The Orioles thought he’d develop into a star pitcher, but in the end, what his teammates remembered most about him was his ...

McLain didn’t spend a lot of time in the minors. He made his major league debut at age 19 on September 21, 1963, pitching a ...

Sometimes, it takes a while. Or in the case of N.C. State’s 1968 baseball team, 57 years. In the spring of ‘68, the Wolfpack gave the school its first College World Series team. Coached by the late ...

No single event better illustrated the pre-eminence of the pitcher throughout the 1968 baseball season than the July All-Star game. The best batsmen in both leagues struck out 20 times and collected ...

N.C. State’s 1968 baseball team received belated championship rings in 2025. Ceremony honored players and families, with coach Elliott Avent presenting rings. The 25-9 ACC champs set a program ...