"Memories of the Past Inspire Present Success: St. John's 1980 College World Series Team Cheers on Current Squad's Tournament Run. The St. John's University baseball team is making waves in the College World Series, and they're not the only ones celebrating their success. The 1980 team, which won the national championship under the leadership of legendary coach Joe Russo, is thrilled to see their alma mater's current group of players making a deep run in the tournament. That team, which featured future MLB stars like Mike Vail and Pat Tabler, is reliving their own glory days as they watch the Red Storm take the field. With their rich history and tradition, St. John's is once again proving itself to be a force to be reckoned with in college baseball."
St. John’s 1980 College World Series team thrilled about current group’s tourney run New York Post
