We will try to find out why this happened. In 1954, he logged a 3-1 record with 59 strikeouts in 36 innings. Following the meeting a staff member will contact you regarding the next steps. He was born October 2, 1913 in Rochester, NY and passed away April 24, 2003 at age 89. Two years later, he led the Sealmasters to another title and a 74-9 won-loss record. 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. Jones' efforts to grow the sport of softball, particularly men's fast pitch, has left an impact on the organization that has earned him a Hall of Fame honor. Ramage passed away December 6, 1993 at age 73. He also is a member of the Memphis Hall of Fame and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. 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. . West had been a pick-up player after losing 1-0 on a no-hitter in the state tournament. Umpire - Traci Stoelting 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. Come check out our redesigned Hall of Fame plaques and the updated Olympic room! He managed the team from 1950-1953 and 1955-1961. The L-shaped, bi-level building houses more than 18,000 square feet of fascinating memorabilia. Craig began his renowned career first as an umpire in 1978, which was highlighted with working as the Umpire-In-Chief (UIC) for 61 national championships and five international championships while serving as the committee chairman of the UIC Clinic from 2007-21. She earned ASA All-America honors no less than 11 times including 1948 when she was named as an outfielder. The nine new inductees will be introduced into the National Softball Hall of Fame at the Oklahoma City Convention Center on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The room features four-color murals depicting softballs road to the Olympics along with action pictures of outstanding USA Softball National Team players. Following the induction, they will also be recognized at halftime of the semifinal game. Hess worked for Sealmaster 37 years. Under his tutelage, the Brakettes have won over 2,300 games with a dazzling .917 winning percentage and 16 national championship titles. Softball History USA 2023. Sport Category Year Recipient Team City / State; Slowpitch Softball: Mens Major: 1981: Howards Western Steer: Denver, NC: Slowpitch Softball: Mens Major: 1982: Jerrys . She followed that season with a 47-20 record and a 5-2 record in the national tourney with 58 strikeouts in 47 innings with a 0.47 ERA. 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. There were no inductees into the National Softball Hall of Fame in 1962. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum has over 400 members with two categories of membership: players and non players. The National Softball Hall of Fame was officially dedicated May 26, 1973 in Oklahoma City. 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. The first of two additions to the National Softball. I used to practice for hours. She allowed only five hits in the four games. 2021 Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship, August 6-8, 2021 | USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex. From 1954-1957, he was named an All-American and batted .318 in the 1955 national and .333 in 1956. Fill out the form below to verify that youre part of the Extra Elite! He earned his third All-American award in 1957,recording 13 putouts and one assist in the national tourney. Ticket information will be released in the coming weeks. The Illinois ASA Softball Hall of Fame began in 1971. He served as superintendent of the Mishawaka Wastewater Treatment Plant from April 1952 until July 1966. 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. All Rights Reserved. Posted on February 6, 2017 by jovo23. This marked the 7th annual HOF Banquet that honored worthy Hall of Fame inductees but also Players of the Year, Teams of the Year, Umpire of the year for Slow Pitch, Fast Pitch, and Baseball and special awards. He was born July 25, 1923. 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. Miller retired from the Buckeyte Tellulose Corporation in 1977. Umpires. In 1942, Johnston joined the famed Fort Wayne, IN Zollner Pistons and remained with them until they disbanded in 1954. Hall of Fame Members. John Baker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. 2. But it was at third base that earned Jeanne a spot in the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame. Solt fanned 26, Gerber 25. Every event, winning or losing, was a learning experience. Except if you were Rich, who batted .400 or higher three times in ASA national championship play and in the 1955 national tourney hit an eye-popping .611, including 10 hits and 10 RBIs. 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. She batted .444 in the 1949 national championship when the distance from home plate to the pitchers mound was 35 feet. 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. Conveniently located at the crossroads of America just off I-35 and I-40 in Oklahoma City, the National Softball Hall of Fame is in the same area as the acclaimed Oklahoma City Zoo, the Firefighters Museum, Kirkpatrick Center, Omniplex and Planetarium, the Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Remington Park Racetrack. Beginning his career in 1928, he hurled with the 14-inch ball before going to the 12-inch ball three years later. Dedication ceremonies for the expansion were held July 23, 1977. General Information. Korgan continued to play for the Jax until retiring in 1949. Stephensons 4-2 record earned him his second of five All-America awards during his career of more than two decades. Ruth was born August 23, 1917 in Taber, Alberta, Canada and passed away March 20, 2001 at age 83. She had an accurate arm and a smooth, easy throwing motion whatever position she played. Margaret Dobson, Seattle, Washington Womens Fast Pitch Third Base. Dedication ceremonies for the expansion were held July 23, 1977. The National Softball Hall of Fame was officially dedicated May 26, 1973 in Oklahoma City. 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. Pete Mercer. Garcia played major fastpitch softball for more than 20 years from 1964 through 1985, locally, statewide, and nationally. 2023 Tufts Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees: Allyson Fournier Caron, E15. The USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex will then host five consecutive events, beginning August 6-7 with the Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship followed by the USA Softball All-American Games, a prestigious tournament intended to provide national exposure to elite athletes in the 12-Under Junior Olympic (JO) Fast Pitch division. by an opening-game victory in their first-ever appearance in the National Junior College Athletic Association National Fast-Pitch Championships in Hutchinson, KS. Before joining the Army, West pitched in Kentucky. He was 88. Softball Calvin Williams, Football. Ironically her highest batting average in national championship play came in her last championship, .348 in 1965. In 1931 he moved to Omaha. 2016 Inductees. Wojie played in his first national tourney in 1953 with Auto Body, but the team was eliminated in two games. That year the Pistons outscored the opposition, 26-1, en route to the title. On July 14, 1962, Martin died-a victim of cancer. The late John Nagy, former Cleveland Metro commissioner, was USA Softball President at that time. Congratulations to the NY Gremlins, the 2021 Men's Major Fast Pitch National Champions! Billy Wojie, Stratford, Connecticut Mens Fast Pitch Third Base. Clarence Buck Miller intended to be a baseball pitcher, but wound up instead as one of the all-time great fast pitch pitchers in a career that started in 1940 and ended in 1957. 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. He was 75. 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. Five times she earned ASA All-America honors: 1950, 1951, 1952, 1959 and 1955. Suzanne Robison is being inducted in the Amateur Softball Association of Pennsylvania Hall of Fame as an "Administrator". The team's unprecedented run in Men's Major Fast Pitch created so many outstanding statistics, they cannot all be included here. That record lasted until it was broken in 1975 by Hall of Famer Diane Kalliam. Due to the volume of offers we receive, we cannot accept the donation of an artifact without a completed artifact description form. Within the non player category, there are five different divisions one can be nominated in: Commissioner, Meritorious Service, Umpire, Managers and Sponsors. 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. youth slowpitch news; tournaments; . Jim Chambers, Oshkosh, Wisconsin Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. 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. 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. Although he wasnt a high average hitter, Hess was considered a tough out and struck out 10 times or more only once during the nine years he played for Aurora. and M.S. Gerber came to Cleveland in 1943 and first worked for Midland Steel. In six of those championships she had a .984 fielding percentage with 185 putouts, one assist and only three errors. Sprentall passed away on April 18, 2013. This included the famous Phoenix Softball Park, a $100,000 stadium and field at 17th Avenue and Roosevelt. Within the player category, there are five categories: Men's/Women's Fast Pitch, Men's/Women's Slow Pitch and Modified Pitch. Each year thousands of visitors from all over the world visit the museum to pay homage to such softball immortals as Harold (Shifty) Gears, the first person inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame; Bertha Tickey, who won 757 games during her career; Don Rardin, one of two people to play on a championship team in both open slow pitch and industrial slow pitch divisions; Joan Joyce, who was named to 18 All-America teams, and Sam Elliott, who won 1,133 games and lost only 87 in 21 years. 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. ASA of PA Hall of Fame. Solid defensively, Stratton had a fielding percentage of 1.000 between 1958-1961 in national championship play including 23 assists. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Hall of Fame were held December 19, 1970 in Oklahoma City. 311 Race Street Sunbury, PA 17801. The youngest player to play for the renowned Clearwater, FL Bombers, Bobby Forbes made the Bombers in 1941 at age 14. Dobson was listed among the 50 Greatest Athletes of the Century for the state of Oregon in 1999 in Sports Illustrated magazine. 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. Phase II renovations to the National Softball Hall of Fame & Museum are complete and open to the public. He followed the ASA Major and ISC World Tournaments played in the Midwestern towns nearby . Kravitz, 82, was a standout pitcher in the Industrial League and helped the German-based Hornsey Red Sox capture the National Championship of . "I am thrilled to join the world of women's professional fastpitch softball! A 6-foot-1, 190-pounder, Stephenson started playing softball in 1938 with the Shamrocks of New Rochelle. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor those men and women from the State of Illinois who have played a major role in the development of the game of softball. The building was opened to the public July 1, 1973. Johnston passed away on September 21, 2005. Enshrined for his impact as a manager/coach, John Stratton garners over 40 years with the Raybestos/Stratford Brakettes program 28 of which he has spent as the team manager, with more to come as he continues his tenure with the squad. Prolonged and meritorious performances while a member of Softball Canada at the national and international level will be recognized. North American Fastpitch Association. Its second purpose is to help bring attention to the sport of softball to the people of Illinois. In1956, he led all hitters in the Mens Major Fast Pitch National Championship with a .471 batting average. MARYLAND STATE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME HONOR ROLL OF INDUCTEES. He was a 1929 graduate of Mishawaka High School and received a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1933. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1957. Crane Klemencic/Twi-Lite/KMON men's slow pitch team was inducted into the Montana Softball Hall of Fame. Korgan passed away on July 19, 2009. He competed in six state tourneys (1935, 1936, 1939, 1940, 1942, 1943), 11 Mid-Atlantic regionals and 10 national championships. In 1934, Baker received and accepted an invitation to play for Westport, CT in the ASA national tournament in Chicago. The honorees will be formally inducted in a ceremony held at the Illinois Amateur Softball Association Hall of . He also promoted college basketball and boxing for four years at the National Guard Armory in Indianapolis. 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. To view a full list of Hall of Fame members, visit USASoftball.com. I made up my mind then if the umpire does not see it, hes going to hear it. She repeated as an All-American in 1949 and was also selected in 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954,1955 and 1957, playing in 22 ASA national championships and hurling three perfect games. He did remain, however, as an employee and worked for the company for 42 years. For more information on the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex or to view the full list of 2023 events coming to Oklahoma City, visit USASoftball.com. He batted .120 in the 1956 national tourney, .211 in 1957, .222 in 1959 and .416 in the 1961 national tourney. We are honored and excited to enshrine these nine individuals into the National Softball Hall of Fame in October.. Her national championship batting average was .286 (47-for-164). Last Name, First: E-mail address Arntzen Paul Arntzen Paul C. Ball Wayne Beeg Leading many standout athletes over the years, Stratton coached Hall of Famers Joan Joyce and Sue Enquist both of which have made their mark on the sport of softball across the globe. In four nationals, she had a fielding percentage of 1.000. 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 . The 1941 national tournament with the Midgets turned out to be one of the best of her career. In national championship play, Stephenson was 23-18, 15-2 in state tourneys and 40-3 in regionals. They joined former Dubuque standouts Dave Bakey and George Peterson, who gained induction in the Hall of Fame in 2021. One of the finest fielding left-handed first baseman in womens fast pitch, Ruth Lefty Sears fast pitch career spanned 1936-1955 with all part one season, 1948, spent with the renowned Orange, CA Lionettes. The proposed inductee can be nominated by anyone. In the 1936 national Castle batted .375 with six hits in 16 at-bats and starred defensively, making only one error with 32 putouts and one assist. A must to see while visiting the museum is the newest exhibit at the National Softball Hall of Fame-the Olympic Gallery. The growth and . 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. 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. With softball now an Olympic sport, it was appropriate to have a room to display the memorabilia and chronicle softballs long road to Olympic recognition, said Don Porter, executive director of the ASA. The first two years, 1954-1955, she played for the Wallingford Owlettes before joining the Brakettes in 1956. In 1949, he batted .298 and hit nine homers and 16 doubles. Your tax-deductible contribution helps the National Softball Hall of Fame continue its mission of educating, collecting and honoring as well as the preservation of the history of softball, the maintaining of present exhibits and purchase of new exhibits and possible expansion of the Hall of Fame building. OKLAHOMA CITY The legendary roster of the National Softball Hall of Fame will increase by nine with the selection of the Class of 2023 inductees set to be enshrined at the 42ndAnnual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, October 28 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Kronewitter was born January 11,1911 in Mishawka, IN and passed away December 13, 1987. The purpose of the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame is to select and honor candidates who have been active as players, coaches, managers, umpires, administrators, organizers, volunteers, promoters, sponsors, volunteers, league director, media or who served in any other capacity related to the game of softball in Minnesota. In 1947, he hit the first homer out of the new Zollner Stadium, a 260-foot blast. Within the non player category, there are five different divisions one can be nominated in: Commissioner, Meritorious Service, Umpire, Managers and Sponsors. Johnston was named to the Eastern Division All-Stars of the National Fastball League from 1946-1949 and hit 11 homers and drove home 50 runs in 1949. Crain pitched either right-handed or left-handed in almost 1,000 games during his career from 1928-1951, winning 85 percent of them with at least 100 no-hitters. He passed away December 6th, 1993. Kodak Park of Rochester, NY was the first mens Major fast pitch team to win the ASA national championship twice (1936 and 1940) and Tommy Castle, who played first base, was one of the players responsible for that achievement. In 1954, she was named national tourney MVP after batting .316. To view a full list of Hall of Fame members, visitUSASoftball.com. Ilyes spans a 33-year playing career for teams in the Pennsylvania area, including the York Barbellettes and the Lakerettes. Sherwood, OR 97140 (503) 329-0129 E-Mail: mrsoftballinc@gmail.com Oregon USA Hall of Fame Nomination Form 2021 OF Inductees: Back Row: Bob Kelly, Darrel Glover, Ron Webster, John White, Casey Campbell, Rick Smith Front Row: Mike Wells, Ellen Callaghan Payne, Troy Terry, Steve Reynolds, Mike Cornutt USA SOFTBALL of OREGON He was the boys basketball coach there for seven seasons as well and for 11 years at Pella High School, compiling a 259-106 mark. 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. In the finals, as Sterkel and Dudley battled, Whitlock made three outstanding defensive plays. Rich starred in an era when high average hitters were rather the exception instead of the rule. 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