GSU’s Wilbert to be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame

Courtesy of GSU Athletic Communications

Former Grambling State University baseball head coach Wilbert Ellis is set to receive another career honor as he will be enshrined into the College Baseball Hall of Fame by the College baseball Foundation on Thursday, Feb. 13.

The 17th induction class will be honored at the Night of Champions presented by Prairiefire on Feb. 13, 2025 in Overland Park, Kan., the home of the College Baseball Hall of Fame. The event will serve as the ceremonial start to the 2025 college baseball season, which begins Feb. 14, 2025.

Ellis spent 43 years coaching the Tigers, assuming the head coaching role in 1977 upon the retirement of R.W.E. Jones. Ellis amassed a 701-478-2 career record in 26 seasons as head coach, retiring following the 2003 season. Ellis, who had his No. 31 jersey retired last season, led GSU to three SWAC Championships and guided the Tigers to three NCAA Tournament appearances.

Previously, Ellis has been inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame, the SWAC Hall of Fame, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Grambling Legends Hall of Fame.

He has been a trusted advisor for generations of presidents, athletic directors and coaches at Grambling, and in community and governmental affairs. Ellis was instrumental in the establishment of the Eddie G. Robinson Museum in Grambling, and the university’s Grambling Legends sports hall of fame. He still conducts baseball clinics for kids in Lincoln Parish and serves as an NCAA Regional site supervisor.

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