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A new fund, supported by alumni and the American Baseball Coaches Association, will commission a bronze tribute to Dave Keilitz, celebrating his 456‑203 record, four conference titles and lasting impact on the sport.
A fund established by alumni and the American Baseball Coaches Association will commission a statue of Dave Keilitz, whose 14‑year tenure at Central Michigan University produced a winning record, multiple conference titles and a lasting legacy in collegiate baseball.
Central Michigan University mourns the loss of longtime baseball stalwart Dave Keilitz, who died peacefully in North Carolina surrounded by his family.
Dave Keilitz, a cornerstone of Central Michigan University baseball for more than five decades, died peacefully in North Carolina surrounded by family. His contributions as a player, coach, administrator, and mentor continue to shape the sport and the university community.
Dave Keilitz, a former player, coach and athletic director at Central Michigan University, passed away at 85, leaving behind a legacy of humility, community service and pioneering achievements in college baseball.
A group of 11 alumni and donors has formed the Central Michigan Baseball GM Council with a single, ambitious objective: to lift the Chippewas program to a level of sustained national prominence.