There is currently a fundraising effort in progress to rename Eastern Baseball Stadium after the Holowaty family. The Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League is pleased to congratulate our President, Bill Holowaty and his wife Jan on this momentous honor. Their dedication and commitment to Eastern Connecticut built Warriors Baseball from the ground up into one of the nation’s top Division-III programs.
The campaign is being led by Gregory Sullivan, Class of 2006, and countless Eastern Connecticut alumni. Donations go to the Eastern Connecticut baseball program for the Holowaty renaming and for revamping areas of the stadium. Contributions have reached $83,772.22 as of today (1/2/25) – about 24% of the $350,000 goal.
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From Alumni.easternct.edu:
Bill Holowaty, a legendary figure in collegiate baseball, dedicated 45 years to building one of the most successful baseball programs in NCAA Division III history at Eastern. Serving as head coach from 1969 to 2013, Holowaty transformed the Warriors into a national powerhouse, amassing an astonishing 1,404 career wins—placing him among the winningest coaches in NCAA baseball history. Holowaty is also credited as the motivating force behind the rise of the entire athletic program to national prominence. The Mohawk, New York, native served as the University’s director of athletics for 14 years.
Under his leadership, the Warriors claimed four national championships (1982, 1990, 1998, and 2002) and made 12 College World Series appearances, establishing a tradition of excellence that continues to define the program. Coach Holowaty’s teams were not only dominant on the field but also set a standard for academic achievement, with his players consistently excelling in the classroom and contributing to the community.
Holowaty’s coaching philosophy emphasized discipline, hard work, and sportsmanship, earning him admiration and respect from players, colleagues, and opponents alike. Over the course of his career, he developed and mentored countless student-athletes, many of whom went on to successful careers in professional baseball and other fields, carrying forward the values instilled by their coach.
His outstanding contributions to the sport and collegiate athletics have been recognized through numerous honors, including induction into multiple halls of fame. These prestigious inductions include:
- American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame
- Eastern Connecticut State University Athletics Hall of Fame
- Little East Conference Hall of Fame
- New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association Hall of Fame
- National College Baseball Hall of Fame
- Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame
In addition to his coaching accolades, Holowaty was named NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year four times and received numerous regional and conference honors. His commitment to the sport extended beyond Eastern, as he served as a leader and advocate for collegiate baseball on the national stage.
This naming opportunity in honor of Coach Bill Holowaty pays tribute to his unparalleled contributions to Eastern Connecticut State University and the broader baseball community. It will serve as a lasting reminder of his legacy of excellence, his dedication to student-athletes, and his role in shaping Eastern’s proud history.
Bill Holowaty, Head Baseball Coach, Eastern Connecticut State University – 1969-2013 (45 years)
• Overall Record: 1,936 Games: Won 1,404, Lost 525, Tied 7 (72.7)
• Little East Regular-Season Record: 194-44 (81.5)
• Little East Tournament Record: 44-24 (64.7)
• Little East Regular-Season Championships: 11 (4 straight twice)
• Little East Tournament Championships: 7
• Little East Conference All-Conference Players: 104
• National Championships: 4 (1982-1990-1998-2002)
• NCAA Division III Regional Tournaments: 33
• NCAA Division III Regional Championships: 12
Read more about Bill Holowaty and his baseball career here: https://ghtbl.org/bill-holowaty-local-sports-legend:
Here are comments from GHTBL President Holowaty in 2022 after the East Hartford Jets downed the Vernon Orioles 5–4 in the Playoff Championship game:
Need we say more? GHTBL has donated, have you?! Let’s get this done for Coach Holowaty!