Bartle, who established himself as a true slowpitch superstar for his great ability with the bat, his tremendous rocket arm and great speed in the outfield was always able to maintain his humble and gracious attitude toward sponsors, players, and fans. During that time he managed the team which played in 44 states and went in areas that were not aligned with USSSA, but Neale promoted the USSSA program never the less. 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. Hoover organized the first old timers game in St. Denis, Kentucky and promoted the USSSA in its infancy. He has served as Maryland State Director for many years. In the early 1070s he led the USSSA through a series of battles in federal court against the Amateur Softball Association. In 1997, McNew was appointed Massachusetts State Umpire-In-Chief until 1979 at which time he became the USSSA Massachusetts Sate Director. The highlight of Nuccis career came in 1977 when his Mazzola-Castle team of Rochester, NY, pulled a stunning upset to capture the Mens Major World Series Championship. Gendron led four teams to USSSA World Championships and was named MVP at the 1980 World. In 1983 the Steeles Team emerged under his leadership. A player whose 17th birthday is prior to September 1, 2023, is INELIGIBLE. 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. We are the only Softball organization in the state of Massachusetts affiliated with the national governing body of Softball: USA Softball. Taccone complied a .500 plus lifetime batting average and belted over 600 home runs in USSSA play. A 21 year veteran umpire, Titone joined the USSSA 19 years ago. Brick & Lumber. Carl Drewicz, who served on the National Umpires Clinic Committee, Hall of Fame Committee, and National Playing Rules Committee, was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Umpire Category. Currently, USSSA nationally governs 13 amateur sports. A Wisconsin native, Scherr is the USSSA All Time World Series leader in home runs (101), hits (166), and RBIs (202). In the early years of the association, Wallick was responsible for all the territory west of the Mississippi, traveling many miles to establish USSSA state programs, Wallick helped develop a solid division in the West. His team finished fourth in the event. Hudson High School Athletic Hall of Fame holds 2021 induction ceremony His outstanding performance in this capacity will always be remembered. Already a member of the Michigan USSSA Hall of Fame, Pinto was named Most Valuable Player in several Major USSSA events and won MVP honors in the Mens Major World Series in 1976. Hall of Fame / USSSA. Follow on . Jims participation in the USSSA spans the entire program from Player/Manager, Umpire, Director, to Executive. His team turned the trick again in 1977, winning in Detroit, Michigan, under the Pace Banner. Hall of Fame Spring Classic 2023 - May 20-21, 2023 - Springfield, MA USSSA Hall of Fame 1979-1999 - Softball History USA Sharon Crackers Graham, a 13 year USSSA Womens Class A veteran performer, has been inducted into the United States Slo-Pitch Association Hall of Fame in the Female Player Category. A tricky pitcher who fired away from behind his back and between his legs, he led his teams to the Massachusetts Class C USSSA State Titles in 1983 and 1987. Slow-pitch softball, baseball, fast-pitch softball, and basketball athletes make up approximately 90% of USSSAs membership. Softball - Coast Guard Gaetano has served on numerous program committees and in 1979 he was presented the USSSA Presidents Award. He coached in the first USSSA tournament in 1968 in Milwaukee. Within the non player category, there are five different divisions one can be nominated in: Commissioner, Meritorious Service, Umpire, Managers and Sponsors. She was also a scratch golfer and after graduating from BHS, served at the first Assistant Clerk . Johns Umpire career started with the USSSA in 1968, and in 1971 he was appointed as the Umpire-In-Chief for Concord, California. Their photo and name will be displayed on the Hall of Fame wall at the Yawkey Sports Training Center. Under his sponsorship, his teams captured the Mens World Series Championships in 1978 and again in 1981. He compiled a .629 lifetime batting average. 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. Softball Cancelled Coast Guard. Junior Olympic (YOUTH) Age Qualifications (AS OF 9/1/2023). Under Salters direction, umpires registration increased from 1,000 to over 10,000. Multiple Hall of Fame Inductions (Organization-Year Inducted) Dave Neale Sr. * NSA-1995 USSSA-1997 ASA-1998 ISA-2006 David "Hank" Bassett USSSA-2006 ASA-2007 NSA-2007 Richard Howard * ASA-1982 USSSA-1988 Woody Bell ASA-1994 USSSA-2005. In 1971, Gaetano was elevated to the position of Regional Vice-President and in 1989 was promoted to Northeastern Division Executive Vice-President. 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. McNew served as a member of the National Playing Rules Committee from 1975-1980. National Softball Hall of Fame Link. McNews outstanding performance has been instrumental in developing a string and efficient umpires program in New England. The various associations were cannibalizing each other in order to inflate their team registration numbers. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by sending a check made out to Millis Athletics Hall of Fame to 155 Plain Street, Millis MA 02054 or via Venmo: Millis-AthleticsHOF. After joining the USSSA in 1971, ODonnell was named Missouri Stare Director in 1973, and three years later was named Vice-Presidents duties in 1988 ODonnell helped organize the sport in Missouri and was an area director from 1971 to 1990. In 1996 Don was elected and served as the USSSA National President for two years. During his 18 years of service to the USSSA, Hall twice directed the Mends Major World Series. 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. During his long career with the USSSA, Speller played in the Class A World Tournament 12 times and the Major World Series eight times. 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. She thrives on pressure trips to the plate. A big man who tipped the scales over 300 pounds, Taccone also played for Rogers Inn, Als Tavern, Pace, Mazzola Insurance, and the DuPont Industrial team. Over the past ten years USSSA has not failed to increase its year to year membership. 1979. lyle connors. / 35.5233376; -97.4631822. championship as a member of the school's softball team and closed as finalists in the state tournament. University of Massachusetts Athletics As President, Mueller introduced the logo, bearing USSSA NO. Speller began his career with the USSSA in the early 1970s in North Carolina. Raines played in the first USSSA World Tournament in 1968 and that same year was also names the Nevada State Director. Schmitt played with the fighting green and gold out for Rochester from 1969-79 and the team was consistent national womens power. The Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet is to be held on Saturday April 1, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Paramount Country Club, 60 Zukor Road, New City, N.Y 10956. Massachusetts Softball Bested By Fordham Twice In Saturday Doubleheader. Henderson, the sixth head coach in program history, returns to her alma mater after spending the previous . The southpaw from Kentucky was named to the All-World Team three times. He has conducted many umpire clinics and has attended every National Umpire Clinic held at the USSSA National Meeting since 1983. She was selected as a member of the 1990 Womens Soviet Tour Team and played a vital role in the success of the historic trip. With a .575 career batting average, Gendron sprayed the batt to all fields, but also hit with power. Snyders team always displayed class and Jim Snyder became known as a goodwill ambassador for softball and the USSSA. She celebrated World Titles with the Taylor Sporting Goods Stingers in 1980, with Little Caesars in 1983-84, and with Canton Softball Center in 1989. Snyders was known as a playing champion and toured the country, proudly displaying the USSSA banner. He conducted over 150 USSSA umpire clinics and has attended every USSSA convention umpire clinic for the past 21 years. She was selected as a member of Team USSSA for the historic tour of the Soviet Union in 1990. In March 2003 USSSA moved its national headquarters from Virginia to Osceola County, Florida. We must all remember out teams who have made us what we are today. Lehmann, A veteran outfielder who helped Empress Chili win three straight Womens Championships, including the first Womens World Series, was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Female Player Category. In 1971, Ellis was appointed to the Executive Board of the association. Doug Brown, who in a span of eight years was named to five All-World Teams, has been inducted into the United States Slo-Pitch Association Hall of Fame in the Male Player Category. Ciaccia attended the organizational meeting to form the USSSA and was named its first National Treasurer in 1968. In 1979 he was appointed as a USSSA Area Director in his native sterling heights, Michigan. He was appointed Region 2 Vice-President in 1971, Region 4 Vice-President and to the Executive Board in 1980, and the Executive Committee in 1988. A native of Colonial Heights, Virginia, Ellis was named as Area Director in Virginia in 1970. She started playing in the Womens A World Team at age 16. 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. Empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. Apr 5, 2023. Ellerbrook was the Samuel S. Crossman Two-Sport Athlete Award winner in 1970. Davis has officiated in eight national or divisional tournaments. Rosie qualified for the Mass.
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