Ferrum, Va. - The USA South Athletic Conference inducted its 2012 Hall of Fame Class on Sunday, May 6th, in a ceremony held on the campus of Ferrum College. The legendary Dr. Raymond “Moe” Bauer represented North Carolina Wesleyan in the 2012 class, becoming the fourth member of the Battling Bishop family to garner induction. Dr. Bauer's son, Paul, accepted the award on behalf of his late father.
Raymond “Moe” Bauer joins fellow greats Don Scalf, Mike Fox and Roger Taylor as USA South Hall of Fame inductees. He served North Carolina Wesleyan College in many different capacities for over 33 years, enjoying stints as head baseball coach, Director of Athletics, professor of physical education and professor of education.
His legacy began in the fall of 1960 when he arrived on campus and quickly made plans to start the storied North Carolina Wesleyan baseball program, which began competition in 1961. Not only did he design and help construct the team’s playing facility, but he also went on to serve as head coach for the first 13 seasons. In 1988, the College honored him by naming Wesleyan’s baseball facility "Bauer Field.” The Bishops, in fact, still play their games there today.
Prior to arriving at N.C. Wesleyan, Bauer was a standout baseball player at his alma mater, Wake Forest University, where he set several ACC records as a left-handed pitcher. He was then drafted by the Chicago Cubs and played professionally for eight seasons.
In addition to this most recent USA South Hall of Fame induction, Bauer was previously honored with inductions into both the Wake Forest University and North Carolina Wesleyan College Athletics Halls of Fame. Dr. Bauer passed away in 2005, leaving an enduring memory of service to the Battling Bishop athletic program.
The USA South Hall of Fame also welcomed former student-athletes David Holmes and Brenda LaFlamme West, along with former coaches Abe Naff and C.J. Woollum. Family members, friends and guests of the inductees were on hand to help officially induct the five honorees. Additionally, many members of the current USA South family, including institution Presidents, Athletic Directors and Senior Woman Administrators were in attendance.
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