Northern State University Athletics

Gary Grove is regarded as one of the most dominant pitchers in NSU history.  During his career from 1970-73, he compiled an astounding 50-7 record on the mound for the Wolves, never losing more than two games in any regular season.  As a senior, he was named an Outstanding College Athlete of America, leading the nation in wins with 16 while sporting a 1.54 earned run average.  His career ERA is 2.23.  Grove also boasts a career batting average of .370.  He won the South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference batting title in 1973 with a .444 average at the plate.  Grove was a two-time All-American, All-Area and All-District performer, as well as a three-time All-Conference selection.  Grove also competed in basketball for two years while at NSU.

Grove graduated with a bachelor's degree in education in 1974, and then he worked at various high schools as a teacher and coach. 

Grove has one son.