Ray Tabacchi (2017) - Saluki Hall of Fame - Southern Illinois University Athletics

Ray Tabacchi

Induction:
2017
Class:
1956

Ray Tabacchi was a rare three-sport athlete, who earned six total letters in baseball, basketball and football. Baseball was his best sport, in which he was a captain and First-Team All-IIAC as a senior, hitting .314 overall, including .396 in conference games. SIU finished no lower than third place all four years Tabacchi played, and he was named team MVP his junior and senior years. After graduation, Tabacchi signed with the Kansas City A's and advanced as high as double-A in five minor league seasons.