Long Island University Athletics

Brooklyn, N.Y. - Former LIU hurler, Dan Messina, recently climbed the tallest summit in Africa, Mount Kilamanjaro. Messina pitched for the Blackbirds in 1978-79 and is currently the chief operating officer at CentraState Healthcare System in Freehold, N.J. Click here for the Staten Island Advance story on Messina's climb.

In two seasons for Long Island, Messina compiled a 2-1 record with a 4.20 earned run average in 11 appearances. He strucke out 20 batters over 34.1 innings as a relief pitcher. Messina came to LIU from New Dorp High School on Staten Island. He also spent two seasons at Staten Island Community College.