Brian Brunette
Brian Brunette
Brian Brunette Early Years
Brian and Family Before His Boxing Career
Brian Brunette, Second Base, from St. Paul, MN
Brian played Second Base and Designated Hitter (DH) for the 1977 Iowa Western Community College (IWCC) Baseball Team 1976 and 1977 Regional Championship Team 2. Brian batted Right and threw Right. He was 5’11”, 170 pounds, majoring in Physical Education.
He was one of 4 hockey players on the squad, but baseball was always his first love. Midwest scouts recommended IWCC to Brian, who decided playing at a small school could only improve his chances at pro ball.
Brian was a Regional High School All-American in Minnesota, leading his team to an 18-6 record while hitting .533. He was counted on heavily at the plate because Brian has tremendous hitting instincts.
Picture of Iowa Western Community College Baseball Program and Roster for the National Jr College World Series Grand Junction Colorado 1977.
Brian (circled) was one of 4 hockey players on the squad, but baseball was always his first love. Midwest scouts recommended IWCC to Brian, who decided playing at a small school could only improve his chances at pro ball.
Picture of Iowa Western Community College Baseball Program and Roster for the National Jr College World Series Grand Junction Colorado 1977.
Iowa Western Community College Baseball Program and Roster for the National Jr College World Series Grand Junction Colorado 1977.
Brian was selected to the 1976 Metro Lions All-Star Team Second Base and also selected as a member of the Regional High School All-American Team with a batting average of 533 and an ERA 2.60.
Brian was named to the 5th Annual 1973 All-Star Legion Team Infield
Left: Tom Brunette, Sr., circa 1945 ; Right: Mom's Name and Tom Brunette Sr., circa 1950
Tom Brunette, Sr., circa 1948