1985 National Championship Baseball Team To Be Honored This Friday

April 25, 2005

Coral Gables, Fla. (www. hurricanesports.com) – – The University of Miami will honor members of the 1985 National Championship baseball team prior to the Friday, April 29th Miami vs. Maryland game in a special pre-game ceremony. The start of the game has been moved from 7 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

The Hurricanes won their second baseball national championship on June 11th 1985, defeating the Texas Longhorns 10-6. Hurricanes designated hitter Greg Ellena was named the College World Series MVP after his 4-for-5 effort at the plate.

A 20th anniversary commemorative College World Series championship T-shirt has been commissioned and will be offered to fans at a special rate for attending the game.

Tickets are just $8 for adults, $6 for youth/seniors and can be purchased by calling (305) 284-CANES in Miami-Dade County, 1-800-GO-CANES (toll free) or purchase tickets online here.

Members of the 1985 team scheduled to appear include:

Ron Fraser, Head Coach
Red Berry, Dave Scott, Rick Wade, Assistant Coaches
Ric Raether.1985 All-American
Mike Fiore, 1985 Freshman All-American
Greg Ellena, C.W.S. MVP
Chris Magno, Julio Solis, and Joe Raedle, Catchers
Rick Richardi, Calvin James, Mark Malizia, Outfielders
Chris Hart, Joe Nelson, Donny Rowland, Jon Leake, John Noce, Kirk Dulom, Infielders
Bob O’Brien, Kevin Ryan, Chris Sarmiento, Steffen Majer, Dan Davies, Rick Kosek, Alain Patenaude, Lazaro Collazo, Pitchers
Kevin Bryant, Equipment Manager
Vinny Scavo, Trainer
Barry Leffler and Will Sekoff, WVUM Announcers
John Routh, Miami Maniac
Rick Remmert, Promotions Manager