Baumann was a talented forward for the Purple Knights from
1960-63, scoring 758 points in a three-year career. He
averaged in double-figures in both points and rebounds as a junior
and senior, with 17.3 scoring and 12.7 rebounding as a
senior. A two-time All-State selection, Baumann received the
prestigious Keleher Award in 1963 as the College's top
scholar-athlete. At the close of his senior season, he was
named All-America honorable mention, and was a Catholic
All-American. After his playing days were over, he returned
to the College as assistant athletic director, and took over as
head basketball coach in 1972. He led the Knights to the New
England Division II Tournament in each of his first two
seasons. He served as SMC's head coach for seven seasons, and
collected 91 victories--placing him third all-time at the
College. Baumann also coached the SMC golf team, and at
the time of his induction still serves as a color commentator
for radio broadcasts of SMC basketball games.