UCONN's Treasure - Andy Baylock

[KennyD]

Many of you are probably not aware of UCONN's Andy Baylock. He came to UCONN in 1964 from East Catholic High School in Manchester to become UCONN's freshman football coach for Rick Forzano. I was fortunate enough to have him as my coach in 1966. After 59 years he is still an active member of the UCONN football staff. Along the way, he was also the head baseball coach at UCONN for many years. He is being honored August 31st at the NC State game at the Rent. He is the honorary game captain and will lead the huskies onto the field. He will also be meeting close to 200 former husky football players that will be coming to the Rent from around the US to honor Andy. You can find more information about Andy at Andy Baylock There is another thread on the Boneyard about the worst coach you ever had - go to this link Messages To Andy to see what former UCONN football players have to say about the best coach they ever had.

 

[Palatine]

Andy is one of those glue guys that inhabit athletic departments around the country. He is a UConn lifer who has always put the needs of the university first. He was also a very good baseball coach for many years, nice to see him get some recognition.

 

[uchusky32]

Andy is awesome. Took such great care of us. 84-88.

 

[gtcam]

Coach Balock - a True Blue Husky - through and through
Enough said.

 

[oldanintheway]

Many of you are probably not aware of UCONN's Andy Baylock. He came to UCONN in 1964 from East Catholic High School in Manchester to become UCONN's freshman football coach for Rick Forzano. I was fortunate enough to have him as my coach in 1966. After 59 years he is still an active member of the UCONN football staff. Along the way, he was also the head baseball coach at UCONN for many years. He is being honored August 31st at the NC State game at the Rent. He is the honorary game captain and will lead the huskies onto the field. He will also be meeting close to 200 former husky football players that will be coming to the Rent from around the US to honor Andy. You can find more information about Andy at Andy Baylock There is another thread on the Boneyard about the worst coach you ever had - go to this link Messages To Andy to see what former UCONN football players have to say about the best coach they ever had.

Thanks for this post.
Coach deserves any and all accolades coming to him. To say he's a "Good Man" is a vast understatement.
And thanks to Coach for organizing and recognizing the 50 Year reunion of the 1973 Championship Team during the upcoming FIU game on Sept. 16. He forgets no one.

 

[Nostical]

One of the best! The accolades from his former players are amazing. I had the chance to read some. He’s been a mentor over many years to his “kids”. He remembers everyone’s name and even specific incidents that happened decades ago. it’s humbling to read the reverence in which they hold this man, realizing your own book would, sadly, fail to measure up.

 

[UCMB88]

Andy is awesome. Took such great care of us. 84-88.

uchusky32, I was there 84-88 also and took part in Coach Baylock's baseball umpire program. He is simply the best!

P.S.: That program produced future MLB umpires Jim Reynolds and Dan Iassogna!

 

[hardcorehusky]

And he still throws batting practice during the UConn season and the Norwich Navigators summer season as well!!!!

 

[HuskiesFan1014]

Coach Balock - a True Blue Husky - through and through
Enough said.

Almost enough said. Just one letter short.

 

[mauconnfan]

I’m good friends with Tom Capalbo who played baseball for Coach in the late 70s early 80s and he can’t say enough about him as a coach but even more about him as a man, person and friend.

Well deserved!

 

[RightRx]

A true friend and a gentleman that epitomizes the true UConn compatriot His love and enthusiasm for the University is displayed constantly. Such an ambassador

 

[UConnFBall365]

Many of you are probably not aware of UCONN's Andy Baylock. He came to UCONN in 1964 from East Catholic High School in Manchester to become UCONN's freshman football coach for Rick Forzano. I was fortunate enough to have him as my coach in 1966. After 59 years he is still an active member of the UCONN football staff. Along the way, he was also the head baseball coach at UCONN for many years. He is being honored August 31st at the NC State game at the Rent. He is the honorary game captain and will lead the huskies onto the field. He will also be meeting close to 200 former husky football players that will be coming to the Rent from around the US to honor Andy. You can find more information about Andy at Andy Baylock There is another thread on the Boneyard about the worst coach you ever had - go to this link Messages To Andy to see what former UCONN football players have to say about the best coach they ever had.

The absolute best! Coach B deserves all this and more. Thanks for everything you're doing to honor him, Kenny. Your hard work does not go unnoticed!

 

[KennyD]

The absolute best! Coach B deserves all this and more. Thanks for everything you're doing to honor him, Kenny. Your hard work does not go unnoticed!

We should have about 350 players and guests in our tailgate now. The list grows every day.

 

[dbmill]

A true friend and a gentleman that epitomizes the true UConn compatriot His love and enthusiasm for the University is displayed constantly. Such an ambassador

Andy Baylock and Dee Rowe were a great ambassador combination when Rowe was still with us. Great to see the two of them together at various events.

 

[UConnFBall365]

We should have about 350 players and guests in our tailgate now. The list grows every day.

Look what you started! ❤️

 

[HCCForever]

Andy Baylock and Dee Rowe were a great ambassador combination when Rowe was still with us. Great to see the two of them together at various events.

I always associate Andy and Dee. They both exhibit selfless attitude for UConn and the students. Many people from other schools have ultimate respect for both.

 

[huskymedic]

He’s a legend<<

 

[dbmill]

I was just on the Eastern Connecticut State University baseball website, and saw the Andy Baylock listed as a volunteer assistant coach for the ECSU baseball team. I'm sure his chief duty is throwing batting practice. Andy Baylock certainly still gets around, even as he gets older.

 

[HCCForever]

Andy looks younger than most 85 year old men. I am sure that his constant activity has helped. As Coach Mora says, "don't let the old man in."

 

[huskymedic]

 

[uconnric]

Geez Andy never ages! Great to see him surrounded by all the guys he coached. He had tears in his eyes when he was presented with some momentos prior to the game. When they honored him on the video board in the 4th quarter he was in a familiar place, standing on the 5 yard line next to AD Dave. Knowing Andy, he was probably the one who nixed the idea of him walking onto the field.

It was never about him.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[KennyD]

Everyone had a great time. The 250+ football alumni that showed up for the event/game/tailgate enjoyed seeing so many "brothers" that there was overwhelming sentiment to have a "bigger tailgate" for a designated game next season.

 

[huskymedic]