Brunswick Georgia! These were the very first words heard by a small gathering of baseball aficionados – words exclaimed with gusto. This was Dan Miscisco, UBC Phys. Ed grad of 1967 announcing the presentation of his experiences as a pro baseball player. It was this small Georgia town that happened to be his first stop on a short but sweet baseball career.
Miscisco grew up in Vancouver and as he finished high school displayed enough talent as a pitcher to be signed by the St. Louis Cardinals. He pitched both in Brunswick and in Winnipeg where he roomed with a future Cardinal and Hall of Famer, Steve Carlton.
Dan tells his stories today with inordinate passion emphasizing to the extreme certain words. His highly active mind sometimes runs ahead of him spiked with off-the-charts intensity. Despite the success he had as a pitcher however, he decided his future was to further his education. So coming back to Vancouver he graduated from UBC but while taking classes also found time to play baseball for the Thunderbirds under legendary coach Frank Gnup.
Since attaining his degree Dan taught and coached on the lower mainland inspiring students with his passion and unconventional delivery of his messages. Coaching basketball and volleyball are his specialties which culminated in his induction into the British Columbia Basketball Hall of Fame as a builder.
Despite his baseball memories which he so willingly shares, deciding that UBC and teaching would ultimately become his future proved to be a smart decision.
Written by Fred Hume
