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Legendary Stanford Coach Mark Marquess Passes at 78

1/31/2026

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Mark Marquess, longtime Stanford University baseball coach, died on January 30, 2026, at age 78.
He coached Stanford University for 41 years and led the team to NCAA championships in 1987 and 1988.
He was the fourth-winningest coach in Division I history, with 1,627 wins.
He also coached the United States Olympic team to a gold medal in 1988.
He is survived by his wife, Susan, and their three daughters.

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Story summary

Mark Marquess, longtime Stanford University baseball coach, died on January 30, 2026, at age 78.
He coached Stanford University for 41 years and led the team to NCAA championships in 1987 and 1988.
He was the fourth-winningest coach in Division I history, with 1,627 wins.
He also coached the United States Olympic team to a gold medal in 1988.
He is survived by his wife, Susan, and their three daughters.