John Anderson

John Anderson, 71, died on July 25, 2026. John Anderson was known publicly as an American baseball player and coach (Minnesota Golden Gophers). He is the former head baseball coach at the University of Minnesota. Anderson played college baseball at the University of Minnesota from 1974 to 1975, until injuries ended his career. In 38 seasons (as of the end of the 2019 season), Anderson has led the Golden Gophers to a record of 1,317 wins, 887 losses and three ties. In the Big Ten he has led Golden Gophers to a record of 592 wins and 351 losses in that same span. Public biographical listings identify Anderson as an American baseball player and coach (Minnesota Golden Gophers). This public record remains centered on Anderson's work as an American baseball player and coach (Minnesota Golden Gophers) and the documented milestones of that career.