Union University Athletics

Gary Blaylock was a first baseman on the Union baseball team from 1971-1973. He ranks second all-time at Union in home runs, finishing his career with 36 home runs.
 
As a senior, Blaylock hit .333 with 11 home runs 28 RBI, 32 hits, seven doubles, 27 runs scored and two triples. In three seasons, he led Union in home runs and RBI each season, posted double figures in home runs each season (11, 11, and 14).
 
In the NAIA District 24 tournament opening game against Cumberland (Tenn.) College, Blaylock hit three home runs with the last being a game winner in the bottom of the ninth inning.
 
Blaylock signed with the Kansas City Royals baseball organization at the end of the season. He played minor league baseball for four seasons in the New York-Penn League, California League, and Southern League.
 
After his playing career, Blaylock taught school for 28 years at Malden High School in Missouri. He coached football, basketball, track, softball, baseball, and golf at the high school level. He has been named teacher of the year four different times at the local and regional levels. He also ran a grain elevator for six years. He retired in May of 2007.