Harvard baseball coach dies
Joe Walsh, the Joseph J. O’Donnell ’67 Head Coach for Harvard Baseball, died suddenly at his Chester, N.H., home early this morning, the Department of Harvard Athletics announced today. Walsh served proudly in his self-professed “dream job” as Harvard’s baseball coach for the past 17 seasons, winning five Ivy League championships, according to Harvard Athletics. “This is a tragic day for everyone associated with Harvard athletics, Massachusetts baseball, and the larger baseball community,” said Nichols Family Director of Athletics Bob Scalise. “Joe’s passion for the game redefined success in the Ivy League and he positively impacted the lives of so many people. To say that he will be missed would be an understatement.” Walsh is survived by his wife, Sandra, and their four daughters, Tory, Holly, Katie, and Kasey. More information with funeral details will be forthcoming. A 1971 graduate of Catholic Memorial High School in Boston’s West Roxbury neighborhood, Walsh was a true son...