Gillespie also played baseball at USC under coach Rod Dedeaux, and was a member of the 1961 College World Series champions; along with Jerry Kindall, he is one of only two individuals who have both played for and coached a College World Series champion.
Gillespie also played baseball at USC under coach Rod Dedeaux, and was a member of the 1961 College World Series champions. Along with Jerry Kindall, he is one of only two individuals who have both played for and coached a College World Series champion.