Titone worked the 1976 Mens Major World Series and was twice picked for the Mens Class A World Series. Hall of Fame - Brookline High School He coached in the first USSSA tournament in 1968 in Milwaukee. In 1991 she spearheaded the girls youth tour to the Soviet Union. 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. 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. The first of two additions to the National Softball . In addition, Wallick was elected in 1983 to serve a two-year term as President of the USSSA. 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. Not a mere defensive specialist, Pintos bating average in top level play was .570. 2017 Hall of Fame Class; 2016 Hall of Fame Class; 2015 Hall of Fame Class. He has won over 50 USSSA NITs, has been named All World Manager six times, and was named one the managers on the historic USSSA Womens Tour of Russia in 1990. Henderson, the sixth head coach in program history, returns to her alma mater after spending the previous . Snyder refused to bend to the pressure of professional softball, although he lost many of his top stars to the pro circuit. ASA lawsuit took over 3 1/2 years very concentrated legal time and a measure of personal devotion that took much time from Palmers private law practice. Sixteen of those victories cam in the Mens Major World Series play. He is in the top 5 in the following all time series accumulative categories: most home runs, most at bats, most hits, most runs, most RBIs and most World Series appearances. Your donations help keep this history of softball alive through exhibit updates, upkeep and restoration projects. She was a member of four USSSA A World Series Champion Teams with Cannans Illusions in 1990, 1994, and in 1996, and with UPI in 1998. Despite his years, Hoover continued his great hustle and confidence in the third base coaching box late in his career. A distinguished seminar speaker, this Virginian conducted or assisted in many national umpire clinics, divisional meetings, and the raining seminar at national headquarters. Braxton Speller, who enjoyed winning World Championships in both Mens World Series and the Industrial World was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Male Player Category. UMass Dartmouth Announces 2021 Hall of Fame Class Although small in size, Buddy Slater has always been a giant among players when competing on the field. 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. Colorful Cal Carmen, who played for two USSSA World Championship teams and always drew a crowd to the ball park with his hustle and antics, was inducted into the United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association Hall of Fame in the Male Player Category. Al Ramsey, who served eight terms as President of the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association and its first Executive Director, was the first person inducted into the Hall of Fame in the Executive Category. A native of Denver, North Carolina, Arndt gave new meaning to the term old pro by playing at the major level well past his 50th birthday. Jerry Ellis, whose sound financial judgment and inclusive thinking were instrumental in the early success of the United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the Executive Category. Kathy Riley was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Female Player Category. The southpaw from Kentucky was named to the All-World Team three times. He played on the World Series Championship teams in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1990. She thrived on good competition and her defensive skills kept the stingers in many ball games. Hall provided the association with sound direction and leadership. Rosie qualified for the Mass. While best known for is powerhouse mens major teams, he also sponsored teams in womens, mixed and masters play. Schmitt played for Muxworthys, Pace and Wintonaire, all of Rochester. Massachusetts Softball Drops Contest Against RV Boston University, 3-1. 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. Trenton Softball Hall of Fame - Facebook Davis attended national umpire clinics in Orlando, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana; Dan Francisco, California; Freeport, Bahamas, and Nashville, Tennessee. He has served on numerous program committees including length longevity as a member of the executive committee. Kaye Gilbert, who played her best softball during 18 trips to the USSSA Class A World, was inducted into the United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association in the Female Player Category. Elby Boom-Boom Bushong, known for his high-step home runs, was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Male Player Category. S. he co-founded the Virginia Belles womens softball team as manager, captured the USSSA Womens B World Championship in 1975. A native Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gaetano played in the first USSSA World Tournament in 1968. The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) was founded as the United States Slow-pitch Softball Association in the spring 1968. 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. In fact, for all but 3 of those 10 years USSSAs membership has grown by over 10% per year. 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. 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. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana native has piled up a host of awards as an umpire, including the 1983 Southwest Division Umpire of the Year, the 1993 Louisiana State Co- Director of the Year Award, and the 1994 Southern Region Umpire of the Year Honor. Within the non player category, there are five different divisions one can be nominated in: Commissioner, Meritorious Service, Umpire, Managers and Sponsors. The changes included branching out into sports other than softball. 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. 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. The Texas native has led eight different teams to the USSSA World Championships. The L-shaped, bi-level building . The Eagle . Mr. McKinley received the USSSA National Umpire-In-Chiefs Award at the National Convention in 1984 in El Paso, Texas. The Class of 2022 Induction Ceremony is Saturday March 19, 2022 at 6:00pm at the Medway VFW. He was loved or hated by the fans, but either was they cam to see him play the game, one newspaper once said. 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 USSSA career began in 1968 with Heidles of Jackson, WI., and continued with Slinger Foundry-Slinger, WI., Cooper Hearth-Milwaukee, WI., Taylor Brothers Jewelers-Corpus Christi, TX., Howards Western Steer- Denver, NC., Superior-Apollo, Ritches-Superior, Windsor Locks, CT., and A.J.D. Raines has served on numerous USSSA program committees and has played a major role in the success the USSSA enjoys today. He ruled with an iron fist and assembled a solid core of state directors who produced record numbers. Today the MVP award in the womens world cup series is call the Fred Schlueter, Jr. MVP Award in his honor. With a .571 career batting average, she is a singles hitter with sneaky power. The 2008 induction ceremony for the Maryland Slow-Pitch Softball Hall of Fame will take place on April 13 at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie. Frank Taccone, knows as the Babe Ruth of Softball, was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Male Player Category. He was the recipient of the 1997 Umpire-In-Chief Award at the national meeting in Myrtle Beach, SC. Despite testing umpires, Larson made a true impact on New England USSSA Softball. 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 also led the Detroit, Michigan Powerhouse to World Titles in 1978, 1979, and 1983. Beginning in 1971 when he was named the North Carolina USSSA State Director. Taccone recorded over 200 wins as a pitcher in national play. Ramseys insight was instrumental in numerous progressive rule changes and in the development of new programs. She was selected to the All- World Teams in 1987, 1989, and again in 1990. Playing at the top competitive level past age 40, this surprising athlete celebrated winning the first USSSA Women World Series at age 39. 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. He umpired in World Industrial Tournaments in Milwaukee, Louisville and Niagara Falls. His recruiting efforts, training programs and interest in all aspects of the program have been felt by every state in the association. Voting is done at the Softball Division Congress, which is held every other year on the odd year. 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. Hall of Fame - Softball History USA 8am games in Bridgewater are canceled, This is just another reason why we will have ZERO officials in 10 years. 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. A veteran Massachusetts hurler compiled a 627-103 mound record over an 11-year period before his induction into the Hall of Fame. Everyone who has some contact with Bushong on the field admits he is a true hall of famer. 14-Under Age Classification. He has served on the Executive Board of the association for many years. Mike Macenko was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Male Player Category. Cole believes that the most exciting event in her softball career was during the summer of 1990 when she and several other USSSA all-stars traveled to the former Soviet Union for the USSSs Russian Tour. Massachusetts Softball Travels To Fordham For Three-Game Weekend Series. 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. CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Mid-American Conference announced today the 2022 MAC Hall of Fame Induction Class as 12 new members are inducted in the MAC Hall of Fame. championship as a member of the school's softball team and closed as finalists in the state tournament. RI softball wouldnt be what it is t https://t.co/NLZ18VdLSS, Fall NE College Showcase Update Burrell, a Chesterfield, Virginia native, has been an active member of the USSSA organization since the early 1970s. His softball teams went 165-35. . He worked more than a dozen divisional and world events, numerous NITs and state tournaments. Linda McCoy, who led Pace to the Womens Class A World Title in 1977, was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Female Player Category. As Chairman of the National Hall of Fame Fund Raising Committee, Ciaciaa was instrumental in making the Hall of Fame and National Headquarters building a reality. Playing his entire career with Howards, Arndt also competed in the mixed and maters programs with equal success. Communication lines must stay open between directors, umpires, players, and coaches so that we can all listen to the needs and wants of each other.. Andy Santillo, a smooth fielding shortstop who led Mazzola-Castle to the World Championship in 1977, was inducted into the United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association Hall of Fame in the Male Player Category.