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"Dr. JoAnne Graf" - 20 Total Result(s)
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FIELD OF DREAMS
On April 2, 2005, FSU dedicated JoAnne Graf Field at the Seminole Softball Complex in honor of the legendary coach. Dr. Graf became just one of two active softball coaches with a field named in her ho ...
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INSTANT CLASSIC
In 2019, FSU honored Dr. JoAnne Graf by naming their first home tournament of the season after the esteemed coach. The inaugural JoAnne Graf Classic was held in early February, with the Noles winning ...
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ON TOP OF THE WORLD
FSU advanced to the NCAA Women’s College World Series (WCWS) in four straight seasons from 1990 to 1993. On May 24, 1990, the Seminoles defeated Fresno State 1-0 for the first NCAA WCWS win in Dr. JoA ...
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SEMINOLE SOFTBALL’S FIRST TITLE
In just her third season as head coach, Dr. JoAnne Graf led FSU to their first AIAW National Championship in 1981. The Seminoles finished the year with an incredible 54-7 record, including 16 straight ...
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SILVER ANNIVERSARY SLUGGER
In 2003, Dr. JoAnne Graf celebrated her silver anniversary as head coach. Her influence on the softball program was extraordinary. Dr. Graf led FSU to 25 straight winning seasons, two AIAW slow-pitch ...
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THE ELITE EIGHTIES
It’s unclear whether this 1980s softball jersey belonged to Dr. JoAnne Graf, but with “coach” ironed on the nameplate, it’s certainly possible. An alumna of FSU, Dr. Graf returned to Tallahassee in 19 ...
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THE WINNER’S CIRCLE
On February 23, 2002, C/OF Kimmy Carter hit a ground ball RBI to give the Seminoles a 1-0 lead and eventual win over New Mexico State in the Troy Cox Classic tournament. The low-scoring, defensive out ...
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TO COACH IS TO TEACH
While Dr. JoAnne Graf served as head coach of the softball team in the early 1990s, she also attended classes. Dr. Graf, who received a bachelor’s degree from FSU in 1975 and a master’s degree from No ...
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UPLIFTING THE NEXT GENERATION
Before FSU softball earned its reputation as a powerhouse, Dr. JoAnne Graf helped get the program off the ground. Dr. Graf, who played shortstop from 1973 to 1975, and her softball teammates played on ...
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WE’RE NO. 1 (AGAIN)
Dr. JoAnne Graf (bottom row, far right) guided the Seminoles to one of their best seasons in 1982. FSU won the Florida AIAW State Championship and AIAW Regional Championship en route to their second c ...