He was a pitcher in college, but is most associated with that sport because of his invention of the batting cage. He helped to develop basketball as a five-player sport,* resulting in his induction as part of the first class of the Basketball Hall of Fame. He is, however, best known for his association with football, playing defensive end on the first All-American team in 1889 and coaching at various colleges, including the University of Chicago and College of the Pacific. FTP, who is this athletic pioneer, who is the namesake for the NCAA Division III national championship?
He was a pitcher in college, but is most associated with that sport because of his invention of the batting cage. He helped to develop basketball as a five-player sport,* resulting in his induction as part of the first class of the Basketball Hall of Fame. He is, however, best known for his association with football, playing defensive end on the first All-American team in 1889 and coaching at various colleges, including the University of Chicago and College of the Pacific. FTP, who is this athletic pioneer, who is the namesake for the NCAA Division III national championship?
He was a pitcher in college, but is most associated with that sport because of his invention of the batting cage.
Amos Alonzo Stagg