Bazarnic was the skipper of the Trojans Baseball Team for 48 seasons, compiling a
career record of 1469-617-6 (.702). Bazarnic has been inducted into three separate
Hall of Fames: MD Baseball Coaches HOF – 1991, NJCAA Baseball Coaches HOF– 1996, and
Region XX Baseball Coaches HOF – 2000. Prior to the move to Division II in 2002 Bazarnic
lead his team to 6 Maryland JUCO Division ‘A’ Championships, 6 Maryland JUCO West
Division Championships, 8 Maryland JUCO Championships, 7 North East District Championships,
and 7 Trips to the Division I Junior College World Series (1984, 1990, 1991, 1994,
1995, 1996, 1997) in Grand Junction, Colorado. After the move, the Trojans have won
two District III Championships, and have made two trips to the Division II Junior
College World Series in Millington, Tennessee in 2006 and Enid, Oklahoma in 2009.
Additionally, during his coaching career Coach Bazarnic has produced 54 draft picks
or free agent signees including 6 players who have spent time in the MLB (John Kruk,
Stan Belinda, Steve Kline, Scott Sebol, Joe Beimel, and Scott Patterson). Bazarnic
played short stop and third base for his alma mater Nittany Lions from 1964 – 1967
being named team MVP in ’67. The Allegany County Commissioners honored Steve on June
6, 2019 for the impact he has made in Allegany County, for Allegany College of Maryland,
throughout the nation, and most importantly, in the lives of his players naming June
10, 2019 as Steve Bazarnic Day in Allegany County.
After 49 years at ACM and after 48 seasons as the head baseball coach, Steve Bazarnic is retiring. To commemorate what Steve has done for the baseball program, for the College, and in the community, the Foundation has worked with Steve to establish the “Steve Bazarnic Athletic Fund” that will be used to support all athletics at ACM. We are inviting Steve’s colleagues, friends, family, and former players to consider making a donation to the fund to recognize and thank Steve Bazarnic for his dedicated service to ACM. Donate today and receive a custom Coach Bazarnic baseball card (shown above). If you donate over $49, you will receive an autographed custom baseball card. Follow the link below to make a donation to the “Steve Bazarnic Athletic Fund” today and feel free to share with others. https://www.givecampus.com/4z7up8
History:
The tradition of Men's Basketball runs deep at Allegany. Our rich history starts with
our high character student-athletes that are willing to challenge themselves on and
off the court. The effort put forth by our student-athletes has allowed them to excel
in the gym and more importantly in life. Our approach to building young men into successful
adults has led us to participate in 13 NJCAA National Tournaments, win 19 Region XX
Titles, 25 MDJUCO Regular Season Championships, 18 MDJUCO Tournament Championships,
produce 30 NJCAA All-Americans, over 100 NCAA DI transfers, numerous NCAA DII and
DIII transfers, 4 NBA players (Steve Francis, John Turner, Eric Mobley, and Lewis
Lattimore).
Vision:
The men’s basketball program looks to compete on the regional, district, and national
levels; not only athletically, but in terms of recruitment, retention, graduation,
and transfer. We strive to develop our student-athletes to be well-rounded individuals
that represent our program, our College, our community, and themselves with the dignity,
respect, and integrity they deserve.
The donations made will go towards scholarships, tournaments, travel, and equipment
to provide the program with the necessary resources to develop each student-athlete
to their fullest potential. Give Now
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The dedication and support of our community allows over 100 athletes to thrive and excel at ACM through our Booster Membership and Honor Roll ads. We are asking you to become a member of the ACM Boosters today! Checks can be made payable to: ACM Athletic Department. Contact the Athletic Department at 301-784-5265 or acmathletics@allegany.edu.
If you would like to make a charitable donation to ACM Athletics, please visit the ACM Foundations webpage for more information.
