ABCA 2019

Gary "Bo" Collins
ABCA Hall of Fame Inductee
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville


In 34 seasons as the head baseball coach at his alma mater, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Gary “Bo” Collins compiled a 1,028-766-7 (.571) record. His 1,028 wins make him the winningest coach in any sport at SIUE and at the time of his 1,000th win in 2011, he was one of only 18 active collegiate coaches throughout the NCAA to have reached that plateau. During his tenure, Collins mentored 18 All-Americans, 94 All-Region performers and 59 All-Conference selections. Collins coached three conference Players of the Year, three conference Freshmen of the Year, and one conference Pitcher of the Year.

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