University of San Francisco Athletics

The USF baseball team of 1965 was one of the best squads that ever played on the Hilltop. Coached by George McGlynn, the team had everything necessary to be a success: enthusiasm, drive, and a wealth of talent. 

Paced by four of the bay area's finest young pitchers, Mike Green, Frank Burch, Joe Gualco, and Carl Boyer, the Dons mound corps was very selfish to opposing hitters. The Dons were led at the plate by the consistent hitting of ron Pagenkopf, Mihe O'Leary, Larry Marietti, and Ed Subica. Speedsters such as Ray Cale and Gene Cervantes often provided the game deciding runs.

But perhaps the greatest asset to the team was its bench strength, made up of Rich Reitz, Hal Nickle, Bruce Somers, Skip Shafer, and Joe Gill, all of whom saw much action (TheDon).