Gerry Hamel (2009) - Varsity Club Hall of Fame

Gerry Hamel

After turning down professional baseball offers from the Dodgers, Braves and Giants, he came to Boston College to help lead the "Diamond Eagles" to the College World Series in 1960 and 1961. The BC baseball team won 46 of 64 games played during his three varsity seasons.
A career .300 hitter, he twice led the team in runs batted in and once each in hits, homeruns and runs scored; his dazzling speed and ball-hawking skills made him a superb defensive outfielder.
Twice selected as a Greater Boston League All-Star and was voted to the District I NCAA Tournament All-Star Team in his senior season.
After graduation and a short stint of professional baseball, he became a college teacher and coach, piloting the Community College of Baltimore to the NJCAA Junior College World Series during his long and successful career.