Elwin "Preacher" Roe (1989) - Hall of Fame - Harding University Athletics

Harding University Athletics

Hall of Fame

Attended Harding from 1935-38
Pitched for the baseball team in 1936, 1937, 1938 seasons
Earned fame at Harding after striking out 26 batters in a 13-inning 4-4 tie with Arkansas Tech on Apr. 26, 1937.
Signed with the St. Louis Cardinals after the 1938 season
Three-time All-AIC
Led Harding to the 1938 AIC Championship
Returned to Harding during the 1938-39 school year, but was not eligible to play baseball.
Played basketball for Harding during the 1936-37 and 1937-38 seasons. Served as a volunteer coach on the 1938-39 team
Also pitched for the Pirates and Dodgers
Went 19-11 with the Dodgers in 1950 and 22-3 in 1951, earning “Pitcher of the Year” honors from The Sporting News.
Lifetime record of 127-84 with a 3.43 earned run average.
Pitched in three World Series with a 2-1 record and 2.54 earned run average.
Inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1967, the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1976, and the Harding Hall of Fame in 1989.