Steve Papes (2003) - Marcy Weston CMU Athletics Hall of Fame

Steve Papes

Induction:
2003
Class:
1970

An All-American baseball player on one of the top Chippewa teams ever, Steve was one of three brothers to play for CMU ... he was captain of the 1970 team that posted a remarkable record of 36-4, third best in the nation ... outstanding leader ... set school records for total bases (98), slugging percentage (.721), triples (eight), and extra base hits (25) ... had five errors in 40 games at first base ... still ranks second in triples for a season, fourth for career triples, and tied for ninth in slugging percentage in a season ... had a career average of .351 ... taught and coached at Hart High and Newaygo High for 32 years, winning seven league and two district titles in baseball.