Dick Howser's daughters 2008 College Baseball HOF induction speech

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Dick Howser Among Inductees For Class Of 2008 National College Baseball Hall Of Fame. Howser played three seasons at Florida State and coached for a year in 1979. The first All-American in Florida State history, Dick Howser led FSU into the District III Playoffs each season from 1956 to 1958, and to the District Championship in 1957. This brilliant shortstop was named All-Region in 1957 and 1958 and earned All-America recognition from the ABCA both of those years. In 1956, Howser’s .422 batting average set a Florida State season mark. He played professional baseball for Kansas City, Cleveland and the New York Yankees and returned to coach his alma mater to a 43-17-1 record in 1979. Florida State now plays its home games at Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium. Howser played shortstop at Florida State from 1956 to 1958 before returning to coach the Seminoles for one season in 1979. As a player, Howser led the Seminoles to the District III Playoffs in each of his three seasons including a District Championship and a berth in the College World Series in 1957. He garnered All-Region accolades in 1957 and 1958 and earned All-America recognition from the ABCA in both seasons. In 1956, Howser hit .422 which currently stands as the second highest batting average in school history between 50 to 100 at-bats in a season. In 1979, Howser returned to his alma mater as a head coach where he posted a record of 43-17-1 and led the Seminoles to an NCAA Regional appearance. "I don't think there is any question that Dick Howser was one of most beloved individuals to ever where the Garnet and Gold," said head coach Mike Martin. "He was a true gentleman and a guy that was a Seminole through and through. For him to be inducted into the Hall of Fame is a very deserving honor and it is certainly a proud moment for all of us that knew and loved him."