The 1963 USC Trojans baseball team represented the

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in the 1963 NCAA University Division baseball season. The team was coached

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in his 22nd season. The Trojans won the

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, defeating the

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in the championship game.

Roster

Schedule

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Awards and honors

;Willie Brown * All-AAWU First Team ;Bud Hollowell *

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* All-AAWU Honorable Mention ;Gary Holman * College World Series All-Tournament Team ;Walt Peterson * College World Series All-Tournament Team * All-America Second Team * All-AAWU First Team ;Marty Piscovich * All-AAWU Honorable Mention ;Ken Walker * All-AAWU Honorable Mention ;Kenny Washington * College World Series All-Tournament Team

References

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