Long-serving Concordia University Texas head baseball coach and former Major League Baseball player, Tommy Boggs has died. He was born on October 25, 1955 and died Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at age 66, twenty days to his 67th birthday.
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What was Tommy Boggs’ cause of death? Boggs died following a battle with cancer.
Boggs was entering his 13th season as head coach of the Concordia University when he died.
As coach, he led the Concordia Tornados to 325 victories, the most victories in the team’s history.
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His achievements include extending the team’s post-season play five times with entry into NCAA regional berths, one NCAA Super Regional appearance, three American Southwest Conference Tournament championships (2011, ’12, and ’13), and three ASC regular season titles in 2014, 2016, and 2018.
Ronda Seagraves, vice president of student experience and athletics oaid tribute to the veteran coach, saying;
“Tommy has built a legacy here at Concordia University.
“However, his legacy extends far beyond our campus. He has been an invaluable leader in the Austin baseball community and has touched the lives of many generations of athletes. He will be tremendously missed by all who knew and loved him.”
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