She coached the varsity basketball program and over the course of the following three decades, had a 204-213 record with two Niagara Frontier League titles and 11 sectional appearances. 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. There are numerous baseball halls of fame in Western New York, including the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame, the Western New York Softball Hall of Fame. Scott Beebe had four hits for Lamm in the second game. Irving Kipp (1941): A four-year starter at catcher, making All-High in 1939. Tommy Van Remmen was a smart right-handed pitcher who played 12 years in MUNY, including Simon Pures, Kicks, Senior Knights, 101's and Sterling. He was a four-year starter in football at end. 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. To view a full list of Hall of Fame members, visit USASoftball.com. In an 8-1 win over Lockport, Nich Sautter struck out eight in seven innings. 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. The building was opened to the public July 1, 1973. He was also a major sponsor and contributor to amateur basketball at all levels and his teams were perpetual winners in both sports. Longtime Kenmore West coach Matt Chimera has been selected to the New York State High School Softball Hall of Fame. John Davide - (FSSA) Florida Senior Softball Hall of Fame - 2012 In 1988 John started playing for Ma Grundy's out of Miami. His teams won at least 14 games in 19 of his 25 seasons. Bluman can still be found roaming the court in his familiar black and white stripes at local high . The Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame is a museum that pays tribute to the athletes, coaches and contributors who have made an impact on the sports world. 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. He made All-High in football at tackle and played second doubles in tennis as a senior. 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 was a pioneer at Lafayette, promoting sports for women. Bob Reed. He starred as a running back for Canisius College and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1965. Many of the greatest players in the history of the sport have come from Buffalo and have been inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame. Known for not only his contribution on the field, but off the field as well, Craig contributed to the reformat of National Umpire Schools in 2018, which has proved to be a huge success for the USA Softball Umpire Program. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Clem Maue played MUNY ball for 10 years until signing a pro contract in 1933. 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 also participated in baseball, hockey and track. She also served as the Section VI soccer chairperson from 1983-86 and instituted the first sectional and regional competition for girls. Bob Schmitt will join 17 other inductees during ceremonies at the Lake Erie Italian Club in Lackawanna on Oct. 15. He played pro football and was inducted into the Harvard Cup Hall of Fame in 2002. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. Held each February to induct a . Buffalo, NY 14205, Copyright 2023 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2022 Announced June 8 at Buffalo RiverWorks, Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Inducts 12 New Members, Class of 2021 announced at Buffalo Riverworks, June 23. The Class of 2022 Hall of Fame ceremony is set for Saturday, June 18, at the Mudville softball fields in Herkimer. Since that time 42 induction ceremonies have been held. The service is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. At Virginia Union College he was named Athlete of the Year in 1957 and '58. Brian Smith, Wally Voss, Jim Walsh, Larry Wegryn, David Weinman. Ed Tanner led the Franklinville Frankees to many all-around playoffs and league and divisional titles. Evan Boyd had a triple and two singles in the win. . . The Buffalo, NY Olympians are a true force to be reckoned with, and we are proud to call them our own! Wayne Bolden (1978): All-High running back in 1977 and '78, leading the Violets to the Harvard Cup Championship in 1977 and runner-up in 1978. Alonzo Barnes (1957): A football, basketball and track standout. The Tonawanda JP's (21-2) clinched the National Division by beating Lockport DMI twice this week, 13-0 and 6-1. In cross country he was Lafayette's top finisher at the All-High meet. 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. Bill Pilger was Orchard Park's "Mr. He played basketball, baseball and rowed for the crew team. The honorees: Martha Amoretti, Matthew Chimera, Paul Crowley, Mary Ann Del Signore, Frank Gawronski, Dave Hauser, Jeff Kubera, Mandy (Galas) Lofft, Larry McFadden, Salvatore Muscarella, Dave "Bear" Niemann, Larry Puzan, Jesse Rosenhahn, Al Ryer, Roy Slaper. In 1972, she was the National Collegiate All-Around champion. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. Williams, 83, was a scout for the Detroit Tigers for 29 years, and the Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau for 13 years until his retirement in 1987. At Buffalo State, he was team MVP for four years, All-American for two years, was the first 1,000-point scorer and a charter member of the Buffalo State Hall of Fame. . Induction ceremonies will follow a 6 p.m. cocktail hour and dinner at 7 p.m. "We locked ourselves in three separate rooms and agreed not to come out until we had it narrowed down.". He was inducted into UB's Hall of Fame in 1967. By Milt Northrop. 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 . When she was arrested on the ticket scheme, records show Danielle K. Bush was already on probation for another crime. He was inducted into the Harvard Cup Hall of Fame this year. Here are the All-WNY and all-league honors rolls as selected by coaches. Each living inductee will receive a commemorative ring. The game is played between the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres, with the winner taking home bragging rights for the year. The win gave West-Herr the regular season league title for the fourth time in five years. Phil Smolinski, Boston's all-time hitting leader and captain, won five straight News Suburban Baseball playoff titles. Lindaman spans. Played football for Johns Hopkins University, where he was called "Flash" because of blinding speed. The ceremony, the first Hall of Fame induction for amateur baseball players, "gained so much attention that we had to move the site at the last minute from one location in Lackawanna to another to accommodate the crowd," said Pat Sullivan, Hall of Fame president. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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 knew a lot of the ballplayers and helped give us first-hand information on many of them.". He was a three-year starter at quarterback at Union College. He swam the freestyle for three years. 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. 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 . Dick Gallagher devoted over 20 years to the advancement and celebration of high school sports. {{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. 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 . 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. For years Chimera became known around the Western New York community for his work on and off the field, and has become respected around the state. Dick McCabe was a pitcher for the Boston Braves and the Chicago White Sox as well as the Buffalo Bisons. He played in only three losing games in three years of football. . We are honored and excited to enshrine these nine individuals into the National Softball Hall of Fame in October.. He was named "The Player of the First Half Century" by the News Suburban Association in 1978. He served in Vietnam, earning a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. The first induction took place in the old War Memorial Stadium before a Buffalo Bisons baseball game with thousands of people watching. Most recently, they won gold in the 4x400m relay at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He started with the St. Louis Cardinals organization as a second baseman and played for the Washington Market Team in MUNY. BUFFALO, NY - The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 12 member class of 2022 at our annual induction ceremony and dinner. 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. Leading many standout athletes over the years, Stratton coached Hall of Famers Joan Joyce and Sue Enquist both of which have made their mark on the sport of softball across the globe. {{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. He was equally adept at pitching and hitting and played for the Frankees for 22 years. 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 was a three-year starter in basketball and ran the mile and did the high jump in track. DALE TILL. In 1970, girls were allowed to try out for several noncontact boys sports. He scored the winning touchdown in the 1915 title game as a tackle-eligible receiver. 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. How to Watch Live Sports on Amazon Prime. Baseball," playing shortstop and catcher for the Orchard Park Merchants. Terragnoli and Holzerland played at second doubles on the tennis team and won the Dr. Bapst title. Nancy Holzerland (1971): Holzerland was one of only four girls to play tennis in the Dr. Bapst league in 1970. Sikorsky Aircraft earned its place in the National Softball Hall of Fame in the newly added team category after fielding one of the most dominant Mens Slow Pitch teams for over 50 years. 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. The National Softball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 will increase the total number of inductees to 449 since its establishment in 1957. The Southern Tier will be represented by another member of the Western New York Softball Hall of Fame this fall. He played four sports, making All-High in football in 1913. She was named "Outstanding Woman Teacher" of the 20th century in 2003 by the National Education Association. She won MVP honors in the McDonald's All-Star basketball game, winning a scoreboard for the Lafayette gym. 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. During his softball career he has won over 75 world titles, 30 All world nominations and 8 MVP awards. A wise coach once said, It aint the Xs and Os, but its the Jimmys and Joes that bring success, Chimera said. She immediately went to work trying to provide opportunities for girls that were once denied to her. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Rochester Softball Hall of Fame is your source for everything happening in senior and adult softball leagues around Rochester and Monroe County. He was named All-Western New York as a running back in 1978 after leading the league in scoring and rushing. John DeMagistris ( Demo ) 585-455-5766. 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. The 1931 team was undefeated, untied and unscored upon. "Some of these guys played 10-plus years while juggling jobs and families. The W.N.Y. In addition to leading the Shamrocks, Kim also participated in seven Empire State Games competitions winning five gold medals and two silvers. Emily Regan - Rower, who won a gold medal in 2016 Olympics. Marty Hurley added a solo shot for Lancaster. . Lamm swept a doubleheader from Jurek, 5-1 and 14-2. Here are the complete 2023 OSSAA State Slow-pitch tournament brackets for Class A-B: CLASS A. G1: Red Oak vs. Maud, 8:30 a.m. G2: Kiowa vs. Turner, 8:30 a.m. Some of Buffalos most famous residents are its Olympians. He won the AA MUNY title in 1949 and was named All-High in sports and received the E.J. He was awarded "Teacher of the Year" in 1988 during a 30-year career in the Grand Island Schools. "Fred and Norm were great ballplayers," Williams said. "He produced a lot of great ballplayers and a lot of outstanding young men.". Massaros contributions as an umpire also earned him selections into the ASA Union County Hall of Fame (2009) and the ASA New Jersey State Hall of Fame. He won two all-around playoff titles in 1953 and '54 and five pennants. Bet Oclock Has the Answers, How Pop Music, Sports, and Politics All Fit Together. . The induction ceremony will be held September 24 at Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant in Blasdell. The centennial celebration attracted more than 1,400 graduates from 32 states, Canada, England and Israel. The Hall of Fame Class of 2023 is a prime example of the greatness of our game across all levels and categories. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. He played one year of football at wingback, making honorable mention All-High in 1954. My experience includes The Boston Globe, The Arizona Republic, The Athletic, The Tennessean, Bleacher Report and NBC Sports Northwest. Those individuals selected for induction into the Hall of Fame can be very proud of what they have accomplished during their careers and are now assured that they have not been forgotten. You have permission to edit this article. He was the first freshman in 35 years to letter in swimming. He captained the basketball and football teams, leading the Violets to a 1964 Yale Cup. Chimera, who ranks third in Section VI in victories, will be inducted in June. {{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.

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