The honorees will be formally inducted in a ceremony held at the Illinois Amateur Softball Association Hall of . Crain, who was a member of every Omaha All-City team from 1935-1949, played in 10 ASA national championships winning four games. "I am thrilled to join the world of women's professional fastpitch softball! Martin initiated many softball programs, including National Softball Week in 1951 and the Mens and Womens Major Fast Pitch All-Star Series. Hours By Appointment Only . The team was a dominant force in 16 national championship tournaments held in Phoenix at softball fields which he built. We will try to find out why this happened. His dominance at the plate earned him four All-American honors and honorable mentions to the 1980 and 1990 All-Decade Teams as well as the All-Century Team. 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. 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. Between 1937-1939, Bendix won 137 games and lost 42 against the toughest competition in the United States. 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. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1957. Before joining the Army, West pitched in Kentucky. So, come on spend a few relaxing hours and tour the sports shrine on your next visit to Oklahoma City to find out why softball is the nations No. The banquet was held for the ninth consecutive year at the Holiday Inn College Park. The next year, 1974, marked the 40th anniversary of fast pitch softball in Arizona. This included the famous Phoenix Softball Park, a $100,000 stadium and field at 17th Avenue and Roosevelt. In 1959, he was 48-8 with 784 strikeouts before going 3-2 in the national tourney. All about the game of Men's Fastpitch Softball in MInnesota. Prolonged and meritorious performances while a member of Softball Canada at the national and international level will be recognized. Rich played every position but pitcher on the softball field and there wasnt any doubt that she would have done well as a pitcher if she wanted. She could catch, play first and the outfield. Massaros contributions as an umpire also earned him selections into the ASA Union County Hall of Fame (2009) and the ASA New Jersey State Hall of Fame. 2014 Jake Jacobs. He was 43. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Hall of Fame were held December 19, 1970 in Oklahoma City. The team was sponsored by Meierhoffer Funeral Home from 1997-2000 and the St. Joseph Frontier Casino from 2001 . In 1964, they won their first title, then lost out to a Miles City team in 1965 for the state championship. Within the player category, there are five categories: Men's/Women's Fast Pitch, Men's/Women's Slow Pitch and Modified Pitch. 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. In 1951, Law went 20-10 during the regular season and 3-2 in the national tourney, striking out 51 batters in 29 innings. The 2017 NSA/BPA Indiana Hall of Fame was hosted by Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Indiana on Saturday November 11, 2017. GUIDELINES MEN'S FASTPITCH WEBSITE . Three years later, she was named honorable mention All-America, and participated in nine ASA national tourneys. [2] See also [ edit] National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame References [ edit] With over 400 inductees, the National Softball Hall of Fame is among the most difficult sports halls in the nation in which to gain membership. At 14, he was eligible to participate in "The Big Spring Fast Pitch Men's Softball League" on a team "Valley Homes" managed by his uncle. Originally from Ann Arbor, MI, where he played baseball in the Detroit and Boston farm systems, Sprentall made his mark playing softball for the renowned Clearwater, FL Bombers. Bob Sprentall, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Mens Fast Pitch Outfield. Castle also is a member of the NY state ASA Hall of Fame and the Monroe County sports Hall of Fame. These changes are subject to approval. Donald Carruth Player/Pioneer, St. Paul/Minnetonka. Fill out this form to submit your transfer updates. Suzanne's softball career began some 20 years ago as the District . INA, Ill. - Little wonder why the 1995-96 Softball Team was inducted into the Rend Lake College Sports Hall of Fame one year ago. 2002 Carlton Bailey, Football Charles Messenger, Track Bill Ripken, Baseball Tim Wittman, Soccer. . 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. SUM Home > SUM Awards > MD FP Softball Association . 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. A 35-year employee of Kodak Park before retiring in 1971, Castle said being a member of the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame and two national championship teams are the biggest thrills of his softball career. . John Baker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. He batted .316 in the 1959 national to earn his fourth and final All-American award. Solt fanned 26, Gerber 25. 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. The 1941 national tournament with the Midgets turned out to be one of the best of her career. 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. Each year an award is given in Forbes name as the outstanding Clearwater Bomber. Ramage, who joined the Pistons after the 1940 season, remained with them until the team disbanded after the 1954 season. A nominee needs 75 percent (nine votes) of the votes cast by the 12 member Hall of Fame Committee to be elected. 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. Gerber, who retired from active play in 1952, was honored June 28, 1960 with Warren Gerber Day proclaimed in Cleveland, OH. She was born November 20, 1930 and passed away March 10, 1996 at age 65 after battling MS for more than 20 years. 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. Posted on February 6, 2017 by jovo23. Born April 4, 1928, Contel played on three national championship teams (1953, 1954 and 1957) and was near perfection defensively in national championship play. Fill out this form to be on Extra Inning Softball notifications list and be the first to get important updates and news specifically for coaches. Korgan won 49 of 40 games her first year and during a 14-year period (1934-1948), she played on six ASA national championship teams, five with the famed New Orleans, LA Jax and one with the Higgins Midgets of Tulsa, OK (1941). 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. From there he went on to become one of the most feared left-handed hitters in fast pitch. Open year round on weekdays and on weekends from mid-March to October, the Hall of Fame also houses the headquarters of the Amateur Softball Association-USA Softball, the national governing body of amateur softball in the United States. 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. Story Links. 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 Between 1949-1955 Ruth helped coach the team with her husband, Leroy Chub Sears. Softball History USA 2023. 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. I made up my mind then if the umpire does not see it, hes going to hear it. The DMS Men's 1998 fast pitch softball team was the North Dakota State Champion, Northern Region Champion and ASA Class "A" National Champion and finished the season with an overall record of 64-12. . Suzanne Robison is being inducted in the Amateur Softball Association of Pennsylvania Hall of Fame as an "Administrator". The late John Nagy, former Cleveland Metro commissioner, was USA Softball President at that time. With the Cardinals, he had one of his best nationals in 1956, batting .353 (6-fort-17) and driving in a then record 10 runs, but wasnt named an All-American. O Butler Award of Excellence and Region 2 Award of Excellence while also being inducted into three Hall of Fames Metro Buffalo ASA Hall of Fame (2003), Western New York Softball Hall of Fame (2011) and USA Softball of New York Hall of Fame (2021). The National Softball Hall of Fame was officially dedicated May 26, 1973 in Oklahoma City. Through our vast collection of artifacts, the National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum strives to educate the public about softballs rich history. The ISC Hall of Fame Breakfast and Induction Ceremony takes place on the opening Sunday of each ISC World Tournament. Ticket information will be released in the coming weeks. 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. 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. West had been a pick-up player after losing 1-0 on a no-hitter in the state tournament. By then Baker had played in four ASA national championships, compiling a 6-2 record and won 780 games and lost only 120. Announcing the Extra Inning Softball Newsletter. She has B.S. The building was opened to the public July 1, 1973. In the 1958 national tournament, she had a record 21 assists from third base. umpire utterings; deputy/district uic; umpire assignments; hall of fame. Sprentall passed away on April 18, 2013. 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. 2016 Inductees. He was born October 2, 1913 in Rochester, NY and passed away April 24, 2003 at age 89. Be sure to drop by the ASA Research Center and Library to find answers to such questions as Whats a fungo bat? and to browse through various softball publications including back copies of the ASA Guide, Rule Book and Umpire Manual plus the official publication of the ASA, USA Softball Magazine (formerly Balls & Strikes Softball), Doctoral dissertations, masters theses, magazine articles, video cassettes and numerous books and souvenir programs concerning all aspects of Americas Game are also available for reading in the museum library. The proposed inductee can be nominated by anyone. 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. Kronewitter was born January 11,1911 in Mishawka, IN and passed away December 13, 1987. Your support is critical to these efforts. Ilyes spans a 33-year playing career for teams in the Pennsylvania area, including the York Barbellettes and the Lakerettes. 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. During four years in the circle for head coach Cheryl . 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. In fact, Hunter, then 14, got beat 22-1 pitching at Fort Negley Diamonds in Nashville, TN. They joined former Dubuque standouts Dave Bakey and George Peterson, who gained induction in the Hall of Fame in 2021. The Greater Washington Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame held its 52nd Annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 5, 20146. The first Connecticut softball player elected to the Hall of Fame, Baker was born October 30, 1912 and started playing softball at 11. 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. 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. Ben Crain, Sloan, Iowa Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Rich starred in an era when high average hitters were rather the exception instead of the rule. Margaret Dobson, Seattle, Washington Womens Fast Pitch Third Base. He competed in six state tourneys (1935, 1936, 1939, 1940, 1942, 1943), 11 Mid-Atlantic regionals and 10 national championships. 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. Dave was an avid fan of the game, and later a fine pitcher in his own right. The Central Virginia ASA Softball Hall of Fame will endeavor to He had a seven-season .281 average with the Cardinals, collecting 429 hits in 1,527 at-bats, scoring 239 runs, hitting 74 doubles, 29 triples and 28 homers. 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. Difficult to strike out, Johnston was named MVP of the 1945 ASA national championship as the Pistons won their first of three titles in a row. The Hall of Fame Class of 2023 is a prime example of the greatness of our game across all levels and categories. Please see our Mission Statement and Collections Management Policy to see what types of objects we will and will not accept. Wojie also played for Post 162, Mutt & Jeff, Marlins and Arena Grille, all from New Haven , CT, during his 22 year career. The family lived briefly in Canada before moving to Detroit. In 1958, he won 42 of 48 games, striking out 576 batters and winning three of five games in the national tourney. An intense player, Johnston never struck out more than 10 times a season and was always putting stress on the opposition and would even often tag the base runners hard. He also is a member of the Memphis Hall of Fame and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Districts. Carolyn Thome Hart, Peoria, Illinois Womens Fast Pitch Outfield. 1943 ASA Womens Major Fast Pitch Nationals, 1998 ASA Womens Major Slow Pitch Nationals, *1973 Myron Reinhardt, Alexandria, KY Catcher-Outfielder (Shields Contractors, Yorkshire Restaurant, Gatliff Auto MVP-1963), *1974 Frank DeLuca, Stratford, CT Pitcher (Industrial Softball Avco-Lycoming-Textron), 1975 Donald Rardin, Lexington, KY Pitcher-Infielder (Gatliff Auto, Yorkshire Restaurant, IBM Industrial MVP-1966), 1982 Bill Cole, Sterling Heights, MI Third Base (East Side Sports MVP-1962, Michaels Lounge, Little Caesars), *1984 J.D. After the Dieselettes folded, Hart joined the Pekin, IL Lettes and played until retiring. Fill out the form below to verify that youre part of the Extra Elite! But despite suffering a heart attack May 19, 1962, Wojie made the most of his seven years with the Cardinals, earning All-America honors three times (1955, 1961 and 1959) and playing in seven ASA national tourneys. Follow on . Softball History USA 2023. 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). She had an accurate arm and a smooth, easy throwing motion whatever position she played. 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. 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. Hall of Fame Members 1982-Current Updated 1-27-22. The team's unprecedented run in Men's Major Fast Pitch created so many outstanding statistics, they cannot all be included here. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum has over 400 members with two categories of membership: players and non players. 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. Korgan fanned 67 batters in 30 innings and hurled four shutouts and had a perfect game with 20 strikeouts in another game. The opening of the Olympic Gallery is certainly a milestone in the history of softball, Porter said. A nominee needs 75 percent (nine votes) of the votes cast by the 12 member Hall of Fame Committee to be elected. 2014 Bill Prunkl. Whitlock played in six national championships and was a member of three national championship teams, all with Clearwater, in 1954, 1956 and 1957. He was born in Paducah, KY and moved to Covington, KY when he was just a year old. Byron Eugene Martin, Newark, New Jersey Meritorious Service. 2023 Season Coaches ACE/BG & SafeSport Follows Youth Season 9/1-8/31- We now have Venmo. In 1968, he was named to Mishawkas school board and four years later was elected president. He played in the first International Softball Congress State. 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. Hunter passed away November 7th, 2000 at age 75. 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. Maryland Fastpitch Softball Association. Seven times she earned All-America honors including first-team laurels in 1958, 1959, 1961, 1964 and 1965 and second-team honors in 1956 and 1963. 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 . Also on display is a timeline of events, from the game as it was in the early days to the continued growth today. 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. The first two years, 1954-1955, she played for the Wallingford Owlettes before joining the Brakettes in 1956. To view a full list of Hall of Fame members, visitUSASoftball.com. 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. . In 1931 he moved to Omaha. 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 . He batted .309 in 1950, .326 in 1951, .340 in 1952 and .317 in 1954. 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 Hall of Fame and Museum does not charge, but donations are greatly appreciated and accepted. 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. Softball, Swimming & Diving. Dave grew up in the Midwest, in a fastpitch household, with his father Ernie, an Indiana ASA Hall of Fame pitcher. He followed the ASA Major and ISC World Tournaments played in the Midwestern towns nearby . Tommy Castle, Rochester, New York Mens Fast Pitch First Base. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum has over 400 members with two categories of membership: players and non players. The class of 2015 included: Players - Tom Ancelet, Jim Byers, Donna Dandino, Crystal Dombkowski, Vern Hensley, David Randolph, and John Underwood. 2015 Inductees. "He. Fournier Caron finished her outstanding Tufts career as arguably the best pitcher in the history of NCAA Division III softball. Its second purpose is to help bring attention to the sport of softball to the people of Illinois. In 1948, Miller had one of his finest seasons, winning four games in the regional with three of the wins no-hitters and striking out 78 batters in 34 innings. The L-shaped, bi-level building houses more than 18,000 square feet of fascinating memorabilia. In bridge theres an expression, When in doubt, lead trump. In fast pitch softball the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons would say, When in doubt, pitch Bill West. More often than not the 6-foot-2, 225-pound West would win. In 1948, he won the leagues batting crown again, (.268). Stratton batted .272 (61 x 224) in 10 national championships and also played first base and the outfield. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum has over 400 members with two categories of membership: players and non players. Empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. It didnt matter to Kay Rich if opposing pitchers were throwing from 35 feet or 38 feet. 1 team participant sport and a full-medal sport in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Massaro began umpiring in 1979, which saw a career that featured seven national championships and the Womens Major Fast Pitch championship game in 1996 and 2000. The resume of Fast Pitch Softball player Terry Muck clearly reveals he was one of the best of his era. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Hall of Fame were held December 19, 1970 in Oklahoma City. Whitlock retired as an active player in 1961. Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra University Department of Athletics is proud to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Korgan passed away on July 19, 2009. 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