1956 Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team

The 1956 Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1956 NCAA baseball season. The Golden Gophers played their home games at Delta Field. The team was coached by Dick Siebert in his 9th season at Minnesota.

The Golden Gophers won the College World Series, defeating the Arizona Wildcats in the championship game.

Awards and honors

 * Jerry Kindall
 * All-America First Team
 * All-Big Ten First Team


 * Jack McCartan
 * All-Big Ten First Team


 * Jerry Thomas
 * All-American First Team
 * All-Big Ten First Team
 * College World Series Most Outstanding Player