Lubbock, TX (My Sportsbook) - The College Baseball Foundation announced the names of eleven players and coaches to be inducted in the College Baseball Hall of Fame. The Class of 2007 includes former players Jim Abbott of Michigan, Pete Incaviglia of Oklahoma State, Fred Lynn of USC, John Olerud of Washington State, Phil Stephenson of Wichita State and Derek Tatsuno of Hawaii. Coaches Jim Brock of Arizona State, Chuck Brayton of Washington State, Bibb Falk of Texas, Jerry Kindall of Arizona and Dick Siebert of Minnesota were also chosen for induction. Four veteran selections previously announced will also be officially inducted with the Class of 2007. This first-ever Veteran Class of pre-1947 candidates includes legendary players Christy Mathewson of Bucknell, Lou Gehrig of Columbia and players-turned-coaches Joe Sewell of Alabama and John "Jack" Barry of Holy Cross. "After getting off to a successful start with our first class of inductees, the entire community is working to top last year's ceremonies", said CBF chairman John Askins. "We are honored to be involved with some of the greatest names in baseball history, especially those that worked to make the collegiate game a fan friendly, enjoyable experience. Their legacy will live on through the Hall of Fame." The inductees will be officially enshrined during a three-day celebration of college baseball in July.
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