BALTIMORE – The Maryland Baseball family is incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of former University of Maryland baseball coach and Maryland high school coaching legend Bernie Walter.

Walter spent four years on the Terrapins' staff from 2008-11, in which he served as director of baseball operations. Walter was also a proud Terp who attended the University of Maryland and played on the baseball team from 1960-63.

Walter led nearby Arundel High School to 15 regional titles and 10 state championships during his time with the program. He enjoyed a 36-year career with the Wildcats and compiled a career head coaching record of 609-185 (.767 winning percentage), accumulating the most wins in Maryland high school coaching history.

"Bernie is a true legend in the state of Maryland," Assistant Coach Matt Swope said. "A fierce educator and coach, his impact on the community is immeasurable and will be felt for generations to come. Rest in peace Coach."

A three-time national coach of the year, Walter won his first state title in just his third year at Arundel. His accomplishments, however, do not end at the prep level. Walter coached the Mayo American Legion team in Annapolis for six years, winning four state championships and the 1990 Legion national title. He also coached the Leone's-Johnny's amateur baseball team for 14 years, winning four All-American Amateur Baseball Association titles with the Baltimore team. Walter coached the Maryland Monarchs, an under-18 team as well.

In 2007, Walter was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame - an honor usually reserved for college coaches. He was just the third coach from Maryland to be inducted into the ABCA Hall, joining Navy's Max Bishop and Tom Kibler of Washington College. He has also led the USA Baseball Junior National Team three times, and led the 1988 squad to its first world championship.

This story is being updated.