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A special honor for Dean Kreiner latest in a lifetime of baseball

The first of two features before the special ceremony Saturday to honor former CMU baseball coaches Dave Keilitz and Dean Kreiner. Today, a look at how Kreiner’s accomplishments in 28 years with CMU continue to influence amateur baseball. Thursday, we will feature Dave and Sue Keilitz.

Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Dean Kreiner followed his heart. Central Michigan University baseball, the university and the community of Mount Pleasant are forever better for it.

Kreiner, a Mount Pleasant native, was set to follow the advice of his high school math teacher and pursue a career in engineering.