WSSA Hall of Fame
Founded 2005
2021 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Five new members for 2021 and three from 2020 were officially inducted into the WSSA Hall of Fame at the WSSA Annual Luncheon on November 5, 2021. The new Hall of Fame members are Ron Sullivan, Dan Davis, Fred Altman, Mark Schall, and George King. This year’s class was honored along with last year’s class whose induction was cancelled due to the pandemic restrictions. Those 2020 inductees are Dwight Crainshaw, Manny Brown and Sonny Wells.
Five new members for 2021 and three from 2020 were officially inducted into the WSSA Hall of Fame at the WSSA Annual Luncheon on November 5, 2021. The new Hall of Fame members are Ron Sullivan, Dan Davis, Fred Altman, Mark Schall, and George King. This year’s class was honored along with last year’s class whose induction was cancelled due to the pandemic restrictions. Those 2020 inductees are Dwight Crainshaw, Manny Brown and Sonny Wells.
Members of the WSSA Hall of Fame gather at the 2021 WSSA Annual Luncheon, November 5, 2021.
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2021 Hall of Fame Inductees
Dan Davis
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Mark Schall
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Fred Altman
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George King
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Ron Sullivan
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2020 Hall of Fame Inductees
Dwight Crainshaw
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Manny Brown
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Sonny Wells
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Thanks for the time and effort put in by this year's Hall of Fame Selection Committee: Mike Abernethy, Don Evans, Bob Dempsey, Jerry Dowling, Bobby Stine, and George Allen; and a special thanks to Charlie Backes, Chairman of the committee.
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Criteria for Hall of Fame Selection: Playing skill as a participant in league regular-season games and league tournament play; Level of sportsmanship and personal behavior; Contribution of time and effort in the development and growth of the WSSA; Number of years (beyond ten) as a member of the association.
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2019 Hall of Fame Inductees
Robert (Bobby) Stine
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Jerry Shaw
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Donald (Donnie) Morton
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Bill Morrison
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Selection Criteria: Ten years in the Wilmington Senior Softball League - Playing Ability - Leadership - Character
We would like to thank this year's Hall of Fame Selection Committee, HOF members Richie Price, Ken Denne, Terry Peters and George Scelzi. I want to personally thank this committee for their diligence and commitment to making this year's inductees selection. - Charlie Backes, Deputy Commissioner & HoF Selection Committee Chairman |
2018 Hall of Fame Inductees
R.B. Hunt
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Jim Kelly
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
George Wesoloski
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Terry Peters
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2017 Hall of Fame Inductees
George Allen
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Don Evans
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Chip Krieger
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2016 Hall of Fame Inductees
Bill Manley
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Richard Price
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George Scelzi
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Newly inducted in 2016, George Scelzi, Bill Manley, and Richard Price (front row) stand with other Hall of Famers for this photo taken at the annual league banquet at Carrabba's Restaurant.
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Phil Rose (L) and Brother George Rose
At the 2016 League banquet, George Rose was remembered and honored with a special Hall of Fame award although he was unable to attend the banquet due to his health. George played for the Legends and his last years with the WSSA, he managed the Club Batter Up team in the Coastal Division. George passed away a few weeks after the banquet. |
2015 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Bob Dempsey
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Jerry Dowling
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Phil Kaufman
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2014 Hall of Fame Inductees
Harry Rowe
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Ken Denne
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Larry Crane
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2013 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Stan Sholar
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Rick Mongero
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Bill Cauley (his daughter)
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Phil Rose
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