Or you can take a brief rest and lean back on one of the authentic bleachers at the miniature ball field and watch softball videos on a television monitor. A nominee needs 75 percent (nine votes) of the votes cast by the 12 member Hall of Fame Committee to be elected. He was a 1929 graduate of Mishawaka High School and received a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1933. Dedication ceremonies for the expansion were held July 23, 1977. Other areas of interest include the Hall of Honor, established in 1976 to acknowledge contributions of non-players in five areas, international exhibits, the men and women in blue, and the State and Metro Halls of Fame honoring players, coaches, managers, sponsors, umpires, commissioners and administrators at the state and metro level. Wojie passed away June 10, 1979 at age 56. She allowed only five hits in the four games. Nina Korgan, Omaha, Nebraska Womens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Before retiring, Crain was self-employed in the real estate and insurance business. Softball, Swimming & Diving. All Rights Reserved. In 1949, he batted .298 and hit nine homers and 16 doubles. 2. The next year, 1974, marked the 40th anniversary of fast pitch softball in Arizona. The former Fast Pitch player must have played in at least one ASA or ISC World Tournament. 2023 SportsEngine, Inc. . Follow on , Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship. In fact, in 10 of the 11 national championships she made 103 putouts, had 122 assists and made only only nine errors for a fielding percentage of .962. He also was an All-American in 1948, 1950, 1958 and 1959. Four times Sears was named an ASA All-American (1950, 1951, 1953 and 1954) and she participated in seven national championships. To view a full list of Hall of Fame members, visitUSASoftball.com. Ticket information will be released in the coming weeks. Johnston passed away on September 21, 2005. Ruth was born August 23, 1917 in Taber, Alberta, Canada and passed away March 20, 2001 at age 83. 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. 2022 United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. In six of those championships she had a .984 fielding percentage with 185 putouts, one assist and only three errors. A 6-foot-1, 190-pounder, Stephenson started playing softball in 1938 with the Shamrocks of New Rochelle. 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. Open year round on weekdays and on weekends from mid-March to October, the Hall of Fame also houses the headquarters of the Amateur Softball Association-USA Softball, the national governing body of amateur softball in the United States. She participated in 10 ASA national championships and four times the Brakettes won the national title. The first non-player elected to the ASA Hall of Fame, Eugene Byron Martin served softball in different capacities before becoming ASA executive secretary-treasurer in 1949 and serving until 1962. Jeanne started her career in 1944 and played for various local teams in Alameda, CA and Oakland, CA before joining the Rockets in 1951 after graduating from San Francisco State College. But despite suffering a heart attack May 19, 1962, Wojie made the most of his seven years with the Cardinals, earning All-America honors three times (1955, 1961 and 1959) and playing in seven ASA national tourneys. USA Men's National Team Snaps 22-year medal drought with bronze medal finish at 2022 WBSC Men's Softball World Cup; The National Softball Hall of Fame was officially dedicated May 26, 1973 in Oklahoma City. 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. FASTPITCH 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. Hess worked for Sealmaster 37 years. Members included players Kate Allen, GB manager/player Mark Berman, the late umpire Dave Allen, and Natalie Fox. Announcing the Extra Inning Softball Newsletter. Rosemary Micki Stratton, Stratford, Connecticut Womens Fast Pitch Catcher. Born April 4, 1928, Contel played on three national championship teams (1953, 1954 and 1957) and was near perfection defensively in national championship play. The National Softball Hall of Fame was officially dedicated May 26, 1973 in Oklahoma City. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1957. She would get her share of hits and hit for a high average during a brilliant 21-year career that established her as one of the greatest all-around players in softball history. Office: (570) 286-7070. [email protected]. Ilyes spans a 33-year playing career for teams in the Pennsylvania area, including the York Barbellettes and the Lakerettes. Sprentall batted .304 in the 1955 national and was flawless in the outfield on 11 chances. In 1936 she batted .560 playing for Santa Ana, CA. In the 1936 national Castle batted .375 with six hits in 16 at-bats and starred defensively, making only one error with 32 putouts and one assist. There was a time when my right arm was one-third larger than my left arm. Stephenson retired from active play in 1960 and called his greatest thrills striking out 28 batters in a row in a 15 inning game in West Haven, CT and being elected to the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame. Roy Stephenson, Hicksville, New York Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Margaret Dobson, Seattle, Washington Womens Fast Pitch Third Base. Link to Video of the National Softball Hall of Fame. It certainly built up my arm. State Office. The team's unprecedented run in Men's Major Fast Pitch created so many outstanding statistics, they cannot all be included here. 2019 Ali Andrzejewski, Soccer Tom Davis, Sportscaster Steve Krulevitz, Tennis Jim Margraff, Football Rob Shek, Lacrosse . A must to see while visiting the museum is the newest exhibit at the National Softball Hall of Fame-the Olympic Gallery. Then, in 1956, his two homers in the finals beat the Raybestos Cardinals. He started his career in 1938 with Koelkel Norge of Covington before playing for Ken-Mac of Louisville, KY in the 1941 ASA national championship. Hall of Fame Members 1982-Current Updated 1-27-22. 2001 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. He also is a member of the Cleveland Metro Hall of Fame. The Grumman Yankees, softballs version of the New York Yankees, narrowly missed winning the ASA national title in 1951. 311 Race Street Sunbury, PA 17801. and the 1988-89 Region XXIV and Great Rivers . Butler County Softball Hall of Fame. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Hall of Fame were held December 19, 1970 in Oklahoma City. [2] See also [ edit] National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame References [ edit] Also an outstanding football player who gained All-Southeastern honors, Forbes died of cancer in 1975. Ive traveled places and met wonderful people that I would not have done if I hadnt played softball, Stratton said. Known as Cotton Top or Cotton because of her striking blonde hair, Hart was the youngest player ever to play for the Caterpillar Dieselettes (1947-1955) at 16. Ben Crain, Sloan, Iowa Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Waller, Chipley, FL Second Base (Jos Pizza House MVP-1969, Howards Furniture), 1999 Bruce Meade, Bradenton, FL Outfielder-Catcher (Warrens, Nelsons MVP-1977, Jerrys MVP-1982, Elite, Steeles, Vernons), 2000 Bill Gatti, Louisville, KY Catcher (Jiffy Club, Elite, Marlton Trucking, Ritchs Major MVP-1989), 2000 Dennis Graser, Waukesha, WI First Base (Elite, Steeles, Starpath, Ritchs-Superior, Spectrum), 2001 Rick Scherr, Sherrills Ford, NC, Third Base-First Base (Howards MVP-1981, 1983, 1984, Superior-Apollo, Ritchs-Superior), 2001 Don Clatterbough, Mechanicsville, VA, Outfield (Bradleys, Blantons, Kirks/Ritchs, Starpath), 2002 Ronnie Ford, Jacksonville, FL Outfielder (Warren Motors MVP-1976, Elite Coating, Jerrys, Vernons ASA Class-A MVP-1990), 2007 Mike Macenko, Brooke Park, OH Second Base (Hillcrest Tavern, Steeles Sports MVP-1987, 1990, Sunbelt/Worth, Ritchs-Superior), 2010 Mike Shenk, Ephrata, PA Third Base (Taylor Brothers, Shen Valley, Lighthouse, Team TPS, Ritchs-Superior, Long Haul/TPS), 2012 Jerry King, Maysville, KY Third Base (DuBoise Chemical, Campbells Carpets, Steeles Sports, Dannys Drilling), *2014 Craig Elliott, Wadley, AL Pitcher (Toms Foods, Ken Sanders MVP-1978, Elite Coatings, Steeles Sports MVP-1985, MVP-1986, Stewarts), 2015 John Davide, Centereach, NY Short Stop (Empire County Sports, Pepsico), 2017 Mark Martin, Orlando, FL (Lawson Auto Parts, Goldman Brothers, Bell Corp, Bell II), 2017 Willie Simpson, Chicago, IL (Bobcats 16-inch MVP-1976, 1977), *2018 Charles Wright, Ellerslie, GA (Ken Sanders, York/Sanders, Elite, Steeles, Ritchs Salvage MVP 1989, Ritchs/Kirks, Ritchs-Superior MVP 1993, Sunbelt), 2018 Ricky Huggins, Pembroke, GA (Elite Major MVP-1981, Howards, Thompsons Class-A MVP-1985, Lighthouse MVP-1998, Vernons Major MVP-1992, Shen Valley, JWM Major MVP-1999), 2018 Todd Joerling, New Melle, MO (Steeles, Bell, Sunbelt, Team Easton MVP-1999, Dan Smith), 2019 Ron Parnell, Highland, CA (Capitol Insulation, Steeles, Ritchs-Superior, Team Easton), 2019 Britt Hightower, Houston, TX (Smythe Sox, Ritchs Salvage, Ritchs/Kirks, Ritchs-Superior), 2019 Mike Nye, Jacksonville, FL (Warren Motors MVP-1976, York/Sanders, Jerrys, Vernons, Marlton Trucking, Ritchs Salvage), 2020 Cecil Whitehead, Valdosta, GA (Elite Coatings, Ritchs/Kirks, Ritchs/Superior), 2020 Curtis Williams, Florida (York Barbell/Ken Sanders, Howards/Western Steer, Vernons, Lighthouse, Sunbelt), 2020 Doug Roberson, Royal Palm Beach, FL (Steeles, Superior/Apollo Def-MVP-1990, Ritchs-Superior, Team TPS, Hague/Resmondo), 2020 Carl Rose, Valdosta, GA (Lighthouse, Sunbelt, Dan Smith, Hague/Resmondo), 1976 William J. Pharr, McAdenville, NCSponsor Pharr Yarn Reds, 1977 * George (Doc) Linnehan, Levittown, NYManager/Sponsor County Sports, Empire County Astros, 1977 Bud Gagel, Louisville, KYManager Jiffy Club, 1977 Bobby Lutz, Denver, NCManager Howards Furniture, 1977 * Bob Hoffman, York, PAOwner/Sponsor York Barbell, 1982 * Richard Howard, Denver, NCHowards Furniture/Western Steer, 1983 * Percy Hedgecock, Dayton, ORManager Satellite Beach Comets, 1984 Al Brausch, Newport, KYManager Gatliff Auto Sales, 1984 Bill Caye, Pittsburgh, PAManager Skip Hogan AC, Jims Sport Shop, 1988 William (Red) Jenkins, McAdenville, NCSponsor Pharr Yarn Reds, 1988 Roy Lombardo, Detroit, MIManager East Side Sports, Michaels Lounge and Little Caesars, 1989 * Tom Beck, Tidewater, VAManager Virginia Beach Piledrivers, 1990 * Bill Svochak, Detroit, MIManager Dees Sports Shop/Parks n Recreation, 1992 Fred and Carl Nothdurft, Detroit, MISponsor Nothdurft Tool & Die, 1992 Jerry Pendergast, Miami, FLSponsor Jerrys Caterers, 1994 Woody and Pat Bell, Tampa, FLSponsor Bell Corporation, 1998 * Dave Neale Sr., Brook Park, OHManager Hillcrest Tavern, Nationwide Advertising and Steeles Sports, 1999 * Bill Plummer III, Syracuse, NYASA National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum Manager, 1999 Immor Clyte Franklin Jr., Baltimore, MDSponsor Angle Inn, 2003 Eugene Kwalek, Shelton, CTManager Sikorsky Aircraft, 2007 David Hank Bassett, Monticello, KYManager T&K/Basset Products, Starpath, Starpath/LeAlCo, 2009 RB Thomas, Nokesville, VAManager/Sponsor Thomas Engineering, 2011 Gary Tharaldson, Fargo, NDSponsor Tharaldsons, 2012 Leon Grunalt, Warren, MIManager Budweiser, Nothdurft, 2016 Terry Peterson, Omaha, NESponsor Ts 13, 2018 John Daniels, Albertville, MNSponsor Long Haul Trucking. 2014 Bill Prunkl. She earned ASA All-America honors no less than 11 times including 1948 when she was named as an outfielder. I learned from coach Chuck McCord that if you didnt hustle all the time, you would be just average, said Hart. Rosemary (Micki) Stratton played all but two years of her softball career with the famed Raybestos Brakettes of Stratford, CT, leading the team in batting three times: 1959 (.320), 1961 (.324) and 1965 (personal best of .370). The Hall of Fame Class of 2023 is a prime example of the greatness of our game across all levels and categories. Chambers said the greatest disappointment of his career was knowing that someday I would have to stop playing and not being able to see my old friends. Chambers was born November 27, 1922 in Aurora, IL and passed away on March 28, 2016. A native of Kokomo, IN, Martin played football and basketball at Indiana University, majoring in commerce and finance. When the Pistons played in the National Fastball League, Ramage held five of the leagues 10 offensive records. North Carolina Softball Hall of Fame Through their years of dedication to the games of fastpitch or slowpitch, these individuals have all made significant impact on high school softball in North Carolina as well as on the many players they have been involved with directly, or indirectly. Your support is critical to these efforts. In his first two years with the Cardinals Wojie led in batting with .312 and .290 averages and in RBI in 1956, 1958 and 1959. I used to practice for hours. But perhaps his greatest clutch performance came in 1957, when his two-run homer off Hall of Famer Roy Stephenson in the top of the 15th gave Herb Dudley and the Bombers a 2-0 win. ASA of PA Hall of Fame. He earned his third All-American award in 1957,recording 13 putouts and one assist in the national tourney. Ruth was one of the original Lionettes when the team was formed in 1937 and batted .585 with the team in 1938. First time in Missouri ASA history, the accomplishments of this team were inducted into the Hall of Fame. SUM Home > SUM Awards > MD FP Softball Association . A 35-year employee of Kodak Park before retiring in 1971, Castle said being a member of the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame and two national championship teams are the biggest thrills of his softball career. Be sure to drop by the ASA Research Center and Library to find answers to such questions as Whats a fungo bat? and to browse through various softball publications including back copies of the ASA Guide, Rule Book and Umpire Manual plus the official publication of the ASA, USA Softball Magazine (formerly Balls & Strikes Softball), Doctoral dissertations, masters theses, magazine articles, video cassettes and numerous books and souvenir programs concerning all aspects of Americas Game are also available for reading in the museum library. Korgan won 49 of 40 games her first year and during a 14-year period (1934-1948), she played on six ASA national championship teams, five with the famed New Orleans, LA Jax and one with the Higgins Midgets of Tulsa, OK (1941). The resume of Fast Pitch Softball player Terry Muck clearly reveals he was one of the best of his era. If your object is chosen, the donated material will be recommended to the Executive Director for consideration. After recovering from the heart attack, Wojie came back to manage the Cardinals from 1968-1971, winning national titles in 1969 and 1970 and finishing runner-up in 1971. In 1964, they won their first title, then lost out to a Miles City team in 1965 for the state championship. Law hurled all of the Ramblers games in the 1955 national, winning four and losing two with 31 strikeouts and two walks allowed. So Baker naturally was called Cannonball during his impressive 26 year career which ended in 1953. Due to the volume of offers we receive, we cannot accept the donation of an artifact without a completed artifact description form. He helped Clearwater win the national title, the first of 10 titles won by the Bombers. All Rights Reserved. After that game, Chambers won two more games that evening, both shutouts, and three more later before losing in the finals to the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, 2-0. He was captain of the 1934 Bendix team and had a 3-1 record in three ASA national (then called world) championships. Each year thousands of visitors from all over the world visit the museum to pay homage to such softball immortals as Harold (Shifty) Gears, the first person inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame; Bertha Tickey, who won 757 games during her career; Don Rardin, one of two people to play on a championship team in both open slow pitch and industrial slow pitch divisions; Joan Joyce, who was named to 18 All-America teams, and Sam Elliott, who won 1,133 games and lost only 87 in 21 years. Spokane Metro Softball Hall of Fame Established in 2013 to recognize individuals who played a major enduring role, often unsung, in the growth and development of softball within ASA in Spokane. Fournier Caron finished her outstanding Tufts career as arguably the best pitcher in the history of NCAA Division III softball. Ruth Sears, Taber, Alberta Womens Fast Pitch First Base. To view a full list of Hall of Fame members, visit USASoftball.com. We are honored and excited to enshrine these nine individuals into the National Softball Hall of Fame in October.. Gerber walked one and Solt nine in the 2:30 minute marathon. She batted .363 between 1950-1955 with 41 hits in 149 at-bats in national championship play. Each year, Louisiana USSSA and Louisiana USSSA Hall of Fame, Inc. celebrate those individuals who have greatly contributed to any and all of the Louisiana USSSA programs. Softball History USA 2023. In 1931 he moved to Omaha. The Greater Washington Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame held its 52nd Annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 5, 20146. Sprentall played for the Bombers from 1954-1965 and was a member of national championship teams in 1954, 1956, 1957 and 1963. In 1968, he was named to Mishawkas school board and four years later was elected president. "I am thrilled to join the world of women's professional fastpitch softball! Originally from Ann Arbor, MI, where he played baseball in the Detroit and Boston farm systems, Sprentall made his mark playing softball for the renowned Clearwater, FL Bombers. I would throw against a fence when there was nobody to catch me. On 17 February 2007, the British Softball Federation enshrined 12 members into its inaugural Hall of Fame. GUIDELINES MEN'S FASTPITCH WEBSITE . Kronewitter was born January 11,1911 in Mishawka, IN and passed away December 13, 1987. Tommy Castle, Rochester, New York Mens Fast Pitch First Base. In 1947, he hit the first homer out of the new Zollner Stadium, a 260-foot blast. John Baker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Jim Ramage, Paducah, Kentucky Mens Fast Pitch Shortstop. Softball History USA 2023. Each year an award is given in Forbes name as the outstanding Clearwater Bomber. Margaret Dobson once held the record for the highest batting average in an ASA Womens Major Fast Pitch National Championship, batting .615 (eight-for-13) in the 1950 national championship. He also is a member of the Memphis Hall of Fame and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. COLUMBIA, Mo. Known as one of the top hitters in the 1980-90s, Tucker slugged over 2,000 home runs during his career with over 100 tallied in a single season nine times during a 10-year span including 413 during the 1987 season. In 1959, he was 48-8 with 784 strikeouts before going 3-2 in the national tourney. "I played for like 20 years, Choc played for like 17 and my grandpa Joe played third base in the 30s and 40s," Junker said. Miller had defeated Briggs in the semis, 2-0, to end their 42 game win streak, then allowed only three hits in the finals while his team was blanked. The building was opened to the public July 1, 1973. In 1937, Gerber and former Columbus, OH State Auditor star pitcher Ralph Solt went 17 innings with Solt winning 1-0. Two years later, he led the Sealmasters to another title and a 74-9 won-loss record. He was 75. . Marlin Boom Player/Meritorious Service, Ellsworth. But it was at third base that earned Jeanne a spot in the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame. John Hunter, Nashville, Tennessee Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Jones' efforts to grow the sport of softball, particularly men's fast pitch, has left an impact on the organization that has earned him a Hall of Fame honor. Dedication ceremonies for the expansion were held July 23, 1977. Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association, Wisconsin Soccer Hal Within the player category, there are five categories: Mens/Womens Fast Pitch, Mens/Womens Slow Pitch and Modified Pitch. His former manager, Eddie Moore, said, Forbes was one of the two greatest left-handed hitters in the game. A three-time ASA All-American (1951, 1953 and 1956), Forbes batted .325 during the 1951 regular season and .285 in the national tourney. On Friday, USA Softball announced its Class of 2023 National Softball Hall of Fame Inductees. He never left. A nominee needs 75 percent (nine votes) of the votes cast by the 12 member Hall of Fame Committee to be elected. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum has over 400 members with two categories of membership: players and non players. Members Inducted into the ASA Softball of Pennsylvania Hall of Fame. Justins College Softball Week 3 Mid-Major Top 10, Breaking News: Ownership, Management, Roster & Head Coach Announced for New Pro Team the Texas Smoke. MEN'S FAST PITCH . He batted .316 in the 1959 national to earn his fourth and final All-American award. Later, he joined J. Schrader Company as office manager before moving up to secretary-treasurer at the time of his death, September 18, 1964, following a heart heart. The class of 2015 included: Players - Tom Ancelet, Jim Byers, Donna Dandino, Crystal Dombkowski, Vern Hensley, David Randolph, and John Underwood. Three years later, she was named honorable mention All-America, and participated in nine ASA national tourneys. He passed away December 6th, 1993. He fanned more than 10, 000 batters and hurled 58 no-hitters. The present facility was officially dedicated May 26, 1973 and has since had two additions. The Hall of Fame Donation Fund was established to ensure that the National Softball Hall of Fame has a future and is committed to educating people about the great former players and non players and the role they played in the development of the sport. She had a lifetime batting average of .301 after retiring in 1962 to devote more time to her family. - Former University of Missouri softball standout Brooke Wilmes has signed a professional contract with the Smash It Sports Vipers of Women's Professional Fastpitch. When asked why, Johnston said, I once tagged a runner in the usual way and the umpire called him safe. Gerber came to Cleveland in 1943 and first worked for Midland Steel. All Rights Reserved. Annual inductions are held at the USA Softball Annual Meeting. Law passed away March 2, 2000 at age 76. August 12-19, 2023 ISC World Tournament ISC News ISC Welcomes Ric Thompson as New US Central Regional Commissioner Ric Thompson Joins ISC as New Regional Commissioner Ashland Invitational is 2024 Qualifier Ashland Invitational July 21-23 Ronald Kronewitter, Mishawaka, Indiana Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Take a moment to browse through the Hall of Fame section and learn more about some of the sports greatest athletes and their accomplishments. In fact, Hunter, then 14, got beat 22-1 pitching at Fort Negley Diamonds in Nashville, TN. Clarence Buck Miller intended to be a baseball pitcher, but wound up instead as one of the all-time great fast pitch pitchers in a career that started in 1940 and ended in 1957. After starting his career in 1940, Hunter led Nashville teams to city championships in 1942, 1943, 1944, 1946 and 1948 and to state championships in 1943-1944. Additional honors include being named the Smokey Mountain Classic Co-MVP and OK ASA Co-Player of the Year in 1975. She followed that season with a 47-20 record and a 5-2 record in the national tourney with 58 strikeouts in 47 innings with a 0.47 ERA. Counting the National Softball Hall of Fame/USA Softball Headquarters and the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex, there is 28,406 square feet of space. The organizations press release is published below in its entirety. From there he went on to become one of the most feared left-handed hitters in fast pitch. 2015 Inductees. 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. Marjorie started out as a sling-shot hurler before switching to windmill. 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. Softball Umpires of Maryland in MFSA Hall of Fame. He moved there when he was five after being born in Cincinnati . They came roaring back the next three. The USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex will then host five consecutive events, beginning August 6-7 with the Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship followed by the USA Softball All-American Games, a prestigious tournament intended to provide national exposure to elite athletes in the 12-Under Junior Olympic (JO) Fast Pitch division. Under his tutelage, the Brakettes have won over 2,300 games with a dazzling .917 winning percentage and 16 national championship titles. 311 Race Street Sunbury, PA 17801. Donald Carruth Player/Pioneer, St. Paul/Minnetonka. Called by his manager, Bernie Kampschmidt, the best shortstop Id seen play the game of fast pitch, Jim Boogie Ramage was a member of four ASA national championship teams, including three with Fort Wayne (1945-47) and one with the Nick Carr Boosters of Covington, KY (1939).Although 5-foot-7 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds, Ramage had a quick, strong arm to go along with his solid hitting. 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