Inductee #5 (2003)
	7 Gregg Ward | CF Hometown: Camargo, OK School: Leedey High School Played from 1979-82 College: Seminole, OCU and OU Pro: Minor Leagues (Phillies, Cardinals and Indians) Notes: Coached Double-A American Legion Travelers to two state titles and a National Championship.

Gregg Ward - the oldest son of Coach Bob Ward - was simply the toughest "out" to ever wear the Traveler red. And once he got on baseÖforget about itÖyou're dead.

Ward started games as a 14-year old and went on to become probably the best offensive player the program has ever had when you consider his ability to hit for high-average, drive in runs, steal bases and score runs.

He could simply take over a close game anytime he stepped to the plate.

With a sweet stroke from the left side, Gregg broke the team's average record with a blistering final summer in 1982. His .492 mark that summer held on at the top of the record books for 20 years until it was bested in 2002 by Matt Yost.

Ward also ranks among the top five in five other Traveler categories, including stolen bases where he is the undisputed king of the program. While not the fastest Traveler player by any means, Gregg used his intelligence and knack for reading pitchers' timing to set ridiculous stolen base records.

In 1981 he set what is in all likelihood an unbreakable record of 92 thefts in just 85 games. One year later, he followed that up with 82 stolen bags. The next closest behind those two totals is Ted Luthi with 68 and little brother Mark Ward with 52.

It's hard to find a better offensive single-season than Ward's 1982 campaign. In fact, it probably is the best ever when you factor in the mind-boggling numbers.

Gregg finished the summer of '82 with his .492 average which included 121 hits, 28 doubles, 11 triples, 12 homeruns, 82 RBI, 88 runs scored, 60 walks, 82 stolen bases and an on-base percentage of over .700. He also had a streak of 49 consecutive stolen bases without being thrown out.

He was so good that year that coach Bob Ward started hitting Gregg in the leadoff spot just so it would take away at least one opportunity (first at-bat of the game) for the opposing team to intentionally walk him. Even if they did walk him, they generally paid for it three bases later.

Defensively Ward was a stud in centerfield where he possessed a cannon of an arm and was able to track nearly any ball in the gap. But his prowess didn't stop in the outfield or at the plate. He became an ace on the mound as well. Gregg won 12 games in 1982 and was even called on to catch games that summer - two positions he would later play professionally.

Though he never made it to the big leagues, Gregg's career flourished after Traveler ball. He played at the University of Oklahoma, Seminole JC and Oklahoma City University before signing professionally in 1985 with the Philadelphia Phillies. He also played in the St Louis Cardinals organization at Savanna, Georgia and with the Cleveland Indians organization in Reno, Nevada.

Gregg came back in the summer of 1985 to help his dad coach the team to the Majors state championship and a trip to the American Legion World Series.

After his playing days were finished he eventually took over the 16-under Double-A legion team coached the program to a pair of state titles in 1993 and 1994 and the program's only National Championship in 1996.

In summary, Ward is the only player to hit over .400 in three different seasons (1980-82). He is in the top five in 5 different major statistical categories, played pro ball, and coached the program to greatness.

Good luck to any Traveler trying to top that resume.