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ABCA Hall of Fame Inductee

Walter Rabb Profile Photo

Walter Rabb

University of North Carolina
Inducted in 1978

During a 31-year career, Walter Rabb guided the North Carolina Tar Heels to a 540-358-9 (.595) record. Rabb led the Tar Heels to four NCAA tournament appearances, two NCAA District III titles and trips to the College World Series in 1960 and 1966. His teams captured Atlantic Coast Conference championships in 1960, 1964, 1966 and 1969 and he was honored as ACC Coach of the Year in 1964 after leading the Carolina to a 14-0 record. Mike Fox, the current North Carolina head baseball coach, played on Rabb's final team in 1977, the year he retired. Rabb was assistant athletic director at North Carolina from 1961-68 and acting athletic director from May 1968 to January 1969. He then served as associate athletic director until his retirement. Rabb served as ABCA president in 1961 and is a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.

Walter Rabb Action Photo

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