Hall of Fame
Mike Corbett (Softball, Director of Athletics '91M) produced a 323-179 career record during 12 seasons at the helm of the Gannon softball team, equaling a .643 winning percentage. The softball coaching legend inherited a program that had a 55-125-1 record in 12 seasons and never reached double digits in victories, before leading the Lady Knights to a school-record 323 wins over the next 12 seasons. After a 13-15 record during his first year, Gannon proceeded to post 11 consecutive winning seasons.
Corbett led Gannon to its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 1999. That squad still owns the school's single-season record for victories (49) and winning percentage (.830). A former farmhand for nine seasons in the Detroit Tigers system (1971-79), Corbett resigned after the 2000 campaign to become Gannon's Director of Athletics. He served in that position until passing away in 2002. Corbett also served as an assistant coach for the Gannon volleyball team in 1986 and 1987, helping Gannon Hall of Fame Coach Gerry Burbules Vensel ('92M)guide the program to 66 victories in those two seasons.
