Norm DeBriyn
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Norm DeBriyn was the former head baseball
coach at the University of Arkansas
. He led the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball
team for 33 years, beginning in 1970. During his tenure, which ended after the 2002 season, DeBriyn's teams achieved three conference championships, 15 NCAA tournament appearances, and four College World Series
. His Razorbacks fell two runs short of winning the 1979 College World Series
.
When DeBriyn retired, his record (1161-650-6) was the fourteenth-best all-time in college baseball.
, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh with a B.S.
in history
in 1963. He currently resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas
, home of the Razorbacks
.
DeBriyn is currently in formation to become a Roman Catholic Deacon
for the Catholic Church in Arkansas
. He is scheduled to be ordained
in 2012.
. Before DeBriyn, Arkansas had never played in an NCAA tournament. He also coached several future MLB stars, including Eric Hinske
, Tom Pagnozzi
, Kevin McReynolds
, and Cliff Lee
, winner of the Cy Young Award
for 2008. DeBriyn was also instrumantal to building the program as a whole, beginning with practices at the fairgrounds and retiring in Baum Stadium
, the United States
's premiere college baseball facility.
Source: Hog Haven Baseball Year-by-Year Record
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
coach at the University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant, research university. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in...
. He led the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball
Arkansas Razorbacks baseball
The University of Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team, sometimes referred to as the Diamond Hogs, is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Southeastern Conference , and is currently coached by Dave van Horn. The program started in 1923, and will enter its 89th season of...
team for 33 years, beginning in 1970. During his tenure, which ended after the 2002 season, DeBriyn's teams achieved three conference championships, 15 NCAA tournament appearances, and four College World Series
College World Series
The College World Series or CWS is an annual baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which determines the NCAA Division I college baseball champion. The eight teams are split into two, four-team, double-elimination brackets,...
. His Razorbacks fell two runs short of winning the 1979 College World Series
1979 College World Series
The 1979 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 1 to June 8. The thirty-third tournament's champion was California State University, Fullerton, coached by Augie Garrido...
.
When DeBriyn retired, his record (1161-650-6) was the fourteenth-best all-time in college baseball.
Personal life
Norm DeBriyn is a native of Ashland, WisconsinAshland, Wisconsin
Ashland is a city in Ashland and Bayfield counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The city is a port on Lake Superior, near the head of Chequamegon Bay. The population was 8,695 at the 2010 census....
, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh with a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in history
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
in 1963. He currently resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville is the county seat of Washington County, and the third largest city in Arkansas. The city is centrally located within the county and is home to the University of Arkansas. Fayetteville is also deep in the Boston Mountains, a subset of The Ozarks...
, home of the Razorbacks
Arkansas Razorbacks
The Razorbacks, also known as the Hogs, are the names of college sports teams at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The term Arkansas Razorbacks properly applies to any of the sports teams at the university. The Razorbacks take their name from the feral pig of the same name...
.
DeBriyn is currently in formation to become a Roman Catholic Deacon
Deacon
Deacon is a ministry in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions...
for the Catholic Church in Arkansas
Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock is a Roman Catholic diocese in Arkansas. It was founded on November 28, 1843.-History:A dozen Catholic priests accompanied Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto down the Mississippi River in 1541 to a Quapaw Indian village near present-day Helena-West Helena,...
. He is scheduled to be ordained
Ordination
In general religious use, ordination is the process by which individuals are consecrated, that is, set apart as clergy to perform various religious rites and ceremonies. The process and ceremonies of ordination itself varies by religion and denomination. One who is in preparation for, or who is...
in 2012.
Team accomplishments
Under Norm DeBriyn, Arkansas won two conference championships, appeared in fifteen NCAA tournaments, and four College World SeriesCollege World Series
The College World Series or CWS is an annual baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which determines the NCAA Division I college baseball champion. The eight teams are split into two, four-team, double-elimination brackets,...
. Before DeBriyn, Arkansas had never played in an NCAA tournament. He also coached several future MLB stars, including Eric Hinske
Eric Hinske
Eric Scott Hinske is a Major League Baseball outfielder, first baseman, and third baseman currently an Atlanta Braves organization...
, Tom Pagnozzi
Tom Pagnozzi
Thomas Alan Pagnozzi is a former Major League Baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals. Primarily a catcher, Pagnozzi also made 40 appearances at first base and seven appearances at third base during his 12-season career, which spanned from 1987 to 1998.Initially a backup catcher and utility...
, Kevin McReynolds
Kevin McReynolds
Walter Kevin McReynolds is a former Major League Baseball outfielder with a 12-year career from 1983 to 1994...
, and Cliff Lee
Cliff Lee
Clifton Phifer "Cliff" Lee is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Lee has also played for the Cleveland Indians, the Seattle Mariners, and the Texas Rangers....
, winner of the Cy Young Award
Cy Young Award
The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League . The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955...
for 2008. DeBriyn was also instrumantal to building the program as a whole, beginning with practices at the fairgrounds and retiring in Baum Stadium
Baum Stadium
Baum Stadium is the home stadium for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team. The actual field that is played on is entitled George Cole Field, named after the former Arkansas athletic director. George Cole Field was the name of the Razorbacks' home stadium from 1975 to March 1996...
, the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
's premiere college baseball facility.
Head coaching record
| Arkansas Razorbacks baseball under Norm DeBriyn | ||||||||
| Year | School | Overall Record |
Conference Record |
Notes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Arkansas | 19-13 | ||||||
| 1971 | Arkansas | 23-18-1 | ||||||
| 1972 | Arkansas | 16-16 | ||||||
| 1973 | Arkansas | 23-7-1 | ||||||
| 1974 | Arkansas | 22-21 | 9-15 | |||||
| 1975 | Arkansas | 20-22 | 8-14 | |||||
| 1976 | Arkansas | 31-15-1 | 12-12 | |||||
| 1977 | Arkansas | 33-18 | 14-10 | |||||
| 1978 | Arkansas | 31-13 | 18-6 | |||||
| 1979 | Arkansas | 49-15 | 19-5 | SWC Champions NCAA Tournament Appearance CWS Runner-up |
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| 1980 | Arkansas | 44-22 | 15-8 | NCAA Tournament Appearance | ||||
| 1981 | Arkansas | 31-21 | 12-9 | |||||
| 1982 | Arkansas | 40-15-2 | 13-8 | |||||
| 1983 | Arkansas | 44-21 | 13-8 | NCAA Tournament Appearance | ||||
| 1984 | Arkansas | 40-16 | 12-9 | |||||
| 1985 | Arkansas | 51-15 | 13-7 | SWC Conference Tournament Champions NCAA Torunament Appearance CWS Appearance |
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| 1986 | Arkansas | 51-14 | 16-5 | NCAA Tournament Appearance | ||||
| 1987 | Arkansas | 51-16-1 | 17-14 | SWC Champions NCAA Tournament Appearance CWS Appearance |
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| 1988 | Arkansas | 39-23 | 12-9 | NCAA Tournament Appearance | ||||
| 1989 | Arkansas | 51-16 | 17-4 | SWC Champions NCAA Tournament Appearance CWS Appearance |
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| 1990 | Arkansas | 39-23 | 12-9 | NCAA Tournament Appearance | ||||
| 1991 | Arkansas | 40-22 | 10-11 | |||||
| 1992 | Arkansas | 31-26 | 10-13 | |||||
| 1993 | Arkansas | 33-26 | 11-16 | |||||
| 1994 | Arkansas | 33-26 | 13-13 | |||||
| 1995 | Arkansas | 38-23 | 13-15 | NCAA Tournament Appearance | ||||
| 1996 | Arkansas | 39-20 | 15-15 | NCAA Tournament Appearance | ||||
| 1997 | Arkansas | 36-20 | 15-14 | |||||
| 1998 | Arkansas | 38-21 | 13-14 | NCAA Tournament Appearance | ||||
| 1999 | Arkansas | 42-23 | 22-8 | SEC Champions NCAA Tournament Appearance |
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| 2000 | Arkansas | 24-30 | 8-20 | |||||
| 2001 | Arkansas | 27-29 | 11-19 | |||||
| 2002 | Arkansas | 35-28 | 13-14 | NCAA Tournament Appearance Super Regional Appearance |
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| |
1161-650-6 | 2 SWC Championships 15 NCAA Tournament Appearances 4 CWS Appearances |
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Source: Hog Haven Baseball Year-by-Year Record
See also
- List of college baseball coaches with 1,000 wins
- Dave van HornDave van HornDave Van Horn is the current head baseball coach of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team, which plays its home games in recently renovated Baum Stadium...
, player and later graduate assistant under DeBriyn, succeeded him as Razorbacks head coach - Ron PolkRon PolkRonald Polk was a long-time head baseball coach at Mississippi State and is considered the "Father of SEC Baseball". He is by far the winningest coach in school and SEC history in all sports. In 28 seasons as the coach, he has to date compiled a 1139-590-2 record. His career record stands at...
, Mississippi State baseball legend, and friend of DeBriyn - Cliff GustafsonCliff GustafsonCliff Gustafson is a former Texas high school & college baseball coach who was, for twenty-nine seasons, the head coach of The University of Texas at Austin Longhorn baseball team....
, longtime rival of DeBriyn at TexasTexas Longhorns baseballThe Texas Longhorns baseball team represents The University of Texas at Austin and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I.The Texas Longhorns are the winningest program in college baseball history in terms of win percentage with .740 and ranks second all-time in total wins to the...