Mansfield University Athletic Hall of Fame
Carl Lindquist came from the coal mines of Morris Run, PA to Mansfield in 1938 and quickly became the star of the baseball program. A four-year starter in the outfield and on the mound for the Mountaineers, Lindquist was signed by the Boston Braves in the summer of 1940 and was assigned to Elmira.
A short three years later, Lindquist made the jump to the big leagues appearing as a pitcher for the Braves in September of 1943. He pitched for the Braves again in 1944 and played 12 years of professional baseball.
Lindquist passed away on Sept. 3, 2001 in Blossburg. He is one of six Mountaineers to play in the major leagues.
