Stories about "William J. Leahey Jr. '52"
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As Chick Leahey’s jersey number is retired, 11 things to know about the great Bates coach and man
Friday, October 24, 2014 12:00 pm
At halftime of tomorrow's Homecoming football game, Bates will retire the No. 11 baseball jersey worn by William "Chick" Leahey ’52 during his 36 years as head coach.
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William “Chick” Leahey ’52, celebrated Bates baseball coach, receives Papaioanou Award for Extraordinary Service
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 3:26 pm
Leahey was joined by fellow award recipients Esther Rosenthal Mechler '64, Christian Rogers ’04 and Katherine Papadonis Rogers ’04, Elizabeth Metz McNab ’64, and Victoria Wyeth ’01.