Hall of Fame
John Portelance competed in both baseball and basketball at UConn Avery Point. At the conclusion of his time at Avery Point, he ranked tops on the school’s all-time list for wins and innings pitched, while also ranking near the top in career winning percentage and earned run average. Portelance was also a career .291 hitter for the Pointers. He was inducted into the UConn Avery Point Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002.
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