She also served as the Section VI soccer chairperson from 1983-86 and instituted the first sectional and regional competition for girls. The Western New York Baseball Hall of Fame was organized in 1997 in order to recognize players, managers and sponsors who have made sustained contribu . Dick Gallagher devoted over 20 years to the advancement and celebration of high school sports. Markey was third in the Harvard Cup in scoring as a receiver, combining with Holland to form the league's most feared combination. To view a full list of Hall of Fame members, visit USASoftball.com. "He was a right-hander with a great fastball, and liked what I saw, right away.". He led the school to three straight track championships, breaking the school record in the 440-yard run. . The hall of fame is located in downtown Buffalo, New York. The event marked the 32nd class inducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception in 1991 and brings total membership to 376. Softball Hall of Fame, 2022 WNY Softball Hall of Fame contact Tim Maloney. With over 100 home runs hit in a single season for 11 consecutive years (1971-1981), Fleetwood earned four All-American honors and was named to the 1970 All-Decade Team in addition to an honorable mention to the All-Century Team. 2 seed. The biographies contained on this website were written at the time of the honoree's induction into the Hall of Fame. Mark Sanderson, a pitcher from Lockport, pitched the Brauers of Lockport to The News' All-Around playoff title in 1964 and pitched for Valparaiso University in Indiana on a full baseball scholarship. When she was arrested on the ticket scheme, records show Danielle K. Bush was already on probation for another crime. She was a recipient of the "National Physical Education Award.". . Some of the highlights from this years class include: -Player Jim Catfish Hunter, who pitched for both the Bisons and Red Wings during his career; -Former Bison Denny Neagle, who went on to win an Olympic gold medal with the U.S. team in 2000; -And Don Colletti, longtime radio voice of the Red Wings. The Sports Hall of Fame honors former outstanding varsity athletes of the college who competed in intercollegiate athletics, as well as persons who have made outstanding contributions to Canisius athletics in a non-playing capacity. One of three inducted into Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame (Racing legend Jim Hurtubise and former MLB player Stan Rojek) 1937-41 (served in World War II) then . 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. Jon Gregory pitched the win over Evans and struck out 11. It is located in Buffalo, New York. 25 overall in NFL draft, The prayerful goal for Bills and Sabres owner Kim Pegula: 'Full recovery', Culture wars shift to the school library, including in Western New York, Lifesaving: US family flees Texas to transgender 'refuge' Minnesota, Bipartisan Senate bill aims to keep kids under 13 off social media, Camillas 18 year journey to Queen Consort, Santiago Pena wins Paraguay election after hard-fought campaign. Oscar Kerstetter (1931): A four-sport athlete who was All-High at halfback and an outstanding passer in the single-wing era of running the football. The Jamestown resident is certainly deserving of the honor. He also pitched the 101's to the AA MUNY title in 1964. In September, some of the finest amateur players in area history will be inducted into the newly created Western New York Baseball Hall of Fame. . In 1938 he signed with the Simon Pures and became the most prolific hitter of his era. When she was arrested on the ticket scheme, records show Danielle K. Bush was already on probation for another crime. Saturday's games will be at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday's championship will be at 11 a.m., and if needed, 2 p.m. The hall was established in 2012 and its first class was inducted in 2013. For his lifetime of athletic achievement and service, Bluman has been inducted into the Buffalo State Athletics Hall of Fame, the Western New York Softball Hall of Fame, the Jewish Center Sports Wall of Fame, and the WNY Officials Hall of Fame. To view a full list of Hall of Fame members, visit, Follow on . Harold Crabb, Arcade's perennial "Mr. Shortstop," was the team leader for most of his 26 years with the Arcade team in both the Southern and Central leagues. 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. His teams had very high expectations academically and on the field as well, said Ken-Ton schools athletic director Brett Banker, the former Section VI president. Joe Serafin (1966): In baseball, Serafin played four years in the infield, helping lead Lafayette to the 1964 Cornell Cup title while batting .471. Dubbed the "440 King," Barnes won the event three consecutive years in the All-High meet. She's also a member of the Western New York Softball Hall of Fame (1984), the ASA Hall of Fame for Metro . Tom Schwob (1947): A five-sport athlete (cross country, swimming, basketball, track and basketball). He was a four-year starter in football at end. He won the Billy Kelly Award as the Buffalo Public Schools' finest athlete in 1975. The team has had great success over the years, winning multiple gold medals. Wally Voss. To view a full list of Hall of Fame members, visit USASoftball.com. Softball Hall of Fame and the game of softball in Western New York. The National Softball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 will increase the total number of inductees to 449 since its establishment in 1957. . In Sunday's first meeting, Mike Kramer threw a four-hit shutout. Nicholas D. D'Angelo, an attorney from Niagara County, will serve six months in jail and also will be placed on sex offender probation for 10 . 2022 WNY Softball Hall of Fame contact Tim Maloney timmaloney70@gmail.com for HOF info. The class included former New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter, Basketball Hall of Famer Walt Frazier, Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis, and baseball player Yogi Berra. . He is considered by every knowledgeable sports fan to be Western New York's finest all-around athlete of all time. His teams won at least 14 games in 19 of his 25 seasons. She was the gold-medal winner at the 1967 Pan-American Games, the 1967 North American All-Around champion and the 1965 National Turn-Verein All-Around champion. Joining Sullivan in the selection process were Don O'Brien (secretary), Bob Miske (treasurer), Jerry Attea, Vic Baron, Ray Bellet, Don Colpoys, Tom Dryja, Jack Heitzhaus, Gerry Pipszny, Bill Rogowski and Vinny Vara. He played four sports, making All-High in football in 1913. Jimmy Wilson (1914): Wilson won the Harvard Cup football championship as a player and coach. Rose Sporting Goods trophy for the most homers in 1948-49. Mississippi Mudd's took Pignataro's Tax, two games to one to advance to the finals against Doc's. "I signed Tommy to a contract in the New York-Pennsylvania League," Williams said. Donald Holland (1947): Holland was named All-High quarterback in 1946 and '47, captaining the Violets to Harvard Cup championship games. sports@observertoday.com. RAY JOCHUM Student athletes, coaches, managers, and administrators will all be eligible for selection into the Hall of Fame. . 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. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Chimera, who ranks third in Section VI in victories, will be inducted in June. After graduating, he played football and wrestled at the University of Michigan. . Row 1: Greg Merkle, Tim Winn, Susan Schoellkopf, Emily Regan, Jim Hanley, Jim Nowicki My experience includes The Boston Globe, The Arizona Republic, The Athletic, The Tennessean, Bleacher Report and NBC Sports Northwest. Nominees had to have played for at least five years to be eligible for induction. Brian Harhay scattered eight hits in the Game Three win, 6-3. One of the nominees, Edwin "Cy" Williams, was an integral part of the selection process, Sullivan said. He went on to star with Holy Cross College baseball and basketball teams and played 10 years with the Simon Pures. Made New York State Tournament 2009, 2010 and 2011; . He helped keep Buffalo high school sports alive during World War I, often with funds from his own paycheck. She was Section VI champion in the 100 and 200 and was New York State champion in the 100 and 200 meters two years in a row. Alex Harris (1955): An All-High guard on the 1955 Yale Cup championship team and averaged 20 points per game. Longtime Kenmore West coach Matt Chimera has been selected to the New York State High School Softball Hall of Fame. "He produced a lot of great ballplayers and a lot of outstanding young men.". Class: Qualifier Association: ASA Contact Information: BOB NOWAK e-mail: ranowak1@yahoo.com Phone: 716-474-4439 You can contact me by phone or e-mail. In track, he was a two-time All-High champion in the high jump. Merlo scored 54 points in his last game to set a single-season league record of 359 points in 13 games. Twenty new members to the Western New York Softball Hall of Fame will be inducted on Saturday night at the Lake Erie Italian Club, 3200 South Park Avenue in Lackawanna. He was named "Most Outstanding Student" by Principal Robert McGowan and the Buffalo Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1965. He formed a team in a new pro league in 1920 that was renamed two years later: the National Football League. Ted Wyatt spent 15 years with the Cheektowaga Travelers All-Star Team and played with the Cold Spring Seals and the old P&L Giants. At second doubles, she helped Lafayette win its sixth consecutive title. Sullivan, who had a brief professional career after signing with the Washington Senators in 1961, said he and many of his "old" baseball buddies had become frustrated by the lack of an organized way to recognize players, scouts, managers, coaches and writers from the 1950s and early '60s who made amateur baseball a part of sports history. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). It is given to an individual who has exhibited many years of outstanding service to the W.N.Y. She was a pioneer at Lafayette, promoting sports for women. 25 overall in NFL draft, The prayerful goal for Bills and Sabres owner Kim Pegula: 'Full recovery', Culture wars shift to the school library, including in Western New York, Lifesaving: US family flees Texas to transgender 'refuge' Minnesota, Bipartisan Senate bill aims to keep kids under 13 off social media, Camillas 18 year journey to Queen Consort, Santiago Pena wins Paraguay election after hard-fought campaign. The National Softball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 will increase the total number of inductees to 449 since its establishment in 1957. Copyright 2023 eiuhalloffame.com | Powered by Digimetriq, What Is Virtual Sports Betting? . Phil Smolinski, Boston's all-time hitting leader and captain, won five straight News Suburban Baseball playoff titles. Softball, 1984-1988; inducted May 17, 2006. . Nicholas D. D'Angelo, an attorney from Niagara County, will serve six months in jail and also will be placed on sex offender probation for 10 . It was a lot of fun to reminisce about these great ballplayers.". The games will be played at the California Road Complex in Orchard Park. Additional information: 7GG for only $495. Pegulas fight to heal and rehabilitate from a brain injury suffered after a cardiac arrest last June has been one that is long and largely private. One of them was pitcher Tom Van Remmen. I am very grateful to the committee that chose me and very thankful for the tremendous amount of work they do for the hall of fame and softball.. Sweet Home Volleyball Under direction of Sally Kus, went 792-29 and won 15 consecutive regionals and 20 straight Section VI Class A championships. Cy Williams, a lifelong South Buffalonian, was talent scout for the Detroit Tigers for 29 years and then served 13 more years with the Major League Scouting Bureau. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). When she was arrested on the ticket scheme, records show Danielle K. Bush was already on probation for another crime. Craig began his renowned career first as an umpire in 1978, which was highlighted with working as the Umpire-In-Chief (UIC) for 61 national championships and five international championships while serving as the committee chairman of the UIC Clinic from 2007-21. The hall of fame is located in downtown Buffalo, New York. Jennifer Straw 1996 - Softball, Basketball and Volleyball. He was an All-American end at Cornell and played pro football for the Buffalo All Americans in the early 1920s. In 1939, she made the Junior National Olympic relay team. While many of todays high school athletes do not play sports beyond their prep years, Cindy Breski was just getting started. Homer Geoffrion (1930): Earned All-High honors three consecutive years as a breakaway halfback and helped school win Harvard Cups in 1927 and 1928. She captained all three teams in her junior and senior years, making All-High for three years in softball at shortstop and two years at guard in basketball. (Salamanca Press sports editor Sam Wilson may be contacted at. Jacque Austin batted more than .400 in 12 of his 15 years of baseball and as a pitcher had 18-plus strike-outs on three occasions. Nicholas D. D'Angelo, an attorney from Niagara County, will serve six months in jail and also will be placed on sex offender probation for 10 . He had a successful career in the minor leagues and was an All-Star in the South Atlantic League. The Lakeview Sox will be hosting the AABC Upper New York State Championship Tournament July 25-27. Three sport star at Nichols. Lorraine Dunlop (1997): In track, Dunlop won the 100-yard dash and was on the winning 200 relay for three straight years. After the reading of congratulatory telegrams from George Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, and from Tom LaSorda, longtime manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the inductees were announced: Al Maroone, a Ford automobile dealer, sponsored MUNY and AAABA Baseball for 35 years. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). The service is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. The game is played between the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres, with the winner taking home bragging rights for the year. Williams was pleasantly surprised with the results of the committee's labor and enjoyed his role in the creation of the hall. Additional honors include being named the Smokey Mountain Classic Co-MVP and OK ASA Co-Player of the Year in 1975. Twenty new members to the Western New York Softball Hall of Fame will be inducted on Saturday night at the Lake Erie Italian Club, 3200 South Park Avenue in Lackawanna . Johnston finished the day with two hits and four RBIs. She also coached the Western Region Open softball team at the Empire State Games from 1986-92 and the team earned four gold and two silver medals. The group includes both men and women, and has been represented at every Summer Olympics since 1984. At Indiana University, she helped lead the Hoosiers to three Big Ten Titles. Ed Tanner led the Franklinville Frankees to many all-around playoffs and league and divisional titles. 25 overall in NFL draft, The prayerful goal for Bills and Sabres owner Kim Pegula: 'Full recovery', Culture wars shift to the school library, including in Western New York, Lifesaving: US family flees Texas to transgender 'refuge' Minnesota, Bipartisan Senate bill aims to keep kids under 13 off social media, Camillas 18 year journey to Queen Consort, Santiago Pena wins Paraguay election after hard-fought campaign. As a coach, Kim was also an overachiever, capturing six . Row 2: Orv Cott, Jeff Anastasia, Ryan Miller, Marty Cott, Ed Cott. Brian Smith, Wally Voss, Jim Walsh, Larry Wegryn, David Weinman. Selected for his experience in the umpire category is Joe Massaro, with an umpiring career that kickstarted in the 1970s and continued for nearly 40 years. With no interscholastic sports available for girls when Cindy attended Lancaster High School (1961-65), she was forced to find other outlets for her many talents. H. "Barney" Lepper (1915): A standout at tackle and place-kicker, leading Lafayette to consecutive Harvard Cups in 1914 and 1915. The game is played between two teams of nine players each and is considered to be one of the most important softball games in the country. You have permission to edit this article. Open to suggestions and connections: Cmurray@buffnews.com. He also played Class A with Pueblo and Fort Worth. Mike Youra, a hard hitter, was a player with the most career home runs locally and is a legend in Black Rock-Riverside. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. Glenn Taplin (1980): A three-year starter at quarterback and earned All-High honors in 1978 and 1979. Richard Kittinger 1998 - Football . A limited number of tickets are available to the public at a price of $25. He was offered a then-rare track scholarship to Syracuse. Dan Brick hit for the cycle and Eric Posa offered two home runs as Post 264 defeated Orchard Park, 18-8. "They really did a great job," Williams said. "He knew a lot of the ballplayers and helped give us first-hand information on many of them.". There was a problem saving your notification. He starred as a running back for Canisius College and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1965. He was instrumental in Gardenville Lumber's winning five straight all-around News Suburban playoff titles. The first induction took place in the old War Memorial Stadium before a Buffalo Bisons baseball game with thousands of people watching. He coached from 1924 to 1931, winning football championships in 1926, '27, '28 and '31. Extending her impact beyond the playing field, Arioto served as an athlete representative on the USA Softball Board of Directors for various years where she played a key role in the growth and development of the sport of softball. The National Softball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 will increase the total number of inductees to 449 since its establishment in 1957. The induction ceremony will be held September 24 at Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant in Blasdell. Amherst Boulevard Kiwanis (15-7) clinched at least a tie for the American Division title with a 6-1 victory over Clarence. The list includes some of the games most accomplished players, coaches and contributors. A wise coach once said, It aint the Xs and Os, but its the Jimmys and Joes that bring success, Chimera said. 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. Bet Oclock Has the Answers, How Pop Music, Sports, and Politics All Fit Together. West-Herr (17-3) capped off a 3-0 week by defeating Lake View (19-5), 13-6. Joe Merlo (1953): Merlo was an All-High shortstop as a junior and senior, batting .571 as a senior. In the past year, Sullivan began organizing some of the best baseball minds in the area to help him make his dream a reality. Held each February to induct a . John Davide - (FSSA) Florida Senior Softball Hall of Fame - 2012 In 1988 John started playing for Ma Grundy's out of Miami. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). He served in the Army during World War II and was awarded a Bronze Star and Combat Infantry Badge in General George Patton's 3rd Army. He hit four homers and had 10 RBI's against Morton's Corners and three homers and eight RBI's against Franklinville. Kathy Terragnoli (1971): Terragnoli and Nancy Holzerland are recognized for returning varsity sports for girls to the Buffalo Public Schools. If you are experiencing difficulties logging in or are a subscriber getting a paywall, please try one or more of the following steps. He was inducted into the Harvard Cup Hall of Fame this year. In 1972, she was the National Collegiate All-Around champion. Here are the All-WNY and all-league honors rolls as selected by coaches. Since that time 42 induction ceremonies have been held. Gil Hunt (1944): In 1943, Hunt broke the vocational and academic high school cross country record, running 15 minutes, 41 seconds. RON CASSEL The greater buffalo sports hall of fame 2021 inductees is a new organization that will be inducting people into the hall in 2021. As a senior, he led the league in scoring and rebounding. He was inducted into the Buffalo Bisons Hall of Fame in 1995 and was named to the Mid-Atlantic Major League Baseball Scouts Association Hall of Fame in 1994. The men and women in the Hall of Fame have proven themselves the best at their level of participation in the sport of softball. He starred for the University at Buffalo's WNY Collegiate Conference champions and set a UB record of 15 pitching wins in 1963, when UB went to the NCAA Regional Tournament. If you are experiencing difficulties logging in or are a subscriber getting a paywall, please try one or more of the following steps. Each living inductee will receive a commemorative ring. The team is based out of Buffalo, and trains at the University at Buffalo. The top two teams advance to miniregionals in either Massachusetts or New Jersey. He captained the basketball and football teams, leading the Violets to a 1964 Yale Cup. He played a total of 16 years. more about Leda Peterson Memorabilia. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The centennial celebration attracted more than 1,400 graduates from 32 states, Canada, England and Israel. Tom Dixon (1955): Dixon received All-High honors in cross country and track, earning first place in 1954 in cross country and the 880-yard run in track. 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Norman Postolese signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers after a career in MUNY baseball and played with Pulaski in the Appalachian League. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. He also was a most-valuable-player nominee with Class A Eastern League in 1948. Pat Huntington had four hits and six RBIs in a 12-1 Game Two win. Jim Lumadue was instrumental in the Simon Pures' winning 15 MUNY titles. Christ went the distance, tossing a five-hitter and striking out four. Purpose of the W.N.Y. He won the AA MUNY title in 1949 and was named All-High in sports and received the E.J. Joe LoTempio (1962): LoTempio played four years of basketball, culminating with a Yale Cup title in 1962. Clem Maue played MUNY ball for 10 years until signing a pro contract in 1933. Bill Pilger was Orchard Park's "Mr. He was leery of the daunting task of putting such a collection together. In Stockholm, he struck gold in the 400 meters and 1600-meter relay. Played football for Johns Hopkins University, where he was called "Flash" because of blinding speed. "They brought up names that I thought only I knew and remembered. He managed and led the Arcade team to its only All-Around playoff title in the News Suburban Baseball Association in 1958. Among the inductees are former Buffalo Bisons and Rochester Red Wings players, as well as a few members of the media who have covered the sport for many years. E.R. 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A right-handed power hitter, he played for Springville High and then at UB, with most-valuable-player and top hitting honors. He was the first freshman in 35 years to letter in swimming. He played football and basketball at Syracuse, playing both ways and was the second-leading rusher. You have permission to edit this article. She immediately went to work trying to provide opportunities for girls that were once denied to her. Cindy joins her fourth Hall of Fame tonight and becomes the first softball player to gain induction. John DeMagistris ( Demo ) 585-455-5766. USA Softball will officially enshrine the group of Hall of Famers at the Oklahoma City Convention Center on Saturday, October 28 with the National Softball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony beginning with a happy hour reception followed by a dinner and banquet. In football, he earned All-High honors at guard. In basketball, he was selected All-High in 1980. "Cy was of great help," said Sullivan. It showed dedication to us, not only talent.". Apr 29, 2023. All Rights Reserved. Evan Boyd had a triple and two singles in the win. . Mike Kull was an umpire for 26 years in all amateur classifications, including MUNY, News Suburban, Cheektowaga Classic, high school, college and AAABA. In addition to leading the Shamrocks, Kim also participated in seven Empire State Games competitions winning five gold medals and two silvers. As of 2021, there are over 200 members of the New York Sports Hall of Fame. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Steve Mandy from St. Francis High School played minor league ball for four years, returning home to play with the Cheektowaga Travelers. Led by Hall of Fame members Eugene Kwalek and Ken Clark, Sikorsky Aircraft had over 50 players earn All-American honors totaling over 200 selections. Massaro began umpiring in 1979, which saw a career that featured seven national championships and the Womens Major Fast Pitch championship game in 1996 and 2000. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. The Buffalo Game is a local softball tournament that has been held in the city of Buffalo, New York since the early 1900s. Next up for the Lady Panthers, they'll face the field at the 2023 OSSAA Class B Slow-pitch State tournament scheduled for May 2 at the USA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. She played two seasons (1976-77) for the Buffalo Breskis in the short-lived International Professional Womens Softball Association and was one of the leagues highest paid players at $3,000 a year. She was an assistant softball coach at Buffalo State from 1990-95 and helped the Bengals win SUNYAC and New York State championships. He won the Billy Kelly Award as the Buffalo Public Schools' finest student-athlete. Posthumous inductees will be awarded plaques, which will be given to family members. 646 people . Tommy Ryan, graduate of Bishop Timon High School in 1954, was an "honest to goodness" All-Catholic in four sports: baseball, football, basketball and track. To view a full list of Hall of Fame members, visit USASoftball.com. "Herb ran the Cheektowaga Travelers for 30-plus years," said Williams. Website Manager: Jesse Rosenhahn jesserosenhahn@gmail.com. Bob Reed. Selected for his experience in the umpire category is Joe Massaro, with an umpiring career that kickstarted in the 1970s and continued for nearly 40 years. The inductees are: Bill Burke and Sally McNamara, co-owners of the Portland Sea Dogs from 2011-22, building on their father Dan Burke's success in creating one of minor league baseball's model franchises. Lamm Post was 3-0 last week.
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