History of the Rockets

The Toledo Rockets are one of the most storied college sports teams in NCAA history. With a long and proud tradition, they have been a part of many great moments. From their first appearance in the NCAA tournament in 1939 to their recent success as MAC champions, there is no shortage of memories for Rocket fans to cherish.

The team has had its share of ups and downs over time, but it’s always managed to stay competitive at all levels. During this period, some players like John Reimold and Bob Kostelnik made names by leading Toledo's basketball program into national prominence with multiple appearances on ESPN's SportsCenter Top 10 Plays list throughout the 2000s decade.

Toledo also experienced success on other fronts, such as football, where they won three consecutive Mid-American Conference championships from 2001-2003 under head coach Tom Amstutz who went on to become an assistant coach at Michigan State University after his tenure ended with The Rockets. In addition, the baseball program advanced twice (2005 & 2006)to regional play under then-head coach Cory Mee before eventually being eliminated both times by eventual College World Series participants in South Carolina Gamecocks. Furthermore, the softball team made two Women's College World Series trips, including one that resulted in an eighth-place finish thanks mainly to pitcher Samantha Fischer who threw five complete games while posting a 0:59 ERA during her senior year(2006).

Overall, The Toledo Rockets have enjoyed quite a bit of success since joining Division I athletics in 1979, ranging from individual achievements to conference titles, making them not only a fan favorite among local supporters but respected nationally amongst college sports fans alike!