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The 1981 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from May 30 to June 8. The thirty-fifth tournament's champion was Arizona State University coached by Jim Brock. The Most Outstanding Player was Stan Holmes of Arizona State University.
[edit] Participating Teams
| School | Conference | Record (Conference) | Head Coach | CWS Appearances | CWS Best Finish | CWS W-L Record
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| Arizona State University | Pacific Ten Conference | 50 - 12 (26 - 4, 0 GB) | Jim Brock | 10
(last: 1978) | 1st
(1965, 1967, 1969, 1977) | 37 - 16
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| University of Maine | Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference | 32 - 12 (n/a) | John Winkin | 2
(last: 1976) | 3rd
(1964) | 5 - 4
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| University of Miami | Division-I Independent | 60 - 8 (n/a) | Ron Fraser | 4
(last: 1980) | 2nd
(1974) | 7 - 8
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| University of Michigan | Big Ten Conference | 41 - 18 (10 - 4, 0 GB) | Bud Middaugh | 4
(last: 1980) | 1st
(1953) | 10 - 5
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| Mississippi State University | Southeastern Conference | 45 - 15 (17 - 6, 0 GB) | Ron Polk | 2
(last: 1979) | 6th
(1979) | 1 - 4
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| Oklahoma State University | Big Eight Conference | 49 - 15 (12 - 6, 2.5 GB) | Gary Ward (college coach) | 8
(last: 1968) | 1st
(1959) | 19 - 15
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| University of South Carolina | Division-I Independent | 44 - 13 (n/a) | June Raines | 2
(last: 1977) | 2nd
(1975, 1977) | 7 - 4
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| University of Texas at Austin | Southwest Conference | 58 - 9 - 1 (16 - 5, 0 GB) | Cliff Gustafson | 18
(last: 1979) | 1st
(1949, 1950, 1975) | 38 - 32
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[edit] Results
[edit] Bracket
- Bracket to be Included
[edit] Game Results
[edit] All-Tournament Team
The following players were members of the All-Tournament Team.
[edit] Notable Players
- Arizona State University: Alvin Davis, Donnie Hill, Lemmie Miller, Ricky Nelson, Kevin Romine
- University of Maine: Kevin Buckley, Joe Johnson, Bill Swift
- University of Miami: Neal Heaton, Mike Pagliarulo
- University of Michigan: Steve Ontiveros, Jim Paciorek, Chris Sabo
- Mississippi State University:
- Oklahoma State University: Gary Green, Mickey Tettleton, Jim Traber, Robbie Wine
- University of South Carolina: Don Gordon
- University of Texas at Austin: Mike Brumley, Spike Owen, Calvin Schiraldi
[edit] Tournament Notes
[edit] Related Sites
