Pacific University Athletic Hall of Fame - Athletes

Frank Dierickx

  • Sport Baseball
  • Year Graduated 1941
  • Inducted 2013

Biography

- Three-year starting pitcher for PacificĀ 
- Struck out 19 batters in game vs. Linfield in 1940
- Signed be the Detroit Tigers in 1940, and assigned to class C Muskegon, Michigan
- Also played in the Minor Leagues for the Salem Senators and Portland BeaversĀ 
- During Military service led fort DIX Baseball team to New Jersey state title, earning tryout offers from numerous Major League teams
- Played for Portland Beavers in 1945 and 1949 while also working surgeonĀ