1982 Baseball

The members of the 1982 baseball team include (front row)  E. Garza, T. Ray, E. Wirtz, R, Chism, S. Beal; (middle row) J. Penosky, J. R. Strickland, F. Burchardt, T. Carey, P. McGinnis, J. Burchardt; (back row) head coach Rick Beelee, W. Isom, T. Unland, T. Shride, B. Moorman, G. Abbinante, J. Pirc, and B. Walsh.

Overall Record 14-9

Conference Co-Champs

Winning the conference was always a goal for the 1981-82 boys baseball team, but there were also a lot more highlights during the year. They had 3 all-conference athletes in Tim Shride, Mike Walsh, and Wendell Isom as the team leaders. They also had a 9-8 win over their rival Morris late in the season. Head coach Rick Beeler added his 7th winning record to his coaching career and led the Indians to co-champions in the NEC. 
Page researched by Camden Swanson, 2024
Head Coach: Rick Beeler
Home Field: MCHS, 301 S. Wabena Ave, Minooka
IHSA Class: 1AConference:  Northeast
All-Conference Athletes: Tim Shride, Mike Walsk, Wendell Isom
1981-82 Yearbook
Baseball 1982
Sources: 1981-82 MCHS yearbook, IHSA.org, Peace Pipe Chatter