University of Minnesota Athletics
Wayne Knapp: M Club Hall of Fame
Wayne Knapp
Class of 2010
Baseball: 1959-61
One of the great Gopher baseball players, Wayne Knapp was an integral part of Minnesota's 1960 National Championship team.
A three-time first team All-Big Ten selection at first base in 1959, 1960 and 1961, Knapp also earned All-America honors in 1960 and was just the sixth Gopher ever to be named first team All-American.
During the Gophers' historic 1960 campaign, Knapp proved to be an indispensable part of the offense. Not only did he bat .358, but he also clubbed nine home runs and collected 27 RBI.
And when the Gophers needed him most during the playoff drive, Knapp delivered. He batted .367 in three NCAA District Playoff games and .333 in four College World Series games to help Minnesota capture the national crown.
In all, Knapp batted .316 for his career, with 16 home runs and 56 RBI.