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George Valesente announced his retirement after 41 seasons as the Bombers head baseball coach. Valesente never had a losing season during his tenure.

Legendary baseball coach to retire after 41 seasons

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor June 25, 2019
George Valesente has coached the Ithaca College men's baseball team for 41 years and recently announced his retirement effective July 31.
A Valiant Leader

A Valiant Leader

By Kristen Gowdy, Sports Editor March 25, 2015
Head baseball coach George Valesente recently cemented his legacy with his 1,000th win in a Bomber uniform.

Bombers coach captures 1,000th win

By Nate King, Staff Writer March 22, 2012
During the baseball team’s best road trip in six seasons, Head Coach George Valesente ’66 celebrated a milestone that has been reached by only 50 coaches in all levels of college baseball. But he didn’t know it happened until his players began to celebrate the achievement with him.
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