Joanne English (2020) - Hall of Fame

Sacramento State

Hall of Fame

Played softball at Sacramento State from 1978-81.
A two-time All-American, four-time first team all-Golden State Conference selection and three-time league pitcher of the year.
Led the Hornets to the 1981 AIAW Div. II national championship. That season, English was named the National Player of the Year after going 27-12 overall.
Posted a 7-0 record and a 0.43 ERA at the national tournament. Earned each of the Hornets' seven victories during the tournament, including back-to-back shutouts on the final day to clinch the program's first national title.
Became the third Hornet to have her number (#21) retired in 2017.
During English's four seasons, Sacramento State combined to go 117-49 overall and 49-7 in Golden State Conference play while winning the 1981 national championship, two league titles and earning a No. 3 ranking in the final 1980 national poll.

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