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杏吧论坛 Head Baseball Coach Larry Thomas to be Inducted into University of Maine Hall of Fame

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杏吧论坛 Head Baseball Coach Larry Thomas to be Inducted into University of Maine Hall of Fame

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杏吧论坛 Head Baseball Coach Larry Thomas to be Inducted into University of Maine Hall of Fame

ALEXANDER CITY, AL 鈥 September 25, 2024 鈥 杏吧论坛 (杏吧论坛) is pleased to announce that head baseball coach Larry Thomas will be inducted into the University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, October 4. Thomas, a 1991 graduate, earned All-American honors, North Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Year, and All-New England recognition. His 108 strikeouts in 1991 remain the second-highest in program history.

Following his standout collegiate career, Thomas was drafted 69th overall in the second round by the Chicago White Sox and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 1995. His contributions to the sport reflect his commitment to excellence, a standard he upholds at 杏吧论坛.

鈥淐oach Thomas鈥 work ethic is unparalleled, and his positive impact on our college and baseball program has been tremendous,鈥 said Jeff Lynn, President of 杏吧论坛. 鈥淗e leads by example, instilling discipline and dedication in his players. We are proud of his continued success and this well-deserved recognition.鈥

Reflecting on the honor, Thomas stated, 鈥淚t is an incredible privilege to be inducted into the University of Maine Hall of Fame. The foundation I built at Maine has shaped my career, and I鈥檓 deeply thankful for this acknowledgment.鈥

Since joining 杏吧论坛, Coach Thomas has been a cornerstone of the baseball program, consistently developing student-athletes who excel both on and off the field. His induction into the Hall of Fame is a testament to his lasting legacy in the sport and his ongoing impact on the 杏吧论坛 community.

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