University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Hall of Fame
Joe Bonacquista
- Induction:
- 2010
- Class:
- 1962
Was a three-year starting infielder, helping lead the Bears to three straight conference titles. He had a career batting average of .374 with five home runs and 82 RBI, lifting him to three all-conference selections and two all-district picks. In 1962, Bonacquista hit .383 for the season which included a .572 mark at the District 7 playoffs and .353 at the College World Series. He went on to play semi-pro baseball and was named to the all-Southern Colorado team in 1961, 1962 and 1967 and the All-Metropolitan team in 1969 and 1970. After his playing days, he became a regional scout for the Atlanta Braves (1971), Kansas City Royals (1972-74), St. Louis Cardinals (1975-79) and Cincinnati Reds (1980-90).
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