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Stanford Baseball Coach Mark Marquess Passes Away at 78
2/2/2026
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Story summary
- Mark Marquess, Stanford Cardinal baseball coach, died at 78, announced by Stanford University.
- He coached Stanford for 41 years, with NCAA Championships in 1987 and 1988.
- Marquess ranks fourth on the all-time college baseball wins list with 1,627 victories.
- David Esquer, current Stanford coach, described Marquess as a father figure.
- He is survived by his wife and three daughters, with tributes highlighting his impact.
