FDU Knights Athletics

The 1962 Baseball Team, guided by Head Coach Harvey Woods, posted a 10-game winning streak en route to an overall record of 16-6-1, including a perfect 6-0 undefeated mark in the CBL. The Knights, who scored 10 or more runs five times, averaged a 5.25 run margin of victory, with their largest victory (20-2) coming over intrastate rival St. Peter’s College. The Knights defeated another New Jersey rival, Seton Hall, 7-2. The squad posted a .282 team batting average and scored 150 runs in 23 games, averaging over six runs per game. FDU logged 54 extra base hits (29 doubles, 13 triples, 12 home runs) and recorded 61 stolen bases. The offense was strong, with 14 players hitting over .250 and six players hit .320 or better. The three top players on the roster hit over .370. The pitching staff did their part, posting a 2.70 team ERA, surrendering 174 hits to 767 batters to average a .227 opponent batting average.

The team members: Jerry Krackenfels; Bob Montesano; Wally Smith; Bob Duvier; Tom Graziano; Jim Sciubba; Kevin Olifiers; Stan Fessler; Mike Sancilio; Pat Mariano; John Porada; Richard Takacs; Howard Silverman; Jon Bittmann; Art Latz; Charlie Linfante; Lyle Cherbonneau; Frank Fay; Louis Alberto; and Paul Nelson. The Head Coach was Harvey Woods, assisted by Jack Pollitt.

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