1976 NCAA Division I baseball season | |
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Number of teams | 219 |
NCAA tournament | |
College World Series | |
Champions | Arizona (1st title) |
Runners-up | Eastern Michigan (2nd CWS Appearance) |
Winning Coach | Jerry Kindall (1st title) |
MOP | Steve Powers (Arizona) |
Seasons |
The 1976 NCAA Division I baseball season, play of college baseball in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) began in the spring of 1976. The season progressed through the regular season and concluded with the 1976 College World Series. The College World Series, held for the thirtieth time in 1976, consisted of one team from each of eight regional competitions and was held in Omaha, Nebraska at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium as a double-elimination tournament. Arizona claimed the championship for the first time.[1]