Bet Oclock Has the Answers, How Pop Music, Sports, and Politics All Fit Together. We had a lot of talented softball players over the years, but more importantly they were great young women of character. Bob Reed. Mike Tofil, president of the Lake Shore chapter of the western New York softball hall of fame recently announced that four local selections were named to the . The greater buffalo sports hall of fame 2021 inductees is a new organization that will be inducting people into the hall in 2021. 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. Nominees had to have played for at least five years to be eligible for induction. . Joe Szur (1931): Earned All-High honors at halfback for the undefeated, untied and unscored upon team in 1931. Emily Regan - Rower, who won a gold medal in 2016 Olympics. Call 627-6668 for more information. Jon Overbeck added two RBIs in the win. He helped keep Buffalo high school sports alive during World War I, often with funds from his own paycheck. He hit 20 homers in 1960, including play-offs. He was player-manager with Kitchener in Inter-County League and with two Simon Pures MUNY AA title teams. He's an inductee into Western New York Softball Hall of Fame. He played four sports, making All-High in football in 1913. The group includes both men and women, and has been represented at every Summer Olympics since 1984. . No attempt has been made to update these narratives to reflect more recent events, activities, or statistics. Herb Niebergall coached and managed the Cheektowaga Travelers for 48 years. 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. Dick McCabe was a pitcher for the Boston Braves and the Chicago White Sox as well as the Buffalo Bisons. . sports@observertoday.com. Nicknamed Big B by her teammates, she played the next 12 years in the Amateur Softball Association, earning All-American honors in 1975. He played for three years in the minor leagues, then returned home and resumed his MUNY career. The Gallagher Award is presented annually to an individual that has a superior passion for Western New York High School sports. Phil Smolinski, Boston's all-time hitting leader and captain, won five straight News Suburban Baseball playoff titles. In Stockholm, he struck gold in the 400 meters and 1600-meter relay. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, As supporters pray, Kim Pegula's father shares her words: 'I will continue to fight', Prayer and healing vigil for Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula scheduled for Saturday, WGRZ meteorologist Elyse Smith exiting station after three years, Bills GM Brandon Beane on potential DeAndre Hopkins trade: 'I don't think that's going to happen', Many Bills fans stumped by identity of social media influencer who announced third-round pick, Ex-Sabres defenseman Christian Ehrhoff, on the payroll through 2027-28, comes out of retirement to play in Germany, Nicholas D'Angelo pleads guilty to 8 felonies in rape case, Departure of 5 UB women's basketball commits raises eyebrows among coaches, analysts, Bills' draft grades from Buffalo News writers show hits and misses, Erik Brady: 20 years later, Drew Rosenhaus recounts how he fooled the Bills into drafting Willis McGahee, Mark Gaughan: Buffalo Bills' winners and losers after 2023 NFL draft, Alan Pergament: JP starts on WECK Monday after all; Jennifer Stanonis rejoins WGRZ-TV, Seneca Nation plans to bid for McKinley Mall, Former waitress sentenced to 2 to 5 years in prison in $50,000 lottery scheme, Bills trade up in first round, select Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid at No. Against East Aurora, Gregory picked up the win in relief and added three RBIs. That same year, she became the first woman named Amateur Athlete of the Year by the Buffalo Athletic Club, breaking a 40-year precedent. He was offered a then-rare track scholarship to Syracuse. He led the school to three straight track championships, breaking the school record in the 440-yard run. Lamm Post was 3-0 last week. Here are the 14 who will enter the WNY Baseball Hall of Fame. 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. 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. She won MVP honors in the McDonald's All-Star basketball game, winning a scoreboard for the Lafayette gym. She also recalls how difficult it was when they went off to play Little League while she could only watch. He also pitched the 101's to the AA MUNY title in 1964. Markey was third in the Harvard Cup in scoring as a receiver, combining with Holland to form the league's most feared combination. 18U METRO BUFFALO ASA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS July 24th - 26th 2009 Location: Houghton Park in BUFFALO, NY This is a Youth Fastpitch tournament. Evan Boyd had a triple and two singles in the win. It showed dedication to us, not only talent.". Cheektowaga Travelers manager Herb Niebergall will be one of the posthumous inductees, and Williams pointed to Niebergall as epitomizing what this Hall of Fame was all about. Dean Joyce went 3 for 3 and added three RBIs. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. She was an assistant softball coach at Buffalo State from 1990-95 and helped the Bengals win SUNYAC and New York State championships. 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. 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. "There have been so many great players over the years, that I didn't think they'd be able to go back far enough to really do this.". He started in the game at age 13 and retired 45 years later. Bill Pilger was Orchard Park's "Mr. Brian Harhay scattered eight hits in the Game Three win, 6-3. Cindy remembers growing up playing stickball with the boys in her neighborhood. He was leery of the daunting task of putting such a collection together. 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. . This marks the second Hall of Fame she has been inducted into within a year, as in 1996 she was placed in the Western New York Softball Hall of Fame in Buffalo. While at Syracuse, he broke records in the 440 and 220. Meet the Rochester Softball Hall of Famers Send us an email News The greater buffalo sports hall of fame 2021 inductees is a new organization that will be inducting people into the hall in 2021. 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. She was a pioneer at Lafayette, promoting sports for women. 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 Buffalo Game is an annual event that pits two of the citys most storied sports franchises against each other in a friendly competition. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. It was a lot of fun to reminisce about these great ballplayers.". They all worked on a voluntary basis and spent many hours collecting data and nominations of past players. His top accomplishments included pitching a no-hitter in league play and a perfect game in an exhibition. DALE TILL. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. USA Softball will officially enshrine the group of Hall of Famers at the Oklahoma City Convention Center on Saturday, October 28 with the . 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. RAY JOCHUM "Longevity was very important," Sullivan said. more about Leda Peterson Memorabilia. The Lakeview Sox will be hosting the AABC Upper New York State Championship Tournament July 25-27. . He was inducted into the Harvard Cup Hall of Fame in 2003. 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 . Mike Kull was an umpire for 26 years in all amateur classifications, including MUNY, News Suburban, Cheektowaga Classic, high school, college and AAABA. Most recently, they won gold in the 4x400m relay at the 2016 Rio Olympics. William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence, PS 84 Health Care Center for Children at ECMC, PS 89 Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence, PS 99 Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center, PS 192 Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, PS 196 Math, Science, & Technology Prep @#39, PS 207 Lafayette International High School, PS 304 Hutchinson Central Technical High School, PS 355 Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, PS 366 Research Laboratory H.S. As a coach, Kim was also an overachiever, capturing six . In tennis, he was third singles and won the Section VI BB Doubles Championship in 1975. Cindy once said: Ive often told myself I was born to coach.. She was named "Outstanding Woman Teacher" of the 20th century in 2003 by the National Education Association. 2 seed. The hall of fame was founded in 2012 by the Buffalo News and Sports Illustrated. In cross country he was Lafayette's top finisher at the All-High meet. The team is made up of athletes from all over the country, but most of them come from the state of New York. 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. He won the Billy Kelly Award as the Buffalo Public Schools' finest athlete in 1975. David Boyd (1972): Boyd was a two-time All-High pick at quarterback while serving as captain of the 1970 and 1971 teams. In baseball, he was voted All-High at shortstop. Kipp earned a baseball scholarship to Northwestern and later signed a pro baseball contract with Philadelphia Phillies. He sold war bonds to help fund construction of Lafayette Field, home to the athletic teams. Wally Waiss won the Ben Holtz Award as pitcher of the year in the Classic League with the Cheektowaga Travelers, with a 13-3 record. You have permission to edit this article. He was a two-year starter in basketball, helping the Violets win the 1977 Yale Cup Title. Scott Keller (1978): Led the Violets to the 1977 and '78 Cornell Cup while earning All-High both years. The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated in 1981 to honor and preserve the sports history of Chautauqua County, New York. He played football and basketball at Syracuse, playing both ways and was the second-leading rusher. . The National Softball Hall of Fame was officially dedicated May 26, 1973 in Oklahoma City. Angela Castiglia (1991): Played four years of volleyball, basketball and softball. 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. BUFFALO, NY The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 12 member class of 2022 at our annual induction ceremony and dinner. 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. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Buffalo, NY is home to the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Shes also a member of the Western New York Softball Hall of Fame (1984), the ASA Hall of Fame for Metro Buffalo (1999) and the Tonawanda High School Athletic Wall of Fame (2001). 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. In 1939, she made the Junior National Olympic relay team. 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 in 2002. for Bioinformatics & Life Sciences BPS #366, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). 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. The Class of 2022 Hall of Fame ceremony is set for Saturday, June 18, at the Mudville softball fields in Herkimer. Lindaman spans. 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. This includes players, managers, coaches, umpires, sponsors, administrators, fans and friends of the game of softball. Past inductees have included Olympians, NFL players, college football stars, and more. As a senior, he led the league in scoring and rebounding. 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. The CSHOF is an all-volunteer group governed by a thirty-member Board of Directors elected annually. RON CASSEL He was also a major sponsor and contributor to amateur basketball at all levels and his teams were perpetual winners in both sports. She made the 1968 USA Team and competed in Mexico City. Mark Dipirro was 3 for 4 with a two-run home run, a double and a single. To view a full list of Hall of Fame members, visit USASoftball.com. The 2016-17 New York State Coaches Association Softball Coach of the Year, he was recently inducted into the Western New York Softball Hall of Fame. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Recognized for their dedication to the sport, Doug Lindaman and Jim Craig will join the meritorious service category following extensive careers serving in numerous roles within USA Softball. He played basketball, baseball and rowed for the crew team. On Wednesday, John Christ and Pat Huntington had three hits apiece. Johnston finished the day with two hits and four RBIs. In football, he earned All . The dinner MC was 2022 Dick Gallagher Legacy Award and Buffalo Bills play by play man, John Murphy. They have not publicly revealed their reasons, . At Buffalo State, he played basketball and tennis and was the second-leading scorer as a senior. "I was frustrated that we didn't have an organized way of remembering some of these great players," said Sullivan, who is serving as the hall's first president. He starred as a running back for Canisius College and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1965. He served in Vietnam, earning a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. The. During his softball career he has won over 75 world titles, 30 All world nominations and 8 MVP awards. West-Herr (17-3) capped off a 3-0 week by defeating Lake View (19-5), 13-6. 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 . The men and women in the Hall of Fame have . The Tonawanda JP's (21-2) clinched the National Division by beating Lockport DMI twice this week, 13-0 and 6-1. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, As supporters pray, Kim Pegula's father shares her words: 'I will continue to fight', Prayer and healing vigil for Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula scheduled for Saturday, WGRZ meteorologist Elyse Smith exiting station after three years, Bills GM Brandon Beane on potential DeAndre Hopkins trade: 'I don't think that's going to happen', Many Bills fans stumped by identity of social media influencer who announced third-round pick, Ex-Sabres defenseman Christian Ehrhoff, on the payroll through 2027-28, comes out of retirement to play in Germany, Nicholas D'Angelo pleads guilty to 8 felonies in rape case, Departure of 5 UB women's basketball commits raises eyebrows among coaches, analysts, Bills' draft grades from Buffalo News writers show hits and misses, Erik Brady: 20 years later, Drew Rosenhaus recounts how he fooled the Bills into drafting Willis McGahee, Mark Gaughan: Buffalo Bills' winners and losers after 2023 NFL draft, Alan Pergament: JP starts on WECK Monday after all; Jennifer Stanonis rejoins WGRZ-TV, Seneca Nation plans to bid for McKinley Mall, Former waitress sentenced to 2 to 5 years in prison in $50,000 lottery scheme, Bills trade up in first round, select Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid at No. John Christ added four hits for the No. One of them was pitcher Tom Van Remmen. . His teams won at least 14 games in 19 of his 25 seasons. This group joins a rich heritage of native Western New Yorkers, or those who starred in and around the Queen City during their playing days, who are enshrined in the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. To view a full list of Hall of Fame members, visit, Follow on . Posthumous inductees will be awarded plaques, which will be given to family members. . Earning her place among USA Softball legends, Valerie Arioto gained the Hall of Famer tagline after a long and storied career competing for the USA Softball Womens National Team. He was All-High at Fosdick-Masten and played with the Fort Knox Army championship team. 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. At Indiana University, she helped lead the Hoosiers to three Big Ten Titles. Belter played on the old Mel's Clothiers team and played and managed teams in the St. Stephen's Church Leagues. He ran the 100 and 220 in track and was a point guard on the basketball team. The National Softball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 will increase the total number of inductees to 449 since its establishment in 1957. He was equally adept at pitching and hitting and played for the Frankees for 22 years. The first induction took place in the old War Memorial Stadium before a Buffalo Bisons baseball game with thousands of people watching. The game is played between the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres, with the winner taking home bragging rights for the year. Bob Plezia won the News Midget League playoff title in the 14-and-under division in 1956 and was a regular on Moe Drilling's Ryan High School Teams, winning the Catholic League title in 1959. Irving Kipp (1941): A four-year starter at catcher, making All-High in 1939. The 2016-17 New York State Coaches Association Softball Coach of the Year, he was recently inducted into the Western New York Softball Hall of Fame. Softball Hall of Fame, 2022 WNY Softball Hall of Fame contact Tim Maloney. He also worked Mens Major Fast Pitch and Slow Pitch, Womens Masters Fast Pitch and Mens Modified Pitch while attaining elite status, gold level in the medals program and being a member of the National Indicator Fraternity. Scott Keller (1978): Led the Violets to the 1977 and '78 Cornell Cup while earning All-High both years. Throughout her 11 seasons representing Team USA, Arioto helped the U.S. to 13 medals including four World Cup gold medals, three Pan American Games gold medals and two World Championship gold medals before capping her career with an Olympic silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. 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. He was a three-year starter in football, making All-High as a tackle/linebacker. The 2012 Sports Hall of Fame Class included: ATHLETES: Warren Spahn 1940 - Baseball . Along with a lot of winning, Matt's athletes learned about cohesion, commitment to others, group dynamics and especially being a family. 150 Southside Parkway Buffalo, NY 14220 Phone: 716.816.4828 Fax: 716.828.4905. Longtime Kenmore West coach Matt Chimera has been selected to the New York State High School Softball Hall of Fame. She was a recipient of the "National Physical Education Award.". . He formed a team in a new pro league in 1920 that was renamed two years later: the National Football League. 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.
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