He was named Regional Vice-President in 1970 and was elected Eastern Division Executive Vice-President in 1971. Ciaccia, who spent as a Regional Vice-President from 1971 to 1984, was promoted to Eastern Division Executive Vice-President 1985. Gary Vitto, a ball of fire on the softball field who earned a reputation for getting the maximum out of his players, was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Manager Category. Dave Neale, a veteran USSSA manager and sponsor in 1981, has been inducted into the United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association Hall of Fame in the Team Manager Category. During that time he had played all 10 positions, but his claim to fame came as a pitcher, Pinto was highly respected for his defensive skills on the mound and he compiled 610 wins as pitcher. Speller began his career with the USSSA in the early 1970s in North Carolina. Burrell was appointed as the Girls Youth National Program Director in 1975. The outfielder has been a vital part of successful season of outstanding class A teams such as Tri-County, Tosti Raiders, Canton Softball Center, Steeles, and Lady Blue. She was honored in 1984 as the USSSA-DeBeers Sportswomen of the Year, and in 1991 became the recipient of the USSSA/Worth Youth Director of the Year Award. In 1979, Ciaccia was elected to serve a two-year term as President of the USSSA. He traveled throughout the central division conducting umpires clinics and promoting the program. He earned the Presidents Award in 1976. The late Fred Schlueter who directed the old central division to new heights, was inducted into the United States Slo-Pitch Softball Hall of Fame in the Executive Category. Larson played for Stylists, Loring Construction, Ye Old Liquor Cabinet, Tippys, E.J. Over the past ten years USSSA has not failed to increase its year to year membership. Jenny Johnson, setting the standard for others to try to follow, was the first person inducted in the United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association Hall of Fame in the Female player Category. One of the longest veterans in service to the USSSA, Ciaccia never looked for the headlines, but worked long hours promoting the goals of the USSSA. A player whose 15th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE. She won her first All-World Honor in 1971 and claimed the Award again in 1984 an 1985. His lifetime managerial record in USSSA play exceeds 500 wins with fewer than 100 losses. A native of the little mountain town of Buena Vista, Virginia, Secrist umpired at four Mens Major World Series, Eight World Tournaments, Several Divisional Tournaments and over a dozed NITs. Raines has served on numerous USSSA program committees and has played a major role in the success the USSSA enjoys today. Gilbert started her long career with the Dinwiddie Diamonds, later moved to the green berets, before joining the Belles. McNew umpired in two divisional tournaments and eight world tournaments, including the 1976 Major World Series. In 1979 he was appointed as a USSSA Area Director in his native sterling heights, Michigan. At the time Burrells induction into the USSSA National Hall of Fame she had previously been enshrined into the USSSA Oklahoma State Hall of Fame, the USSSA South Carolina Hall of Fame, and the USSSA Virginia State Hall of Fame. The spirited Nucci gave umpires and opposing coaches all they wanted and more, but he gained respect as a fierce competitor who knew how to win. Ramseys insight was instrumental in numerous progressive rule changes and in the development of new programs. Jackie Huggins, who was selected five times to the USSSA Womens Class A All-World Team, was inducted into the he United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association Hall of Fame in the Female Player Category. He has taken his rightful place alongside three of his team members, Elby Bushong, Mike Cellura, and Ron Whittleton, in the USSSA Hall of Fame. Her never ending work has been instrumental in organizing youth player and coaches clinics all over the nation. Mortl played in eight national or world tournaments and was named All-State, All-Tournament, and All World numerous times. In World Series play from 1992-1995, her batting averages were: .615, .590, .630 and .600. A Wisconsin native, Scherr is the USSSA All Time World Series leader in home runs (101), hits (166), and RBIs (202). He has served as Maryland State Director for many years. Hall of Fame / USSSA. Elby Boom-Boom Bushong, known for his high-step home runs, was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Male Player Category. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Carmen was a center figure for Dinos and Uniroyal during the 1970s, and then helped Mazzola-Castle of Rochester to a World Series Title. He also coached for Sullivan Executives, Silver Heights, and Burger Queen before joining the Knights of St. John. USSSA purchased a building in Petersburg, Virginia for its National Headquarters and Hall of Fame Museum. At that time there were a little over 500 teams in Michigan playing USSSA. He has conducted many umpire clinics and has attended every National Umpire Clinic held at the USSSA National Meeting since 1983. NEW JUNIOR OLYMPIC (YOUTH) AGE QUALIFICATIONS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2023. Despite his years, Hoover continued his great hustle and confidence in the third base coaching box late in his career. That year Empress Chili won the first Womens World Series and Patrus was named series MVP. 545-0038. He is one of the only three umpires to have worked both prestigious events. In 1988 he was appointed Division Executive Vice-President. He worked with friend Chuck Fischer as Co-Kentucky State Directors and is the first pioneer selected for direct induction into the Hall of Fame with more than 20 years of service. Beginning with the East Coast Pioneer Squad of Capitol Insulation, Wheeler also played for Jerrys Caterers, Gainely Ceramics, Elite Coating, Smythe Sox, Howards Western Steer, Ken Michael-Franey & Parr, Starpath, Ritchs-Kirks, Bell Corp, Vernons. His home run totals were cut short due to the short summers and cold weather in Rochester. Over that last weekend of August 1968 the first USSSA World Softball Tournament was played in West Allis Wisconsin. Under McCoy, the Rochester team compiled 629-98 record during a 10 year period and was the most consistent womens softball team in the nation. Cellura blasted over 1,00 home runs in tournament play. She thrives on pressure trips to the plate. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Charles Phoebus at 410-477-8674 or Mark Phoebus at 443-600-3846. She played for a record 11 Virginia USSSA Womens State Championship Teams and takes pride in the fact she has missed only one USSSA Womens World Tournament during her career, when she skipped the 1975 season to have her son, Dennis. A line-drive hitter, McCoy started out as a tough defensive outfielder and played in nine USSSA World Tournaments. The Hawthorne, N.J., native remained close to his alma mater as the Director of Recreation in Northampton, Mass., and served a 28-year stint as executive director of Look Park. The system is operated out of the National Office in Oklahoma City, OK and support is provided by both the National Office and the Local State/Metro offices. MA has been inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in . He has traveled to numerous states conducting umpires clinics and promoting the USSSA Umpire Program. 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. The Texas native has led eight different teams to the USSSA World Championships. December 14, 2021. The L-shaped, bi-level building . Along with Accurate Welding, Mortl played for Marascos, Transport Oil, Libbys, Thomas and Ashes; all Wisconsin teams. 16-Under Age Classification. The 1982-83 girls basketball team is in the North Andover Hall of Fame. Under Whittletons direction, Capitol was the dominate team on the west coast for more than a decade, winning four State Championships and four Western Division Crowns. - The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Department of Athletics and Recreation announced the five individuals and one team that will be inducted into the Corsairs Hall of Fame class of 2021 on October 9 at Woodland Commons. Playing his entire career with Howards, Arndt also competed in the mixed and maters programs with equal success. A native to Rochester New York, Salter was appointed as USSSA National Umpire-In-Chief in 1970. Rick Pinto, part of the USSSA since its inception in 1968, has been inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Male Player Category. The various associations were cannibalizing each other in order to inflate their team registration numbers. He compiles a .944 fielding average with 1,941 putouts and 3,084 assists out of 5,484 chances. He worked the Class B Mens World in Petersburg, Virginia and Womens Class B in Beloit, Wisconsin. 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. He has served as Recording Secretary of the National Playing Rules Committee since 1978. In 1986 she was named Most Valuable Player in the USSSA Blue Chip NIT. 1979. lyle connors. She was also a scratch golfer and after graduating from BHS, served at the first Assistant Clerk . The soft-speaking southerner from Gaston, North Carolina, produced bug results and quickly moved up the ladder wit the association. @TGSL1, WELCOME TO THE HOME OF USA SOFTBALL OF MASSACHUSETTS, NEW JUNIOR OLYMPIC (YOUTH) AGE QUALIFICATIONS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, USA Softball Bylaws, Code and Procedural Manual, USA Softball of Massachusetts Hall of Fame, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. She compiled a near .500 batting average. With a .680 lifetime batting average, Bartel was known for his hitting in the clutch and was always his best in the USSSA World Series. . He coached in the first USSSA tournament in 1968 in Milwaukee. Softball, I love you.. Playing at the top competitive level past age 40, this surprising athlete celebrated winning the first USSSA Women World Series at age 39. His strong performance as Executive Board member has been a tremendous asset to the successful operation of the USSSA. Speller also competed in the Industrial Program and was named All-World team in 1980 as Fisher Body won in the Industrial World Tournament at Dearborn, Michigan. Under his leadership, the number of registered umpires has grown steadily in Missouri and his division. Palmer was instrumental in establishing the original equipment licensing agreements with national sporting goods manufacturers. In 1970, he was appointed Regional Vice-President and assumed the office of National President one year later. His willingness to serve has been outstanding. Don Arndt, a legend in his own time led Howards a pair of USSSA Mens Major World Series Championships, was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Male Player Category. Not a mere defensive specialist, Pintos bating average in top level play was .570. Grady starred in swimming, field hockey, gymnastics and softball. In 1998, while a member of Empress, she successfully switched positions from third base to pitcher, when the team lost its previous pitcher to injury. Ellis received the Presidents Award in 1977 for his outstanding work. A native of Rochester, New York, Eichelberger played for the 1977 World Champion Mazzola-Castle in the World Series in Petersburg, Virginia. The Colonial Heights, Virginia resident was named Virginia State Umpire-In-Chief in 1978, was appointed Southern Division U-I-C in 1982, and assumed the Eastern Region U-I-C position five years later. All Rights Reserved. Linda Mueller, who made a habit of playing in USSSA Womens World Tournaments, was inducted in the United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association Hall Of Fame in the Female Player Category. He is one of the only four umpires to have officiated in the USSSSA Mens Major World Series and also the Womens A World Series. In 1971, Rains assisted in directing and planning the first Mens USSSA World Series which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joe Seymour, who cracked several thousand home runs in a career that included five trips to the USSSA World Series, was inducted into the United States Slo-Pitch Hall of Fame in the Male Category. He was named most valuable player in the 1970 World Series at Las Vegas, Nevada when his Accurate Welding Team of Milwaukee captured the World Championship. Dwight Hall, a true gentleman of the game and a man respected for his common sense and love of slow pitch softball was inducted into the United States Slo-Pitch Association Hall of Fame in the Executive Category. Wallick advanced to Regional Vice-President in 1972. Know as Putter, she was named USSSA Sports Woman of the Year in 1980. A coach with over 40 years of softball experience, Hoover also coached third base for Kentucky Bourbons in the old professional league. Al Ciaccia, one of the early founders of the USSSA, was inducted into the United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association in the Executive category. Brown has always been a top performer and is known as a ambassador of the USSSA program. Over the past 40 years USSSA has grown from a couple of thousand slow-pitch softball players to over 3.5 million participants playing 13 primary sports. Titone becomes the seventh USSSA umpire to be elected into the Hall of Fame. During his long career with the USSSA, Speller played in the Class A World Tournament 12 times and the Major World Series eight times. As Womens National Program Director from 1981-1987, she was instrumental in building team registrations and laying the groundwork for the first womens world series in 1988 at Garland, Texas. Participating in 17 USSSA Mens Major World Series, he was a member of the All World Teams at the USSSA Mens Major World Series in 1989 and again in 1994. Her main position has been second base, however, she did well in every position, known primarily as a solid singles hitter, she accumulated a lifetime batting average of .445. 2022 Inductees Pat Bonnell, Class of 1963 (Contributor) Craig Scott, Class . Scherr was named the USSSA All World Team six times; he led three teams to World Championships; and in a recent poll of major managers and sponsors, Rick Scherr was voted the Top Player of the Decade (80s) by his peers. With a .571 career batting average, she is a singles hitter with sneaky power. It includes the Don E. Porter Hall of Fame Stadium, home to the World Cup of Softball and the annual Women's College World Series . Please email us and let us know who you are nominating and a little background on them . Just his appearance alone at the tournament seems to make his fellow teammates each their peak. Also on display is a timeline of events, from the game as it was in the early days to the continued growth today. Although he hails from the state that produced many great softball teams and players, Seymour was he first person from North Carolina inducted in to the USSSA Hall of Fame. The outstanding defensive player led the Stingers to a pair of World Championships. Huggins, a consistent line drive hitter with a .493 lifetime batting average, earned numerous Golden Glove Awards for the defensive ability at first base. His guidance and hard work in the pioneer years of the association played a big part in the success of the umpires program. Capital won the hearts of fans at the 1983 and 1985 World Series, finishing second and third in the biggest even in softball, upsetting teams with biggest names players and budgets. In addition, Wallick was elected in 1983 to serve a two-year term as President of the USSSA. First Id like to thank God for giving me the talent and allowing me to pick and choose my lifes desires, said guy. In 1978, Salter earned the USSSA Executive Board Presidents Award, the same year he was elected into the Hall of Fame. A native of Panorama City, California, Cellura played from coast-to-coast and enjoyed winning a pair of World Championships. Softball Hall of Fame As of the most recent elections, there are now 249 members in the Softball Hall of Fame, representing 38 countries. She was named Player of the Year in Cincinnati in 1988 when she compiled a .589 season batting average. Tournament. In fact, for all but 3 of those 10 years USSSAs membership has grown by over 10% per year. Ciaccia has stood as a cornerstone in the success of the USSSA. Deters started her career as an outfielder and later handled catching chores for Empress Chili. Because of his hard work, the USSSA was able to survive against tremendous odds and have the chance to develop into what it is today. She proudly has maintained a .500 lifetime batting average. 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. His teams are remembered more for guts and pride than overall talent. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mortl was a slick fielding second baseman and pressure hitter. Bartel was always respected by his teammates and opponents alike, such respect was not confined to his ability to play softball, but included his great love for people and the game of softball. Davis attended national umpire clinics in Orlando, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana; Dan Francisco, California; Freeport, Bahamas, and Nashville, Tennessee. Kathy was selected to the USSSA Womens All World Teams on six occasions and was the first female played to be inducted into the Texas USSSA Hall of Fame in 1997. His teams in the West were considered on par with Howards/Western Steer in the South and Snyders in the Midwest. McNews outstanding performance has been instrumental in developing a string and efficient umpires program in New England. He conducted over 150 USSSA umpire clinics and has attended every USSSA convention umpire clinic for the past 21 years. Mike Cellura, a standout all-around athlete who competed in the Mens Major World Series 11 times and was named the All-World Team six times, was inducted in to the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Male Player Category. Duane McCoy, who led his women teams to a pair of World Championships and carried them to 10 straight Class A World Tournaments, was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Manager Category. Softball. The outstanding performer was one of the early pioneers in the USSSA program. Worcester and Taunton, MA, Portland, ME, Stratford, CT . A player whose 11th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE. In 2007 USSSA had over 3.5 million participants and is solely responsible for 58,044 room nights in Central Florida, of which 45,307 room nights are in Osceola County. It was as Girls Youth National Program Director that she really hit her stride. His softball teams went 165-35. . Wheeler tied teammates Bruce Meade and Fred Trice for the home run crown to lead the elite coating to the 1985 Mens Major World Series Championship. The first floor highlights the colorful history of softball on story boards and panels with cases filled with memorabilia of past Hall of Famers. He compiled a .599 batting average in the World Tournament play, tops in the nation for players at his position in his era. She recorded a lifetime batting average of about .600 and shoed good power in amassing 300 career home runs. A player whose 19th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE. She played in eight USSSA Womens Class A World Tournaments. Vitto, known for this managerial strategy, during his career gained the respect of everyone and was considered as one of the all time greats ever to manage a club. In the early 1070s he led the USSSA through a series of battles in federal court against the Amateur Softball Association. He was named New York State U-I-C in 1978 and also makes assignments for a 200 member local league in his home town of Syracuse. The changes included branching out into sports other than softball. Danielle Henderson, a three-time All-American student-athlete at Massachusetts, 2000 Olympic gold medalist and 2009 UMass Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, was named the head coach of the Massachusetts softball program in June of 2021. With the passing of Al Ramsey in 1998 he was selected to lead this organization into the next millennium. National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum is a softball museum located in Oklahoma City 's Adventure District. The late Buddy Secrist, who was selected four times to the Umpire at the USSSA World Series, was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Umpire Category. Neale has managed in the USSSA Mens Major World Series a total of 13 times. A resident of Arcadia, California, Wallick managed a team in the first USSSA tournament, played in 1968 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her 131 free throws made also set a school record, as did her 493 field goals attempted. With a career .550 batting average, Davis earned numerous ALL-Tournament and All-World Honors. He has played in the World Series a record of 14 times. He worked more than a dozen divisional and world events, numerous NITs and state tournaments. The slugger believes that softball has given her the chance to work with many talented people and has allowed her to latitude to travel and see many parts of the country. He was serving as Eastern Region President when he dies of a heart attack in 1989 Along with helping develop USSSA programs in Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee and Virginia. His team was runner-up in the 1973 World Series and went all the way in 1974, winning the World Series in Pinole, California. Henderson, the sixth head coach in program history, returns to her alma mater after spending the . 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. Additionally, Crackers has been a member of four All-World Teams and has a number of All-Tournament Team placing to her credit as well. Guy compiled a lifetime average of .680 with more than 1,400 home runs. Vittos teams compiled an impressive 73-11 record in national and world tournaments. Apr 7, 2023 . Over that last weekend of August 1968 the first USSSA World Softball Tournament was played in West Allis Wisconsin. Don Webster, or Chatsworth, CA, has been inducted into the United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association Hall of Fame in the Special Category. Davidson, a Rocky River, Ohio native, has served as the Ohio State Umpire-In-Chief since 1980 and has attended and helped conduct 17 national umpire clinics. 1968. m. a. manning. From the time the Greer, South Carolina native began playing USSSS softball in 1979, he distinguished himself suiting up with some of the greatest teams in slo-pitch, including: Dave Carroll Sports, Jerrys Caterers, Elite Coating, Smythe Sox, AJD-Russell, and Starpath. Your donations help keep this history of softball alive through exhibit updates, upkeep and restoration projects. A player whose 13th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE. National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum. Those countless hours or training, and playing in good and bad conditions finally paid off. Jims participation in the USSSA spans the entire program from Player/Manager, Umpire, Director, to Executive. Bushong hits for power and average and always did a good job on defense, his main position was first base; however, during his career, he played every position but shortstop and pitcher. He was the recipient of the 1997 Umpire-In-Chief Award at the national meeting in Myrtle Beach, SC. Ellerbrook was the Samuel S. Crossman Two-Sport Athlete Award winner in 1970. His love for the game and dedication to the softball association are reflected in his long hours and many miles traveled promoting USSSA. RI softball wouldnt be what it is t https://t.co/NLZ18VdLSS, Fall NE College Showcase Update Rosie qualified for the Mass. In 1997 Dons last year as the State Director of the state of Michigan registered over 9,500 teams with USSSA. He has served on the Executive Board of the association for many years. In addition to numerous state, divisional, and NIT tournaments, Davidson officiated at the 1982 Mens Major World Series and the Womens World Series in 1991. Mueller was elected President at the second meeting of the USSSA and held the position from 1967-71. Raines played in the first USSSA World Tournament in 1968 and that same year was also names the Nevada State Director. Milford Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees (click on year of induction for class induction photos & bios) 2023 Inductees Mary (Gordon) Burnside, Class of 1978 (Multi-sport) Rob Murphy, Class of 1993 (Baseball) Dr. Frank Noyes, M.D. Dedication ceremonies for the expansion were held July 23, 1977. Under his sponsorship, his teams captured the Mens World Series Championships in 1978 and again in 1981. Jim Davis, a veteran umpire and Missouri Umpire-In-Chief, was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Umpire Category. Id also like to thank my sons James and John who spent countless hours chasing fly balls..to the wonderful sponsors I played for.. And to my teammates, from the start to finish.
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