Steve Coulson (1991) - Hall of Fame - Murray State University Athletics

Steve Coulson

Induction:
1991

Steve Coulson – Baseball, 1972-1973

Steve Coulson is regarded as one of the best all-around baseball players ever to wear the Thoroughbreds blue and gold.

Coulson came to MSU from Three Rivers Junior College with great speed, a good throwing arm, and a strong bat. He finished his career with a .345 batting average (currently the seventh best ever at MSU), nine triples, nine home runs, 56 RBI and 17 stolen bases. A center fielder and third baseman, he was selected team Most Valuable Player and All-Ohio Valley Conference as a senior in 1973.

After his MSU career, he progressed through the New York Yankees minor league system but unfortunately played the same position, third base, as long-time Yankee great Graig Nettles.

“There is no doubt in my mind that he could have played major league ball,” said MSU baseball coach Johnny Reagan, “but the Yankees had Nettles in those years and they wouldn’t trade Coulson.

“He had the mental outlook on baseball that you would order from Sears and Roebuck. His positive outlook on baseball and life had to be a big plus for him”

Coulson currently resides in Hickman, Ky. (MSU Sports Information)

“I want to thank you for this most prestigious honor,” Coulson said. “Murray State was the best decision I ever made.”

Coulson’s cousin, former MSU baseball player Dave Winder, talked about how Coulson effected lives at Fulton County High School, where he teaches.

“You ask people about Steve Coulson down in Fulton County, and they’ll tell you how well respected he is,” Winder said. (The Murray Ledger & Times, October 11, 1991, By David Ramey)