Belmont Abbey College

Theodore Crunkleton was immediately hired by the College after he graduated in 1959. During his Abbey career, he taught Physical Education, coached the baseball team and re-vitalized the intramural program. In 1967, he led the Abbey baseball team to the NCAA District III Regional Tournament and that same season was honored as the District Coach of the Year. During his 12 years at the College, he had the pleasure of coaching three All-Americans.