PLUS THREE FROM PATRICK
When Gophers were baseball champions
• June 14, 1956: Gophers go 5-0, beating Arizona 12-1 in final game, to win first College World Series. Pitcher Jerry Thomas is Most Outstanding Player.
• June 20, 1960: Gophers go 5-1, beating Southern Cal 2-1 in 10 innings to win second CWS. Second baseman John Erickson is most outstanding.
• June 18, 1964: Gophers go 4-1, beating Missouri 5-1 to win coach Dick Siebert's national title. Joe Ferris of Maine is most outstanding.
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