Joe Wallis (2013) - Saluki Hall of Fame - Southern Illinois University Athletics

Joe Wallis

Induction:
2013
Class:
1973

Joe Wallis (1971-1973) was the leading hitter on Southern's 1971 College World Series team, hitting an amazing .446, which is still the school's single-season record for batting average. The Salukis finished 43-9 that year, losing to USC in the finals. He ranks third in career batting average (.388), sixth in career triples (14) and sixth in career slugging percentage (.629). Wallis was named a First-Team All-American in 1973 and went on to play professionally for the Chicago Cubs (1975-78) and Oakland A's (1978-79).