Butler County Softball Hall of Fame. Korgan fanned 67 batters in 30 innings and hurled four shutouts and had a perfect game with 20 strikeouts in another game. National Hall of Fame YEAR NAME; MANAGERS : 1976: Willard "Bill" Fenton : 2002: Tom Wagner: UMPIRES : 2018: Wild Bill Silves: MEN'S FAST PITCH PLAYERS : 1996: Billy Stewart : 2002: Harold "Butch" Batt : 2003: Bill Boyer : 2003: Jimmy Moore : 2004: Jeff Borror: WOMEN'S FAST PITCH PLAYERS . It certainly built up my arm. All about the game of Men's Fastpitch Softball in MInnesota. Office: (570) 286-7070. asapahof@verizon.net. It isnt often that a softball player appears in Ripleys Believe It or Not. But Chicago Match fast pitch pitcher Jim Chambers did in 1946 for striking out 40 Springfield, MO players in a 2-1 19 inning win in the losers bracket of the ASA Mens National Championship. "I am thrilled to join the world of women's professional fastpitch softball! She allowed only five hits in the four games. Called by his manager, Bernie Kampschmidt, the best shortstop Id seen play the game of fast pitch, Jim Boogie Ramage was a member of four ASA national championship teams, including three with Fort Wayne (1945-47) and one with the Nick Carr Boosters of Covington, KY (1939).Although 5-foot-7 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds, Ramage had a quick, strong arm to go along with his solid hitting. Hunter passed away November 7th, 2000 at age 75. The lower level includes dynamic displays highlighting the NCAA WCWS, the Big 12 Conference and the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Awards. He was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2007. If you get a chance to visit us in person while in Oklahoma City, please observe these hours of operation: The Hall of Fame and Museum does not charge, but donations are greatly appreciated and accepted. One of fast pitchs all-time best shortstops, Nolan Whitlock came through in the clutch time and time again for the Clearwater, FL Bombers between 1953-1959. Who can forget the pair of homers he hit off Hall of Famer Harvey Sterkel in the 1954 national for a 7-6 victory. Sprentall played for the Bombers from 1954-1965 and was a member of national championship teams in 1954, 1956, 1957 and 1963. Stratton was named to the World All-Star team. Leroy Hess, Aurora, Illinois, Mens Fast Pitch Catcher. In 1952, the distance from home plate to the pitchers mound was increased from 35 to 38 feet and Kay again batted .400, with six of her eight hits for extra bases and a tourney-leading 17 total bases. SUM Home > SUM Awards > MD FP Softball Association . Posted on February 6, 2017 by jovo23. The 1941 national tournament with the Midgets turned out to be one of the best of her career. Ilyes spans a 33-year playing career for teams in the Pennsylvania area, including the York Barbellettes and the Lakerettes. Umpire - Traci Stoelting More than one hundred 150 supporters of fast pitch softball, including 30 previously inducted members of the Hall of Fame . USA Softball will officially enshrine the group of Hall of Famers at the Oklahoma City Convention Center on Saturday, October 28 with the National Softball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony beginning with a happy hour reception followed by a dinner and banquet. That move turned out to be one of the best in her career, which spanned the period 1934-1949 and earmarked her as one of the top pitchers of that era. He served as superintendent of the Mishawaka Wastewater Treatment Plant from April 1952 until July 1966. He passed away December 6th, 1993. He managed the team from 1950-1953 and 1955-1961. A second expansion was added July of 1980 for an additional 5,182 square feet of space, with total footage 18,140 square feet of space. Hall Of Fame - USA Softball Ohio. Lawrie was inducted into the Husky Hall of Fame in 2018. During his career with the Bombers Hunter won 275 games and lost only 19 before hip and back problems forced him to retire after the 1958 season after helping the Bombers win four national titles and place runner-up four other times. In addition, the room includes a 60-inch screen TV and park benches for casual viewing of important Olympic-style events, including the 1994 World Championship in which the USA Softball Womens National Team captured the gold. Ramage, who joined the Pistons after the 1940 season, remained with them until the team disbanded after the 1954 season. In the 1940 national, Castle batted .353 as Kodak Park won its second title. The building was opened to the public July 1, 1973. degrees and a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and retired from Portland State University in 1992 where she was executive vice president emeritus. Nancy Anderson Player, Anoka. . Each year, Louisiana USSSA and Louisiana USSSA Hall of Fame, Inc. celebrate those individuals who have greatly contributed to any and all of the Louisiana USSSA programs. Throughout her 11 seasons representing Team USA, Arioto helped the U.S. to 13 medals including four World Cup gold medals, three Pan American Games gold medals and two World Championship gold medals before capping her career with an Olympic silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. He fanned more than 10, 000 batters and hurled 58 no-hitters. An outstanding defensive catcher, Hess was named an ASA All-American four times: 1956 (second team), 1957, 1959 and 1961. On 17 February 2007, the British Softball Federation enshrined 12 members into its inaugural Hall of Fame. A 6-foot-1, 190-pounder, Stephenson started playing softball in 1938 with the Shamrocks of New Rochelle. A 12-time All-American and four-time member of the USA Softball Men's National Team, Meredith won silver at the 1995 Pan American Games in Mar del Plata, Mexico and pitched the U.S. to a Gold Medal at the 1998 WBSC Men's World Championships in Saskatchewan, Canada. In fact, in 10 of the 11 national championships she made 103 putouts, had 122 assists and made only only nine errors for a fielding percentage of .962. In 1957, he also managed the Major Fast Pitch All-Stars to three wins in a four-game series with the national champion Clearwater, FL Bombers. In 1949, he batted .298 and hit nine homers and 16 doubles. Click here for the Donor QuestionnaireForm, Warren Fireball Gerber, Columbus, Ohio Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Starting her career in 1935 as an outfielder, Law played first base and third base before switching back to the outfield and trying pitching tutored by her husband, Kenny. Waller, Chipley, FL Second Base (Jos Pizza House MVP-1969, Howards Furniture), 1999 Bruce Meade, Bradenton, FL Outfielder-Catcher (Warrens, Nelsons MVP-1977, Jerrys MVP-1982, Elite, Steeles, Vernons), 2000 Bill Gatti, Louisville, KY Catcher (Jiffy Club, Elite, Marlton Trucking, Ritchs Major MVP-1989), 2000 Dennis Graser, Waukesha, WI First Base (Elite, Steeles, Starpath, Ritchs-Superior, Spectrum), 2001 Rick Scherr, Sherrills Ford, NC, Third Base-First Base (Howards MVP-1981, 1983, 1984, Superior-Apollo, Ritchs-Superior), 2001 Don Clatterbough, Mechanicsville, VA, Outfield (Bradleys, Blantons, Kirks/Ritchs, Starpath), 2002 Ronnie Ford, Jacksonville, FL Outfielder (Warren Motors MVP-1976, Elite Coating, Jerrys, Vernons ASA Class-A MVP-1990), 2007 Mike Macenko, Brooke Park, OH Second Base (Hillcrest Tavern, Steeles Sports MVP-1987, 1990, Sunbelt/Worth, Ritchs-Superior), 2010 Mike Shenk, Ephrata, PA Third Base (Taylor Brothers, Shen Valley, Lighthouse, Team TPS, Ritchs-Superior, Long Haul/TPS), 2012 Jerry King, Maysville, KY Third Base (DuBoise Chemical, Campbells Carpets, Steeles Sports, Dannys Drilling), *2014 Craig Elliott, Wadley, AL Pitcher (Toms Foods, Ken Sanders MVP-1978, Elite Coatings, Steeles Sports MVP-1985, MVP-1986, Stewarts), 2015 John Davide, Centereach, NY Short Stop (Empire County Sports, Pepsico), 2017 Mark Martin, Orlando, FL (Lawson Auto Parts, Goldman Brothers, Bell Corp, Bell II), 2017 Willie Simpson, Chicago, IL (Bobcats 16-inch MVP-1976, 1977), *2018 Charles Wright, Ellerslie, GA (Ken Sanders, York/Sanders, Elite, Steeles, Ritchs Salvage MVP 1989, Ritchs/Kirks, Ritchs-Superior MVP 1993, Sunbelt), 2018 Ricky Huggins, Pembroke, GA (Elite Major MVP-1981, Howards, Thompsons Class-A MVP-1985, Lighthouse MVP-1998, Vernons Major MVP-1992, Shen Valley, JWM Major MVP-1999), 2018 Todd Joerling, New Melle, MO (Steeles, Bell, Sunbelt, Team Easton MVP-1999, Dan Smith), 2019 Ron Parnell, Highland, CA (Capitol Insulation, Steeles, Ritchs-Superior, Team Easton), 2019 Britt Hightower, Houston, TX (Smythe Sox, Ritchs Salvage, Ritchs/Kirks, Ritchs-Superior), 2019 Mike Nye, Jacksonville, FL (Warren Motors MVP-1976, York/Sanders, Jerrys, Vernons, Marlton Trucking, Ritchs Salvage), 2020 Cecil Whitehead, Valdosta, GA (Elite Coatings, Ritchs/Kirks, Ritchs/Superior), 2020 Curtis Williams, Florida (York Barbell/Ken Sanders, Howards/Western Steer, Vernons, Lighthouse, Sunbelt), 2020 Doug Roberson, Royal Palm Beach, FL (Steeles, Superior/Apollo Def-MVP-1990, Ritchs-Superior, Team TPS, Hague/Resmondo), 2020 Carl Rose, Valdosta, GA (Lighthouse, Sunbelt, Dan Smith, Hague/Resmondo), 1976 William J. Pharr, McAdenville, NCSponsor Pharr Yarn Reds, 1977 * George (Doc) Linnehan, Levittown, NYManager/Sponsor County Sports, Empire County Astros, 1977 Bud Gagel, Louisville, KYManager Jiffy Club, 1977 Bobby Lutz, Denver, NCManager Howards Furniture, 1977 * Bob Hoffman, York, PAOwner/Sponsor York Barbell, 1982 * Richard Howard, Denver, NCHowards Furniture/Western Steer, 1983 * Percy Hedgecock, Dayton, ORManager Satellite Beach Comets, 1984 Al Brausch, Newport, KYManager Gatliff Auto Sales, 1984 Bill Caye, Pittsburgh, PAManager Skip Hogan AC, Jims Sport Shop, 1988 William (Red) Jenkins, McAdenville, NCSponsor Pharr Yarn Reds, 1988 Roy Lombardo, Detroit, MIManager East Side Sports, Michaels Lounge and Little Caesars, 1989 * Tom Beck, Tidewater, VAManager Virginia Beach Piledrivers, 1990 * Bill Svochak, Detroit, MIManager Dees Sports Shop/Parks n Recreation, 1992 Fred and Carl Nothdurft, Detroit, MISponsor Nothdurft Tool & Die, 1992 Jerry Pendergast, Miami, FLSponsor Jerrys Caterers, 1994 Woody and Pat Bell, Tampa, FLSponsor Bell Corporation, 1998 * Dave Neale Sr., Brook Park, OHManager Hillcrest Tavern, Nationwide Advertising and Steeles Sports, 1999 * Bill Plummer III, Syracuse, NYASA National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum Manager, 1999 Immor Clyte Franklin Jr., Baltimore, MDSponsor Angle Inn, 2003 Eugene Kwalek, Shelton, CTManager Sikorsky Aircraft, 2007 David Hank Bassett, Monticello, KYManager T&K/Basset Products, Starpath, Starpath/LeAlCo, 2009 RB Thomas, Nokesville, VAManager/Sponsor Thomas Engineering, 2011 Gary Tharaldson, Fargo, NDSponsor Tharaldsons, 2012 Leon Grunalt, Warren, MIManager Budweiser, Nothdurft, 2016 Terry Peterson, Omaha, NESponsor Ts 13, 2018 John Daniels, Albertville, MNSponsor Long Haul Trucking. He was 56 years-old. Ive traveled places and met wonderful people that I would not have done if I hadnt played softball, Stratton said. Its second purpose is to help bring attention to the sport of softball to the people of Illinois. She batted .363 between 1950-1955 with 41 hits in 149 at-bats in national championship play. The resume of Fast Pitch Softball player Terry Muck clearly reveals he was one of the best of his era. Her national championship batting average was .286 (47-for-164). Baker went 2-1 and was invited to go East. Established in 1957 by the Amateur Softball Association (ASA), the National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum is a permanent shrine to the men and women who played the game so well. He compiled a 40-1 record for Ferguson Auditors of Columbus, OH in 1939, and hurled the team to a third place in the national championship five years later. 2012 Joann Brickwedde. COLUMBIA, Mo. He played for Bendix Brakes for 5 1/2 years, compiling a 113-19 record with 1936 (25-3) and 1937 (25-4) his best seasons. Of particular note for fastpitch fans is the inclusion of Valerie Arioto, one of this years honorees after starring at Cal where she was a 1st Team All-American in 2012 and then helping Team USA win championships at the WBSC World Championships and the Pan American Games. Bobby Forbes, Clearwater, Florida Mens Fast Pitch Outfield. . As a player/manager in 1959, Hess led the Sealmasters to their first national title and a record of 74-10. All Rights Reserved. There were no inductees into the National Softball Hall of Fame in 1962. He also was an All-American in 1948, 1950, 1958 and 1959. Not only did she score the winning run in the championship game, but she batted .393 with 11 hits in 28 at-bats, which was fourth highest in the tourney. and M.S. MARYLAND STATE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME HONOR ROLL OF INDUCTEES. The next year, 1974, marked the 40th anniversary of fast pitch softball in Arizona. The building was opened to the public July 1, 1973. . In the national tourney, he recorded five shutouts between an opening 7-0 loss and a 1-0 defeat in the finals to champion Briggs Beautyware of Detroit, MI. In the 1958 national tournament, she had a record 21 assists from third base. On Sunday, USA Softball announced its 2020 Hall of Fame class, which includes seven men and just two womenlegendary softball Olympians Lovieanne Jung and Natasha Watleywho both happen to be women of color. Whitlock played in six national championships and was a member of three national championship teams, all with Clearwater, in 1954, 1956 and 1957. The first two years, 1954-1955, she played for the Wallingford Owlettes before joining the Brakettes in 1956. The Great Falls team captured four state championships in five years in the Open Division. The Greater Washington Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame held its 52nd Annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 5, 20146. But it was at third base that earned Jeanne a spot in the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame. USA Softball was founded in 1933 and has evolved into the strongest softball organization in the country. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum has over 400 members with two categories of membership: players and non players. . Crain passed away March 10, 1986. In 1958, he won 42 of 48 games, striking out 576 batters and winning three of five games in the national tourney. The late John Nagy, former Cleveland Metro commissioner, was USA Softball President at that time. One of the forgotten premier pitchers in men's fastpitch softball for 30 years, 50's, 60's, and 70's. Pitched against the best teams available during that time including Decatur, Maroa, Bloomington, Rileys, Perfect Windows, Venetian Blinds, Springfield Saputos, and many others. Members included players Kate Allen, GB manager/player Mark Berman, the late umpire Dave Allen, and Natalie Fox. Rosemary passed away on September 7, 2018. Rosemary Micki Stratton, Stratford, Connecticut Womens Fast Pitch Catcher. In 1936 she batted .560 playing for Santa Ana, CA. 2002 Carlton Bailey, Football Charles Messenger, Track Bill Ripken, Baseball Tim Wittman, Soccer. 2014 Jake Jacobs. Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association, Wisconsin Soccer Hal The Hall of Fame Donation Fund was established to ensure that the National Softball Hall of Fame has a future and is committed to educating people about the great former players and non players and the role they played in the development of the sport. He was born October 2, 1913 in Rochester, NY and passed away April 24, 2003 at age 89. Also an outstanding football player who gained All-Southeastern honors, Forbes died of cancer in 1975. Ruths first All-American selection in 1950 was a memorable one. Stratton batted .272 (61 x 224) in 10 national championships and also played first base and the outfield. Chambers said the greatest disappointment of his career was knowing that someday I would have to stop playing and not being able to see my old friends. Chambers was born November 27, 1922 in Aurora, IL and passed away on March 28, 2016. Junker will join his father David "Choc" Junker, and uncle Joe "Dutz" Junker in the Hall of Fame, which will add 22 new inductees during a banquet on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Grand Casino in Hinckley. He also played fast-pitch softball and basketball. Ramage remained an employee after the team disbanded and worked 42 years. Ruth was born August 23, 1917 in Taber, Alberta, Canada and passed away March 20, 2001 at age 83. Born June 11, 1931, Dobson started her career in 1944 with Vancouver, WA, joined the Erv Lind Florists a year later and remained with the team until retiring as an active player in 1959 to devote time to her career as a professional educator. The first floor highlights the colorful history of softball on story boards and panels with cases filled with memorabilia of past Hall of Famers. Home. In addition to Lindamans committee involvement, he also served in various positions for the USA Softball national teams programs including Team Manager for the USA Softball Mens National Team at the 1995 International Softball Federation (ISF) World Championship and the USA Softball Junior Mens National Team at the 2008 ISF World Championship. youth fp news; tournaments; youth slowpitch . Ruth was one of the original Lionettes when the team was formed in 1937 and batted .585 with the team in 1938. Led by Hall of Fame member Ken Clark, Sikorsky Aircraft had over 50 players earn All-American honors totaling over 200 selections. Four times he was named an ASA All-American: 1955, 1956, 1957 and 1959. Ohio has had its share of outstanding fast pitch hurlers and among the best was Warren (Fireball) Gerber, who won 608 games and lost only 93 during a 17 year career. Link to Video of the National Softball Hall of Fame. In four nationals, she had a fielding percentage of 1.000. Bill Plummer, manager of the Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame, estimates there were nearly 200,000 men's teams in the country after World War II, when so many GIs came home having played . An intense player who had a so what attitude when he did something outstanding on the softball diamond, Leroy Hess wore the Aurora, IL Sealmasters uniform from 1946-1963. Softball, Swimming & Diving. Office: (717) 545-1217. Honored for their accomplishments and dedication to the sport of softball will be meritorious leaders Doug Lindaman and Jim Craig; standout umpire Joe Massaro; coaching legend John Stratton; Olympian Valerie Arioto; slow pitch greats Sue (Corcoran Bupp) Ilyes, Monty Tucker and Ray Fleetwood; and the Sikorsky Aircraft softball team. Or you can take a brief rest and lean back on one of the authentic bleachers at the miniature ball field and watch softball videos on a television monitor. 3. Hunter posted a 26-2 record that season. In the finals, as Sterkel and Dudley battled, Whitlock made three outstanding defensive plays. In 1959, he was 48-8 with 784 strikeouts before going 3-2 in the national tourney. Johnston passed away on September 21, 2005. Another threat at the plate in the slow pitch game, Fleetwood blasted over 2,000 home runs in his 26-year career from 1969-1994. Grumman finished third in the 17 team field and its star pitcher, Roy Stephenson, proved he was as good as anyone in the United States by hurling 66 innings in six games, 52 in the final 29 hours. Before succeeding Michael J. Pauley as the ASAs CEO, Martin served as New Jersey state commissioner and Eastern vice-president. Counting the National Softball Hall of Fame/USA Softball Headquarters and the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex, there is 28,406 square feet of space. Gerber walked one and Solt nine in the 2:30 minute marathon. Iowa Men's Fast Pitch Hall of Fame (https://sites.google.com/site/iowamensfastpitchhof) Click Here to Email HOF The Iowa Softball Association Hall of Fame was established in February 1972 by then Softball Commissioner, Ron Findley, to honor those outstanding softball players Within the non player category, there are five different divisions one can be nominated in: Commissioner, Meritorious Service, Umpire, Managers and Sponsors. "I played for like 20 years, Choc played for like 17 and my grandpa Joe played third base in the 30s and 40s," Junker said. Born July 12, 1938 in Middlefield, CT, Stratton said her greatest thrill in softball was winning the 1958 national championship. He pitched Bendix to three consecutive Indiana state softball championships ( 1936-37-38). When asked why, Johnston said, I once tagged a runner in the usual way and the umpire called him safe. Districts. Once USA Softball moved to Oklahoma City January 1, 1966 after having its offices in Newark, NJ, the decision to establish a Hall of Fame Building in Oklahoma City was made in January of 1965. https://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/national-softball-hall-of-fame, 1975 ASA Womens Major Slow Pitch Nationals, 2007 USSSA Mens Major Slow Pitch World Series. An Asterick * signifies being Deceased. Later, he joined J. Schrader Company as office manager before moving up to secretary-treasurer at the time of his death, September 18, 1964, following a heart heart. Congratulations to the NY Gremlins, the 2021 Men's Major Fast Pitch National Champions! Skilled enough to win All-America honors at three different positions, Law played for more than two decades for the famed Phoenix, AZ Ramblers and was a member of three national championship teams (1940, 1948 and 1949). With over 100 home runs hit in a single season for 11 consecutive years (1971-1981), Fleetwood earned four All-American honors and was named to the 1970 All-Decade Team in addition to an honorable mention to the All-Century Team. She was born November 20, 1930 and passed away March 10, 1996 at age 65 after battling MS for more than 20 years. Ben Crain, Sloan, Iowa Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. He had the speed to chase down fly balls and had a good throwing arm. Home; All About NAFA; NAFAsince 1993; . 1 team participant sport and a full-medal sport in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. When the Pistons played in the National Fastball League, Ramage held five of the leagues 10 offensive records. All Rights Reserved. In 2023, the ISC will honor players Brad Rona, Todd Twachtmann, Richard "Dick" Helmuth, manager Dean Kane, along with Bob Welby Award recipient Bob Nydick. Solid defensively, Stratton had a fielding percentage of 1.000 between 1958-1961 in national championship play including 23 assists. These players are amazing athletes, and we will bring them a new level of support to help them hone their craft," says . Miller had defeated Briggs in the semis, 2-0, to end their 42 game win streak, then allowed only three hits in the finals while his team was blanked. That record lasted until it was broken in 1975 by Hall of Famer Diane Kalliam. MEN'S FAST PITCH . 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