Garry Dippell: From Walk-On to Record Breaker

This week’s guest is Garry Dippell, a true UTPA Baseball legend whose story embodies grit, consistency, and excellence. Hailing from LaGrange, Texas, Garry walked on to the UTPA baseball team in 1978—and went on to etch his name into program history.During his standout career, Garry hit a program-record .443 in 1979, earning All-District VI honors, and followed it up with another stellar year in 1980, when he served as team captain and received the Jody Ramsey Award. His offensive production was unmatched: a .550 on-base percentage, .508 slugging percentage, and 55 walks in 1980, one of the highest single-season totals in program history.Garry was part of one of the winningest eras in UTPA baseball, helping lead the team to 113 victories between 1979 and 1980. His performance earned him a professional opportunity with the Gulf Coast League Cubs following his senior year.In this episode, Garry joins G and Matt to talk about:- His journey from walk-on to record holder- Lessons learned under legendary UTPA leadership- The mindset that fueled his success at the plate- Memories from the program’s golden years- His transition from college baseball to the professional ranksA must-listen for baseball purists, UTPA alumni, and fans of stories about perseverance paying off.