1988
Inductees
Andy Loya
PLAYER
Pos: Infield & Outfield
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Years: 1964-1980
Teams: Gene Sunoco, Pyramid Café
7 National Tournaments
All World Selection 1971
2 Time All City Selection
1975 World Champion with Pyramid Cafe
George Opalich
BACKER
Backer
Years: 1960 - 1988
Teams: NFMF
12 National Tournaments
Open National Championship 1986
12 City Titles
Lou Barracato
UMPIRE
Umpire
Years: 1957-1978
Worked PD Major and ASPL (Pro)
4 National Tournaments
"Outstanding Umpire"
Robert Jones
JOHN NAGY AWARD
John Nagy Award
Backer Lake Truck 31 Years
10 League Championships
1982 Record: 27-0
Backer, Manager, Player
Andy Okulovich
PLAYER-ADMINSTRATOR
Pos: Infield
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Years: 1955-1970
Teams: Lach's Bar, Swing Inn, Pyramid Café
6 National Tournaments
2 Time All City Selection
1953-1985 Cleveland Recreation Department, ASA Metro Commissioner, & Deputy Commissioner
"Efficient and Fair Administrator"
John Langdon
PLAYER
Pos: Outfield
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Years: 1954-1974
Teams- Sheffield Bronze, Lach's Bar, Swing Inn, Pyramid Cafe (World Champs '75)
7 National Tournaments
3 Time All City Selection
Selected to All-Time City Team
Abe Karp
MANAGER
Manager
Years: 50's & 60's
Teams: Erie Sheet Steel, NFMF
6 National Tournaments
3 City Titles
Manager of the Year 1969
Hal Lebovitz
MEDIA
Media
Years: 1946-1960 Sportswriter Cleveland News
1960-1964 Sportswriter Cleveland Plain Dealer
1964-1984 Sports Editor Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sports Columnist Lake County News Herald 80's and 90's
Pioneered Slow Pitch Coverage
"Thank you Hal!"
Ted Stepien
JOHN NAGY AWARD
John Nagy Award
Backer
Years: 1978-1982
Teams: Cleveland Jaybirds/Cleveland Competitiors (Pro), Nationwide Advertising
Rebuilt Daniels Park in Willoughby
Built Softball World
Hosted Many N.I.T. Tournaments
"Donated His Money, Time & Energy"
Dave Neale Sr.
PLAYER-MANAGER-BACKER
Pos: Outfield & Pitcher
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Years:
Teams: Swing Inn, Pyramid Cafe, No. 1 Lounge, Pesano's, Hillcrest Tavern
Manager: Hillcrest Tavern, Nationwide Advertising, Cleveland Competitors (Pro), Steeles Sports
Backer: Hillcrest Tavern, Steeles Sports 1995
5 National Tournaments
3 Time All City Player
Selected to All-Time City Team