1987
Inductees
Dan Vlahovic
PLAYER
Pos: Infield
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Years: 1960-1980
Teams: Sheffield Bronze, Swing Inn, Pyramid Cafe, Teamsters
6 National Tournaments
5 Time All-City Selection
PD Triple Crown Winner in 1968
Ida Jean Hopkins
PLAYER
Pos: Infield
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Years: 1960-1980
Teams: Ridge Maintenance, Raney Tire,
Cadillac Music
12 National Tournaments
3 Time National MVP 1967, 1968, 1970
8 Time All World Selection
Women's National Championship with Ridge Maintenance in 1967
Tom Kipfstuhl
PLAYER
Pos: Infield
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Years: 1954-1980
Teams: Christy Eggs, Erie Sheet Steel, Pyramid Cafe, Teamsters
6 National Tournaments
4 City Titles
3 Time All-City Selection
Sam Nader
MANAGER
Manager
Years: 1960-1986
Teams: Lakeshore Sands, Tradewinds, Star Precision (Women's) Euclid Office Supply (Youth)
4 National Tournaments
USSSA Women's National Champion 1985 with Star Precision
Gene La Pierre
ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator
Years: 1956-1977
ASA Deputy Commissioner 1966
Co-founder Freeway Tournament
Co-founder Freeway League
Freeway League Officer 1964-1977
Howie Krause Sr.
PLAYER
Pos: Catcher
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Years: 1963-1973
Teams: Lach's Bar, Swing Inn, Pyramid Cafe, No. 1 Lounge
5 National Tournaments
All World 1966
4 City Titles
Selected to All-Time City Team
Jack Graycar
PLAYER
Pos: Infield
Bat: Right Throws: Right
Years: 1961-1965
Teams: NFMF, Feldman Mechanical Construction
5 National Tournament
3 City Titles
4 Time All-City Player
2 P.D. Batting Titles
Chet Oblock
BACKER
Backer/ Manager
Years: 1967-1975
Teams: Pyramid Café
4-National Tournaments
National Champs 1975
Manager of the Year 1975
3 Time City Championships
Ed Hardisky
UMPIRE
Umpire
Years: 40+
President Cleveland Umpires Association 1975
Professional League Umpire in Chief 1977-1980
7 National Tournaments
"Knowledgeable and Efficient"
Lou Mio
MEDIA
Sportswriter for Cleveland Plain Dealer, Lake County New Herald, and Associated Press
Co-founder of the Freeway Tournament
Sports Editor for the Lake County News Herald
"Pioneered Slow Pitch Coverage"
Elmer Gerlock
JOHN NAGY AWARD
John Nagy Award
ASA Deputy Commissioner 15+ years
Maple Heights Softball Commissioner 28+ years
Organized Maple Heights League 1959
"Able and Conscientious Administrator"