Corky Palmer

Carlton Devan "Corky" Palmer (March 14, 1954 – August 10, 2022) was an American college baseball coach. He was head coach at Meridian Community College before serving as the head coach of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles baseball team for 12 seasons, retiring at the end of the 2009 season. In his final season, he brought the Golden Eagles to the College World Series, USM's first appearance there.

Early life Palmer was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on March 15, 1954. He attended Hattiesburg High School in his hometown, graduating in 1972. He played catcher for its baseball team from 1970 to 1972 and earned three varsity letters in the sport. He then studied coaching and athletic administration at the University of Southern Mississippi, He led the school to the regular season and tournament titles of the 2003 Conference USA baseball tournament, It was the school's only appearance in the College World Series at the time of Palmer's death in 2022.

Personal life Palmer was married to Deborah Bonnett Palmer until his death.