Welcome back into The Clubhouse!
Penn State Legend Coach Stoner shares his inspiring journey in this special episode of The Clubhouse with Penn State Baseball! From growing up in State College to playing for the Nittany Lions in the 1960s, being drafted by the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics, and eventually leading Penn State Baseball as head coach from 1982 to 1990, Coach Stoner reflects on the incredible highs and pivotal decisions that shaped his career.
Here’s what to expect:
- His early days in State College and his path to becoming a Penn State player.
- Being mentored by Penn State great Chuck Medler.
- What it was like to turn down professional baseball opportunities to focus on building a future.
- Coaching challenges, including limited resources and keeping the Penn State program alive.
- Memorable stories from his playing and coaching days with legendary Coach Joe Paterno.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Growing up in State College
02:35 - Playing at Penn State
03:09 - Professional Baseball
12:39 - Becoming Penn State Head Coach
15:41 - Joe Paterno
17:33 - Balancing Teaching and Coaching
18:30 - Program Cuts
20:54 - Baseball Schedule Overview
21:53 - State of the Program
31:10 - Penn State Baseball Facilities Tour
33:45 - World Series Predictions
35:50 - College Football Picks
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