| Boenker was MUs first all-America pitcher in 1952 when he led the Tigers to the Big Seven Conference title, the NCAA District V championship and a second-place finish at the College World Series. A Tiger co-captain for Coach John Hi Simmons in 53, he later signed with the Cleveland Indians and during his professional career was coached by Whitey Kurowski, George Steinbrenner and Hub Kittle, among others. He twice led MU in victories and tossed one-hitters at Washington U. in 1951 and Kansas State in 52. He also authored a two-hitter against Iowa State in 52. A native of St. Louis, Boenker was inducted into Mizzous QEBH Honorary Society as an undergraduate and earned three degrees from the University of Missouri. |
