Jerry Blemker

Jerald William "Jerry" Blemker (October 2, 1944 – May 30, 2012) is a former coach of the Vincennes University baseball team. He finished his career with the most career wins (1,178) in NJCAA baseball. 180+ of his players continued their college careers elsewhere; 27 players went on to the professional ranks. Brad Pennington and Darek Braunecker are the most noteworthy; Pennington spent 6 seasons in the major leagues, while Braunecker achieved fame as a top agent for players such as Cliff Lee and A.J. Burnett[1];[2] His son Zachary plays shortstop for Southeast Missouri State.[3]

References
  1. https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/14/sports/baseball/14agent.html
  2. https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/obituary/1496162?fh_id=11264
  3. "VU names field after Blemker". Evansville Courier & Press. 19 March 2009. Retrieved 16 July 2010.


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