The 1956 Wyoming Cowboys baseball team represented the

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in the 1956 NCAA baseball season. The Cowboys played their home games at Cowboy Field. The team was coached by

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in his 6th year as head coach at Wyoming. The Cowboys won the District VII to advance to the

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, where they were defeated by the

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Roster

Schedule

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References

Wyoming Cowboys baseball seasons Wyoming Cowboys baseball College World Series seasons

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Skyline Conference (1938–1962) baseball champion seasons