Gerber, who retired from active play in 1952, was honored June 28, 1960 with Warren Gerber Day proclaimed in Cleveland, OH. Martin was named treasurer in 1945 before being elected to the combined post of executive secretary-treasurer in 1949. The first Connecticut softball player elected to the Hall of Fame, Baker was born October 30, 1912 and started playing softball at 11. But perhaps his greatest clutch performance came in 1957, when his two-run homer off Hall of Famer Roy Stephenson in the top of the 15th gave Herb Dudley and the Bombers a 2-0 win. But it was at third base that earned Jeanne a spot in the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame. 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). In 1937, Gerber and former Columbus, OH State Auditor star pitcher Ralph Solt went 17 innings with Solt winning 1-0. In 1942, he batted .294 and drove in five runs as the Pistons finished runner-up, losing to the Deep Rock Oilers of Tulsa, OK, 2-0. and M.S. 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. 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. 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 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. Spokane Metro Softball Hall of Fame Established in 2013 to recognize individuals who played a major enduring role, often unsung, in the growth and development of softball within ASA in Spokane. The process took more than a decade, and in a sense, a lifetime. 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. 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. Dave grew up in the Midwest, in a fastpitch household, with his father Ernie, an Indiana ASA Hall of Fame pitcher. Following the induction, they will also be recognized at halftime of the semifinal game. By then Baker had played in four ASA national championships, compiling a 6-2 record and won 780 games and lost only 120. In the 1953 and 1954 nationals, she split four games in each event; one of her wins in the 1954 national was a perfect game against St. Louis. 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. John Hunters debut as a softball pitcher wasnt one a pitcher would like to remember. If there was one thing that made Carolyn Hart more than just another player, it was her hustle. 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. Dobson was listed among the 50 Greatest Athletes of the Century for the state of Oregon in 1999 in Sports Illustrated magazine. 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. In addition to Lindamans committee involvement, he also served in various positions for the USA Softball national teams programs including Team Manager for the USA Softball Mens National Team at the 1995 International Softball Federation (ISF) World Championship and the USA Softball Junior Mens National Team at the 2008 ISF World Championship. A 12-time All-American and four-time member of the USA Softball Men's National Team, Meredith won silver at the 1995 Pan American Games in Mar del Plata, Mexico and pitched the U.S. to a Gold Medal at the 1998 WBSC Men's World Championships in Saskatchewan, Canada. In 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. In 1931 he moved to Omaha. Share This Page About Us David Gilbertson Meritorious Service/Pioneer, Chatfield/Albert Lea/Geneva. She could catch, play first and the outfield. But no one else expected us too. Gerber walked one and Solt nine in the 2:30 minute marathon. Last Name, First: E-mail address Arntzen Paul Arntzen Paul C. Ball Wayne Beeg Sikorsky Aircraft earned its place in the National Softball Hall of Fame in the newly added team category after fielding one of the most dominant Mens Slow Pitch teams for over 50 years. The team was a dominant force in 16 national championship tournaments held in Phoenix at softball fields which he built. He was 43. . 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. 2023 Tufts Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees: Allyson Fournier Caron, E15. In 1952, the distance from home plate to the pitchers mound was increased from 35 to 38 feet and Kay again batted .400, with six of her eight hits for extra bases and a tourney-leading 17 total bases. Nina Korgan, Omaha, Nebraska Womens Fast Pitch Pitcher. 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. Rich starred in an era when high average hitters were rather the exception instead of the rule. In1956, he led all hitters in the Mens Major Fast Pitch National Championship with a .471 batting average. Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association, Wisconsin Soccer Hal 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. Softball History USA 2023. Under his tutelage, the Brakettes have won over 2,300 games with a dazzling .917 winning percentage and 16 national championship titles. Within the non player category, there are five different divisions one can be nominated in: Commissioner, Meritorious Service, Umpire, Managers and Sponsors. umpires. 2009 Kathy McNamee. Butler County Softball Hall of Fame. Stratton was named to the World All-Star team. 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. Kronewitter was born January 11,1911 in Mishawka, IN and passed away December 13, 1987. MARYLAND STATE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME HONOR ROLL OF INDUCTEES. 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. Rich passed away on July 1, 2017. I would throw against a fence when there was nobody to catch me. She followed with a .350 average in 1951 and a .343 average in 1953. Ben Crain, Sloan, Iowa Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. NOMINATION FORM 1974 *WILLIAM "BING" D. CONLIN (P) *GEORGE LEROY POWELL (P) 1975 *ROBERT A. FRYER (A) *BOB HOFFMAN (S) *EARL HUNSICKER (A) . Beginning his career in 1928, he hurled with the 14-inch ball before going to the 12-inch ball three years later. Story Links. Ive traveled places and met wonderful people that I would not have done if I hadnt played softball, Stratton said. 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. Clarence Buck Miller Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. She earned ASA All-America honors no less than 11 times including 1948 when she was named as an outfielder. Hunter posted a 26-2 record that season. He was 73. Before retiring, Crain was self-employed in the real estate and insurance business. General Information. In a 1937 charity game, Baker fanned the legendary baseball slugger Babe Ruth. 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. 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. Four times Sears was named an ASA All-American (1950, 1951, 1953 and 1954) and she participated in seven national championships. MEN'S FAST PITCH . The late John Nagy, former Cleveland Metro commissioner, was USA Softball President at that time. In 1942, Johnston joined the famed Fort Wayne, IN Zollner Pistons and remained with them until they disbanded in 1954. SUM Home > SUM Awards > MD FP Softball Association . Donald Carruth Player/Pioneer, St. Paul/Minnetonka. He did remain, however, as an employee and worked for the company for 42 years. After the Dieselettes folded, Hart joined the Pekin, IL Lettes and played until retiring. Ironically her highest batting average in national championship play came in her last championship, .348 in 1965. Within the player category, there are five categories: Men's/Women's Fast Pitch, Men's/Women's Slow Pitch and Modified Pitch. 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. He also is a member of the Cleveland Metro Hall of Fame. Ruth was born August 23, 1917 in Taber, Alberta, Canada and passed away March 20, 2001 at age 83. In 1947, he batted .285 to lead the league in batting as well as total bases (102), runs scored (42) and hits (67). . 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. Lawrie was inducted into the Husky Hall of Fame in 2018. Three years later, she was named honorable mention All-America, and participated in nine ASA national tourneys. Also an outstanding football player who gained All-Southeastern honors, Forbes died of cancer in 1975. He moved there when he was five after being born in Cincinnati . Softball Umpires of Maryland in MFSA Hall of Fame. Lindaman spansa 37-year career on the USA Softball council, which included various appointments on the Hall of Fame Committee, the Mens National Team Selection Committee, the Fast Pitch Playing Rules Committee and the Player Representative Committee. The organizations press release is published below in its entirety. 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 Greater Washington Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame held its 52nd Annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 5, 20146. Your donations help keep this history of softball alive through exhibit updates, upkeep and restoration projects. Crain, who was a member of every Omaha All-City team from 1935-1949, played in 10 ASA national championships winning four games. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. On 17 February 2007, the British Softball Federation enshrined 12 members into its inaugural Hall of Fame. In 156 games, Hart batted 1,873 times, scored 460 runs (leading her team eight times), hit 171 doubles (leading the team five times), 31 triples, 68 homers (leading her team seven years) and stole 160 bases (leading her team six years). Photos of national champions, slow pitch and fast pitch records, uniforms of the past and present, action photographs, player profiles, trophies and plaques . Billy Wojie, Stratford, Connecticut Mens Fast Pitch Third Base. The National Softball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 will increase the total number of inductees to 449 since its establishment in 1957. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1957. Castle also is a member of the NY state ASA Hall of Fame and the Monroe County sports Hall of Fame. All Rights Reserved. The banquet was held for the ninth consecutive year at the Holiday Inn College Park. 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. After joining the Pistons, West was named MVP of the National Fastball League in 1948 and to the leagues all-star team four consecutive years (1946-1949). The youngest player to play for the renowned Clearwater, FL Bombers, Bobby Forbes made the Bombers in 1941 at age 14. In 1959, he was 48-8 with 784 strikeouts before going 3-2 in the national tourney. COLUMBIA, Mo. In 1934, Baker received and accepted an invitation to play for Westport, CT in the ASA national tournament in Chicago. Here are this years inductees into the Hall of Fame. The former Fast Pitch player must have played in at least one ASA or ISC World Tournament. Tommy Castle, Rochester, New York Mens Fast Pitch First Base. 2023 SportsEngine, Inc. . Home; All About NAFA; NAFAsince 1993; . 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. 2019 Ali Andrzejewski, Soccer Tom Davis, Sportscaster Steve Krulevitz, Tennis Jim Margraff, Football Rob Shek, Lacrosse . The family lived briefly in Canada before moving to Detroit. 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. John Hunter, Nashville, Tennessee Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Annual inductions are held at the USA Softball Annual Meeting. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum has over 400 members with two categories of membership: players and non players. The next year, 1974, marked the 40th anniversary of fast pitch softball in Arizona. Led by Hall of Fame member Ken Clark, Sikorsky Aircraft had over 50 players earn All-American honors totaling over 200 selections. The room features four-color murals depicting softballs road to the Olympics along with action pictures of outstanding USA Softball National Team players. USA Men's National Team Snaps 22-year medal drought with bronze medal finish at 2022 WBSC Men's Softball World Cup; Click here for the Donor QuestionnaireForm, Warren Fireball Gerber, Columbus, Ohio Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Wojie had started his career in 1948 playing for Columbus Auto Body and joined the Cardinals in 1955 after Auto Body disbanded. 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. Born April 4, 1928, Contel played on three national championship teams (1953, 1954 and 1957) and was near perfection defensively in national championship play. Korgan continued to play for the Jax until retiring in 1949. On Sunday, USA Softball announced its 2020 Hall of Fame class, which includes seven men and just two womenlegendary softball Olympians Lovieanne Jung and Natasha Watleywho both happen to be women of color. Mens Fastpitch Hall of Fame: 2021 : 2019; Eddie Roberts : 2016; Rick Anderson: 2015 See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. I used to practice for hours. August 12-19, 2023 ISC World Tournament ISC News ISC Welcomes Ric Thompson as New US Central Regional Commissioner Ric Thompson Joins ISC as New Regional Commissioner Ashland Invitational is 2024 Qualifier Ashland Invitational July 21-23 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. Marlin Boom Player/Meritorious Service, Ellsworth. Ramage remained an employee after the team disbanded and worked 42 years. Pete Mercer. He batted .309 in 1950, .326 in 1951, .340 in 1952 and .317 in 1954. He was born October 2, 1913 in Rochester, NY and passed away April 24, 2003 at age 89. A standout on various occasions, Ilyes earned 13 All-American honors four of which came in back-to-back years while helping lead her team to 26 national championship appearances and two national titles. Tony Laws (Burlington, N.C.) - Meritorious Service District Commissioner, Tournament Director, Team Leader and State Commissioner. 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. USA Softball of Michigan Hall of Fame Members. 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. Softball Calvin Williams, Football. . He was captain of the 1934 Bendix team and had a 3-1 record in three ASA national (then called world) championships. The first floor highlights the colorful history of softball on story boards and panels with cases filled with memorabilia of past Hall of Famers. Born in Sloan, Iowa November 4, 1910, Crain moved to Iowa City, IA at age 11. Within the player category, there are five categories: Mens/Womens Fast Pitch, Mens/Womens Slow Pitch and Modified Pitch. 2022 United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. 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. . If your object is chosen, the donated material will be recommended to the Executive Director for consideration. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum has over 400 members with two categories of membership: players and non players. 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 National Softball Hall of Fame was officially dedicated May 26, 1973 in Oklahoma City. He also was a good hitter and averaged 20 homers per year with a total of more than 300 for his career. In the 1940 national, Castle batted .353 as Kodak Park won its second title. She had a lifetime batting average of .301 after retiring in 1962 to devote more time to her family. 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. The National Softball Hall of Fame was officially dedicated May 26, 1973 in Oklahoma City. In 1954, she was named national tourney MVP after batting .316. 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. The lower level includes dynamic displays highlighting the NCAA WCWS, the Big 12 Conference and the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Awards. 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. Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame Members 2021 Bob White - Player - Florence, AZ Bob White excelled as a Fast Pitch softball player for more than twenty years during the 70's and 80's - often thought of as the golden age of Men's Fast Pitch in Nebraska. Korgan fanned 67 batters in 30 innings and hurled four shutouts and had a perfect game with 20 strikeouts in another game. He was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2007. Bill West, Cincinnati, Ohio Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. 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. 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. We take great pride in being able to recognize the achievements of the individuals who have had a significant impact on the game of softball, said USA Softball Chief Executive Officer, Craig Cress. 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. She participated in 10 ASA national championships and four times the Brakettes won the national title. 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. Marjorie started out as a sling-shot hurler before switching to windmill. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Hall of Fame were held December 19, 1970 in Oklahoma City. He pitched Bendix to three consecutive Indiana state softball championships ( 1936-37-38). In 1954, he logged a 3-1 record with 59 strikeouts in 36 innings. When the Pistons played in the National Fastball League, Ramage held five of the leagues 10 offensive records. 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. He had been a year earlier, making eight putouts and recording 12 assists. Come check out our redesigned Hall of Fame plaques and the updated Olympic room! In 1968, he was named to Mishawkas school board and four years later was elected president. 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. A native of Kokomo, IN, Martin played football and basketball at Indiana University, majoring in commerce and finance. The team won ASA national championships in 1955 and 1958. In 1964, they won their first title, then lost out to a Miles City team in 1965 for the state championship. In six of those championships she had a .984 fielding percentage with 185 putouts, one assist and only three errors. Following the meeting a staff member will contact you regarding the next steps. 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. He was born July 25, 1923. 2002 Carlton Bailey, Football Charles Messenger, Track Bill Ripken, Baseball Tim Wittman, Soccer. Jim Chambers, Oshkosh, Wisconsin Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Then 14, he worked very hard in developing himself into a world-class pitcher. Office: (570) 286-7070. asapahof@verizon.net. The National Softball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 will increase the total number of inductees to 449 since its establishment in 1957. Fournier Caron finished her outstanding Tufts career as arguably the best pitcher in the history of NCAA Division III softball. 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 . "We are excited to bring this prestigious National Championship to the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex," said USA Softball Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Craig Cress. 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. The 1941 national tournament with the Midgets turned out to be one of the best of her career. Hughie Johnston, Detroit, Michigan Mens Fast Pitch First Base. West had been a pick-up player after losing 1-0 on a no-hitter in the state tournament. So Baker naturally was called Cannonball during his impressive 26 year career which ended in 1953. Player. 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. Home. the history of softball literally unfolds right before your eyes as you walk through the Softball Hall of Fame. 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. 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