The Valley Catholic
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
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October 8, 2013
Legendary Bellarmine coach named
to San Jose Sports Hall of Fame
The San Jose Sports Authority recently announced that
longtime Bellarmine College Preparatory baseball coach
Gary Cunningham is among this year’s inductees into the
San Jose Sports Hall of Fame, becoming only the fifth prep
coach and first baseball coach to be so honored.
Cunningham, who remains a Bellarmine staff member, retired from his position as the school’s head baseball coach in 2008 after taking the “Bells” to nine West
Catholic Athletic League titles. His teams won the CCS
Championship three times and had an overall win-loss
B e l l a r m i n e b a s e b a l l record of 526-185.
Cunningham coached several Major League baseball
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players including Kevin Frandsen, who plays for the
Philadelphia Phillies; Tommy Medica, who plays for the San Diego Padres; and Pat
Burrell, who earned a World Series title with the San Francisco Giants.
“Gary has been a remarkable coach in the South Bay for decades, and we were
blessed to have him coach our teams at Bellarmine for more than two decades,”
said Chris Meyercord, Bellarmine’s principal. “He is beloved by players and fellow
coaches for his sportsmanship, knowledge of the game, and for always making sure
that baseball remains fun.”
Mike West, Bellarmine’s athletic director, adds, “Gary’s career accomplishments
speak for themselves, but it’s his charisma and positive energy that made him a
fantastic coach. His leadership of our baseball program was a blessing for our school
community.”
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