Hall of Fame
Bush, a graduate of New Boston-Glenwood High School in Ohio, arrived at Carey in the spring of 1975 and played for WCU Hall of Famer John Stephenson. Bush, along with fellow inductee Carl Merritt, helped anchor a Crusader pitching staff that led to 168 wins over four seasons and a school record 53 wins in 1978. The legendary 1978 team won 28 straight games, captured the Southern States Athletic Conference Championship, and advanced to the NAIA World Series. Dave graduated from Carey with a degree in business administration in 1978 and has been involved in the banking industry for 39 years. He is currently the executive vice president and manager for the First Private Bank.Â
