John Gonsalves (1998) - Hall of Fame - Long Beach State University Athletics

John Gonsalves

John Gonsalves

Induction:
1998

Gonsalves led the 49er baseball program for 19 years and is the winningest baseball coach in 49er history. He compiled an overall mark of 462-634-16 and led the 49ers to the 1970 Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA) championship. That team was 29-23 overall and 11-4 in league action. In 1979 he led the 49ers to a 40-22-3 record, his most wins in a single season. The 49ers finished second in the SCBA that year. That 1979 team featured outfielder Rob Townley who was a first team ABCA/Converse All-American.

Men's Volleyball Post Game Press Conference vs UC Irvine

Saturday, April 18

Men's Volleyball Post Game Press Conference vs UC Santa Barbara

Saturday, April 11

Men's Volleyball Post Game Press Conference vs UC San Diego

Sunday, April 05

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Tuesday, March 31

Wten all big west

Long Beach State Lands Multiple Selections On 2026 All-Big West Women’s Tennis Teams

Thursday, April 30

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Dirtbags Return Home For Final Big West Series At Bohl Diamond At Blair Field

Thursday, April 30

Men's Golf Team

Men’s Golf Aims For Fourth Straight Title At Big West Championship

Thursday, April 30

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Long Beach State Announces Departure Of Head Women’s Basketball Coach Amy Wright To Alabama

Thursday, April 30

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