BGSU Baseball To Retire Gary Haas’ Uniform No. 6
February 26, 2019 | Baseball
Bowling Green, Ohio – Gary Haas, a four-year standout in the BGSU baseball program and an individual who has left a legacy long after his career ended, will have his uniform retired in a ceremony May 4. Haas is the first BGSU baseball student-athlete to have his number retired.
"On behalf of BGSU, I am thrilled to be able to recognize Gary Haas in this special manner," Director of Athletics Bob Moosbrugger said. "Gary's standout baseball career as a student-athlete goes beyond the field but into the classroom as well. He is a great ambassador for BGSU Baseball."
Haas, a graduate of Eastwood High School in Pemberville, Ohio, played for the Falcons from 1971-74 and was part of the 1972 Mid-American Conference champions, the first BGSU Baseball team to win the MAC. The 1972 team was NCAA regional runner-ups. As part of the legacy that Haas started when he arrived on campus, the Falcon baseball program has won five regular season MAC titles, three MAC Tournament championships, and advance to the NCAA regionals on four occasions. In 2014, Haas announced a $1 million gift to the BGSU baseball program, the largest ever given to the BGSU Athletics Department by a former student-athlete.
Haas was inducted in the BGSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1994, serving as a captain in both the 1973 and 1974 seasons. He was twice named most valuable player (1971, 1974) at Bowling Green, and was a first team All-MAC recipient following the 1973 season. An all-around star, Haas was named the Defensive MVP of the Falcons following the 1972 and 1974 seasons, and the Offensive MVP following the 1973 campaign. A four-time Academic All-MAC first team selection, Haas was named a CoSIDA Academic All-American following the 1973 and 1974 seasons. He is currently fourth in school history with 442 assists from his shortstop position. Upon the completion of his BGSU career, Haas held nine records, including most hits in a season and career. Haas had a career batting average of .392 in MAC games.
"BGSU Baseball has been such a big part of my life," Haas said. "I would not be the person that I am today without my parents, my coaches, BGSU Baseball and education. I am proud to have worn the Brown and Orange and number 6. I am truly humbled by this honor."
Bowling Green has just a handful of retired numbers in school history. Haas will become just the sixth student-athlete to have his number retired. In men's basketball, Nate Thurmond's #42 is retired, while Paul Miles' #29 is retired in football. George McPhee's #9 jersey is retired in hockey, as well as the #19 jersey honoring both Nelson Emerson and Brian Holzinger.
In 2011, BGSU announced the Cast of Honor, designed to recognize other student-athletes who have excelled in competition. Fourteen student-athletes have been named to the Cast of Honor – they are Ken Morrow (Hockey #3), Rob Blake (Hockey #3), Garry Galley (Hockey #3), Antonio Daniels (Men's Basketball #33), Howard Komives (Men's Basketball #30), James Darrow (Men's Basketball #55), Wyndol Gray (Men's Basketball #7), Erik White (Football #7), Dave Preston (Football #9), Jackie Motycka (Women's Basketball #43), Linda Popovich (Volleyball #1), Brian Leaver (Football #31), Chris Shale (Football #8) and Anthony Stacey (Men's Basketball #34).
WHAT THEY SAID
"I had the privilege of coaching Gary for three of his four years at BG. In my 22 years of coaching I had numerous players with talent, but Gary coupled talent with leadership, ability and maturity. He was clearly the closest to having a coach on the field I ever had. I've never coached a player who knew so instinctively what to do in every situation." – Former BGSU Baseball Coach Don Purvis
"In my 24 years of coaching in the Mid-American Conference, Gary Haas is one of the finest infielders I have ever seen," Bob Wren, pro scout and former Ohio University baseball coach
"On behalf of BGSU, I am thrilled to be able to recognize Gary Haas in this special manner," Director of Athletics Bob Moosbrugger said. "Gary's standout baseball career as a student-athlete goes beyond the field but into the classroom as well. He is a great ambassador for BGSU Baseball."
Haas, a graduate of Eastwood High School in Pemberville, Ohio, played for the Falcons from 1971-74 and was part of the 1972 Mid-American Conference champions, the first BGSU Baseball team to win the MAC. The 1972 team was NCAA regional runner-ups. As part of the legacy that Haas started when he arrived on campus, the Falcon baseball program has won five regular season MAC titles, three MAC Tournament championships, and advance to the NCAA regionals on four occasions. In 2014, Haas announced a $1 million gift to the BGSU baseball program, the largest ever given to the BGSU Athletics Department by a former student-athlete.
Haas was inducted in the BGSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1994, serving as a captain in both the 1973 and 1974 seasons. He was twice named most valuable player (1971, 1974) at Bowling Green, and was a first team All-MAC recipient following the 1973 season. An all-around star, Haas was named the Defensive MVP of the Falcons following the 1972 and 1974 seasons, and the Offensive MVP following the 1973 campaign. A four-time Academic All-MAC first team selection, Haas was named a CoSIDA Academic All-American following the 1973 and 1974 seasons. He is currently fourth in school history with 442 assists from his shortstop position. Upon the completion of his BGSU career, Haas held nine records, including most hits in a season and career. Haas had a career batting average of .392 in MAC games.
"BGSU Baseball has been such a big part of my life," Haas said. "I would not be the person that I am today without my parents, my coaches, BGSU Baseball and education. I am proud to have worn the Brown and Orange and number 6. I am truly humbled by this honor."
Bowling Green has just a handful of retired numbers in school history. Haas will become just the sixth student-athlete to have his number retired. In men's basketball, Nate Thurmond's #42 is retired, while Paul Miles' #29 is retired in football. George McPhee's #9 jersey is retired in hockey, as well as the #19 jersey honoring both Nelson Emerson and Brian Holzinger.
In 2011, BGSU announced the Cast of Honor, designed to recognize other student-athletes who have excelled in competition. Fourteen student-athletes have been named to the Cast of Honor – they are Ken Morrow (Hockey #3), Rob Blake (Hockey #3), Garry Galley (Hockey #3), Antonio Daniels (Men's Basketball #33), Howard Komives (Men's Basketball #30), James Darrow (Men's Basketball #55), Wyndol Gray (Men's Basketball #7), Erik White (Football #7), Dave Preston (Football #9), Jackie Motycka (Women's Basketball #43), Linda Popovich (Volleyball #1), Brian Leaver (Football #31), Chris Shale (Football #8) and Anthony Stacey (Men's Basketball #34).
WHAT THEY SAID
"I had the privilege of coaching Gary for three of his four years at BG. In my 22 years of coaching I had numerous players with talent, but Gary coupled talent with leadership, ability and maturity. He was clearly the closest to having a coach on the field I ever had. I've never coached a player who knew so instinctively what to do in every situation." – Former BGSU Baseball Coach Don Purvis
"In my 24 years of coaching in the Mid-American Conference, Gary Haas is one of the finest infielders I have ever seen," Bob Wren, pro scout and former Ohio University baseball coach
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