Hall of Fame

WSSA Hall of Fame
Founded 2005

2021 Hall of Fame Announcement
Press Release:
August 24, 2021 (Wilmington, NC) --- The Board of Directors of the Wilmington Senior Softball Association (WSSA) today announced that 5 current or former players have been elected to the WSSA Hall of Fame for 2021. The new Hall of Fame members are Ron Sullivan, Dan Davis, Fred Altman, Mark Schall, and George King.
Walt Aaron, WSSA Commissioner, commented: “Election to the WSSA Hall of Fame is based on several criteria, such as years in the league, playing ability, and sportsmanship. This year’s class will be honored along with last year’s class (Dwight Crainshaw, Manny Brown and Sonny Wells) at the Annual Hall of Fame Luncheon in November. Last year’s class honorific was cancelled due to the pandemic restrictions. And these 2 classes will join the 2019 inductees—Robert (Bobby) Stine, Bill Morrison, Donald (Donnie) Morton, and Jerry Shaw.”
Started in 1995, WSSA is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of developing and promoting slow pitch senior softball in the Wilmington area, and is open to all men age 55 years and older and women age 45 years and older. WSSA has grown over the years to now include 3 divisions consisting of approximately 180 players. Twelve teams take the field every Tuesday and Thursday morning during the regular 60-games season to play a doubleheader at Ogden Park and Olsen Park in Wilmington.

For more on the history of the WSSA check out the History page.

2020 Hall of Fame Inductees

Dwight Crainshaw

Manny Brown

Sonny Wells

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.

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.

2019 Hall of Fame Inductees

Robert (Bobby) Stine

Jerry Shaw

Donald (Donnie) Morton

Bill Morrison

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

Hall of Fame Inductees 2018

R.B. Hunt

Jim Kelly

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

George Wesoloski

Terry Peters

Hall of Fame Inductees 2017

George Allen

Don Evans

Chip Krieger

Hall of Fame inductees 2016

Bill Manley

Richard Price

George Scelzi

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.

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.