Location - Pittsburgh, Kansas 66762
Founded - 1903
Enrollment - 7,127
Colors - Crimson & Gold
Nickname - Gorillas
2012 Re-cap - Pitt State had a disappointing season in 2012 as they finished 20-28 overall, 16-22 MIAA, in Head Coach Steve Bever's final game of his coaching career. Bever announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 2012 season. Bever has been the Pitt State Head Coach for 22 years. In June 2012, Pitt State announced the hiring of Matt Murray as the new baseball coach for the 2013 season. Based on Pitt State's 2012 Conference Record, the Gorillas did not advance to the MIAA Post-Season Tournament.
Notable Alumni -
Don Gutteridge - 12 years major league baseball players with the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns (starting 2nd baseman for the 1944 World Series); played 2 years with the Boston Red Sox and his final year with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1948. He managed the Chicago White Sox in 1969-1970;
Sherm Lollar - Major league baseball player. Catcher. Played 12 years with the Chicago White Sox and Yankees. 7-time All-Star. 2, 20-home run seasons. Won the 1947 World Series with the New York Yankees. Also managed minor league teams;
Steve Mingori - Major League Pitcher. Played for the KC Royals, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays from 1970 - 1979.
Go Cats!!
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