1956 Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team


The 1956 Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1956 NCAA baseball season. The Golden Gophers played their home games at Delta Field. The team was coached by Dick Siebert in his 9th season at Minnesota.
The Golden Gophers won the College World Series, defeating the Arizona Wildcats in the championship game.

Roster


Pitchers
Infielders
Outfielders
Catchers
  • Woody Erickson
  • Rod Magnuson

Schedule

DateOpponentLocationScoreOverall record
May 29vs. 3–424–8
May 30vs. Notre Dame15–525–8
May 30vs. Notre Dame10–126–8
June 1vs. 5–027–8
June 2vs. Ohio7–628–8
June 9vs. WyomingRosenblatt Stadium4–029–8
June 10vs. ArizonaRosenblatt Stadium3–130–8
June 11vs. MississippiRosenblatt Stadium13–531–8
June 12vs. BradleyRosenblatt Stadium8–332–8
June 13vs. ArizonaRosenblatt Stadium4–1032–9
June 14vs. ArizonaRosenblatt Stadium12–133–9

Awards and honors

;Jerry Kindall
;Jack McCartan
;Jerry Thomas