Meet The 2024 GABHoF Inductees

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Jim Gibbs

Tom Hannan

Bill Humphrey

Jake Kline

Jonathan Kountis

John Mariani

Jordan Petratis

George Sosebee

Eric Wheeler

 

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Inductee Bio List

Last nameFirst namePlayer BioInductee PhotoYear InductedDecade InductedStatus
GibbsJim

As an Ellet High Graduate, Jim was part of the 1979 District Championship and the 1980 City Championship teams. His senior year, he was selected to the All-City team for his arm as well as his bat (.429 average).
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20242020
HannanTom

Tom's baseball career started in 1976 at Brookside High. He played 3 years on the varsity and was inducted into the school's HOF. He was a 4 year starter at Mount Union College and in 1982 was captain and team MVP.
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20242020
HumphreyBill

Bill started his umpiring career in 1967 at the age of 14 on the sandlots of Springfield Township. Two years later, he joined the Summit Umpire Association. At the end of that year he was honored as the runner-up Rookie of the Year.
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20242020
KountisJonathan

Jonathan played for Firestone High as a pitcher. He was 3 time All City Team 2004-2006 as well as Beacon Journal Player of the Year in 2006. Jon holds the career wins and strikeout records for the Falcons.
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20242020
MarianiJohn

John was known as a great glove and a hard out at the plate. John started his career in 1972 in the West Akron Baseball league. He played 5 seasons
and was a 3 time All-Star.
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20242020
PetraitisJordan

Jordan graduated from Manchester High in 2005 where he was a 4 year letterman. Jordan was named to first-team all-conference, all-district and
all-state teams following his senior year. He also excelled in basketball and the first athlete in school history to earn All-State in 2 sports.
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20242020
SosebeeGeorgeGeorge played baseball at Kenmore High School and attended Akron U where he
played his freshman year.

He was head coach of Hudson High from 1961-1985. He won 308 varsity games, 2
sectional championship and 2 district championships. Click here for full bio



20242020
WheelerEric

Eric is a 1986 graduate of Tallmadge High School coached by Dave Young and Rick Quintrell. He was 3 time All-Metro selection and won the Metro championship in 1986.

During his career Eric played for Akron Omnicor, Tallmadge Stars and Goodyear Hts. NeuroCare.
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20242020
KlineJacob

Jake was a standout shortstop at Ellet High School from 2014-2017. Jake was selected as first team All-Conference in 2016 and 2017, and was the conference player of the year and team MVP in 2017. Jake was also an All-District selection in 2017.
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20242020
AdamsTim20232020
PattonDrew

A native of Amherst, Ohio and a 3-year letter winner and captain at Amherst High School, Drew Patton has called Northeast Ohio home his entire life.
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20232020
PhillipsMike

Michael Phillips was born in Akron, Ohio and grew up in Suffield, Ohio. He was a multi-sport athlete at Field High School.
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20232020
SchoenlyRandy

Randy Schoenly is a 1972 graduate of the Barney Deary’s Umpire Development Program in St. Petersburg Florida.
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20232020
SivyDerek

Derek Sivy is a 1986 graduate of Marlington High School and a 1986 All-Ohio baseball selection.
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20232020
SosebeeSteve

Steve Sosebee is a 1984 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, where he was a four-year letterman.
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20232020
StamsFrank

Frank Stams was a football/basketball/baseball standout at Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary and helped St. V to win ...
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20232020
SummersJimmy "Taco"

Jimmy “Taco” Summers was born in Mexico and grew up playing for the Green Youth Baseball Federation.
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20232020
WaeschKeith

Keith Waesch has been a part of youth and high school baseball in southern Portage County since the 1980s.
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20232020
YoungDon

As a 12-year old, Don Young started playing baseball as an outfielder.
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20232020
HoffmanKeven20222020
HoffmanSteveSteve is well known within the baseball community as a hard playing, exceptional hitting teammate. Playing for Cuyahoga Falls, he was All-League
both as a junior and senior, and was All-Ohio as a senior.

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20222020
HouskaMike20222020
KiserKirby20222020
McCoyHal

Hal McCoy, born in Akron, Ohio, is an American sportswriter.
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20222020
MyersT.J.20222020
SaylorJeffJeff is a product of Barberton Little League where he was an All-Star for 5 years. He played for Barberton High school as a 3-year Varsity player who was All-League/Northeast Ohio for 2 years and one year was All-State.

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20222020
StadvecAlbert "Bob"Bob played high school baseball for Garfield High
in the early 1940s. As a dominating pitcher, he threw no-hitters and was All-City, All-District while leading his team to being the Regional Champs. He lettered at the University of Akron as both pitcher and catcher and set a record striking out 15 batters in 7 innings.

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20222020
SwainoShannon20222020
CarmichaelSean

Sean Carmichael is often referred to as Mr. Triway. After graduating from Triway High School in 1985...Click here for full bio

20212020Deceased
CleggDave

Longtime Southeast High School baseball coach, he enters the GABHoF after coaching for 37 years. Click here for full bio

20212020
FantozziRay

When talking with Ray, one can understand that he genuinely loves the game … making him a true ambassador of baseball. Click here for full bio

20212020
Haney, Jr.Mike

Mike Haney, Jr. played high school baseball at Theodore Roosevelt High School and went on to Kent State University where he lettered for two years. Click here for full bio

20212020
HoffmanMarc

Marc Hoffman grew up in Wadsworth Ohio playing baseball for his father. His memorable moment was striking out 22 batters in a seven-inning game (dropped third strike). Click here for full bio

20212020
LupoDave

Dave Lupo has been on winning baseball teams most of his life. As a big, fence busting hitter, Dave was... Click here for full bio

20212020
SabatucciDante

Dante Sabatucci is known for being a hard throwing left-handed pitcher that could lock up a batter on almost every pitch.Click here for full bio

20212020
SewellLuke

Luke Sewell was a professional baseball player, coach, and manager. Luke played at the University of Alabama as an infielder, and in 1921 was signed by Cleveland Indians scout Patsy Flaherty. Click here for full bio

20212020Deceased
StanochTerry

Terry Stanoch was an athletically gifted baseball player who was extremely fast with power to all fields. A four-year letterman at Walsh Jesuit High School,...Click here for full bio

20212020
StarkeyKen

Ken was born in Canton Ohio in 1963. He grew up with four sisters, his mother was a registered nurse and his father was a truck driver. Click here for full bio

20212020
WightmanScott

Scott Wightman started playing baseball in the GABF League with the Martin Freed Knights where he was a dominating hitter. Click here for full bio

20212020
YoungbloodBryan

Bryan Youngblood has worn many baseball hats in the game of baseball, but not always as a player. Click here for full bio

20212020
Crowder Adam

Adam Crowder grew up in Mantua, Ohio where he attended Crestwood High School. He played several sports including baseball, basketball, and football for the Red Devils. Click here for full bio

20192010
Dever Dennis

Dennis Dever graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1987 where he captained the wrestling and baseball teams his senior year. He went on to the University of Akron earning his Bachelor's Degree in Education while majoring in History and minoring in Physical Education. Click here for full bio

20192010
Frak David

Dave Frak grew up in Wickliffe, Ohio where he attended Wickliffe High School. He was a three-sport athlete playing baseball and basketball and running Cross-Country. He received 8 Varsity Letters for the Blue Devils and was voted Male Athlete of the Year as a senior. Click here for full bio

20192010
GallasAnthony

Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Jim and Christine Gallas, Anthony is the oldest of 4. The family moved to Strongsville when he was 9 years old. He went through the Strongsville public school system and finished at Strongsville High school where his senior year they won the 2006 Division 1 State Title. Click here for full bio

20192010
Gearhart Bill

Bill Gearhart grew up in Norton Ohio until he was nine years old when his family moved to Wadsworth Ohio. Bill attended Wadsworth High School where he played baseball, basketball and football for the Grizzlies. Click here for full bio

20192010
Hovan Bernie

Bernie Hovan was born in a small mining town, Brownsville Pennsylvania. He attended Brownsville
High School and played football, basketball, and baseball. Bernie graduated in 1957 and then moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he worked at the Lederer Terminal Warehouse, a food distribution center. Click here for full bio

20192010Deceased
Jones Donald

Donald Donald R. Jones graduated from Brookfield High School in 1981 and Youngstown State University in 1986. Upon graduation, he began his teaching and coaching career at Twinsburg High School, where he just recently retired. Click here for full bio

20192010
Kimler Michael A.

Michael Kimler graduated in 1988 from Northwest High School. In high school, he earned six varsity letters: three in baseball, two in football and one in basketball. Click here for full bio

20192010
Landals Marc

Marc Landals grew up in an Army family which lead to living in many places, none for very long. He attended three different high schools in three different states. Marc graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1987. Click here for full bio

20192010
Lesiak Ted

Ted Lesiak graduated from Medina High School in 1982 and Ohio University in 1986 where he received a A.B. Political Science and History degree. He then graduated from the University of Akron School of Law J.D. in 1989. Click here for full bio

20192010
Reppa Bill

Bill Reppa grew up in Lakewood, Ohio with his 4 brothers and 5 sisters. He attended Lakewood high school and was inducted into their Hall of Fame. He then went to Kent State University between 1944 and 1947 where he excelled at baseball. Click here for full bio

20192010
BabbyKen

Ken Babby became Owner and Chief Executive Officer of the Akron RubberDucks, Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, in October 2012 when he purchased the then-named Akron Aeros. Click here for full bio

20182010
CaraballoWilmer

Wilmer was born September 5th 1962 in Yauco, Puerto Rico. His mother was only 17 and his dad was working on the mainland US so he was raised by his maternal grandparents. Click here for full bio

20182010
CrowderChuck

Chuck Crowder was a first-team All-American chosen by The Sporting News in 1998, a third-team All-American choice by the NCBWA in 1999, and a third-team selection by Collegiate Baseball in 1998. Click here for full bio

20182010
DesseckerRon

Ron was born and raised in Dover, Ohio and graduated from Dover High School in 1966 where he won a total of five letters in Football and Baseball. Click here for full bio

20182010
GiffenTom

Tom Giffen began a 60-plus-year love affair with Baseball in 1954 in Brainerd, Tenn., courtesy of an uncle and cousin who believed young Thomas needed some athletic culture. Click here for full bio

20182010
Hackim IIILinc

Coming from a family of baseball enthusiasts, players and coaches, Lincoln grew up with baseball in his blood. Click here for full bio

20182010
IsaacsGregory "Ike"

Greg graduated from Shenandoah Valley Academy in New Market, Virginia in June of 1968. He attended Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, Maryland and then went on to Akron University. Click here for full bio

20182010
KalbaughHarry

Harry Richard Kalbaugh was born in Akron, Ohio on July 15, 1940 to Emma and Harry “Lefty” Kalbaugh who was a former pitcher for the Washington Senators ball club and started the Akron Hot Stove League for area youth baseball. Click here for full bio

20182010Deceased
LinnKenny

Kenny attended Akron Hoban and graduated in 1992. He then attended Spartanburg Methodist College from 1993 to 1994, Charleston Southern University in 1995, and then the University of Akron in 1996. Click here for full bio

20182010
MarconiAlex

A native of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Alex is a 1996 Graduate of St. Vincent/St. Mary HS and Kent State University in 2001. Lettering and starting all 4 years for Kent State Baseball, Alex received numerous honors including All Conference and All Region in 1999 and 2000. Click here for full bio

20182010
MoorheadTy

Ty Moorhead was born in Shreve, Ohio on April 7, 1979. Born and raised on the family farm is where Ty’s character was developed and shaped through an understanding of hard work. Click here for full bio

20182010
ObrienPatrick

Patrick was born in Chicago, IL but was raised and grew up in Akron, OH. After attending Revere schools through 8th grade, he went to high school at Walsh Jesuit where he played baseball and basketball. Click here for full bio

20182010
PfanderJim

Nineteen year Minor League Baseball executive Jim Pfander was named president of Fast Forward Sports Group LLC in October 2015 and has served as the general manager of the Akron RubberDucks since October 18, 2012. Click here for full bio

20182010
SerraPaul

Paul was born in Baltimore, MD on July 5, 1938. After one year in Baltimore, his family moved to Euclid where he has lived ever since. He attended Euclid High School, graduating in 1956. Click here for full bio

20182010
DeaganPatrick20172010
GrescovichSteve

Baseball can be addicting and Grescovich cannot get enough of the sport. Click here for full bio

20172010
GroveJim20172010
LingoDan20172010
MerrittBob

The veteran coach is already accustomed to being inducted into halls of fame. Merritt became a charter member of the Northeast Ohio Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010 and was welcomed into the Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 2013. Click here for full bio

20172010
PerantinidesPaul20172010
PettoriniTim

In the pecking order of organized baseball, Division III college teams receive relatively little attention. Click here for full bio

20172010
PollockScott

Scott was the head baseball coach at Streetsboro High School from 1985 to 1991 and at Mogadore High School from 2005 to 2006. Click here for full bio

20172010
RinaldoRich20172010
SamsJim

Following his graduation from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1968, Sams was taken in the third round of the amateur draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, who offered him a $3,000 bonus and a new Corvette. Click here for full bio

20172010
Thompson jr.Eric20172010
VenturaJohn

For more than a quarter of a century Ventura has played or coached in the Akron area, accomplishing much on the field and helping at least 77 prep players get the opportunity to play at the college level. Click here for full bio

20172010
VukovichRoss

As proof that athletes don't tire of winning, Vukovich has played or managed on 21 league and tournament title teams plus eight Roy Hobbs World Series championship clubs and is still in the game. Click here for full bio

20172010
WeinerScott

When he was 7, in 1967, Scott Weiner began playing in the West Akron Baseball League. He is still playing today in the Roy Hobbs program. Click here for full bio

20172010
BeahnRob

Rob played on the Cuyahoga Falls Little League North District Champs teams of 1991 and 1992. He played Varsity at Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1996, 1997, and 1998. Click here for full bio

20162010
ClarkEddie20162010
CraigMark

Mark was born in Akron on June 18,1950 and grew up on North Hill in Akron. If you know him from the Hill, he is better known by the nickname Willie. He graduated from North High School in 1969 and enlisted in US Marine Corps in July of 1969. Click here for full bio

20162010
EsolaTony

As a youth, Tony played on the 1963 Meadows Realty who won the GABF Class F City Championship. In 1970, he played on the Goodyear Heights Orientals who won the GABF Class D City Championship. During that season, he threw a no-hitter (perfect game for 6 1/3 innings).Click here for full bio

20162010
InglettJoe

Joe was born on June 29, 1978 and grew up in Sacramento, California. He graduated from Mesa Verde High School in 1996. From there, Joe went to the University of Nevada in Reno from 1997 to 2000. Click here for full bio

20162010
KaczmarChris

Chris is a local boy who was born on October 15, 1969. He is a 1988 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School and a 1992 graduate of Miami University where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture. Click here for full bio

20162010
LazorJoe

Joe was born April 5, 1965 in Parma, Ohio and moved to Medina at the age of 12. He played baseball locally in Medina and then Wadsworth American Legion. Click here for full bio

20162010
NoallRev. Jim20162010
OscaiDon20162010
SalemGreg

Greg was born in Akron in 1961. He began playing baseball in the Copley Youth program and continued his playing for Copley High School. At Copley he was a two time All-Suburban League pitcher and shortstop. Click here for full bio

20162010
SipkaStan20162010
SpanglerBob

Bob was born in Barberton Ohio in 1953 and has bled purple his entire life. He graduated from Barberton High School in 1971 and attended Malone College and the University of Akron. He has lived in the Magic City since birth. Click here for full bio

20162010
WilesLarry

Larry was born in Mt. Carmel, Illinois to Nellie and Gilbert Wiles. He is married to Mertis Marty and they have 2 grown daughters. Click here for full bio

20162010
BealsGreg

Greg Beals dreamed growing up that baseball would be his life. Beals knows how fortunate he his. He's 45 years old and baseball is still his life. Click here for full bio

20152010
BlankenshipNoel

West Virginia native Noel Blankenship learned early about the high price for fame in baseball when he was hitting .500 as a teenager in the Sertoma League in Richmond, Va., that featured a bevy of ex-professional ball players. Click here for full bio

20152010
CiavarellaLarry

Larry Ciavarella began his long association with the game as a youth player in the North Hill baseball league, but made his name as a highly respected umpire at several levels over a long period. Click here for full bio

20152010
CottonJoe

Joe Cotton had a clear vision from an early age as to what his profession was going to be. I was about 3 or 4 years old and I was at an Indians game with my dad, Cotton said. Click here for full bio

20152010
DavidsonKurt

Kurt Davidson left North Canton Hoover High School in 2004 and promptly continued to establish the same reputation at the University of Akron becoming a rare three-time All-Mid-American Conference honoree and three-time team MVP for the Zips. Click here for full bio

20152010
KoenigScott

Scott Koenig showed early promise as a baseball player as a 12-year-old second baseman when he played a key role on a Nordonia Hills Athletics Association team that was undefeated when it qualified for the Pee Wee Reese World Series regional tournament.Click here for full bio

20152010
OpalichCraig

Craig Opalich does not regret one second that his playing career did not extend past playing two years on the varsity squad as a junior and senior at Mayfield High School. Click here for full bio

20152010
PetruskyRyan

Give Ryan Petrusky the pitcher the ball and he probably was going to shut down the opponent and pick up a victory. Click here for full bio

20152010
SchillingChuck

Chuck Schilling has a major-league name but never reached the highest levels like his namesake did as a second baseman for the Red Sox in the 1960s. Click here for full bio

20152010
StanfordJason

Former Indians pitcher Jason Stanford lived the dream while he pitched in three different seasons with the Cleveland Indians. Click here for full bio

20152010
WestrenRon

Ron Westren played youth baseball and two years at Ellet High School, but at that point kind of figured that baseball wasn't going to be a very key factor in his future. Click here for full bio

20152010
YelinekKevin

What started as a fun thing to do with his friends at school turned into a lifetime passion for the former Highland High School and University of Akron baseball standout. Click here for full bio

20152010
BoveingtonTom

Tom Boveington has seen it all in the evolution of what today is known as the very successful Roy Hobbs Baseball leagues in northern Ohio. Click here for full bio

20142010
DiesMike20142010
FarrellJim

Former Marlington High School and Kent State University standout pitcher Jim Farrell was one good break away from landing on the mound at Fenway Park after posting a 14-win season at the Red Sox's Class AAA team in Pawtucket in 1998.Click here for full bio

20142010
FloydTom20142010
HargroveMike20142010
PoetterDave

Dave Poetter has enjoyed a lifelong love affair with the game of baseball. The ride has been forever, has taken different forms and led to numerous rewards and honors. Click here for full bio

20142010
PokoroskyMike

Mike Pokorosky had one of the most geographically expanded baseball careers of any of the players in the Greater Akron Baseball Hall of Fame, starting on the sandlots of Firestone Park playing youth baseball and crossing the big pond as a member of the U.S. Army team in Germany that played the great game throughout Europe. Click here for full bio

20142010
PrattScott

Former Akron Aeros middle infielder Scott Pratt realizes his opportunity to live his ultimate dream was hindered by bad timing ; he was an honest professional baseball player who competed in the infamous steroid era. Click here for full bio

20142010
QuintrellRick

Rick Quintrell's baseball career took off as a catcher on Metro League-championship teams at Tallmadge High School coached by the legendary Dave Young and continues today as a highly respected national-level umpire in adult baseball competition. Click here for full bio

20142010
RehoRob

The constant thread that is woven throughout the fabric of Rob Reho's life is baseball. Click here for full bio

20142010
SaylorDrew

From a young age living in Wadsworth, it was quite apparent that Drew Saylor had a great love for the game of baseball and the talent and coaching available to be able to play the game at a very high level. Click here for full bio

20142010
SchratzJoe

Stow resident Joe Schratz has no trouble remembering the most dynamic moment of his memorable career in baseball. Click here for full bio

20142010
SonnanstineAndy

Former Wadsworth High School standout Andy Sonnanstine made his most recent impression in the baseball circles of America as an author: "Tampa Bay Rays IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom." Click here for full bio

20142010
SpearsRon

Ron Spears is trained well to know the law of the land as a highly respected attorney in Akron. But the Kentucky native readily answers to an even higher court as a standout baseball player. Click here for full bio

20142010
Stacy Sr.Lonnie20142010
StarnDavid

David Starn has gone through his entire baseball career a victim of speed discrimination. Click here for full bio

20142010
AllioTomJake’s collegiate awards include 2 time ALL-Mid-South Conference, 2 time Mid-South Conference Player of the week, MSC Champions of Character Team, 3-time Academic All-Conference, and CoSIDA 1st Team Academic All-American.20132010
AshErnie

Outstanding career in Cleveland youth leagues, went on to star at Strongsville H.S. and played at Ohio University. Click here for full bio

20132010
BarnhouseScott

A three-sport star at St. Clairesville, Ohio, H.S., named to the 1978 All-State Baseball team and Player of the Year in the Ohio Valley Conference. Click here for full bio

20132010
BettsTodd

Akron Aeros standout infielder from 1996-99, Second Most Career Games: 400, Second Most Career At-bats: 1370, Second Most Career Runs: 215, Second Most Career Hits: 359, Tied for Most Career Doubles: 80, Most Career Homeruns: 57, Most Career RBIs: 208, and Most Career Walks, 236. Click here for full bio

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BryantDave20132010
BurlesonPaul

A three-year starter and hard-nose second baseman for legendary coach, Dave Young's 1969 Metro League Champions at Tallmadge H.S., he was named All-League in 1969 and 70. Click here for full bio

20132010
ChaboudyTom

Outstanding all-around player and fierce competitor who, over the pastyears, has excelled at all levels from the Cuyahoga Falls youth leagues, through high school, college, the Akron AA League and NEO Roy Hobbs Senior Baseball. Click here for full bio

20132010
FohlLee

Born in Marietta, Ohio. Played briefly in the major leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates (19 02) and Cincinnati Reds (1903). Click here for full bio

20132010Deceased
FrossDave

Long and illustrious career as a player and coach. Served 27 years as the Head Baseball Coach at the University of Akron and retired in 2000 as the winningest Ohio coach ever (774 victories) in NCAA Division I Baseball (13 state universities). Click here for full bio

20132010
GatesDan

Outstanding pitcher, outfielder and hitter. Starred in Canton, Ohio youth and A leagues winning several championships and earning individual All-Star honors. Click here for full bio

20132010
KovachTy

Star pitcher for the St. Vincent-St. Mary's 1986 State Champions. Earned All-State honors in 1987. Never lost a game in H.S. Fifth-round draft pick of the Cleveland Indians in 1988. Click here for full bio

20132010
LocascioPhil

A Cuyahoga Falls youth league product. Outstanding second baseman and hitter, he went on to be a four-year letter winner at Hoban H.S. Named to the ABJ H.S. All-Star Team in 1996-97. Click here for full bio

20132010
MutisJeff

Akron Aeros pitcher (1990-91). 2nd Most Career Wins: 22, 3rd Lowest Career ERA: 2.47, Tied for 5th in Most Career Starts: 50, Most Career Complete Games: 14, Most Career Shutouts: 7, Fifth Most Career Innings Pitched: 334.2. Click here for full bio

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ReedRon

Graduated from pro umpire school 1969, worked in Eastern League. Has umpired 532 college games, over 1,450 high school including 22 state finals. Click here for full bio

20132010
SerfassBruce

A three-year starter for Dave Young at Tallmadge H.S. (1968-70). Named to the All-Metro Team all three years (at three different positions) and won MVP honors in 1970. Click here for full bio

20132010
BaldwinBilly

An outstanding pitcher, outfielder, and 1st baseman in West Akron youth leagues. He was an All-City at Buchtel High and played 2 years at Southern U. Billy was an All-Star for Red Peppers while in Akron. Click here for full bio

20102010Deceased
BalticPete

Talented left-handed pitcher for Kenmore Little League and Youth Teams. Pete was an All-City selection while at Kenmore High. Click here for full bio

20102010
BegueRoger

Roger was a strong, right-handed pitcher with almost a sidearm delivery. He was a three-time Waterloo High MVP and was Co-Captain at Lakeland FL Community College. Click here for full bio

20102010
BierceTom

Lefty power hitting 1st baseman and pitcher for Tallmadge Little League and Youth Teams. In 1975, he was part of the Little League State Champs. Click here for full bio

20102010
CanforaMark

Smooth fielding, clutch hitting, shortstop for Barberton Youth Leagues. He played for the Magic High AII- Diamond League and hit .368, .387 in '75-'76. Click here for full bio

20102010
CookCalvin

He was a slick fielding shortstop and very dangerous leadoff man/base stealer with magical bunting ability, in South Akron Youth Leagues. He was 3 time All City for South High Cavaliers. Click here for full bio

20102010
DonatelliJohn

Talented right-handed pitcher in North Akron Youth Leagues; Champion Dodgers and Yankees (he was only the 2nd player to letter as a freshman at North High). Click here for full bio

20102010
EarleyBob

He grew up playing in Cuyahoga Falls Youth and High School teams, and coached many youth teams. Click here for full bio

20102010
GallowayEd

A player's umpire who has "called em" since 1978, and has worked games for over 25 years each in football, basketball, and volleyball on the High School level. Click here for full bio

20102010
HowisonTerry

Terry was a versatile player at all positions while he played in the Columbus Area Youth Leagues. He was All Central Buckeye League Champion for Upper Arlington High teams in '63-'64. Click here for full bio

20102010
HudsonDon

Don was a strong right-handed hitter, infielder and outfielder, and consistent defensive performer in East Akron Youth Leagues. Click here for full bio

20102010
LettaSam

Sam had tremendous influence molding young players into champion style team players on many of Akron's greatest youth teams, including Ott Construction E Team Hot Stove League District, State and National Champs in 1971. Click here for full bio

20102010Deceased
MarshallDave

One of the best ever High School coaches for baseball and black football in Summit County. Dave developed tough champion style baseball teams at East High School in the 1960s and 1970's and at Firestone High in the 1970s. Click here for full bio

20102010Deceased
MassarelliJohn

John was a hard hitting team leader in Canton-Massillon Youth Leagues as a catcher. He was also selected All-Ohio in 1982-83 at Canton Central Catholic High School. He was ALL MVC and MVP at Akron University. Click here for full bio

20102010
RollysonJeff

Jeff was a right-handed pitcher and shortstop in Ellet Youth Leagues. He led Ellet High to City Title in 1987, and was All-City and All-State for the Orangeman. Click here for full bio

20102010
WilliamsBrian

He was a power-hitting, team leader, catcher in West Akron Youth Leagues. All-City at Firestone High and All League at Ashland College. Click here for full bio

20102010
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BarkerLen

Born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, and grew up in Philadelphia, Len was drafted out of high school with the 49th pick in the 1973 draft by the Texas Rangers. Click here for full bio

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CoxDon

For over 50 years Don has been Manager/Sponsor of Sharon Center Cox Painting youth and adult baseball teams. He has also been a one-man field crew, taking care of the Sharon Center Field while leading his teams to numerous youth and adult championships. Click here for full bio

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GilhousenJoe

Joe was an All-Star outfielder for Canton Lehman High, Kent State University and in the Class A Canton League and Akron AA league. Click here for full bio

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HatchSteve

A tremendous athlete from Akron Firestone Park area, Steve was an outstanding right-handed pitcher in the Park youth leagues and at Garfield where he was All-City. Click here for full bio

20072000Deceased
HatchWade

Wade spent more than 30 years helping the youth of Firestone Park in learning the game of baseball. Click here for full bio

20072000Deceased
HessePaul

For 37 years Paul has been a very successful coach on the youth, high school, class AA and college levels. Beginning with the Suffield Warriors in 1971 and continuing through the present day with the Mount Union College Purple Raiders. Click here for full bio

20072000
KingDexter

The 6-3, 200-pounder has played and coached baseball in the greater Akron area for more than 30 years. While growing up in the hot bed of Tallmadge baseball, Dexter learned to handle all nine positions on the diamond, with third base probably being his best position. Click here for full bio

20072000
LantzTom

One of the best ever left handed pitchers and hitters to come out of the east side of Akron, Tom began his career with the Goodyear Heights Pirates in 1962 then with the Braves and Lyles Chevy before becoming an All-City, All-District and All-State performer at East High School. Click here for full bio

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PfaffHenry

Henry Pfaff was a long-time baseball coach and manager in the Akron area. He served the youth of Goodyear Heights for over 32 years, 29 of them as head coach and manager. Click here for full bio

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ThorntonAndre

Born in Alabama, Andre grew up in Philadelphia playing Little league and Babe Ruth Baseball. Click here for full bio

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BarrettJim

Jim began his career as a hard-hitting first baseman in Cuyahoga FallsYouth Leagues with CF Tigers, Astros Wildcat teams then at Falls High school. Click here for full bio

20042000
HollandChuck

Chuck Holland was a longtime supporter of youth baseball leagues throughout northeast Ohio and particularly in the Greater Akron area. Beginning in the mid-1960's, Chuck sponsored more than 100 local teams from T-ball to teens and travel teams. Click here for full bio

20042000Deceased
KaczmarScott

A rocket-hitting and slick-fielding outfielder, Scott set many offensive records at Walsh High school and Ohio State University. Click here for full bio

20042000
LepleyEmmett

A strong right-handed pitcher-first baseman, Emmett pitched 6 no-hitters during his playing career at Clinton High School, American Legion, Canton Road Furniture, Hoover Sweepers, Zoff Heating, Old Dutch Beer and Barberton Merchants teams in the 1940s thru the early '60s. Click here for full bio

20042000
LepleyPaul

Paul began his youth career as a slick-fielding shortstop at Clinton High, where he won Summit County Player of the Year Award in his senior season. Click here for full bio

20042000
McMullenMike

Mike was an outstanding left-handed pitcher starting in Medina youth leagues, for Legion teams and at Medina High school where he was the Bees Most Valuable Player in 1967. Click here for full bio

20042000
MorganBob

Bob began his outstanding umpiring career in Goodyear Heights and North Akron Hot Stove leagues in 1966. Click here for full bio

20042000
PattersonGlenn

A tough left-handed pitcher and great-hitting first baseman with the champion Akron Yankees youth teams, then a four-year letterman for Garfield High where he was All-City twice, Glenn helped the Presidents to one city title and as a sophomore led Garfield to a State Runner-Up trophy in 1950. Click here for full bio

20042000
PettyMac

Mac developed into an outstanding 6-6 right-handed pitcher in Wooster. Starting with Little League and Hot Stove teams, he then lettered 3 years at Wooster High School, averaging 14 strikeouts and was team Captain in 1965. Click here for full bio

20042000
RickeyBranch

Ohio born and bred (Flat, Ohio), he played baseball in southern Ohio and coached at Ohio Wesleyan and Michigan University. Click here for full bio

20042000
SeekerDon

Don was a strong-hitting and cannon-armed outfielder. Grew up in Tallmadge, played on Little League, Mickey Mantle and Connie Mack State title teams. Click here for full bio

20042000
SmithDon

Grew up playing baseball All-Star style at all positions in the Tallmadge Little League program and then Tallmadge Hot Stove, LockhartConstruction D and at Tallmadge High. Click here for full bio

20042000
VictorJody

Jody was an integral part of forming the Manchester A's very successful youth baseball program. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, was an All-Star second baseman in the Falls youth leagues, but his forte was to be in the business world. Click here for full bio

20042000
BealMarv

Rugged right-handed pitcher/outfielder out of Goodyear Heights youth leagues: Hillside Terriers, Blue Devils, "E" Akron Braves State Champs '61, "E" Akron Bucs State Champs '62. Click here for full bio

20032000Deceased
ChaboudyRussell

Grew up in Cuyahoga Falls youth leagues and became all-star right-handed pitcher/infielder with CF LL Champion Cardinals, 4-time "F-E" North Akron Yankees Champions; "D" State Champ Hot Stove Cuyahoga Falls Gold team. Click here for full bio

20032000
KelleyHoward

Crafty left-handed pitcher who grew up playing on East side youth teams, YMCA and GABF Leagues. While at East High 1949-53 he also played for American Legion Post 209 teams. Click here for full bio

20032000
LeidigDick

Began organizing baseball teams in 1942 when he put together the East Akron Merchants. In 1948 and through 1960, Dick managed the powerful American Legion Post 209 teams to a 346-91 record, winning Hot Stove state titles "D" 1951-53 and AABC state "D" champs in 1960. Click here for full bio

20032000
LewandowskiNorbert

A strong, rugged right-handed pitcher who dominated Cleveland youth, high school and "AAA" League teams while posting an outstanding 254-37 record. Click here for full bio

20032000
LockhartBob

An outstanding sponsor of highly competitive youth teams throughout the Akron area, especially in the Firestone Park area under the "Lockhart Construction" banner. Click here for full bio

20032000
McCrayJim

An outstanding umpire for many years on the area sandlots.Click here for full bio

20032000
MullaneTony

Was an ambidextrous pitcher with the 1880-81 Akron Independents (considered the best independent team in the country at that time). Click here for full bio

20032000Deceased
RobinsonEd

A hard hitting first baseman in Belpre and then Toronto, Ohio youth leagues and high school, earning 1st team All-OVAC and 3rd team All-Ohio honors. Click here for full bio

20032000
SpiroffGeorge

Rugged, hard hitting catcher from Lorain youth leagues and Southview High School where he was a two-time All-NEOCC selection, and an All-Ohio in 1977. Click here for full bio

20032000
TabakaJeff

Born in Barberton, grew up in Copley as talented left handed pitcher/-outfielder and hitter. Was on many youth title teams and was All-Suburban League and All-District for the Indians. Click here for full bio

20032000
YovanovichLou

Tall, talented, strong right-handed pitcher and outfielder who could hit as well. Click here for full bio

20032000
BarrettTom

Began his career as an outstanding right-handed pitcher and strong hitting catcher with East Akron youth teams including Champion Annunciation CYO and Post 209 title teams. Click here for full bio

20022000Deceased
CherryRoosevelt

Developed outstanding skills as an infielder, primarily at shortstop and third base in East Akron Youth Leagues and then at East High School where his hitting and base stealing abilities were magnified in All-City performances. Click here for full bio

20022000Deceased
FoltzChet

Managed and helped sponsor the famous National A.C. teams from 1924 through 1960. One of the most beloved managers in Akron baseball hitory as a strict disciplinarian with an aura of class that his players carried with them through their own lives. Click here for full bio

20022000Deceased
HarrisRuss

A strong, talented right-handed pitcher who led Springfield High to 3 consecutive Metro League titles (1938-40). Click here for full bio

20022000
Hudson ChiefsHudson

The Hudson Mohawk Rubber Company, now out of business, was a major sponsor of area baseball beginning in the early 1900's Click here for full bio

20022000
LattimoreRalph

After youth baseball in Marion, Ohio, he started his pro career as a shortstop with Dallas Texas in 1907 and became manager as well in '09. Click here for full bio

20022000
LocascioLarry

Learned to play all positions on the sandlots of North Akron and developed into an outstanding catcher, pitcher, and infielder while making All-City at North High. Click here for full bio

20022000
McPheeJohn "Bid"

Was inducted into Major League Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 2001. He was a top-notch second baseman for the 1881 Akron Independents, considered the best baseball team in the country at that time. Click here for full bio

20022000
MitchellWalt

One of the hardest throwing righthanders in Akron baseball history. Began his career in the South Akron Youth Leagues and developed into an All-City and All-Ohio hurler while leading his Garfield High School Presidents team and Akron Yanks Legion team to many wins and titles. Click here for full bio

20022000
RifeGary

Grew up in the Ellet youth leagues and became an outstanding defensive outfielder, clutch hitter and excellent base stealer. Click here for full bio

20022000
RoundBill

Another of the founding fathers of the famous Manchester A's baseball program. Bill was instrumental in helping to secure sponsors in the beginning when he, Kevin Dunn, and Jerry Vance started the A's. Click here for full bio

20022000
ShafferBob

Outstanding righthanded pitcher and shortstop growing up in the Cuyahoga Falls youth leagues where he fired 10 no-hitters: In little league-5, F league-3, Falls High-2, and helped many youth teams to titles including the Braves, Civitan, and Wildcats traveling team. Click here for full bio

20022000
VanceJerry

Career as an outstanding right-handed pitcher and third baseman began in North Akron G-F-E teams and then at Hower High where he was an All-City hurler 1962-63. Click here for full bio

20022000
WelchArt

Outstanding shortstop growing up in the youth leagues of Delta, Ohio before playing 12 years with five-time AA Champ Toledo Dunbar Drilling, including an appearance in the coaching ranks at Kunkle Ohio High where he was also head basketball coach and principal. Click here for full bio

20022000
WhiteBill

A hard hitting, lefthanded swinging batter and an excellent infielder an catcher who grew up in Trumbull County youth leagues. He played two years at Green Center High. Click here for full bio

20022000
BangstonPat

Grew up playing and learning all positions in Tallmadge Youth Leagues especially pitching, catching and at third base. Was on "B" and "AA" title teams in Tallmadge Little League Programs. Click here for full bio

20012000
BirkbeckMike

Was reared in baseball in Orville youth leagues primarily as a rugged righthanded pitcher, outfielder, first baseman and hitter. Click here for full bio

20012000
BoarmanDan

Learned the game in Cuyahoga Falls Youth Leagues as a hard hitting outfielder. Hit .412 for "D" state champion C.F.L. B Construction Company in 1967. Click here for full bio

20012000
CostiganJerry

Began his career in West Akron youth leagues and became an outstanding outfielder and crafty lefthanded pitcher. Click here for full bio

20012000
PattonPaul

From 1966 through 1999 he devoted his time, skill and energy to North Akron Youth Baseball Leagues on all age levels. Click here for full bio

20012000
RollinsRich

In the outstanding history of Kent State University baseball, Rich was one of the brightest stars. Click here for full bio

20012000
ShawDick

Has spent 40 years devoted to youth baseball on all age levels and has played a huge roll in modernizing Summit County programs. Click here for full bio

20012000
SibbioJohn

Has coached, managed, sponsored and umpired for teams in Akron, Tallmadge and Brimfield for more than 26 years. Click here for full bio

20012000
DunnKevin

One of the founding fathers of Manchester A's traveling baseball teams, along with Jerry Vance and Bill Round. The success of the various age levels A's teams have been remarkable: 13 appearances in various World Series, 23 various State Championships.Click here for full bio

20002000
GoddardBill

An outstanding lefty pitcher and centerfielder in Wadsworth Youth Leagues and at Wadsworth High, Bill furthered his career at Akron U for years, patrolling center for the Zips while becoming 1980 Captain and Outstanding Defensive Player. Click here for full bio

20002000
JohnsonRick

Played with numerous south Akron and Kenmore youth teams including Red Barn, Akron Credit Union, Kenmore Hawks before playing at Kenmore High ('78 City Champs) and Class D Tallmadge Clark Plumbing state tournament finalists. Click here for full bio

20002000
NeroniCarl

An outstanding shortstop, leadoff batter with speed, .300 and over hitter with great defensive skills since his youth baseball days on Cleveland's west side. Click here for full bio

20002000
RobinsonKen

A package of inspiration, leadership and dynamite since his outstanding youth days with championship Manchester A's teams, he was an aggressive player for any spot on the field and eventually excelled as a right-handed pitcher and spark plug catcher. Click here for full bio

20002000
VargoEd

A .400 hitting outfielder and strong lefty pitcher, he began his career in the Firestone Park Youth leagues playing with numerous title teams and then at St. Vincent-St. Mary High and Hoban Merchants and Akron Knights title teams. Click here for full bio

20002000
BatesRoy

The legendary coach at West Salem Northwestern High School in Wayne County whose teams racked up an amazing 297-14 winning record from 1951 thru 1960, including a 1959 Class A State Championship. Click here for full bio

19991990Deceased
BrownleePaul

One of the best hitting shortstops ever from Summit County and Tallmadge, Ohio, Paul began his career in the Tallmadge Little League and played for Nick Anthe's State Championship team in 1966. Click here for full bio

19991990
CroskeyDon

A hard hitting outfielder from the Firestone Park area, Don played on a pair of Class E South Akron Cubs title teams and GABF "D" teams while at Garfield High, 1963-66. Click here for full bio

19991990
DuncanDick

Began his career playing for champion Amerst, Ohio youth teams as a righthanded pitcher and catcher. Was a team captain, All-League and All-County All-Star at Amherst High '75-78. Click here for full bio

19991990
GambolJim

An outstanding defensive catcher and handler of pitchers, Jim began his career in the Firestone Park area in 1956 in Little League action, South Akron Colts and Firestone Park "D" teams ('63 champs). Click here for full bio

19991990Deceased
KormushoffDan

An outstanding hitter and fine fielding shortstop from the west side who was an W.A.B.L. All-Star early in his career that continued at Firestone High where he made All-City in 1976. Click here for full bio

19991990Deceased
LambGeorge

His 30-year career began in 1956 in the Uniontown Little League, and then with Greentown American Legion Post 436 and Schnelling Class D teams. Click here for full bio

19991990
LappinMarty

A versatile player from the youth leagues on up, Marty was an outstanding third baseman, excellent catcher, had many good outings as a starting pitcher, and even more success as a relief pitcher, especially in the AA League.Click here for full bio

19991990
PopeBob

Began his outstanding career as a left-handed pitcher, first baseman, and outfielder in the Springfield Youth leagues and grew into one of the best players in Summit County while at Springfield High School. Click here for full bio

19991990
RizzoDan

Son of the legendary softball Hall of Famer "Buster" Rizzo, Dan made a name for himself in baseball circles starting in Ellet Youth League as a speedy hard-hitting centerfielder and greedy base stealer. Click here for full bio

19991990
AshworthBill

The tall righthanded pitcher was a top hurler for Ewing Jewlers (G-H) teams; State Champion Rempel Deegee (Pony) teams; American Legion Post 209 championship teams; and helped lead East High to City or district titles in 1955-57. Click here for full bio

19981990
BarefootJeff

An outstanding hard hitting shortstop who played for a number of champion Cuyahoga Falls youth teams: Little League ('63-64); Civitan Club (G national finalists '65); Redbirds (E-F '66-69) title teams; Big Gold (D) '70-71. At Cuyahoga Falls High, Jeff lettered 3 years, Diamond Conference champs '71-72, all-conference '72. Click here for full bio

19981990
BrownJeff

Was an All-Star shortstop for champion Troy Ohio youth, legion, and high school teams before switching to centerfield at Toledo University. Click here for full bio

19981990
FletcherScott

After a solid career in Wadsworth youth leagues and at Wadsworth High (All-0hio, 1975), Scott displayed his professional potential at Toledo U, Valencia JC, Georgia Southern and in the Akron AA League as a speedy, fine hitting defensive shortstop. Click here for full bio

19981990
KerestlyDave

A New Castle, PA native, where he played for champion little league, pony, colt, legion, and high school teams as an outstanding centerfielder and righthanded pitcher. Click here for full bio

19981990
KillianFrank

The most feared team in the Akron A League was put together by Frank Killian as he secured a young Joe Winkler as manager and recruited the finest talent in the area to win and dominate in two different leagues in the 1930's. Click here for full bio

19981990
LiptakAndy

Had a tremendous youth career beginning in the Firestone Park little league and then with Akron Mohawks (G) State champs '50; '51 state champs) pitched and won all four State final games); Akron Yankee Jrs. G state champs '53; Akron Yankee Srs. State runnerup '54-55 and Annunciation summer league champs '55. Click here for full bio

19981990
MoreheadJeff

A strong leadoff hitter and outstanding centerfielder who was usually called on by his teams to patrol "the sun field" on defense. Click here for full bio

19981990
StanochJerry

Distinguished himself through the Akron Omnicor Corporation as a huge supporter of amateur baseball in the Akron area from 1982 through 1989 and today as a Walsh Jesuit High School baseball booster. Click here for full bio

19981990
SturmByron

Spent 16 years on the Akron sandlots as a coach, manager, and general manager who some years fulfilled all three duties for two or three different age level teams in the same season. Click here for full bio

19981990
WorthingtonJim

In 1938 Jim began playing baseball in Harlan, Kentucky as an outstanding pitcher, first, and third baseman. Click here for full bio

19981990
AddisCarl19971990
BrownDon

As a 14-year old, Don began pitching and playing outfield for American Legion Post 209, where he immediately established himself as a winner. Click here for full bio

19971990Deceased
DavisGeorge

Following a lengthy period of time as a fine player with such teams as the Avery A.C. Stembridge All-Stars, Royal Vagabonds, Holland Furnaces, Warren, Ohio Gamecocks, and a year with the Pittsburgh Crawfords of the National Negro League, George embarked on an umpiring career. Click here for full bio

19971990Deceased
DonahueMike

If the Kenmore area had a Hall of Fame, one of the very first to be recognized would be Mike Donahue. Mike has a 35-year association with Kenmore baseball. Click here for full bio

19971990Deceased
MillerDon

Don began playing baseball for 1992 Hall of Famer Phil Dienoff's Howe School sandlot team. From there to South High, where he earned three letters playing second base for the varsity team. Click here for full bio

19971990
MisankoJim

Like so many other Greater Akron Hall of Famers, Jim got his start playing with the American Legion Post 209 teams. He then moved on to Garfield High School where he pitched the Presidents to a pair of city championships in 1950 and 1951. Click here for full bio

19971990
NauerJoe

He started young, having spent three years in the South Akron Little Leagues. Click here for full bio

19971990
PearsonL.c.

L.C. was born in Akron and played with Speed Bosworth's Akron Sporting Goods team as a youngster. Click here for full bio

19971990
PiekarskiRon

Few pitchers if any have experienced the longevity of Ron Piekarski. He has spent more than 30 years fooling area batters. Click here for full bio

19971990
Post 209American Legion

Over the years certainly no organization has done more for the youth of the greater Akron baseball community than Post #209.Click here for full bio

19971990
SteinriedeBill

Bill's ability and skills became apparent as a high schooler at RogerBacon High in Cincinnati. His stellar play earned him three varsity letters as well as All-City MVP recognition in 1963. Click here for full bio

19971990
StembridgeJerome

Throughout the history of Akron baseball the most important role has been that of the sponsor. None have handled the part better than Jerome Stembridge. Click here for full bio

19971990
BascoQuintin

After playing on several youth teams, Quintin became serious about baseball at Barberton High School, where he played three years at second base. Click here for full bio

19961990Deceased
BrownRick

As a member of the Euclid, Ohio 12 year-old league champions, Rick was introduced into top line competition by playing in the Little League World Series for three consecutive years. Click here for full bio

19961990
ChanceDean

From the Hot Stove League through American Legion and high school baseball, the brilliance of Dean Chance's pitching ability was evident. He provided West Salem's young teams with four championships. Click here for full bio

19961990Deceased
CramerWillie

Willie began his catching duties at an early age, with the White Trucks and the Shamrocks A.C. Class C B teams. Since his high school had no baseball program he played with the Post #209 team Class A League entry. Click here for full bio

19961990
EllisGeorge

George umpired in the AA League for 11 years, most of that time as a member of the "George" Team. He and George Joyce (1984) as a team were regarded as one of Akron's best. Click here for full bio

19961990Deceased
FentonJim

Jim's baseball career began in the Firestone Park program with the Akron Yankees, moving on to Garfield High School as their regular shortstop for three years. His steady play helped Garfield win the City Championship in 1950 and into the finals for the State Tournament.Click here for full bio

19961990
FletcherRick

Baseball has been forever a way of life for Rick and all the Fletchers. He joins his father, Dick, a 1983 inductee as the ninth father-son combo to have been so honored. Click here for full bio

19961990
HostetlerCharles

The GABHOF has started a program segment to honor those whose playing days began in the early 20s, and before. Click here for full bio

19961990Deceased
MatthewsCarlos

Carlos joins his brother Pete as the eleventh set of brother inductees. Most of their playing days were spent as teammates, so it is only fitting they be united in the Hall of Fame. Click here for full bio

19961990
McCrackinBob

Bob began playing in the Tallmadge Little League at age 10. At age 12 his team of District All-Stars were the district's runner-up. Click here for full bio

19961990
PiekarskiRudy F.

GABHOF can never pay just due to those people who have throughout the years provided our youth the opportunity to play baseball. Click here for full bio

19961990
RembielakRich

The highly successful Kent State University head baseball coach receives this honor in conjunction with his playing ability. Click here for full bio

19961990
ScarrLester

Certainly no one was more dedicated to the youth of our community than was Barberton's Les Scarr. Click here for full bio

19961990Deceased
SokolClarence

The City of Barberton has sent many premier baseball players into the GABHOF, and Clarence ranks among the best. He developed his pitching skills at Tallmadge High School, where he managed a 23-8 win-loss record. Click here for full bio

19961990
AddisBobAfter a stellar career at Ellet, Jake attended college at Shawnee State University where he starred for the Bears. In 2021, he blasted a new school single-season record of 20 homers in just 46 games for the Bears while batting .365. He followed that up in 2022 with 17 homeruns and batted .381.19951990
AndersonHarry19951990Deceased
EplingBill

Starting with the youth teams in Barberton, Bill became one of Barberton High's premiere pitchers accumulating a 7-1 record during his senior year. Click here for full bio

19951990Deceased
FeltonIra

Ira is another player upholding the long tradition of East High Schoolers who have entered the G.A.B.H.O.F.Click here for full bio

19951990Deceased
HowardRuss

After an impressive start in the youth leagues where he excelled as a hard hitting first baseman, Russ became Kenmore High's leading hitter for four years. Click here for full bio

19951990
KetchumCharlie

In the annals of Akron's baseball history only the legendary feats of Charlie Ketchum were able to capture the area's imagination to the extent they did. Click here for full bio

19951990
LeesJim

Before beginning his career as an umpire, Jim coached baseball in the CYO and high school circles for 10 years, winning six championships. Click here for full bio

19951990
MatthewsPete

Pete played American Legion Baseball with the Post #209 team for several years before joining the Army. Click here for full bio

19951990Deceased
MillerJim

Jim pitched three years for Field High School before becoming one of the nation's outstanding college pitchers at West Virginia University. Click here for full bio

19951990
MooreBruce

Bruce Moore's success as a youth has continued from playing on the All-Star Team that participated in the "Pony League World Series" in Washington, PA, finishing 3rd, to his present position as Phys. Ed Health teacher and baseball basketball coach at Ellet High School in Akron. Click here for full bio

19951990
OstranderBill

Prior to High School, George played softball, but at Cuyahoga Falls High he was quickly converted to a baseball third baseman. Click here for full bio

19951990
PiekarskiRudy R.

Rudy's concern for baseball has been well documented. He has done it all, played, coached, organized, recruited, been groundskeeper, managed and served as commissioner of the league. Click here for full bio

19951990
RasicciJohn

In the youth leagues John intimidated the other teams of the Cuyahoga Falls-Stow area with his hitting and pitching. Click here for full bio

19951990
SniderMarshall

The GABHOF has always maintained, the most important part of our history has been that of our sponsors, without whom we would not have organized baseball. Click here for full bio

19951990
WeirathBob

Weirath, a right-handed throwing, left-handed batter, spent his playing days as a first baseman. Starting in 1930 with the Barnett Grocers and then with the Shaffer Field All-Stars, he made his presence known as a difficult out. Click here for full bio

19951990
BadiniJane-Jacobs

In 1943 Phil Wrigley of the Chicago Cubs and Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers founded the "All-American Girls Baseball League," playing under the baseball rules and style. Click here for full bio

19941990
BurmeisterHank

A hard throwing, right-handed pitcher, Hank made an indelible mark on Akron area baseball. Click here for full bio

19941990
CostillDan

Dan began his catching career as a little leaguer and after 40 years he is still at it. At Buchtel High School he won 3 letters and was MVP in 1966. Click here for full bio

19941990
FilerSam

Sam was a powerful hitting first baseman-outfielder, whose determination to win was legendary among his teammates and friends. He played on the West Side Sandlots before winning 3 letters at Buchtel High School.Click here for full bio

19941990Deceased
FlotoJim

East High School has produced many excellent players for our Hall of Fame and joining that group is another, Jim Floto. Jim served as captain for 2 years and led the team to 3 district championships and a regional trophy. Click here for full bio

19941990Deceased
JohnsonClark

He was the lefthanded counterpart of a dominating pair of West High School athletes. Jimmie and his cousin Bobby Nash (1982 Famer) ruled the area sports picture during the 30's. Click here for full bio

19941990Deceased
ParseghianAra

Sometimes a person's skill in one sport is so overwhelming that his excellence in another is often overlooked. Such is the case involving Ara. Click here for full bio

19941990
PeticcaFrank

Frank joins his brother Joe (1992) in the Hall of Fame. A right-handed pitcher with a smooth effective motion, good curve ball and a more than adequate fast ball, he won his share of games. Click here for full bio

19941990
RauschenbergEmery "Dutch"

"Dutch" joins his son Delbert (1985) in the Hall of Fame as the eighth father-son combination. Click here for full bio

19941990Deceased
SarverJohn

Baseball has been a part of John's life since he began to play in the Ellet area program at age 8. At Ellet High School he lettered 3 years, helping to win 3 district championships. Click here for full bio

19941990
WarrenHal

He graduated from Central High School with an impressive record, having earned 9 letters (4 in baseball). Click here for full bio

19941990
ClayDain

Was a 3 sport star at Cuyahoga Falls High School. He played 3 years with the National A.C. team before joining Speed Bosworth's Akron Yankee Jrs., a team of All-City players. Click here for full bio

19931990Deceased
Crocker Jr.Bill

Without the dedication and desire of sponsor's to help greater Akron area baseball with monetary assistance, there would be no organized baseball as we have come to know and appreciate. Click here for full bio

19931990
FirthJim

Was a 1960 graduate of St. Mary's High who was a switch hitting catcher who hit more than .500 during a four year high school career. He was an All-City catcher in baseball for four years and All-City in football basketball for two years. Click here for full bio

19931990Deceased
HawleyLou

A righthanded pitcher who doubled as a shortstop when not pitching. He had a great high school record at Garfield High before joining the South Akron Merchants, Krumroy Markets, Snyder Lumber, Sahara Dry, and the New Haven Cafes. Click here for full bio

19931990Deceased
KrownappleJoe

A lefthanded pitcher "phenom" out of Hower Vocational School, where he once struck out 5 batters in one inning, due to a couple passed balls. Joe went on to pitch for the Yankee Jrs. and Goodrich Local #5 before going to the Army. Click here for full bio

19931990
LeafgrenRoy

An All-City catcher from the "East High School Baseball Factory", Roy helped many teams to win championships with his steady handling of pitchers and timely hitting. Click here for full bio

19931990
MarchandRuss

He came out of Central High School where he was All-City pitcher in 1958 and an All-City 2nd baseman in 1959. Click here for full bio

19931990
MichaelGene

Another East High School and Kent State University product who made it big. He was a talented basketball player as well as an outstanding shortstop. Click here for full bio

19931990Deceased
MunsonThurman

Born in Akron, but moved to Canton at an early age. He played with the Triner Sports and the Four Winds Restaurant teams in the Akron Leagues before attending and starring as a catcher with Kent State University. Click here for full bio

19931990Deceased
NicholasJack

Jack played on the 1939-40 Killian Celtics B team North High "Teens". Played centerfield for North High in 1941-42. Graduated from Akron U in 1948, where he ran track and played basketball. Click here for full bio

19931990
PalmerJack

In 1964 played with Class F Champs LB Construction. Was instrumental in the Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers winning two "Metro" titles and was named All-Metro in 1967 and 1968. Click here for full bio

19931990
PinterFrank

A strong, muscular catcher who starred at Hower Vocational School before joining Speed Bosworth's Akron Yankee Jrs., Pinter caught 4 no-hitters during his 14 year career, with such teams as Cuyahoga Falls Moose, Simpson Markets, and Akron Orphans. Click here for full bio

19931990
PorterJohn

John played his high school baseball at Buchtel and Cuyahoga Falls High before joining the Exchange Chevy's in the American Legion League. Click here for full bio

19931990
RainesJesse

At an early age Jess began pitching in Class D and American Legion baseball. He threw hard and had a fine curve ball. At Central High School he lettered in three sports, but he excelled in baseball. Click here for full bio

19931990
SingleJohnny

He was a classy shortstop who could hit and run with anyone. He came out of Barberton High School to play with the Firestone Locals in the Akron Industrial League. Click here for full bio

19931990
ThrasherLewis

Began pitching for Post #209 and the Hungerford Drugs youth teams. His high school career took place in Lawrenceburg, TN, where his pitching prowess got him on the B.F. Goodrich Thomastown, GA, semi-pro team. Click here for full bio

19931990
ToepferBob

Made his presence known on the Akron sandlots as a rugged, tough competitor who smashed base hits to all fields. What he may have lacked in finesse, he made up in determination to win. Click here for full bio

19931990
TylerDon

Came out of North High School as an infielder, but quickly converted to a catcher. He played on such teams as the Akron Blue Sox and the John Fulton Post #272 in the youth leagues. Click here for full bio

19931990
WolfordTom

Began playing in the Atwater Hot Stove League at a very young age. In 1958 as a pitcher, he had 4 no-hitters before reaching high school. His career record at Waterloo High was 20-5, with an ERA of .026. Click here for full bio

19931990
ArthurJim

Although he never played much organized baseball, Jim fell in love with the game following the Tallmadge Little League teams on all age levels. And for 10 of the past 12 years he has made an annual trip to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA with a Tallmadge entourage. Click here for full bio

19921990Deceased
BaileyClark

A Stow High grad who played third base for several years in the A League with Civitan Club, Zoff Heating and Old Dutch Beer before an injury curtailed his playing career. Click here for full bio

19921990Deceased
BakerBob

Was an outstanding third baseman in the Norton and Wadsworth youth leagues and an All-Metro selection at Norton High in 1968-69. Click here for full bio

19921990Deceased
DeGrandRon

He capped a 3-year varsity career as a hard hitting catcher in 1968 at Lakewood St. Edward High by leading the team three years in a row in hitting. Click here for full bio

19921990
DienoffPhil

A South High grad who entered Syracuse U on an athletic scholarship as a track star and finished first in the National Freshman Cross Country Championship. Click here for full bio

19921990Deceased
HarrisJoe

A transplant from Montgomery, Alabama where he was an All-Star lefthanded pitcher, first baseman and outfielder at Loveless High School. Click here for full bio

19921990Deceased
HooverJohn

An outstanding, power hitting outfielder from the Copley-WABL Youth Leagues and then at Copley High where he earned many honors, including All-State selection in 1966. Click here for full bio

19921990
JerinaJohn

A scrappy infielder, primarily at third base. John, although only 5'8", 150 pounds, was a leading hitter on his Barberton High team for all four years, batting out of the "clean-up spot." Click here for full bio

19921990
McClureKeith

He began his career in 1927 with the National A.C. as a hard-hitting third baseman and then with the Taylor Swing Motors 1930-31, McClure Grocers 1933-34, Tallmadge 1935-36 (Suburban League Champs in 1935), Wormser Hats 1937, O'Neil's 1938 A Champs and closed out his playing days with Simpson Markets. Click here for full bio

19921990
MillerLloyd

When they speak of athletes of the Kenmore area, Lloyd's name is mentioned right after Howard Harpster and Cliff Battles. Click here for full bio

19921990
MillerJack

Jack may be the only sandlot manager in Akron Amateur Baseball history to manage State championship teams in three age divisions. Click here for full bio

19921990
NegrayRon

One of the finest righthanders to come out of the area after pitching outstanding legion ball, Ron lost only two games in the four years he lettered at Garfield High and twice his teams went to the State finals. Click here for full bio

19921990
OhlsonJohn

Played his youth ball in Cuyahoga Falls and became established as a strong righthanded pitcher and first baseman at Falls High. Click here for full bio

19921990
PeticcaJoe

An outstanding lefthanded pitcher who used a fine fast hardball, a nifty assortment of curves, and a change of pace during a 14-year career on Akron sandlots and four years of service ball. Click here for full bio

19921990
SchoonoverHal

Hal started playing ball on the East Akron sandlots as an outfielder and became a pretty fair catcher at East High for four years, where he was a teammate of Gene Woodling, (our 1989 H.O.F.). Click here for full bio

19921990Deceased
AdolphTomJake finished a three-year career at Shawnee State with 147 hits, 105 runs, 29 doubles, 4 triples, 38 homeruns, 124 RBI’s and a career batting average of .366; He is 4th all-time in slugging, 2nd all-time in homeruns, 3rd all-time in total bases, and tied for 5th all-time in RBI’s for the Bears.19911990
BloedornChuck

Born in North Carolina but grew up playing baseball in the Chicago area where he developed as a versatile infielder, including a 1930 All-City second base season at Scherz High, at that time the largest high school in the country. Click here for full bio

19911990Deceased
CistoneJohn

An outstanding infielder who could handle the second or third base spots with ease, John hit the sandlots of North Hill with St. Anthony youth teams and developed into a top-notch fielder and clutch hitter with four fine years each at St. Vincent High and Akron University. Click here for full bio

19911990
CraverDon

Primarily a shortstop who also saw duty at third second, his career began in early forties with youth teams: Firestone Post 566, 209; Triplett Terriers, S.A. Merchants, Akron Yankees and was All-City for 1947 Garfield High District Champs. Click here for full bio

19911990
CromleyRay

A 5'10" 145-pound lefty who could fire heat and had excellent control, dominated Barberton Little League and Babe Ruth League play. Set records at Barberton High for most wins and strikeouts, was MVP 1961 All-Ohio game. Click here for full bio

19911990Deceased
FahrerFrank

Began his career as an infielder with the National A.C. in the early 30's. Moving on to the Post 209 team of the 40's, he was a 3-sport, 4-year letterman in each at old Central High. Click here for full bio

19911990Deceased
FarmerRobert

A tough, hard-nosed catcher who played on winning teams throughout his career beginning in 1932 with Akron Rangers and Champion Hub Cafe teams.Click here for full bio

19911990Deceased
KalapodisBill

Had an excellent career as an umpire on the local sandlots and collegiate level from 1956 through 1984. Click here for full bio

19911990
Kusnyer srErnie

Ernie is being inducted into this Hall of Fame as a manager of several championship teams through all levels of Akron area baseball. Click here for full bio

19911990
NaragonHal

An outstanding catcher in the Barberton Youth Leagues and at Barberton High. Click here for full bio

19911990
PartenheimerSteve

A Greenfield, Mass. high school third baseman who went on to Amherst College for four years varsity and senior captain (1906-13). Click here for full bio

19911990
RangoRich

Played on youth teams in Cleveland area. Was outstanding shortstop, hitter and base runner at Parma Sr. High (1963-66) and at Kent State U (1966-70), where he led Flashes in stolen bases, runs scored and hitting ('69-70).398 average. Click here for full bio

19911990
SchumacherHal

A lefty swinging, solid defensive outfielder for 20 years on the Akron sandlots played with Champion National A.C. and American Legion youth teams and Gray's IGA; South High ('38-41), then with Orphans (1942). Click here for full bio

19911990
SmithRobert

Bob Smith may be best remembered by most Akron citizens as a highly respected sheriff from 1944 until 1952, but members of the baseball community will recall his dedication to Akron's youth. Click here for full bio

19911990
WeberPete

Pete began early years as second baseman with P.A.L., Post 209, Moores Wrestlers; was All-City shortstop at Hower High (1949-52); played short and caught for Otterbein College (1954-55) where he led O.C. Click here for full bio

19911990
WestGlen

Sponsor of The West Chevrolets. Mr. West's dedication to helping the youth of his communities is well documented, but probably no more so than in sponsoring teams in the Greater Akron Baseball Leagues. Click here for full bio

19911990
WhiteStan

An intelligent, strong catcher, Stan developed his prowess in baseball by becoming one of the best ever athletes in the State of Ohio. Click here for full bio

19911990
WorkmanJim

A smooth-as-silk infielder who began playing in the youth leagues in Grove City where he became a high school all-star. Played four years at Ohio U (was All-Mac, 1967). Click here for full bio

19911990
ArnoneTony

The Nino's Lounge baseball team, sponsored by Anthony Arnone, was a prime contender for League honors from 1966-1971. Click here for full bio

19901990
CroweKingsley

Born on an Indian reservation in Ontario, Canada, "King" came to Akron in 1945 at age 18 after a youth career of only hockey and softball because of the lack of youth baseball in Canada. Click here for full bio

19901990
EliasEddie

A left-handed smooth fielding first baseman and switch-hitter, Eddie began playing in the West Akron Youth Leagues, and then the D League, which led to an 8-year career in AA ball.Click here for full bio

19901990Deceased
GageSal

A South High grad who moved from playing and managing softball into the baseball umpiring ranks, where he became one of the best. Click here for full bio

19901990Deceased
HarwellIke

An outstanding outfielder who also handled all infield spots during his career, which began on the east side in the 1920's, and carried over from East High into the Industrial and City A Leagues. Click here for full bio

19901990Deceased
HorningJerome

A hard-nosed catcher, who was also All-City with North High's State basketball champs in 1935. Click here for full bio

19901990Deceased
KellerHarry

Made his mark early as a pitcher and then later as a third baseman/outfielder after pitching National A.C. to Y-League titles in '41-42. Click here for full bio

19901990
KousaganPete

A powerful, hard-hitting outfielder who had All-Star years with the Post# 209 and Krispy Kreme championship teams, and also pounded the ball for the Riggs-Lamar and Zoff Heating teams. Click here for full bio

19901990
KuraMike

During the time Mike was in charge and for almost 30 years, youth baseball flourished in the Firestone Park area and was the standard bearer for all groups in the city, under his leadership as field manager or general manager of 18 youth teams. Click here for full bio

19901990
ProtichRay

Began with Allenside A.C. at age 9, and had a pair of no-hitters and seven one-hitters with A.C. in five years before becoming a three-time All-City hurler at Kenmore High '50-53, where he won 53 games. Click here for full bio

19901990
SipkaJohn

Outstanding catcher in the twenties through the forties and later a manager of Little League and Pony League teams, John was not a big guy ... but played and coached the game big. Click here for full bio

19901990
StarkeyBill

A right-handed control pitcher out of the South High and Post# 209 teams, who joined the Orphans first team in 1943 and posted a 7-3 record. Click here for full bio

19901990Deceased
TroutIra "Lefty"

Trout was a hitting pitcher who could take his turn at the plate, being no easy out, and blasted out several homeruns in his career that began with the Post# 209 District Champs in 1930. Click here for full bio

19901990Deceased
AustinWinston

Kenmore Little League and Kenmore High All-Star who played 24 years in the AA League, covering four decades. Click here for full bio

19891980Deceased
BallJim

Tough, hard-nosed catcher who began playing with the YMCA Legion team in 1934. Played in the Legion Title team in 1935, and the South High Title team in 1937. Click here for full bio

19891980Deceased
ButcherBill

Versatile infielder especially at third base for Champ Post 209 Legion teams ('54-'55) and Ellet High ('55 Metro Champs). Click here for full bio

19891980
CarissAl

Went into Marines after two All-Star shortstop years at Frankford High (Phil., PA) and played on Okinawa Phillipines League and Tourney Championship teams. Click here for full bio

19891980
FrancesconiAl

Enjoyed 14 years on the Sandlots beginning as a second baseman with the National A.C. Title teams, 1935-38. At Buchtel High he also handled third base and catching duties and helped the Griffs to their first ever title in 1940. Click here for full bio

19891980Deceased
HallJeff

A native of East Liverpool where he was All-League for the Potters High School team, the 5'10", 165-pound righthander with a devastating fork ball, had four outstanding seasons at Kent State U, capped by a senior season when he posted a 9-1 record, was All-MAC and played for the USA College All-Stars on a tour in Japan. Click here for full bio

19891980
HamlinDick

Rated as one of the Top Ten Best Baseball players ever in the Akron Amateur Ranks and proved it with his fine hitting and splendid outfield play.Click here for full bio

19891980Deceased
HoganJeff

Began play in Firestone Park L.L. in 1956, then with Ellet L.L., Colt Pony Leagues as outstanding pitcher/shortstop. At Ellet High was All-City in baseball as well as basketball and as a senior joined Erhart Kramers AA team where he became an All-Star shortstop. Click here for full bio

19891980
HollowayArt

An outstanding left-handed pitcher and first baseman for 12 years, beginning in the A League at age 15 in 1946 with Krispy Kreme where he fashioned a 10-1 record. Click here for full bio

19891980Deceased
JerinaTony

Played on a number of Barberton area Title teams in his youth where he developed as a strong right-handed pitcher, and because of his natural feel for all parts of the game, was also called on to play any position when his teams needed help somewhere. Click here for full bio

19891980
JuhaszLouis "Bony"

After a great career on the football sandlots as an 108-pound running back who starred on the Famous Red Pepper Grid teams and a stint in the army, Bony began sponsoring youth teams in all sports, including baseball in 1945.Click here for full bio

19891980Deceased
LariaSid

A fine athlete during his South High days Click here for full bio

19891980Deceased
LytleJack

Played on a number of top GABF teams including National A.C., East Akron Eagles, Nashm Jr. Optimists, and Post 209. At Central High was a three year starting right-hander (All-City 1949). Click here for full bio

19891980
PokoroskyTom

They called him "Pokey," but it was a misnomer as far as his moving on the diamond went. Click here for full bio

19891980
Rush sr.Malcolm

Began playing in his yough in Salem, Ohio as a pitcher and, after four years of training at the hot spot at third base at Bethany College, moved to Akron to work and play with Goodyear in 1931.Click here for full bio

19891980
SkeenCliff

Played on youth title teams in Class E, F, and D including Bowmanville Peppy Lunch Tigers, National A.C., Post 209 teams and at East High where he consistently hit over .300 and always had a winning record as a right-handed pitcher. Click here for full bio

19891980Deceased
SloopHarold

A bulldog of a catcher with the General Tire teams in the '20-'30s and a teacher of the game as a coach at Cuyahoga Falls and Stow High for 30 years and at Akron U for five years, Harold's hard work over the years has paid off as his being one of the more respected baseball men ever in Summit County. Click here for full bio

19891980
ToddDick

Career began in '44 with Akron Yankee Jr. team in Firestone Park, was a three-year starter and All-Metro as a centerfielder for Coventry High; played 10 years "AA" ball with Turner Wallpaper, Army-Navy 268, Canton Road Furniture, Tiny's Orphans, and Champion Borden Autos. Click here for full bio

19891980
WalkerThurston

Outstanding three-sport star at West High in football, basketball, and baseball. Proved very versatile on the diamond as he blended his defensive skills to be able to handle the second-third-shortstop spots and the outfield while displaying hitting with power and excellent base-stealing ability. Click here for full bio

19891980
WeyrauchBob

From the Kenmore Blues where he recorded a 21-1 record, Bob duplicated that feat at Kenmore Kigh and led Cardinals to first ever City Title in 1938, defeating Central, 1-0, in eight innings. Click here for full bio

19891980
WoodlingGene

Outstanding career began in the youth leagues in East Akron and at East High where he excelled as a hitter and fine defensive outfielder that propelled him to the big leagues including many storied years with the New York Yankees. Click here for full bio

19891980
Brinkley JrLarry

Had an outstanding career on the youth level in Springfield Township and at Springfield High, where he led the Spartan Mound Corp. for three years, including his senior season in 1955 when he won 13 games, including a once in a lifetime feat of pitching three consecutive no-hitters. Click here for full bio

19881980
CarlsonHerb

A 1941 Hower High grad, Herb was a consistent .300 hitting outfielder with the Bucs and Sohio A.C. in his younger days, including the '41 Class A and Class A-B Title teams. Click here for full bio

19881980Deceased
CarrollPaul T.

Paul Carroll began his career on the sandlots of West Akron in the mid 1920's.Click here for full bio

19881980Deceased
DunnBernie

Had an outstanding career as a strong-throwing right-handed pitcher and third baseman for 14 years on the local sandlots. Click here for full bio

19881980Deceased
EllisonAlex

Began his playing days as a first baseman for Belenky Tailors in 1934, and moved on to the 1936 Class B Champion Lapenna Cleaners team. Click here for full bio

19881980Deceased
GarciaRussell

A St. Mary High youngster who transferred to South High to finish out his prep playing days, Rosey began back then to show his skill and hitting and pitching prowess as a small but strong right-hander. Click here for full bio

19881980Deceased
GatesBruce

A tall, lanky right-hander with plenty of "steam," Bruce played and pitched many Copley area youth teams to League and Tournament Championships, including three All-Star years with Copley Dynamerican, and then as pitcher/shortstop at Copley High from 1970-72. Click here for full bio

19881980
OlsonJim

A strong 6'3",210-pound right-hander from the Springfield Township area, Jim played on numerous championship teams in his younger days before leading Springfield High to the Metro League Titles in 1963 and 1964 as a pitcher/outfielder. Click here for full bio

19881980
PadruttPaul

A three-sport star at Springfield High, including four years as catcher for the Spartans from 1941-45, Paul went directly into the service after his prep days and then had a solid ten-year career when he came back in the A-AA League in 1948. Click here for full bio

19881980
PangleJohn

A native from Pittsburgh, John is being inducted into his second Baseball Hall of Fame. He received similar honors from his former school, Pittsburgh Baldwin Wallace High in 1982. Click here for full bio

19881980
SaltisLarry

A former pitcher and first baseman on the youth level, and at Lore City High School, and for the Athens Merchants for three years while at Ohio University, Larry stayed close to the action as a coach and umpire for 34 years in the Akron area, including 20 years as an umpire on the local sandlots. Click here for full bio

19881980
StaudtJoe

"Lefty" Joe was a stellar pitcher for three years while at Buchtel High. He continued his pitching with Akron U, where he was the number one pitcher for four successful years in the late forties. Click here for full bio

19881980
TestaLou

A leg injury curtailed Lou's playing days, but did not take him off the field as he turned to managing and had an outstanding career as the pilot of many area teams. Click here for full bio

19881980
WarderDan

Although only 5'9", 145-pounds, Dan proved to be an outstanding defensive player in the first base position. Click here for full bio

19881980
ZiruoloFred

Was one of the best ever in the "Hot Spot" in the infield at third base, beginning in his younger days with the Akron Rangers, and Hub Cafe, and at West High School. Click here for full bio

19881980
BartonJim

A 6'2", 220-pound right-handed pitcher from Copley High School, who had an outstanding career at Akron U, twice being named to the Ohio Conference All-League Team, including 1967 when he posted an 0.93 ERA. Click here for full bio

19871980
BoyesTodd

A right-handed pitcher out of North High who "threw smoke" into an excellent 12-year career in the AA League. Click here for full bio

19871980Deceased
DilauroJim

Jim becomes the fifth member of the "DiLauro Baseball Family" to be inducted, joining father, Charles "Mim" DiLauro(1986 inductee); brother Jack, (1984 inductee); and Uncles Art Boyes (1983 inductee) and Todd Boyes (1987 inductee). Click here for full bio

19871980Deceased
DonatelliRudy

Became known as "The King of North Hill Baseball" as he led numerous youth teams to City and State Championships as a classic hard-hitting first baseman and pitcher in his younger days with teams like the North Akron Dodgers, Ott Construction and Firestone Park Kiwanis in the Class H through D level. Click here for full bio

19871980
FahrerHank

Was an all-around outstanding athlete who blossomed in all sports while at Central High School from 1943-46.Click here for full bio

19871980Deceased
GalehouseDenny

Denny grew up in the Doylestown area youth leagues and semi-pro leagues before launching an 18-year professional baseball career. He started his major league career with the Cleveland Indians and later played for the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Browns. Click here for full bio

19871980Deceased
KingCharley

Was a powerful, long-range hitting outfielder out of the North Akron Youth Leagues, and North High School, who played on three championship AA teams, and had a stint with the St. Louis Browns farm system for three years. Click here for full bio

19871980
KoneffJohn

Picked up the game of baseball in his home state of Illinois as a youth, before moving to Akron at age 14. After a couple of years in the youth leagues here, John became a "valuable" addition to the outstanding Sacred Heart and Atlantic Foundry teams during the 1930's. Click here for full bio

19871980
LucasDuane

Had an illustrious 20-year career on the local sandlots as a versatile player who could handle all the infield and outfield sports, and became an outstanding catcher while averaging a steady .280-.300 at the plate. Click here for full bio

19871980Deceased
LuiDickWas one of the best clutch hitters ever in the AA League. A native of Hawaii, and a Purdue graduate, Dick came to Akron in 1966 to work at Goodyear and was recruited by Joe Winkler for the champion Tramonte Black Labels. Click here for full bio

19871980
PavkovJohn

An East High grad who became a "gutsy" handyman type player for a number of teams, John proved to be an outstanding player at any of the nine positions on the baseball diamond. Click here for full bio

19871980
RakichTed

Got the "Blues" at only 19 years old, when a shoulder injury suffered in football action at Central High in 1939 also curtailed his playing career on the baseball diamond. Click here for full bio

19871980
RichardsonEd

The late Ed Richardson strongly believed in giving the young ballplayer a chance at furthering his baseball skills, and did so by sponsoring many youth teams and one of the most famous of all Akron teams...Krispy Kreme in the AA League. Click here for full bio

19871980
RifeEddie

Excelled in baseball, basketball and football at Ellet High School, and had a pair of outstanding seasons in baseball and basketball at Compton Junior College before beginning an 18-year class AA League career. Click here for full bio

19871980
WawrinPete

Pete was a former outfielder in the Akron Youth leagues, and in the class AA League for Golden Age in the early forties, before turning to working the games as an umpire. Click here for full bio

19871980
WilfredPhil

Although only 5'8"and 150-pounds, Phil became one of the best clutch left-handed pitchers in the Akron area. Click here for full bio

19871980
BarnesWilliam

This strapping 6'3", 200-pounder made himself known as one of the best catchers on the Akron sandlots in the 1940's. Click here for full bio

19861980Deceased
BickleyRoy

After an outstanding career at Monton High in his native Tallassee, Alabama, where his team compiled an 80-0 three-year record, Roy played in the Black Negro League for the Tallassee Indians. Click here for full bio

19861980Deceased
DennisonJim

This Hall of Famer excelled in football and baseball at both Wadsworth High School and the College of Wooster. An outstanding second baseman and outfielder, Dennison showed leadership traits early in his career. Click here for full bio

19861980
DiceEldon

From his youth days in the Old South Akron League through the tough Class AA action, Eldon did the job for the teams he played for and helped them win many championships. Click here for full bio

19861980Deceased
DilauroCharles "Mim"

Where would an Italian baseball-playing family from Providence, RI move to in Akron? North Hill of course! Click here for full bio

19861980Deceased
DrummCharles

After a successful youth baseball career with National A.C., GABF Class D Champion Borden Autos, and at Central High, Drumm moved into the City A League with the Borden Autos. Click here for full bio

19861980
GrayGeorge “Lefty”

Grescovich, Steve,Grescovich,Steve,2017,0,423,Baseball can be addicting and Grescovich cannot get enough of the sport. Click here for full bio

19861980Deceased
HickmanHub

His nickname says it all--"Hub"--the center of activity on the baseball diamond around which all the action takes place. Click here for full bio

19861980Deceased
JoycePete

He was an outstanding outfielder, pitcher, and later a manager on the Akron sandlots for better than 30 years. Strong and demanding, but fair as well to his players in his later years as a manager, Pete was a tough competitor throughout his career. Click here for full bio

19861980
KusnyerArt

He made himself known early on in the Akron Sandlots as an outstanding hitter and catcher in the youth leagues that carried on through high school, college, and the pro ranks. Click here for full bio

19861980
LukacikEd

Playing with assumed names was prevalent in Eddie Lukacik's day, so when his father objected to him playing baseball, Eddie took the name Vincent. Click here for full bio

19861980Deceased
MiletichJohn

His generosity helped put many a young baseball player in uniform on the Akron area sandlots. A top-flight sponsor of baseball teams on all levels in the area. Click here for full bio

19861980
MillhoffEd

Ed proved throughout his career that he could handle a position where and when needed, be it as catcher, in the infield, or at any of the outfield spots. Click here for full bio

19861980
PartenheimerStan

He rode into the Akron C League behind his Hall of Fame brother, Hal, on the Gordon Drug Aces team that was coached and financed. Click here for full bio

19861980
PeroliJim

His career began as an outfielder in the North Akron Hot Stove League where he played on two championship teams. Click here for full bio

19861980
RiederEarl

This Hall of Famer enjoyed 42 years of umpiring on the Akron area sandlots. Click here for full bio

19861980
RifePaul

He spent more than 50 years on the Akron sandlots, playing, managing and providing opportunities for the young players to get a good start in baseball. Click here for full bio

19861980
SmithArt

BIO TO BE SUBMITTED SOON Click here for full bio

19861980
AylwardBill

He first put on the "tools of ignorance" at age nine and one year later was in the Class C League with Fairlawn AC. His teams for the next five years were recognized as one of the best in Class C and D, winning a number of championships during that span. Click here for full bio

19851980Deceased
BordenKarl

A top-flight sponsor of the powerful Borden Auto teams of 1946-57 that captured eight City titles, seven State championships, and numerous National, District and Regional titles. Click here for full bio

19851980Deceased
Crocker Sr.Bill

A 6'3", 190-pound first baseman out of West High who helped the powerful Borden Auto teams to numerous Local and State tournaments. Click here for full bio

19851980Deceased
HandyRick

Rick began his AA career as a senior out of South High, after an outstanding career in the youth leagues, and established himself as a topnotch shortstop and later second baseman in the field, and a strong clutch hitter at the plate. Click here for full bio

19851980
KovacFrank

After an outstanding youth career, Kovac established himself as an All-Star shortstop in the old Akron A League from 1925-42. An East High grad, Frank began his A career with the champion St. Martha team and champion Sacred Heart team. Click here for full bio

19851980
LangPaul

A 6'4", 220-pound center fielder with a strong and accurate arm, Paul was a North High grad who made an instant impact when he moved from youth baseball into the A League. Click here for full bio

19851980
NortonDick

You name the position and "Bulldog" Dick Norton would perform the job you needed done. Click here for full bio

19851980
RakichCarl

A "Pete Rose" type player who had an outstanding career in the youth leagues, including All-City performances at Central High. Click here for full bio

19851980
RolphHarold

Sid was a a 5'4", 135-pound scrapper at second base and shortstop during the heydays of the outstanding Akron Orphans teams that garnered several championships from 1930-45. Click here for full bio

19851980Deceased
RossiMarion

In 1946 as a junior at Garfield High School, Rossi played for the Moore Wrestlers in the A League. Click here for full bio

19851980Deceased
SchoonoverDick

A lanky right-hander out of East High where he had three no-hitters for the championship Oriental teams, Dick joined the Moore wrestlers in 1947 as a junior at East and started spinning wins with a 9-1 record. Click here for full bio

19851980Deceased
SimpsonHarold "Buzz"

For nearly 50 years, "Buss" has been part of Akron baseball history, playing and/or managing over 20 championship teams. Click here for full bio

19851980Deceased
TerryRube

He started playing baseball at age 14 in Morehead, KY in 1918. Click here for full bio

19851980Deceased
WatersCarl "Dutch"

"Dutch" was active in baseball for better than 50 years. Click here for full bio

19851980Deceased
ZiruoloHermie

A West High baseball, basketball, and golf star who went into the service after high school. Click here for full bio

19851980Deceased
ArehartChetIn 2022, Jake began his professional career in the Pioneer league with the Billings Mustangs, playing for former MLB manager, Jim Riggleman. In his first season, Jake batted .327 with 9 HR and 39 RBI’s in 223 at-bats. In 2023, Jake played for the Missoula PaddleHeads. Jake’s professional career batting average is over .300 and is currently playing the 2024 season with the Billings Mustangs.19841980Deceased
BosworthGlenn "Speed"

An organizer, promoter, manager, and tremendous friend of baseball for 60 years, "Speed" Bosworth had a keen impact on baseball played in the Akron area. Click here for full bio

19841980Deceased
BrownOral

Considered by many as one of the best sponsors of youth baseball of the time. For eight years Brown sponsored Canton Road Furniture in the A League. Click here for full bio

19841980Deceased
CostelloJoe

A hard-working, hard-throwing bulldog of a pitcher on the mound during his best amateur days on the Akron sandlots. However, he also handled outfield and third base positions capably. Click here for full bio

19841980Deceased
DilauroJack

He began an outstanding youth career as a pitcher in the North Akron Leagues and at North High before joining the Tramonte Black Labels in 1961. Click here for full bio

19841980
DuttonDean

He moved from All-City performances at Garfield High in the mid 1950's to successful All-Star performances in the A League, beginning his rookie season with Krispy Kreme at age 18 when he was the first recipient of the Frank Garcia Award as the League's most outstanding player. Click here for full bio

19841980Deceased
FinneyEd

From his All-City days at West High through his days in the A League and the travels through the historic old Negro Leagues, Ed Finney was a "bulldog" of a player, ripping out line drive base hits and sweeping the field from second or third base positions. Click here for full bio

19841980Deceased
FrascellaNick

He first made a name for himself as a cager at the College of Wooster, where he is a member of the school's Hall of Fame. He later played with the Goodyear Wingfoots, but his claim to fame in this situation is as an umpire. Click here for full bio

19841980Deceased
GrimmMike

Mike grew up on the east side, attending East High, where he was All-City in football and baseball and led East to titles in both sports.Click here for full bio

19841980
Hackim Jr.Linc

An outstanding career on the Akron sandlots had its beginning in the Copley youth leagues. Click here for full bio

19841980
HickmanSam

This All-Star first baseman's career got off to a great start. He came to Akron from Parkersburg, West Virginia in 1931, and quickly became a fixture in the A League with the North Akron Merchants before moving to the St. Martha team that captured the League crown. Click here for full bio

19841980Deceased
JoyceGeorge

He had a long and brilliant career as a power-hitting outfielder and strong-armed, right-handed pitcher on the Akron sandlots. George had his best years from 1929 through 1939 as he played a key part in seven championships. Click here for full bio

19841980
PartenheimerHal

Springfield, Massachusetts' loss was Akron's big gain when the Partenheimer family moved to Akron in 1933. Click here for full bio

19841980
PopeJim "Skip"

He was a power hitting first baseman for four title teams during his 11-year A League career. Click here for full bio

19841980Deceased
ScherzerConrad

When "Connie" Scherzer took the mound in the 1940's and '50's, the rival nine were always in for a tough day and the spectators were treated to a well-pitched game. Click here for full bio

19841980
SimmonsBob

Beginning as a versatile outfielder/shortstop for the Hower Department Store, Bob made his presence known around town. Click here for full bio

19841980
ZiruoloJimmy

This first baseman made his presence known while playing for the Akron Yankee Juniors in 1936-37. Click here for full bio

19841980Deceased
BoscoMike

Soccer is the big sport in his native Yugoslavia, but Bosco adapted well to the sport of baseball after moving to Akron at the age of seven. Click here for full bio

19831980Deceased
BoyesArt

Through the 1930's and into the 1950's, Boyes established himself as one of the greatest left-handed hitters in Akron baseball history. Click here for full bio

19831980Deceased
DimennaWilliam "Tiny"

From the sandlots of Jennings, Rhoades, Lakemore and Buchtel fields, "Tiny" left an indelible mark of honesty, class and competitive spirit on many young ballplayers he introduced to baseball. Click here for full bio

19831980Deceased
FletcherDick

An outstanding football-baseball athlete at Barberton High School, Fletcher became best known as a pitcher who "loves trouble" and responded to the pressure by becoming a bulldog on the mound. Click here for full bio

19831980
Hackim Sr.Linc

After long leadership in Greater Akron and Ohio baseball, Linc was elected President of the American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC)--the largest amateur baseball organization in the world. Click here for full bio

19831980Deceased
HeinemanHarold

"Lefty" was one of the best pitchers for more than 15 years on Akron sandlots. The bulky southpaw also hit over .300 consistently. Click here for full bio

19831980Deceased
JohnsonJerry

Long, lean and sizzling was the way the "thinman" Jerry Johnson came at batters for 10 years while pitching for Kent State and in the AA League for such teams as Weather Seal, Flexi-Grip, Wadsworth A.C., Red Pepper and the Akron Insulating teams. Click here for full bio

19831980
JoyceJohn

The career of this Hall of Famer blossomed while attending Hower Vocational High School, where he excelled in baseball and basketball. He then followed his brother, Pete, to stardom in local amateur baseball. Click here for full bio

19831980
LombardiDon

A small guy in size only, Lombardi came up with the big plays and big hits for better than 15 years on the Akron sandlots. Emulating his brother, Dick, a charter member in the Hall of Fame, the talented, durable and spirited Lombardi began his AA career with Chester's Diner. Click here for full bio

19831980
MessnerGlenn "Bo"

Back in the early 1920's when "Bo" Messner and "Bam" Sadler of Epps Army-Navy hooked up in a pitching duel, it was always a classic. Click here for full bio

19831980Deceased
PoppGeorge

Colorful sports figures like George Popp are welcomed anywhere they travel. And in George's case, his career has seen a lot of traveling-- as one of the best baseball umpires to ever come out of the Akron area. Click here for full bio

19831980
SacconeDominic

In 37 years on the Akron sandlots, beginning with State Championship American Legion teams, Saccone left the memory of a hard-hitting, hustling, hard-nosed player in the minds of long-time Akron area baseball players and fans. Click here for full bio

19831980
SamsTony

If you wanted to mass produce gifted infielders who could make the play from anywhere on the diamond, come up with the clutch hit when needed or give 120 percent, you would use Tony Sams as a model. Click here for full bio

19831980
SislerGeorge

After starring for 4 years at old Central High, Barberton BW in the A League, and 4 years at the University of Michigan, George Sisler skyrocketed to baseball immortality by batting .407 in 1920 and .420 in 1922 as a first baseman for the St. Louis Browns. Click here for full bio

19831980
StefkoFrank

Born on Christmas Day, 1902, this Hall of Famer began playing baseball in Scranton, PA. He put nearly 20 years of pro ball in the Yankee chain, and then came to Goodyear. Click here for full bio

19831980
TramonteJack

Through his interests in amateur sports, and personal influence, Jack Tramonte, along with his brother, Don, and the Tramonte Distributing Company, sponsored the powerful and tremendously successful Black Label teams of the 1960's that have been a model of excellence for the Class AA League. Click here for full bio

19831980
BisesiJack

After an excellent baseball career at Garfield High School, Jack joined the Greater Akron AA League's Alex Redl Golf Shop team in 1952. Click here for full bio

19821980
CoeyGarrett

His career as an outstanding hitter, third baseman and shortstop began as a 14-year old prepster at Akron's South High School on Thornton Street. During those formative years, Coey played with the Silver Seals, West Chevrolet and Golden Age Beverage teams. Click here for full bio

19821980Deceased
GarciaFrank

Although his career was cut short in 1950 at the relatively young age of 38 due to a back injury, this great player lived long enough to see his teams become perhaps the best in the history of Akron sandlot baseball. Click here for full bio

19821980Deceased
GlinskyRay

Baseball Hall of Fame manager Casey Stengel, would tell sportswriters that baseball was 90 percent pitching. Glinsky was the epitome of that bit of "Stengelese" during a long career in the AA League, as well as a brilliant four-year career at Akron U (1962-65). Click here for full bio

19821980
LombardiDick

His AA League career spanned 29 years - first as a player, then as a sponsor and an administrator. While a student at old St. Mary's High School, Lombardi began playing for Tiny's Orphans. Click here for full bio

19821980Deceased
NashBobby

A player whose feats with a baseball at old West High School, the Akron area sandlots and Toledo University are legendary. Click here for full bio

19821980
WinklerJoe

Was associated with baseball for 56 years and managed some of the best teams in the heyday of the AA League. Name a championship team and Winkler was probably the manager. Click here for full bio

19821980
YoungDave

He has excelled both as a player and manager in baseball. Dave starred at Akron East High School, Akron U, and for 21 years in the AA League. Click here for full bio

19821980
ZofchakJoe

Due to his love of the game of baseball, one that he never got to play himself as a youth, Joe began sponsoring teams to give the young players at that time the chance to play baseball that had eluded him. Click here for full bio

19881980