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The dynasty that never was: The full series

Success came in large quantities. And those within the program never looked back.

The 1980s era of Oklahoma State baseball is widely regarded as one of the most storied in the history of the sport. From 1981-87, under the leadership of legendary head coach Gary Ward and former pitching coach Tom Holliday, the Cowboys logged seven consecutive College World Series appearances. It’s an achievement that has yet to be broken.

But don’t credit the coaching staff. Ward and Holliday will be the first to say so.

Instead, they credit the players. That said, just look at the laundry list of talent OSU had.