The 1948 Yale Bulldogs baseball team represented the

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in the

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. The Bulldogs played their home games at Yale Field. The team was coached by

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in his 3rd season at Yale. The Bulldogs advanced to the College World Series, falling to the

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two games to one in the best of three series. Future president

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was a third baseman and captain on the team.

Roster

Schedule

Awards and honors

Frank Quinn *

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First team Richard Mathews *

First team

References

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