1992
Inductees
Bobby Finowski
PLAYER
Pos: 1B & Outfield
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Years: 1959-1979
Teams: Sheffield Bronze, Star Motel, Swing Inn, Gene's-Angelo’s, No 1 Lounge, Hillcrest
1 National Tournament
1 City Title
2 Time All City Selection
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Janet Kouris
PLAYER
Pos: 1B
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Years: 1960-1972
Teams: Ohio Furniture, Two Cousins, Covered Wagon, Cadillac Music
7 National Tournaments
All World Selection 1963
5 Time All City Selection
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Marvin Helf
BACKER
Backer
Years: 1954-1966
Teams: Helf Builders
5 National Tournament
5 City Titles
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Casimer Kowalski
UMPIRE
Umpire
Years: 1943-1993
Leagues: PD Major and All Other Top Cleveland Leagues
6 National Tournaments
"Gets Better With Age"
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Bobby Reid
PLAYER
Pos: Outfield
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Years: 1966-1984
Teams: Genes Sunoco, Holy Name, Pyramid Café, Cleveland Jaybirds (Pro), Nationwide Advertising, Cleveland Competitors (Pro)
8 National Tournaments
National Champion in 1975 with Pyramid Café
3 Time All World Selection
8 Time All City Selection
Selected to All Time City Team
John Durkett
PLAYER
Pos: Pitcher
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Years: 1970-1984
Teams: TWOCRO’S, Lakeshore Sands, Teamsters, Tradewinds
9 National Tournaments
7 ASA City Titles
5 Time All City Selection
"A Pure Hitter"
Hank Avon
MANAGER
Manager
Years: 1955-1992
Teams: Cadillac Music, Avon Bar, Comella Sports, Babe of 1916
Numerous League Titles
8 Decades as a Manager, Player, & Backer
Gene Manning
COACH
Coach & Administrator
Years: 1968-1981
President of Eastlake Major and Willoughby Premier Leagues
Co-Founder of Eastlake Firecracker Tournament 1968
Supervisor of ASA National Tournament
Coach for Barrett-Rupp and Roll Craft