Tennessee high school baseball coach retires after 37 seasons
Mack Hawks has retired as head baseball coach at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, after 37 seasons leading the program. During his tenure, he amassed 760 victories and earned induction into the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Hawks announced his decision to step down after the final regular season game, stating it was a planned move he had considered for several years.
- ▪Mack Hawks retired after 37 seasons as head baseball coach at Oakland High School.
- ▪He accumulated 760 wins during his coaching career and was inducted into the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
- ▪Hawks made the decision to retire in February 2026, prior to the final season, regardless of the team's performance.
- ▪The Oakland Patriots finished the 2026 season with a 9-24 record.
- ▪Hawks credited his success to strong support from players, assistant coaches, and school administrators.
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