Softball coach announces retirement

Friday, April 24, 2009

After thirteen years as the coach of the University of Kansas softball program, Tracy Bunge announced Friday that she would be stepping down from the position at the end of this season.

Bunge is the winningest coach in Jayhawk softball history, having earned 405 victories during her 17-year tenure. Under Bunge, the Jayhawks went to the NCAA tournament four times, won 30 games 10 times and won the Big 12 postseason title in 2006.

Before coaching, Bunge was an All-American pitcher for the Jayhawks, a title she earned in 1986. She still co-owns the record for lowest career ERA at 0.68. Bunge said it was time for her to move on to other endeavors.

“This 17-year run has been a wonderful experience,” Bunge said in a statement. “I will always be a Jayhawk, and will continue to support the University and the softball program. It is time for a change in my professional career, and I am eager to take on some new challenges.”

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