1978 College World Series
Southern California over Arizona State at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium.
What happened. Southern California won the 1978 College World Series, beating Arizona State in the final, under Rod Dedeaux. It was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium, Omaha.
Where it sits. The 11th of 12 for Southern California. Their previous title was 4 years earlier, in 1974. Arizona State lost this one and won its own in 1981.
What the tournament looked like that year. Eight teams, one pure double elimination bracket. The classic Rosenblatt format. That format ran from 1950 through 1987.
The ballpark. Sixty-one tournaments. The reason Omaha means what it means.
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