Dean Kreiner (2003) - Marcy Weston CMU Athletics Hall of Fame

Dean Kreiner

Induction:
2003
Class:
1958

The winningest baseball coach in Central Michigan University history, Dean retired after the 1998 season with a record of 516-282-4 for a winning percentage of .646 ... took teams to the NCAA regionals seven times in 14 years including four straight from 1985-88 ... his 1988 team set a school record for wins in a 47-15 season ... also was an assistant for 14 seasons and those teams under Dave Keilitz went 456-203 (.692) ... outstanding pitching coach who spoke at national conventions on the pickoff move ... three of his players reached the majors in Kevin Tapani, Shawn Hare, and Lee Gardner ... still active in coaching youth baseball ... has coached at international venues in recent years ... also played baseball for the Chippewas in the late 1950s.