In 1937, Gerber and former Columbus, OH State Auditor star pitcher Ralph Solt went 17 innings with Solt winning 1-0. Between 1949-1955 Ruth helped coach the team with her husband, Leroy Chub Sears. The team was sponsored by Meierhoffer Funeral Home from 1997-2000 and the St. Joseph Frontier Casino from 2001 . The team's unprecedented run in Men's Major Fast Pitch created so many outstanding statistics, they cannot all be included here. 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. 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. 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 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. Wojie also played for Post 162, Mutt & Jeff, Marlins and Arena Grille, all from New Haven , CT, during his 22 year career. Wojie passed away June 10, 1979 at age 56. Marlin Boom Player/Meritorious Service, Ellsworth. Pete Mercer. Johnson started playing softball in 1933 with Burr-Patterson before joining Briggs Beautyware in 1938-1941. 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. Also an outstanding football player who gained All-Southeastern honors, Forbes died of cancer in 1975. Leroy Hess, Aurora, Illinois, Mens Fast Pitch Catcher. COLUMBIA, Mo. The process took more than a decade, and in a sense, a lifetime. On July 14, 1962, Martin died-a victim of cancer. North American Fastpitch Association. . 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. 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. 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 . Four times he was named an ASA All-American: 1955, 1956, 1957 and 1959. The building was opened to the public July 1, 1973. Then 14, he worked very hard in developing himself into a world-class pitcher. 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. 311 Race Street Sunbury, PA 17801. 2016 John Dye In 1950, Hunter joined the famed Clearwater, FL Bombers and achieved a record of 41-2, including winning two games and striking out 29 in the national championship. Gerber walked one and Solt nine in the 2:30 minute marathon. 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. Craig Brown Player, St. James/Mankato. She was born November 20, 1930 and passed away March 10, 1996 at age 65 after battling MS for more than 20 years. These changes are subject to approval. 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. In 1942, West hurled Newport to the Kentucky State title, winning three games with 46 strikeouts, and not allowing any hits. He batted .316 in the 1959 national to earn his fourth and final All-American award. 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. That record lasted until it was broken in 1975 by Hall of Famer Diane Kalliam. Nina Korgan, Omaha, Nebraska Womens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Additional honors include being named the Smokey Mountain Classic Co-MVP and OK ASA Co-Player of the Year in 1975. 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. Suzanne Robison is being inducted in the Amateur Softball Association of Pennsylvania Hall of Fame as an "Administrator". 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. Known as one of the top hitters in the 1980-90s, Tucker slugged over 2,000 home runs during his career with over 100 tallied in a single season nine times during a 10-year span including 413 during the 1987 season. Bill West, Cincinnati, Ohio Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. He also is a member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame and the Omaha ASA Hall of Fame. He competed in six state tourneys (1935, 1936, 1939, 1940, 1942, 1943), 11 Mid-Atlantic regionals and 10 national championships. She attained full professor status at Portland State in 1968. Annual inductions are held at the USA Softball Annual Meeting. Kay Rich, Los Angeles, California Womens Fast Pitch Shortstop. John Hunter, Nashville, Tennessee Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. John Hunters debut as a softball pitcher wasnt one a pitcher would like to remember. USA Softball of Michigan Hall of Fame Members. 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. The Iowa Softball Association Hall of Fame was established in February 1972. Photos of national champions, slow pitch and fast pitch records, uniforms of the past and present, action photographs, player profiles, trophies and plaques . See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. The Central Virginia ASA Softball Hall of Fame will endeavor to Law passed away March 2, 2000 at age 76. Led by Hall of Fame member Ken Clark, Sikorsky Aircraft had over 50 players earn All-American honors totaling over 200 selections. 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. The room features four-color murals depicting softballs road to the Olympics along with action pictures of outstanding USA Softball National Team players. He was 73. 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. All Rights Reserved. Empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. 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). 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. She had an accurate arm and a smooth, easy throwing motion whatever position she played. 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. 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. "He. 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. Nina won four games in that tourney with three of them one-hitters. Suzanne's softball career began some 20 years ago as the District . Roy Stephenson, Hicksville, New York Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Sprentall batted .304 in the 1955 national and was flawless in the outfield on 11 chances. Lawrie and the rest of the Pac-12 Hall of Honor class will officially be inducted on Friday, March 3 during a private ceremony as part of the week-long Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas. The team was a dominant force in 16 national championship tournaments held in Phoenix at softball fields which he built. The Illinois ASA Softball Hall of Fame began in 1971. 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. Born in Sloan, Iowa November 4, 1910, Crain moved to Iowa City, IA at age 11. He also played fast-pitch softball and basketball. 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. 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. 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. TO THE HALL OF FAME VIEW INDUCTEES, CLICK ON AN ITEM BELOW 2017 2016 2015 2014 ARCHIVES CONNECTICUT ASA FASTPITCH HALL-OF-FAME If you'd like to visit the Connecticut ASA Hall of Fame, it's located at ; Erin's Gym 2275 Main Street Stratford, CT 06614 . 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 2015 Indiana ASA/Wayne L. Myers Softball Hall of Fame Class was inducted on Saturday, March 14 at 6:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bloomington, Indiana. Except for a brief period, he continued as president until September of 1980. 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. With the relocation to Oklahoma City, the dates for the premier men's fast pitch National Championship have also been adjusted to now take place August 20-23, 2020. The Hall of Fame and Museum does not charge, but donations are greatly appreciated and accepted. 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. The . Before succeeding Michael J. Pauley as the ASAs CEO, Martin served as New Jersey state commissioner and Eastern vice-president. In 1955, he fanned 41 batters in 24 innings in splitting four games. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum is a permanent shrine to former and past players of the sport who have had exceptional careers and have been a major factor in growing the game of softball. men's slowpitch . 2014 Jake Jacobs. The 2021 Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame inductee's are Collette Folstad, Doug Millar, Charlie Johnson, Willie Brown, Rick . - Former University of Missouri softball standout Brooke Wilmes has signed a professional contract with the Smash It Sports Vipers of Women's Professional Fastpitch. 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. He also is a member of the Memphis Hall of Fame and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. The building was opened to the public July 1, 1973. Known for his offense as well as defense, Castle played softball 25 years for Kodak Park, beginning in 1935. 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