NAGAAA Fest 2009 - Hall of Fame- Milwaukee WI

Hall of Fame

FAQ

WHAT IS THE NAGAAA HALL OF FAME?

The NAGAAA Hall of Fame was established in 1997 by a group of "Old Timers". The mission of the Hall of Fame is to provide a historical perspective and to perpetuate the history of gay softball and the Gay Softball World Series.

WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR NOMINATIONS?

Any 10 year member of the NAGAAA association, whether living or deceased, can be nominated. The nominee should have made significant contributions to their league and/or to NAGAAA.

VOTING

The Hall of Fame members vote on the nominees each year. More information is available on the NAGAAA .

WHERE CAN I FIND THE HALL OF FAME AND THE HISTORY OF NAGAAA?

The history of NAGAAA and the Hall of Fame will be displayed at the Milwaukee Gay Arts Center located at 703 S. 2nd Street, right in the heart of the gay nightlife. The display is open Tuesday, September 1st from 6 to 9pm. The second opening is the night of the Street Bash on Friday, September 4th from 6 to 9pm. Come to the fun-filled Street Bash and stop in and see the pictures, memorabilia and trophies! How many times has your city won? Some artifacts will be on display at the Championship Games on Saturday, September 5th.

2009 NAGAAA Hall of Fame Inductees

William Gorman

Beantown Softball League - Boston (20 Years) , Renaissance City Softball League - Rhode Island (6 years)

Commissioner of Renaissance City Softball League
Secretary/Treasurer of Beantown Softball League
Player, Coach, and Manager of teams in Beantown Softball League and Renaissance City Softball League
Player in Gay Softball World Series and other tournaments

Sam Coady

Windy City Softball League and Metropolitan Softball Association - Chicago

Player in Windy City Softball League and Metropolitan Softball Association
Player in numerous Gay Softball World Series and other tournaments
Co-Chair of 2006 Chicago Gay Games

Dale Dmitrzak

Montrose Softball League - Houston

Player in leagues in Houston, Philadelphia, Boston, and Dallas
Player in numerous Gay Softball World Series and other tournaments in the U. S. and Canada

Chris Groomes

Greater Los Angeles Softball Association - Los Angeles

Commissioner of Greater Los Angeles Softball Association
Player and manager of teams in Greater Los Angeles Softball Association
Player in numerous tournaments in U. S. and Canada
Treasurer of Greater Los Angeles Softball Association
Chairperson of NAGAAA Ethics, Web site and Protest Committees
Umpire in Greater Los Angeles Softball Association and tournaments

Scott Kyle

Twin Cities Goodtimes Softball League - Twin Cities

Player in Twin Cities Goodtimes Softball League
Player in numerous Gay Softball World Series and other tournaments

Guy Haberman

Greater Los Angeles Softball Association - Los Angeles

Player in Greater Los Angeles Softball Association and Saturday Softball Beer League of Milwaukee
Player in numerous Gay Softball World Series including many championship teams and other tournaments

Willie Johnson (Deceased)

Greater Los Angeles Softball Association - Los Angeles

Player and manager of Griff's Softball team of Los Angeles
Player in numerous Gay Softball World Series including several championship teams and other tournaments

Bobby Nicholson

Metropolitan Sports Association - Chicago

Player, umpire and sponsor of teams in Metropolitan Sports Association
Player and umpire in numerous Gay Softball World Series and other tournaments
Sponsor and umpire in Senior Cup tournament in Chicago
Umpire in chief of 2006 Chicago Gay Games

Joe Pelletier

Beantown Softball League - Boston

Player in Beantown Softball League
Player in numerous Gay Softball World Series including championship team in Los Angeles and other tournaments

Frank Pichinini

Emerald City Softball Association - Seattle

Player and coach of teams in Emerald City Softball Association
Officer of Emerald City Softball Association
Tournament Director of Cascade Cup and Emerald City Classic tournaments in Seattle
Executive Director of 2008 Gay Softball World Series in Seattle
Player and coach in numerous Gay Softball World Series and other tournaments
Member of NAGAAA Athletic and Protest Committees

John Pielock

Southern New England Friendship League - Southern New England

Member, sponsor and supporter of Southern New England Softball League
Volunteer at local and numerous Gay Softball World Series events, including the annual talent show

Rich Ricco

America's Finest City Softball League - San Diego

Commissioner of America's Finest City Softball League
Treasurer of Autumn Classic Softball Tournament in San Diego
Treasurer of San Diego Gay Softball World Series in 1997
Player, coach and manager of teams in America's Finest City Softball League
Player in numerous Gay Softball World Series and other tournaments Member of various NAGAAA committees

Phil Runions

Metropolitan Softball Association - Chicago

Player and coach of teams in the Metropolitan Softball Association
Participant and coach of numerous Gay Softball World Series, including 1983 championship team in
Chicago and other tournaments
Umpire in Metropolitan Softball Association and umpire-in-chief of 2003 and 2004 Chicago July 4th tournaments

Pool play and brackets will be regularly updated here during the tournament

• A Division (pdf)
• B Division (pdf)
• C Division (pdf)
• D Division (pdf)

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Action photos and team photos from the ball fields now available for purchase from MacPhotoDesign

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