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| | Year: | 2018
| | First: | Terrell
| | Last: | Dreamer
| | Home: | Elmwood
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“Tree” seemed to grow up with a ball in his hand, having played ball with his dad and older brother. He was big and strong and could blow the ball by any hitter. After Terrell graduated from high school, Bob Gates, the Pershing College coach, convinced the big guy to play at the Beatrice college and he was an overwhelming success. Gates stated, “Terrell is one of the hardest workers I have coached in 21 years.” It wasn't long and he was signed by the Washington Senators. After a short stay in professional ball he came back to Nebraska where he dominated the semi pro ranks with numerous teams, including teams in Kansas as well as Hickman, Beatrice, and Omaha. The 6'5” fireballer was a mainstay on Garland's state championship teams and followed that stint with the Lincoln Runza and Schlitz squads. He was a fierce competitor and was not afraid to keep hitters loose at the plate. For the record, he compiled 115 wins during his career with a .782 winning percentage and strike out ratio of more than one per inning. It's high time that we recognize the “Tree” as a Hall of Fame member! |
