Hall of Fame
John Shoemaker
- Induction:
- 1991
- Class:
- 1978
Shoemaker earned four letters as a guard and played on two MAC championship teams in basketball under coach Darrell Hedric. He was selected second-team all-MAC in basketball both his junior and senior years as he scored a career total of 934 points and had 325 assists. He also earned three letters in baseball as a first baseman, third baseman and center fielder for coach Bud Middaugh.
In his sophomore year, he batted .300 and his junior year he helped establish a Miami record with 45 victories. Two of his teammates were Bill Doran, who played as the second baseman with the Cincinnati Reds, and Charlie Leibrandt, a who pitched with the Atlanta Braves.
He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers. After his playing career concluded, he became a manager in the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league system. His managing career has lasted for over 35 seasons.
In his sophomore year, he batted .300 and his junior year he helped establish a Miami record with 45 victories. Two of his teammates were Bill Doran, who played as the second baseman with the Cincinnati Reds, and Charlie Leibrandt, a who pitched with the Atlanta Braves.
He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers. After his playing career concluded, he became a manager in the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league system. His managing career has lasted for over 35 seasons.
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