Frank McCormick - M Club Hall of Fame - University of Minnesota Athletics

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Sep 12

3:00 PM

Volleyball

vs Dayton vs. South Dakota State

Sep 12

6:00 PM

Volleyball

vs South Florida

Sep 13

2:00 PM

Volleyball

vs South Florida vs. South Dakota State

Frank McCormick
Class of 2014
Baseball: 1930-41
Athletic Director: 1932-50

Frank McCormick may be best known for his leadership of the athletics department from 1932-41 and from 1945-50, but he was also an assistant football coach and the head baseball coach for the Gophers from 1930-41, leading the baseball team to the 1933 and 1935 Big Ten titles. His accomplishments as a coach earned him a spot in the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In addition to his service to the University in multiple key roles, McCormick also served his nation in World War II, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Following the war, McCormick returned to the U of M and his position as director of athletics.