CORVALLIS -- Through the generous gift from Vancouver, Wash., residents Lee and Connie Kearney, Oregon State Athletics has established its first endowed coaching position.
Half of a recent $6 million gift from the Kearneys is in honor of former Beaver baseball coach Pat Casey, and will create a permanent source of funding for Beaver Baseball. Casey was the head coach for 24 years, amassed 900 victories, and led the Beavers to three College World Series titles.
"We are incredibly thankful to Lee and Connie for this extraordinary commitment to our baseball program," said Scott Barnes, OSU vice president and director of athletics.