He also coached the La Crosse Juniors for 22 years, winning a national title in 1986. During his 20-year big league career, all with the Brewers, Robin Yount amassed 3,142 hits, including 583 doubles and 251 homers. Hockenbery played baseball for the Onalaska Hilltoppers and was a four year starter. Kootch was a regular on the ballfield for 18 years. His first professional season was his best. In his first MLB game, Ghelfi struck out six in five innings of work, picking up the win over the Giants. Buckley was inducted into the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association (WBCA) Hall of Fame in 2006. Over a fifteen year MLB career, Ed Konetchy led National League first basemen in fielding eight times and batted .281 in 2,085 games. Grant Berkovitz will be inducted into the Sheboygan A's Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 15th between games of the A's/Lombard Orioles Wisconsin State League doubleheader. Hank O'Day (1914) Notable alumni. He served as a private in the U.S. Army during World War II. Before he joined the Central High School faculty, Thornton had a brief career as a railroad fireman. | Site Map, Green Bay Blue Ribbons, Marshfield Chaparrals, Green Bay Blue Ribbons, Oshkosh Giants, Racine, Green Bay Blue Ribbons, Marshfield Chaparrals, Oshkosh Giants, Green Bay Blue Ribbons, Oshkosh Giants, Sheboygan A's, Beloit Blues, Green Bay Blue Ribbons, Janesville Aces. Check out some of our favorite shots from our 73rd Anniversary Induction Ceremony on Saturday April 1st. ?2J0t~&%_`1}x d!7Yn+3*9
He managed local American Legion and semipro teams for six years before taking over the Western Wisconsin Technical College team. He currently resides in Onalaska, where he has lived most of his life. Schmidt made his major league debut at Yankee Stadium on May 17, 1996. After retirement he returned to the Coulee region where he lives with his wife Jeanne and their two children. She was named to the 1949 All Star team on the strength of her 17- 6 record, which included seven shutouts. He eventually returned to La Crosse, where he continued to play baseball, as well as softball. Nehring started his career by going 13-6 with a 3.49 ERA at class D Fond du Lac in the Wisconsin State League. OTBA Hall of Fame Inductees picture taken at Miller Park.) Craig Kusick was inducted into the UWL Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Minnesota High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2010. Names Left to Right: Marcus Hanel, Chris Charnish, Don Wojczulis, (1250 Sports Radio), Lance Allen (WTMJ 4), Noah Miller, Curt Weiskirch . P. O. Lee Wetenkamp. He also played American Legion ball, and was a member of the 1978 state championship team. Legendary Blue Ribbons Manager Denny Ruh Passes Away, All-League Teams Announced for 2022 Season, Registration Open for 2022 Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner, Nationals, As Sweep Yearly Awards as WSL Announces Major Award Winners, Class A State Tournament Halted Due to Rain; Nationals Named Winner, Barons Close Out WSL Regular Season with Victory, As to Face Burlington in Step-Ladder Playoffs After Defeating Kenosha, Wisconsin Class A State Tournament Qualifiers Get Underway Tuesday, As Set Team Milestones in Win Over Greater Green Bay. He took a team with a losing record in 1998 and turned them into perennial champions, winning 680 games in a 23 year career that featured 12 league championships and six NCAA tournament births. In 2013, Dee and Granderson teamed up to raise funds for a new baseball facility at UIC. Sheboygan A's. 2007. He spent three summers pitching in the Junior Legion League. He impressed the scout and signed a free agent contract with the California Angels. Three times (1993, 1994, 1998) he ranked among the top three NL catchers in fielding percentage. Boyer spent 45 years coaching at La Crescent High School, the final 17 as head coach, fashioning a 326-143 record. He pitched for Mabel and Houston teams in Minnesota, winning 13 of his teams 17 games one season. After the season, he was claimed by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second round of the MLB expansion draft. He was chosen to serve as Oktoberfest Parade marshal in 1969, named Man of the Year in 1971 by the greater La Crosse area Chamber of Commerce, and was honored by Viterbo University in 1985 as a recipient of the prestigious Pope John XXIII Distinguished Service Award. His career totals included 172 games, a .243 batting average with 10 home runs, 19 doubles, two triples, 104 hits and 62 runs scored. In 1990 Hock became the first coach of the Onalaska American Legion baseball team, and remained at the helm for the next ten years. He coached over 125 players who went on to play baseball at the collegiate level, ten of whom signed professional contracts. The Ghelfi baseball tradition has continued into a third generation. His teams posted a 262-154 record and won seven sectional championships. He returned to Wisconsin for good after the season and married his high school sweetheart, Donna Johnson. 0
He was named a National League All Star in 2002, doubling twice in three at bats, driving in two runs and scoring one. He played on several outstanding local teams, ranging from Barre Mills, La Crosse, and Onalaska, to Richland Center, Stoddard, and Hokah. Shannon is a member of the Cardinals Hall of Fame and a two-time World Series champion. The Sheboygan A's are members of the Wisconsin State League and Northeastern Wisconsin Baseball League. He worked for the Post Office for 35 years, retiring as Assistant Postmaster in 1971, and served as a La Crosse County Board Supervisor for 24 years. Hall of Fame. Len continued to play ball, moving on to a successful career in fast pitch softball. Baseball, was described as a walking baseball encyclopedia. The next day he made his major league debut, getting his first hit in a 4-3 loss to the Reds. Charlie Abbey (1892) Charlie Bartson (1892) Grant Briggs (1891) Harry Burrell (1892) Joe . He followed that up with a 15-9 record in 1941, striking out 130 while walking only 37. The first new member is Cy Berg, a baseball coach who led the Old Abes to four state championships. A dozen passengers were killed and 47 others injured. She helped Rockford to the league championship in both 1949 and 1950. P. O. The Ironman of the Hill for the Sheboygan A's from 1973 to 1983, Bob Sauger, received long overdue recognition when he was elected to the Wisconsin State Baseball League Hall of Fame. He played college ball for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and was a part of the UWL squad that reached the NAIA World Series in 1979. This data comes from two sources. All Rights Reserved. He was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1954 and spent the season in their minor league system, batting 489 times for a .254 average, including seven homeruns and 24 doubles. The event will take place on Saturday, October 29 at Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center in Sheboygan, WI. In 1971 he took his talents across the state to UW-La Crosse, then back east for a decade with the Brewers. He played sparingly until late September when he garnered his first two major league hits in a game against the Giants and finished the season on a 6 for 16 tear. He was instrumental in setting the groundwork for the eventual merger of the WISAA with the public-school Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association in 2000. He was a multi-sport athlete, but his passion for baseball reigned supreme. A cash bar reception will begin at 4:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6 PM and the awards program to follow. Five times during his career he finished in the top ten in the league in throwing out potential base stealers. In 1953 he was awarded the annual Claire Raith trophy for all around baseball ability, character, and sportsmanship on and off the field. In 1987 he was named Wisconsin State High School Coach of the Year and the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association Coach of the Year. During his three seasons (1947-49) he was named to the La Crosse All-Star team three times He also pitched for South Ridge, Bangor and Coon Valley. In Hazelhurst he sported an 11-4 record and 3.23 ERA in 128 innings pitched. Garry Bahe (Sun Prairie): Bahe was the head coach at Sun Prairie High School for 14 years, after serving 16 seasons as an assistant coach.His record as a head coach was 161-115. He earned one save and struck out 15. This historic class also includes US Olympic Gold Medal Winner and University of Wisconsin (UW) Badgers Legend Gwen Jorgenson, UW Athletic Hall of Fame Member and Milwaukee Bucks Minority owner Ted Kellner and Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer and NFL All-Decade Team Honoree John Anderson. Cloud, Lynchburg, Charlotte and Tacoma before his promotion to the Twins, he batted .288 with a .492 slugging average and 113 home runs. Registration is now open for the 2022 Wisconsin State League Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner. He was promoted to Joplin the following year where he compiled a 20-4 record with 161 . Registration is now open for the 2022 Wisconsin State League Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner. In the 1960s it was difficult for Wisconsin high school players to get a good look from scouts because they played summer ball, and unless they made the state baseball tournament, they often went unnoticed. Box 32 The Wisconsin State Baseball League will induct five into its Hall of Fame next October and an additional inductee gets the honor of being the first to be selected for a new wing of the Hall of Fame. John Anderson John Anderson was named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, and he is in the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. endstream
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But that didnt stop Hockenbery. Marinette won the 1891 Wisconsin State League championship. He finished his professional career in the Reds organization, with stops in Tulsa and Columbia before retiring after the 1953 season, his career cut short by a shoulder injury he suffered during the 1952 season. He earned the nickname Hambone for his tall lanky frame. A cash bar reception will begin at 4:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6 PM and the awards program to follow. At Viterbo he set school records for highest career batting average, most doubles, and most RBI. Inductees. After his junior season, Schmidt was selected with the 29th overall pick by the California Angels in the first round of the 1992 MLB Amateur draft. Ted Kellner Ted Kellner was inducted into the UW Athletics Hall of Fame in 2020. Its here to recognize not only our great sports icons but each of you, the people of this state, and your incredible passion for sports. Augustine compiled a career record of 55-59 with a 4.23 ERA in 944 innings. From there he moved on to slow pitch softball, organizing two different local leagues, earning the Claire Raith 12 Softball Award for his efforts. Other players of note included veterans John Cahill (who played professionally for 12 years), Lee Hopkins, and Joe Killian (seven years each). He even saw some action as a pitcher, appearing in one game with the Blue Jays in 1979. The league made the decision in the best interest of all involved, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Wisconsin. Alfred Babe Harnish was born in La Crosse on September 15, 1923. Manager Hawley hailed from Beaver Dam, Brothers Ben and Willard Dodge were from Cambria, and Ross Jones, while not born in La Crosse, played three years for the Pinks and remained in the area for the rest of his life. Frank Thornton was born in Portage, WI on February 25, 1944. Their legacy is here for all Wisconsinites to celebrate and honor for generations to come. In 1959 he accepted a position as executive secretary of the Wisconsin Catholic Interscholastic Athletic Association (WCIAA), which later became the Wisconsin Independent Schools Athletic Association (WISAA). Wuest was an outstanding all-around athlete, and was inducted into Centrals Hall of Excellence in 2005. He also served as a coach for his oldest daughters softball team and his grandsons Boys and Girls club squad. He was born on August 5, 1919 in La Crosse, and except for a few years in rural Westby, lived his entire life here. The event will take place on Saturday, October 29 at Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center in Sheboygan, WI. The 1986 team finished the season ranked 19th in the nation by USA Today. Leadership Table Partner for $3,500 Dinner and Premium Open Bar - Table for 8 people. Box 32 One of his catchers on the Bangor team was future Yankee Elston Howard, who caught for Bangor while stationed at Fort McCoy, Camp McCoy. He was named to the WIAC All-Time Centennial Team in 2012. After his playing career ended, Kusick served as assistant baseball coach at Rosemount (MN) High School from 1982-1990 and head coach from 1991-2004. Richard Francis Dick Ghelfi was born on August 24, 1934, in Genoa, WI. Ghelfis career was cut short by injury after four years of steady progress in the Cardinals minor league system. Prior to her professional debut, she had never played organized ball. In 1953 he was named to the Wisconsin State Semi-Pro all tournament team. He played part of 1985 in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins. That season was Eds last in professional baseball, and he retired back to Texas, becoming a foreman at the Convair plant. After retiring in 2002, Servais held the position of roving catching instructor for the Cubs. 2007. She still lives in Arcadia, making occasional appearances at baseball events and Loggers games. Konetchy was not the only local talent on the team. Most recently he was a member of the Minnesota Bandits 65-and-older team that won the 2019 National Division Championship. He was among a group of students who lobbied the school to offer the sport. After retirement, Schmidt completed his bachelors degree from the University of Minnesota and earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin. While at Rosemount he also coached football and basketball and was responsible for fundraising that refurbished the baseball field. In 1995 he accepted a position as head coach of the UW-Milwaukee baseball team. That year he was named coach of the year by the Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association. Hockenbery began his professional career later that summer at class A Quad Cities in the Midwest League. Corinne Zielke was a true friend of baseball. After high school Babe served in the army during WWII. He finally began his professional career in 1947 with the Hutchinson Cubs in the Western Association. All seven teams from 2020 return this summer, including the Addison Braves, Burlington Barons, Greater Green Bay Blue Ribbons, Kenosha Kings, Lombard Orioles, Sheboygan A's and West Allis Nationals. Address: Mike Dee was born in 1953, and grew up in the Chicago area until his family moved to La Crosse before his senior year in high school. He also set the single season record for doubles and batting average. He remained at the helm for 30 years, overseeing all interscholastic sports for private high schools in Wisconsin.
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