Hall of Fame Members 1982-Current Updated 1-27-22. The Hall of Honor was established to recognize and honor all of the players, umpires, teams, sponsors, media, and many others that were part of this great game of Fast Pitch Softball. USA Softball was founded in 1933 and has evolved into the strongest softball organization in the country. He did remain, however, as an employee and worked for the company for 42 years. The ISC World Tournament is the men's fastpitch softball world club team championship. Photos of national champions, slow pitch and fast pitch records, uniforms of the past and present, action photographs, player profiles, trophies and plaques . The youngest player to play for the renowned Clearwater, FL Bombers, Bobby Forbes made the Bombers in 1941 at age 14. McDonald, McAdenville, NC Shortstop (McAdenville, Pharr Yarn Industrial), 1985 James Galloway, Westbury, NY Infielder (Musicaro Foods, County Sports, Empire County Astros), *1986 Hal Wiggins, Fort Thomas, KY Outfielder (Shields Contractors, Langs Pet Shop, Gatliff Auto Sales), *1987 Carl (Tex) Collins, Detroit, MI Catcher (Michaels Lounge, Little Caesars), 1988 Eugene Fisher, Denver, NC Catcher (Howards Furniture/Western Steer), *1989 Raymond (Whitey) Brown, Covington, KY Third Base (Langs Pet Shop, Yorkshire Restaurant, Gatliff Auto Sales), 1989 Mike Gouin, Detroit, MI Outfielder (Michaels Lounge, Little Caesars MVP-1970), *1989 Eddie Zolna, Chicago, IL Pitcher (Dr. Carluccis Bobcats 16-inch MVP-1969, 1971, 1973), 1990 Dick Bartel, San Antonio, TX Outfielder (Ray Carpenters, Campbells Carpets, Howards/Western Steer), *1990 Tom Beall, Monticello, GA Outfielder (Reeds Nuts, Howards/Western Steer), *1990 Ken Clark, Stratford, CT Pitcher (Industrial Softball Sikorsky Aircraft), 1992 Lou Del Mastro, Pittsburgh, PA Pitcher (Skip Hogan A.C. MVP-1965, Jims Sport Shop), 1992 Paul Tomasovich, Pittsburgh, PA Third Base (Skip Hogan A.C. MVP-1964, Jims Sport Shop), *1993 Don Arndt, Sherrills Ford, NC Pitcher (TWUA, Howards Furniture/Western Steer MVP-1972), 1993 Eddie Finnegan, Stratford, CT Shortstop (Avco/Lycoming/Textron Industrial MVP-1968, 1971), *1993 Steve Loya, Cleveland, OH Catcher (Swing Inn, Genes Sohio, Pyramid Cafe MVP-1975), *1994 Bert Smith, Charlotte, NC Outfielder (County Sports MVP-1968, Pile Drivers MVP-1971, Howards MVP-1973), 1994 Richard Willborn, San Antonio, TX Outfielder (Ray Carpenters, Nelsons, Campbells,Howards/Western Steer), *1996 Stan Harvey, Gastonia, NC Outfielder-First Base (Golden Gallons, Howards Furniture/Western Steer), 1997 H.T. Donald Carruth Player/Pioneer, St. Paul/Minnetonka. Billy Wojie, Stratford, Connecticut Mens Fast Pitch Third Base. Home; All About NAFA; NAFAsince 1993; . 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. John Baker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. the history of softball literally unfolds right before your eyes as you walk through the Softball Hall of Fame. In his first two years with the Cardinals Wojie led in batting with .312 and .290 averages and in RBI in 1956, 1958 and 1959. On 17 February 2007, the British Softball Federation enshrined 12 members into its inaugural Hall of Fame. Between 1937-1939, Bendix won 137 games and lost 42 against the toughest competition in the United States. USA Softball National Office Certified . . Hall of Famers Harold (Shifty) Gears and Carolyn Thome Hart were among those attending the ceremonies. When the Pistons played in the National Fastball League, Ramage held five of the leagues 10 offensive records. The National Softball Hall of Fame is the ultimate goal for any player, coach, umpire or administrator who aspire to greatness in the sport. Marjorie Law, Phoenix, Arizona Womens Fast Pitch Many Positions. There was a time when my right arm was one-third larger than my left arm. Stephenson retired from active play in 1960 and called his greatest thrills striking out 28 batters in a row in a 15 inning game in West Haven, CT and being elected to the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame. In eight nationals, Wojie made 40 putouts, had 44 assists and made only two errors for a fielding percentage of .980. The lower level includes dynamic displays highlighting the NCAA WCWS, the Big 12 Conference and the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Awards. 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. Fournier Caron finished her outstanding Tufts career as arguably the best pitcher in the history of NCAA Division III softball. A four-time ASA All-America, Miller hurled for Standard Parts of Memphis, TN, and was a first-team selection in 1948, 1952 and 1954 and a second-team selection in 1955. 2001 ASA of PA Hall of Fame. Stephensons 4-2 record earned him his second of five All-America awards during his career of more than two decades. 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. Justins College Softball Week 3 Mid-Major Top 10, Breaking News: Ownership, Management, Roster & Head Coach Announced for New Pro Team the Texas Smoke. When John Baker hurled a pitch, the ball looked like it had been shot out of a cannon. He also is a member of the Cleveland Metro Hall of Fame. He started playing softball in 1937 and was originally an outfielder before switching to shortstop for the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons. The proposed inductee can be nominated by anyone. Ruth Sears, Taber, Alberta Womens Fast Pitch First Base. During four years in the circle for head coach Cheryl . Gerber came to Cleveland in 1943 and first worked for Midland Steel. Hess worked for Sealmaster 37 years. He also was an All-American in 1948, 1950, 1958 and 1959. Ramage passed away December 6, 1993 at age 73. From 1954-1957, he was named an All-American and batted .318 in the 1955 national and .333 in 1956. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum has over 400 members with two categories of membership: players and non players. . Selected for his experience in the umpire category is Joe Massaro, with an umpiring career that kickstarted in the 1970s and continued for nearly 40 years. Home / Hall of Fame / Hall of Fame Members. 2016 Inductees. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1957. Lawrie was inducted into the Husky Hall of Fame in 2018. Solt fanned 26, Gerber 25. Korgan passed away on July 19, 2009. All Rights Reserved. Known for his offense as well as defense, Castle played softball 25 years for Kodak Park, beginning in 1935. If there was one thing that made Carolyn Hart more than just another player, it was her hustle. 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. 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. The 1941 national tournament with the Midgets turned out to be one of the best of her career. She, however, came back to play the 1967 season before retiring for good. [2] See also [ edit] National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame References [ edit] In 1948, he won the leagues batting crown again, (.268). The purpose is to recognize and honor men and women who have played a major role and positively contributed to the growth and development of softball on local, state and national levels. He started his career in 1938 with Koelkel Norge of Covington before playing for Ken-Mac of Louisville, KY in the 1941 ASA national championship. Hunter more than made up for his inauspicious debut in becoming one of the greatest left-handed pitchers of all-time. The first floor highlights the colorful history of softball on story boards and panels with cases filled with memorabilia of past Hall of Famers. Hunter died November 7, 2000 at age 75 in Clearwater, FL. He passed away May 31, 1984 at age 62. He was born in Paducah, KY and moved to Covington, KY when he was just a year old. 2012 Joann Brickwedde. She batted .363 between 1950-1955 with 41 hits in 149 at-bats in national championship play. Following the meeting a staff member will contact you regarding the next steps. In1956, he led all hitters in the Mens Major Fast Pitch National Championship with a .471 batting average. Rosemary (Micki) Stratton played all but two years of her softball career with the famed Raybestos Brakettes of Stratford, CT, leading the team in batting three times: 1959 (.320), 1961 (.324) and 1965 (personal best of .370). Sikorsky Aircraft qualified for the national tournament 46 times with 19 titles, while also finishing as the runner-up eight times and finishing in the top five 35 times. In 1954, he logged a 3-1 record with 59 strikeouts in 36 innings. Rosemary Micki Stratton, Stratford, Connecticut Womens Fast Pitch Catcher. After starting his career in 1940, Hunter led Nashville teams to city championships in 1942, 1943, 1944, 1946 and 1948 and to state championships in 1943-1944. Sprentall played for the Bombers from 1954-1965 and was a member of national championship teams in 1954, 1956, 1957 and 1963. 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. Byron Eugene Martin, Newark, New Jersey Meritorious Service. That year the Pistons outscored the opposition, 26-1, en route to the title. You can also test your knowledge of the game by participating in one of the question-and-answer game boards displayed in the museum. In 1955, he fanned 41 batters in 24 innings in splitting four games. 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. Within the non player category, there are five different divisions one can be nominated in: Commissioner, Meritorious Service, Umpire, Managers and Sponsors. Visitors are also provided a glimpse of softballs history when it was part of the Olympics. Dave grew up in the Midwest, in a fastpitch household, with his father Ernie, an Indiana ASA Hall of Fame pitcher. In 1937, Gerber and former Columbus, OH State Auditor star pitcher Ralph Solt went 17 innings with Solt winning 1-0. Also an outstanding baseball player who turned down an offer to play Triple A baseball for the Syracuse Chiefs, Castle had a .375 lifetime batting average in baseball and a .340 average in softball. She allowed only five hits in the four games. Hammel began playing fastpitch softball with neighborhood friends in 1966, spent two years in military service and resumed his career in 1969, when he embarked on a 15-year career with Kress-Meyer, Don's Meats, Lux Club . As a player/manager in 1959, Hess led the Sealmasters to their first national title and a record of 74-10. In 1954, she was named national tourney MVP after batting .316. SUM Home > SUM Awards > MD FP Softball Association . Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra University Department of Athletics is proud to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2023. 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. Rosemary passed away on September 7, 2018. MEN'S FAST PITCH . Wilmes, a centerfielder from Johnston, Iowa, earned 2021 NFCA Third Team All-American honors and led the Tigers at the dish in 2019 and 2022. In her last season before retiring, 1957, Law won two of three games in the national. youth slowpitch news; tournaments; . "He. Between 1949 and 1957, Kay appeared in eight national championships and batted .371 (53-for-143) and had a fielding percentage of .974 with 99 putouts, 87 assists and only five errors. Within the player category, there are five categories: Men's/Women's Fast Pitch, Men's/Women's Slow Pitch and Modified Pitch. West had been a pick-up player after losing 1-0 on a no-hitter in the state tournament. 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. Dedication ceremonies for the expansion were held July 23, 1977. The slow pitch category increases by three with the selection of Sue Ilyes, Monty Tucker and Ray Fleetwood each of which demonstrated distinguished careers, including one of the top all-around players in the womens game and two power-hitting legends from the mens game. He had some outstanding years for the Pistons, winning 28 games and losing four in 1947, going 34-7 in 1948, 36-2 in 1949 with 452 strikeouts in 285 innings and allowing 93 hits, 32-4 in 1950, 24-2 in 1951 and 24-4 in 1952, with 350 strikeouts and 18-4 in 1954, his final year with the team. 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. Within the player category, there are five categories: Men's/Women's Fast Pitch, Men's/Women's Slow Pitch and Modified Pitch. Annual inductions are held at the USA Softball Annual Meeting. 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. Ruth was one of the original Lionettes when the team was formed in 1937 and batted .585 with the team in 1938. Office: (570) 286-7070. . 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. 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. In 1942, West hurled Newport to the Kentucky State title, winning three games with 46 strikeouts, and not allowing any hits. 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. He had the speed to chase down fly balls and had a good throwing arm. Prolonged and meritorious performances while a member of Softball Canada at the national and international level will be recognized. Men's professional softball in the United States - Wikipedia Men's professional softball in the United States Read View history During the late 1970s and early 1980s, several men's professional slow-pitch softball leagues were formed in the United States to build on the growth and talent in the booming men's amateur game during this period. Mens Fastpitch Hall of Fame: 2021 : 2019; Eddie Roberts : 2016; Rick Anderson: 2015 Welcome to Central Virginia ASA/USA Hall of Fame! She would get her share of hits and hit for a high average during a brilliant 21-year career that established her as one of the greatest all-around players in softball history. The first of two additions to the National Softball Hall of Fame/USA Softball Headquarters was started July 5, 1976 and completed July 13, 1977 for an additional 4,350 square feet of space. He also is a member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame and the Omaha ASA Hall of Fame. Ben Crain, Sloan, Iowa Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. The Greater Washington Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame held its 52nd Annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 5, 20146. The honorees will be formally inducted in a ceremony held at the Illinois Amateur Softball Association Hall of . Announcing the Extra Inning Softball Newsletter. Then 14, he worked very hard in developing himself into a world-class pitcher. Ilyes spans a 33-year playing career for teams in the Pennsylvania area, including the York Barbellettes and the Lakerettes. All Rights Reserved. He was barely 5'6 inches tall and perhaps weighed 150 pounds, but Muck was a mountain of a man as a fast pitch softball player. Bobby Forbes, Clearwater, Florida Mens Fast Pitch Outfield. 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. The first of two additions to the National Softball. "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. Ruth said to the catcher, If youre catching those, you might as well catch them in front of the plate because I cant hit them. Baker died December 27, 1997 at age 85. 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. That's when the Daniel D. Dolan family, longtime sponsors of the men's fastpitch softball Dolan & Murphy Shamrocks, will be inducted into the International Softball Congress Hall of Fame. The first Connecticut softball player elected to the Hall of Fame, Baker was born October 30, 1912 and started playing softball at 11. As executive-secretary-treasurer of the ASA, Martin traveled thousands of miles promoting softball in the United States as well as internationally. 1,193 people like this 1,219 people follow this mnmensfastpitch@gmail.com Sports league Photos See all Page transparency See all Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. Your support is critical to these efforts. On Friday, USA Softball announced its Class of 2023 National Softball Hall of Fame Inductees. COLUMBIA, Mo. In 1959, he hit 12 homers to lead the Bombers. Led by Hall of Fame member Ken Clark, Sikorsky Aircraft had over 50 players earn All-American honors totaling over 200 selections. Men's Major FP | August 8 | 12 p.m. OGE Energy Field | Championship Game, Men's Major FP | August 8 | 10 a.m. OGE Energy Field | Semi-Finals, Men's Major FP | August 8 | 8 a.m. HOF INTEGRIS Field, Men's Major FP | August 7 | 8 p.m. HOF INTEGRIS Field. But it was at third base that earned Jeanne a spot in the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame. Stratton batted .272 (61 x 224) in 10 national championships and also played first base and the outfield. I would throw against a fence when there was nobody to catch me. Herbert Dudley, a record-setting strikeout king who made the Clearwater Bombers one of the biggest names in fast-pitch softball, died Friday (March 16, 2007) in Lynchburg, Va. Fill out the form below to verify that youre part of the Extra Elite! She has B.S. Dan Bayreuther, who coached Fort Atkinson and Janesville Craig, and umpire John Peterson are among those being inducted into the softball coaches' Hall of Fame. She had an accurate arm and a smooth, easy throwing motion whatever position she played. A must to see while visiting the museum is the newest exhibit at the National Softball Hall of Fame-the Olympic Gallery. Umpires. Jeanne started her career in 1944 and played for various local teams in Alameda, CA and Oakland, CA before joining the Rockets in 1951 after graduating from San Francisco State College. I learned from coach Chuck McCord that if you didnt hustle all the time, you would be just average, said Hart. 1 team participant sport and a full-medal sport in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Crane Klemencic/Twi-Lite/KMON men's slow pitch team was inducted into the Montana Softball Hall of Fame. Butler County Softball Hall of Fame. 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. His former manager, Eddie Moore, said, Forbes was one of the two greatest left-handed hitters in the game. A three-time ASA All-American (1951, 1953 and 1956), Forbes batted .325 during the 1951 regular season and .285 in the national tourney. Johnston passed away on September 21, 2005. Softball Umpires of Maryland in MFSA Hall of Fame. and M.S. Marjorie started out as a sling-shot hurler before switching to windmill. In 1950, he smashed 15 homers, the highest of his career, and followed with a .316 average in 1952 and a .323 average in 1954, the last year of the Pistons. If it hadnt been for a heart attack, Billy Wojie, 5-foot 11, 175 pounds, would have played longer than seven years for the Raybestos Cardinals of Stratford, CT. We will try to find out why this happened. Suzanne Robison is being inducted in the Amateur Softball Association of Pennsylvania Hall of Fame as an "Administrator". Chamber struck out 4,380 batters and hurled 209 no-hitters during his 31-year career, which was highlighted by Chicago Matchs two runner-up finishes in the national tourney. He was a member of President Eisenhowers People-to-People Committee and the AAU Board of Governors. 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. Ronald Kronewitter, Mishawaka, Indiana Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Office: (717) 545-1217. FASTPITCH SOFTBALL. Take a moment to browse through the Hall of Fame section and learn more about some of the sports greatest athletes and their accomplishments. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Hall of Fame were held December 19, 1970 in Oklahoma City. From there he went on to become one of the most feared left-handed hitters in fast pitch. Before succeeding Michael J. Pauley as the ASAs CEO, Martin served as New Jersey state commissioner and Eastern vice-president. Nina won four games in that tourney with three of them one-hitters. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum has over 400 members with two categories of membership: players and non players. Contel was as versatile a player as there was on the roster of the Fresno, CA Rockets, one of the sports all-time top teams. They joined former Dubuque standouts Dave Bakey and George Peterson, who gained induction in the Hall of Fame in 2021. Law hurled all of the Ramblers games in the 1955 national, winning four and losing two with 31 strikeouts and two walks allowed. He earned his third All-American award in 1957,recording 13 putouts and one assist in the national tourney. 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. 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. He also worked Mens Major Fast Pitch and Slow Pitch, Womens Masters Fast Pitch and Mens Modified Pitch while attaining elite status, gold level in the medals program and being a member of the National Indicator Fraternity. The first non-player elected to the ASA Hall of Fame, Eugene Byron Martin served softball in different capacities before becoming ASA executive secretary-treasurer in 1949 and serving until 1962. Office: (570) 286-7070. asapahof@verizon.net. Recognized for their dedication to the sport, Doug Lindaman and Jim Craig will join the meritorious service category following extensive careers serving in numerous roles within USA Softball. In 1956, he batted .417 in the national tourney and was again perfect defensively. Martin was named treasurer in 1945 before being elected to the combined post of executive secretary-treasurer in 1949. Clarence Buck Miller Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1957. Margaret Dobson once held the record for the highest batting average in an ASA Womens Major Fast Pitch National Championship, batting .615 (eight-for-13) in the 1950 national championship. Rated one of the best left-handed hitters of all-time, Hughie Johnston was born March 14, 1916 in Belfast, Ireland before he moved to Canada with his family when he was eight. Earning her place among USA Softball legends, Valerie Arioto gained the Hall of Famer tagline after a long and storied career competing for the USA Softball Womens National Team. Whitlock retired as an active player in 1961. In ASA national championship play, Gerber fashioned a 7-3 record and hurled 50 no-hitters and four perfect games. Jim Ramage, Paducah, Kentucky Mens Fast Pitch Shortstop. Hall of Fame Members. Chambers finished with 117 strikeouts and held the single game record until Hall of Famer Herb Dudley fanned 55 batters in 21 innings in the 1949 ASA National in Little Rock, AR. Softball History USA 2023. Sprentall batted .304 in the 1955 national and was flawless in the outfield on 11 chances. The National Softball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 will increase the total number of inductees to 449 since its establishment in 1957. - the Hofstra University Department of Athletics is proud to announce the of! 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