Hall of Honor
Doug Farrell, a native of Rochester, New York, was a two-sport athlete for the Purple Eagles from 1969-73. He was a four-year member of the basketball program (1969-73) and played three seasons on the baseball team where he was selected in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft twice (1971 and 1972) during his time at Niagara University.
On the hardwood, he was a consistent contributor for the Purple Eagles. He saw action in 74 games in three seasons playing on the varsity team. He was a member of the team that played in the 1972 NIT Championship game and finished the season with a 21-9 record. Â
At the conclusion of the 1972-73 basketball season, the Our Lady of Lebanon Church recognized Farrell as its "unsung hero" for being outstanding in athletics and sportsmanship at the 20th Annual Sports Appreciation Breakfast.
The ace right-hander led the 1972 Purple Eagles in innings pitched (46) and in strikeouts (72), while posting a 1.17 ERA. He finished fourth in the NCAA with 14.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Farrell, who also played in the outfield, batted .304 for the season. He tossed a no-hitter to conclude the 1972 season as Niagara finished with a then-school record 21 wins, including going 4-0 against Little 3 rivals Canisius and St. Bonaventure. Farrell, who captained the 1973 team, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce in 1973.
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