Bowling Green State University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Gary Haas
- Induction:
- 1994
- Class:
- 1974
Gary Haas was a member of two BGSU baseball teams, the 24-12-2 team in 1972 and the 30-14- squad in 1974, which set the standard of excellence for the program. The 1972 squad captured the Mid-American Conference title and hosted the NCAA District Four Tournament. Two years later, the Falcons set a school record for victories, placing second in the MAC. He was BGSU Scholar Athlete of the Year in 1974 while leading his team to a school-record 30 wins. Haas was also a four-time Academic All-MAC first team selection, Haas was named a CoSIDA Academic All-American following the 1973 and 1974 seasons
A starter at shortstop all four seasons, the Stony Ridge, Ohio native was the team MVP as a freshman (1971) on a team that included future major leaguer Doug Bair.
A first time All-League pick as a junior, Haas led the team with a .397 average in league play and a .364 overall mark. For his career, Haas hit .392 in league games and .318 overall.
In 2019 BGSU Baseball held a ceremony for Haas, where is uniform No.6 was retried. This marked the first BGSU Baseball student-athlete to have his number retired.
Gary Haas was inducted into the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994.
A starter at shortstop all four seasons, the Stony Ridge, Ohio native was the team MVP as a freshman (1971) on a team that included future major leaguer Doug Bair.
A first time All-League pick as a junior, Haas led the team with a .397 average in league play and a .364 overall mark. For his career, Haas hit .392 in league games and .318 overall.
In 2019 BGSU Baseball held a ceremony for Haas, where is uniform No.6 was retried. This marked the first BGSU Baseball student-athlete to have his number retired.
Gary Haas was inducted into the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994.
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