Pat Patterson | |
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| Born | James E. Patterson March 26, 1934 Delhi, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 11, 2007 (aged 73) Ruston, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Pines Memorial Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | Louisiana Tech University University of Mississippi |
| Occupation | Baseball coach at Louisiana Tech University |
| Spouse | Glenda Bates Patterson |
| Children | James A. "Tony" Patterson Lee Ann Teer |
James Edwin "Gravy" Patterson Jr., also known as Pat Patterson, (March 26, 1934 – October 11, 2007) was an American college baseball coach. He served as the head baseball coach at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana from 1968 to 1990, compiling a record of 741–462–2 record. Patterson produced 18 winning seasons in 23 years, and his teams won 40 or more games in five of those years. He was Southland Conference Coach of the Year seven times.[1]
In retirement, he often returned as an interim coach. Seven of Patterson's players, including Mike Jeffcoat, Phil Hiatt, and David Segui, reached the majors.
- ^ Boatright, T. Scott (October 12, 2007). "La. Tech Legend Patterson shoots wife, self". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. p. B4. Retrieved March 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com
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