Chuck Brayton
Baseball coach and player at Washington State
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
March 28th, 2015
10 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent baseball player and coach, contributed significantly to collegiate baseball. Played for the Washington State Cougars during the 1950s and achieved All-American honors. Transitioned to coaching, serving as head coach for Washington State for over two decades, where led the team to multiple NCAA tournament appearances and a conference championship.
Coached Washington State to NCAA tournaments
Achieved All-American honors as a player
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