| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 14, 1954 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | August 10, 2022 (aged 68) Collins, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1974–1977 | Southern Miss |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1987–1996 | Meridian Community College |
| 1998–2009 | Southern Miss |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall |
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| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| Conference USA Baseball Coach of the Year (2003) | |
Carlton Devan "Corky" Palmer (March 14, 1954 – August 10, 2022) was an American college baseball coach. He was head coach at Meridian Community College before serving as the head coach of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles baseball team for 12 seasons, retiring at the end of the 2009 season. In his final season, he brought the Golden Eagles to the College World Series, USM's first appearance there.