Cal State Fullerton - Titan Yearbook (Fullerton, CA)

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90 ?? ' Below: Director of Athletics John Easterbrook (left) and President Milton A. Gordon share a proud moment with university friends Jerry and Merilyn Goodwin. In April 1992, Titan baseball moved into the then-new Sports Complex. With permanent facilities of their own, the baseball team endeavored to win yet another national championship in 1995- the third for the mighty Titans. However, the stadium only held seating for 1,400 fans--too small to host a NCAA post- season game and give the Titans a home field advantage. Fundraising efforts gained momentum in late 1999 when longtime university supporters Jerry and Merilyn Goodwin made a gift of $1 million to fund an expanded stadium project. As major contributors to Titan Athletics for more than 20 years, the Goodwins have helped shape Cal State Fullerton ' s outstanding intercollegiate athletics program. As the former owners of Goodwin Honda, their generous donations of cars, funds and other support to Titan teams enabled the athletic program to grow and prosper. Because of Jerry ' s enormous commitment to Cal State Fullerton, which includes the annual sponsorship of the Jerry Goodwin Cal State Fullerton Alumni Association Golf Tournament, he was honored as the university ' s first ever Honorary Alumnus in 1995. Newly named Goodwin Field was a grand slam for Cal State Fullerton. The baseball team rose to the NCAA regional playoff level and hosted, for the first time in university history, the NCAA Regional Playoffs during the last weekend in May 2000. It ' s a whole new ball game! Expanded seating A new multi-purpose building with locker rooms, bathrooms, umpire quarters, VIP room and coaches ' offices. Softball Press box Modernized entryway to facilitate fans ' visits. 26 Goodwin Field

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