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
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Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Score | Overall record |
| May 29 | vs. | 3–4 | 24–8 | |
| May 30 | vs. Notre Dame | 15–5 | 25–8 | |
| May 30 | vs. Notre Dame | 10–1 | 26–8 | |
| June 1 | vs. | 5–0 | 27–8 | |
| June 2 | vs. Ohio | 7–6 | 28–8 | |
| June 9 | vs. Wyoming | Rosenblatt Stadium | 4–0 | 29–8 |
| June 10 | vs. Arizona | Rosenblatt Stadium | 3–1 | 30–8 |
| June 11 | vs. Mississippi | Rosenblatt Stadium | 13–5 | 31–8 |
| June 12 | vs. Bradley | Rosenblatt Stadium | 8–3 | 32–8 |
| June 13 | vs. Arizona | Rosenblatt Stadium | 4–10 | 32–9 |
| June 14 | vs. Arizona | Rosenblatt Stadium | 12–1 | 33–9 |
Awards and honors
;Jerry Kindall;Jack McCartan
;Jerry Thomas