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Keith’s legacy earns Hall of Fame call

Some coaching careers can be summarized by numbers. Brian Keith’s requires quite a few of them. Five state championships. More than 1,000 combined victories. Hundreds of athletes coached. Nearly two decades overseeing both Verdigris baseball and softball. Now, one more number can be attached to Keith’s resume. One nomination was all it took. Keith has been voted into the Oklahoma Baseball ...

Brian Keith, known for his extensive coaching career in baseball and softball at Verdigris, has been voted into the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on his first nomination. Keith, who has been the Cardinals' baseball coach since 2007 and the Lady Cardinals' softball coach since 2006, has accumulated over 500 victories in each sport.

He led Verdigris to five baseball state championships between 2011 and 2016, and the Lady Cardinals to a state runner-up finish in 2015, along with numerous other accomplishments. Keith's dedication to the program extends beyond coaching, as he has also been responsible for maintaining the facilities. His numerous individual recognitions and accolades, along with the success of his teams, have cemented his legacy in Oklahoma baseball and softball coaching.

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