings.
On March 30, 1974, he pitched a no-hitter. That was the first game ever played at Dedeaux Field.[citation needed]
Following his collegiate career, he was drafted by the
Salinas Packers, going 6โ5 with a 3.16 ERA in 54 relief appearances. In 1976, he played for the Packers and El Paso Diablos
, going 3โ2 with a 2.54 ERA in 26 games with the Packers and 0โ2 in 15 games with a 4.62 ERA with the Diablos.
He graduated from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business in 1974.
References
- ^ "Russ McQueen". Baseball Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved 2023-07-25.