1997
Inductees
Andy Bacnik
PLAYER
Pos: Outfield
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Years: 1949-1971
Teams: Sheffield Bronze
6 National Tournaments
6 City Titles
Selected to All Time City Team
Dave Watson
PLAYER
Pos: Infield
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Years: 1965-1980's
Teams: NFMF, Teamsters, OSI
7 National Tournaments
4 Time All City Selection
"Power Hitter Deluxe"
William Fitzgerald
PLAYER
Pos: Infield
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Years: 1956-1980's
Teams: Sheffield Bronze, Helf Builders, Mama Jeans, World Publishing
4 National Tournaments
Paul Chuppa
BACKER
Backer
Years: 1970-1980's
Teams: Chuppa Trucking
6 National Tournaments
"A Sportsman"
John Lucchese
UMPIRE
Umpire
Years: 1953-1993
Leagues: PD Major, Industrial Major, ASPSL (Pro), Women's Major
5 National Tournaments
"Good Man - Good Ump"
Chuck Musgrave
PLAYER
Pos: 1B & Pitcher
Bats: Right Throws: Left
Years: 1969-1981
Teams: Two Cros, Lakeshore Sands, Pyramid Cafe, Teamsters, NFMF
5 National Tournaments
National Champion with Pyramid Cafe in 1975
All World 1975
2 Time All City Selection
Gary Cavell
PLAYER
Pos: Outfield
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Years: 1959-1980
Teams: OSI , #1 Lounge
1 National Tournament
8 Time All City Selection
"Premier Lake County Player"
Mike & Steve Tizzano
BACKER
Backers
Years: 1977-1980's
Teams: Tizzano's Restaurant
5 Women's National Tournaments
2 City Titles
10 Time Winner of Major Women's Tournaments
"Generous Brothers"
Bobby Mandato
MANAGER
Manager
Years: 1956-Present
Teams: JSL, Star Precision, Teresi Builders, OSI
18 National Tournaments
Numerous League and Tournament Titles
Tommy Herbert
COMPETITORS AWARD
Competitors Award
Years: 1959-1981
Teams: Old Mill Tavern, TRW, Mentor Dairy Queen
Several League All-Star Teams
Butch Lauderbach
JOHN NAGY AWARD
John Nagy Award
Umpire & ASA Commissioner
Years: 1959-1990's
Lake County Umpire in Chief
ASA Deputy Commissioner, Youth Level
Numerous National Tournaments
"Great Ump!"