Arlie Galbraith

Arlie Galbraith

Inducted: 1975
Category: Men Players

A member of the colorful and legendary Funk Jewels of Phoenix, he was a place-hitter par excellence who once placed fourth in league batting without ever hitting a fly ball to the outfield. He ranks as one of the greatest boosters Arizona softball ever had, organizing Phoenix’ first league in 1930, using both 12-inch and 16-inch softballs before selecting the 12-inch ball in 1932. He was Arizona’s first state softball commissioner in 1934 and conducted the first state tournament at University Park, won by Funk Jewels, whom he accompanied to the nationals as an outfielder. He competed in three national tournaments with the Jewels. His tireless efforts in the 1930s and ‘40s helped Phoenix achieve lasting fame as the Softball Capital of the World.

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Jim Garrett

Jim
Garrett

Inducted: 1978
Category: Men Players

One of the leading hitters in Arizona softball history - his batting average was above .300 during a 13-year career with the Coolidge Boosters - this outstanding outfielder spent 22 years in major league softball and participated in 15 Arizona state tournaments (in Phoenix, Mesa, Coolidge and Tucson) and four Regional Tournaments (in Casper, Wyo.; Plainview, Texas; and two in Fullerton, Calif.). He was most valuable player in one tournament, an all-tournament selection three times and was leading hitter in one. Besides playing for the Coolidge Boosters, his major league service included seasons with Denton Tire Co., and Brooks Plumbers of Phoenix and the U. S. Marines.

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Suzie Gaw

Suzie
Gaw

Inducted: 2000
Category: Women Players

Suzie was one of the most outstanding softball players to come out of Arizona. An outstanding short stop and outfielder. She played for the nationally ranked Sun City Saints team. Over her twenty-seven year career from 1968 to 1995 she was named All-American in 1978, 1980, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1994. Played on the United Stated Pan-American Team in 1979, 1983, 1987 and 1991 and served as captain of the 1987 and 1991 team. Suzie was a member of the 1979 ASA National Champion Sun City Saints Team and named First Team All-American while attending Arizona State University

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Jimmy Geare Jr

Jimmy
Geare Jr.

Inducted: 1975
Category: Men Players

A member of one of Arizona’s greatest softball teams of all time- the legendary Jewels of Phoenix- his hitting ability combined to help the Jewels become Arizona’s first team to compete in national tournament competition, winning national acclaim as the most colorful team in softball, in no small measure, his willingness to be coaxed into entertaining teammates and others by singing Ragtime Cowboy Joe,” Wagon Wheels and Night and Day” contributed to the club’s colorful tag. He played in many state and regional tournaments and was a perennial all-star selection

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George Genung

George
Genung

Inducted: 1976
Category: Men Players

The best softball pitcher ever produced in Tucson leagues, he was chosen on the All-Region team four times and was twice the Region’s most valuable player. He was an annual selection on the Southern Arizona All-star team. His pitching won ten Tucson City championships for his teams. A gifted hitter, he played the outfield when not pitching to take advantage of his batting prowess. He was one of Arizona’s top athletes in several sports and is a member of the Arizona Basketball Hall of Fame.

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George Ghiz

George
Ghiz

Inducted: 1975
Category: Contributor/Sponsor

As sponsor of the Farm Fresh Markets softball team which in 1947 won the first national championship of the National Softball Congress, forerunner of the International Softball Congress. His active and dedicated support played a major role in earning for Phoenix the title of Softball Capital of the World. His teams won Men’s Major League, state and regional championships as well as the national title which enhanced Phoenix’ position as leader in the world of softball.

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Frank Gianelli

Frank
Gianelli

Inducted: 1975
Category: Contributor/Other

A staunch supporter of Arizona softball and a man whose columns and news stories chronicled the actions on the field and contributed to earning for Phoenix the title of Softball Capital of the World, his interest in Arizona softball covers four decades. His coverage of the 1974 International Softball Congress World Tournament in Sun City contributed to its phenomenal success. Joining the Arizona Republic in 1943, he was the newspaper’s softball writer until named sports editor in 1954. His column continued to record worthy softball activities and Republic sports pages continued excellent coverage at his direction.

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Carmen Giglio

Carmen
Giglio

Inducted: 2005
Category: Contributor/Other

Carmen was nicknamed the “GURU OF SOFTBALL.” He not only was an umpire but a scorekeeper, announcer and general contributor to the game of fast pitch in Kingman, Arizona.

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Jessie Glasscock

Jessie
Glasscock

Inducted: 1976
Category: Women Players

An All-American with the nationally famous PBSW Ramblers, she was one of the women’s softball’s greatest shortstops, blessed with an excellent arm; a flawless fielder and a leading hitter. As a 14-year old, she became the youngest player ever to play on a national championship team in 1940. Following her 10-year career with the Ramblers, she played six seasons with the Orange California Lionettes, helping them to two national championships.

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Steve Goodman

Steve
Goodman

Inducted: 2017
Category: Men Players

Steve played softball 21 years from (1955-1976). During his career, he played catcher and outfielder for some of the best men’s fast pitch teams in Arizona including: the Turquoise Kings, F.E. Bailey, Mesa Kings, Sports Club of America, and U-Kamp. He participated in seven National Tournaments (4 ASA Nationals and 3 ISC Nationals). Steve was a member of several ISC State Championship teams and several ASA and ISC Regional Championship teams.

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Warren Goodrich

Warren
Goodrich

Inducted: 1980
Category: Men Players

One of the greatest shortstops in Arizona Softball history, Warren Goodrich set an International Softball Congress record for shortstops with 25 putouts in the 1965 world tournament. He participated in eight national tournaments and played in every inning in 38 tournament games. His skills included a strong, accurate throwing arm. A leading hitter, he batted above .400 in one world tournament. He helped lead Schaefer & Smith Insurance of Phoenix to the ISC world championship and sparked Southern Truck Raiders of Phoenix to a runner-up spot on another occasion. He played in the longest world tournament game, a 28 inning contest in 1975. He was named to all-state and regional tournament all-star teams on six occasions. He has been named to several all-time Arizona men’s fast pitch teams. During his 11-year career in Arizona major softball, he played for Schaefer and Smith Insurance, Hays Roofing, Howard Chrysler, Southern Truck Raiders, Mesa Metcham Construction and Hardy- Holland of Phoenix and Kingman.

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Clyde Gordon

Clyde
Gordon

Inducted: 1976
Category: Contributor/Umpire

Considered the greatest third baseman in Arizona Softball history, this former baseball player switched to softball in the 1930s. A distinguished playing career with the legendary Funk Jewels saw him compete in a half dozen national tournaments where he gained All-American honors. A long-ball hitter, he finished a lifetime batting average of .275 while starring at third base for the Funk Jewels, A. J. Bayless Markets, Travis Cafe and Tom’s Tavern , all nationally ranked teams.

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Harry Grabe

Harry
Grabe

Inducted: 1975
Category: Men Players

An all-around athlete at Brophy Prep, this all-star shortstop had a brilliant softball career which covered three decades, including service with the legendary Funk Jewels of Phoenix, helping that nationally ranked team to win acclaim as the most colorful softball team of all-time. During his lengthily career, he played in five national tournaments as a member of Arizona regional championship teams and was accorded regional all-star honors on each occasion. In addition to playing for the Funk Jewels, he saw service with such standout teams as Travis Cafe, Safeway, O. S. Stapley and Morris Sporting Goods.

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Richard Griesser

Richard
Griesser

Inducted: 2007
Category: Men Players

Dick was an NCAA Baseball All-American as an outfielder for the U of A in 1958. :He played on the Mead’s Pharmacy Softball Team that went to the ISC Nationals in 1963. Dick coached the Rattlers Professional Softball Team that won the American Professional Softball League Championships in 1976. Dick was a member of the Tucson King’s ISC State Champion softball team. He played on 3 Arizona State Championship Teams and was selected to 2 regional All-Star Teams.

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Jeff Griffith

Jeff
Griffith

Inducted: 2023
Category: Contributor/Coach

After a short career as a player, Rick moved to Phoenix and began coaching the Firebirds, then formed the Phoenix Storm. In 1992, Phoenix Storm 12 & U Team won the ASA JO 12 & U National Championship. Phoenix Storm teams coached and managed by Rick captured several ASA Regional Championships, ASA Women’s Fast Pitch Major Championships, 2000 and 2001. Served as the ASA Metro Phoenix Commissioner for 10 years building a very strong ASA presence in the Metro Phoenix area. Rick is coaching today with the Mizuno Storm Beach 16 & Under team.

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John Guthrie

John
Guthrie

Inducted: 2012
Category: Men Players

Larry has been the announcer for Prescott Lindley field from the mid 1960’s to the present. He announced 28 consecutive years at the Memorial Day and Western Holiday Classic Softball Tournaments in Prescott. He has announced thousands of Prescott City League games. A true gentleman and invaluable supporter of fast pitch.

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Lauren Haeger

Lauren
Haeger

Inducted: 2023
Category: Women Players

Lauren pitched for the varsity softball team at Deer Valley High School with an ERA 0.60, innings pitched 513, strike outs 969, OPP bat average .112, fielding percent .995, batting average .509, scored 144 runs, 200 hits, 160 RBIs, 47 home runs and broke Arizona’s state hitting record with 48 in one season. Lauren was named to the 2011 Max Preps Softball All-American First Team and a member of the 2011 Louisville Slugger/NFCA High School All-American Team. She played on the Arizona Hotshots Gold Team for two seasons. Lauren played Internationally as a member of the 2010 Gold Medal Junior Pan-American team, team USA in the III Pan-American Championship, hitting .400. In 2011, as a member of the Junior World Championship team and Gold Junior World Championship, as well as pitched against Japan in Cape Town, South Africa. Lauren attended University of Florida and continued to receive recognition for her pitching and hitting skills. Following her college career, Lauren played professionally for four years with the Dallas Charge and Scrap Yard Fastpitch.

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James Hall

James "Bo"
Hall

Inducted: 2010
Category: Men Players

Played 17 years at third base and outfield. Played in four national tournaments. Hitting Award at 1985 ISC World Championships. 6 time All-Region Team selection. 4 time League Champions. 2 time MVP. Member of National Champion Rattlers Professional Team where he was selected to the All-League Team and led the league in home runs and RBIs. Bo Hall played for seventeen years from 1974 to 1991. He played on Wilcox teams in three ISC World Championships and one ASA National Championship. He played for the Wilcox Freeway Exxon Team, Antonick Team, Joe's Auto Team and N.S.S.I. team of Phoenix. Bo was a two time leading hitter in ISC World Championship Tournaments. He was a five time ASA All-Regional selection. He played in the North American Professional Softball League for the Tucson Rattlers where he was selected to the All-League Team.

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Betty Hammon

Betty
Hamman

Inducted: 2009
Category: Women Players

Betty played fast pitch softball for thirty-three years in the infield and outfield. She was a member of the 1948 and 1949 National Champion Phoenix PBSW Ramblers. She was a member of the National Runners-up Champion 1950 PBSW Phoenix Ramblers. She was a player, coach, teacher, wife, mother and grandmother and proudly great grandmother.

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Betty Hardwick
Betty Giertz
Hardwick Wainwright
Inducted: 1975
Category: Women Players

Named to the All-America team three times at third base, she played a key role in helping the legendary A-1 Queens of Phoenix win five national championships. Blessed with one of the strongest throwing arms in women’s softball, she began major league competition at age 14 and upon completion of her illustrious career she was named to the A-1 Queens All-time Team. A left-handed power hitter, she also was on of the best drag-hitters in the sport and once enjoyed a 20 game hitting streak. An all -around athlete, she was a high-average bowler and twice won golf club championships.

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Leonard Hardy

Leonard
Hardy

Inducted: 1977
Category: Contributor/Sponsor

Mike Boaz, a catcher, played for 24 years in Arizona. He played for Skull Valley Skunks, Paddock Pools, Turquoise Kings and Joe’s Auto. Mike played in seven ISC World Tournaments and five ASA National Tournaments. He played on six state championship teams and on four ASA Regional Championship teams. He was selected three times as an All State catcher. Mike was selected three times as an All State catcher. He was leading hitter and MVP at the Prescott Holiday Classic in 1991 and MVP at the Santa Rosa Tournament in 1989,

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Lloyd Harper

LLoyd
Harper

Inducted: 2004
Category: Men Players

Lloyd filled many shoes in the game of softball. He was a player, manager and umpire for thirty years. He attended 10 national tournaments and was four times received the ISC All-State Honors. In 1960, he was the ASA Regional Batting Champion. It can be said “he really loved the game.”

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Billie Harris

Billie
Harris

Inducted: 1979
Category: Women Players

Most valuable player in the 1969 national tournament in Tucson, she was a five-time All-American pitcher and was voted to the Pacific Coast Women’s Softball League all-star team 18 times. The left- handed pitcher authored two perfect games during 1963 for the famous PBSW Ramblers of Phoenix and during her career averaged three no-hit, no- run games per season. During 18 seasons in the Pacific Coast League she fashioned an earned run average of 1.50 and was rated among the league’s top three pitchers in games won. She broke in with the Tucson Sunshine Girls in l947, moved to the nationally ranked Ramblers in Webbcats in 1966 and returned to pitch for the Sun City Saints in 1970 When the Phoenix Birds joined the Women’s Professional League in 1976, she left the amateur ranks to compile a 33-13 record. 1952, joined the Yakima Washington Webcats.

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Dave Harris

Dave
Harris

Inducted: 2004
Category: Men Players

Dave pitched for Wilcox from 1946 to 1982. He was selected Arizona Player of the Years in 1951 and voted Most Valuable Pitcher in the ASA Regional Tournament of 1962. After retiring from the playing field, he continued to coach the Wilcox teams to the ISC State Championships in 1984 and 1985. Respected by all, Dave was a fierce competitor as a player and coach, and a gentleman on and off the field.

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JR Hays

J.R.
Hays

Inducted: 1975
Category: Contributor/Sponsor

Hays Roofing sponsored Men's fastpitch softball in the 1970's and 80's. The team was one of several prominent men's fastpitch teams during that era, alongside teams like Seventh Ave Auto Parts, Turquoise Kings and Schafer and Smith.

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Merle Heatwole

Merle
Heatwole

Inducted: 1977
Category: Women Players

A 35-year career as a player, manager and organizer resulted in major contributions to Arizona softball. As a player he ranked as one of Arizona’s best catchers and batters during the 1930s and continued to play until his 55th birthday. He was player-manager, coach and organizer of Skull Valley softball for 15 years during which his Skull Valley Skunks won more than 400 games against 100 losses in 15 years. His team won 27 trophies, much of its success coming in Prescott where his team and leadership contributed to that city’s universal appeal as one of the nation’s softball hot beds. He also was a top semipro baseball catcher for 15 years before turning to softball.

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Joe Higgins

Joe
Higgins

Inducted: 1979
Category: Men Players

An All-American in two different national softball associations, he was one of the best hitters and all-around players in Arizona softball history. He performed 16 years with the perennial champion Hays Roofing Co., of Phoenix. He won the world’s batting championship in 1963 and was selected on the ASA All-America team;. in 1955 he was voted to the ISC All-America team. This gifted athlete was a major factor in Hays Roofing winning the 1970 ISC world championship. In 1965, he was voted Most Valuable Player in the Arizona Major Traveling League.

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Missy Hixon

Missy
Hixon

Inducted: 2019
Category: Women Players

Missy played on the Chaparral High School Softball Team that was the 4A high school state champions for four years. In 1999 she was a member of the Junior Olympic Team. In 2001 she was a member of the ASA/USA National Softball (Blue) team that won the Pan Am qualifier in Maracay, Venezuela. Missy played her college softball for Arizona State University. In 2000 she was a Pac-10 honorable mention choice. She was a four year starter for ASU. Missy was a member of the 2000 and 2001 Phoenix Storm National Champions at the ASA Women's Major Fast Pitch National Championships. She was selected second team ASA All American.

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Ford Hoffman

Ford
Hoffman

Inducted: 1974
Category: Contributor/Other

General Manager and coach of the Phoenix, Arizona Ramblers women’s fast pitch team from 1933 until it disbanded in 1958. Team won ASA national titles in 1940, 1948 and 1949. From 1958-1959, he served as president of the ASA. Was ASA Arizona commissioner for 20 years. Organized and was president of the Arizona Softball Foundation. Was a charter member and vice chairman of the National Hall of Fame Selection Committee. After retiring from softball, Hoffman worked in real estate and also bred rabbits. He was a graduate of Northern Arizona University and coached football at Arizona State College in Tempe, Arizona. Hoffman passed away August 23, 1989 of bone cancer. He was 81 years old.

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Glenn Hogue

Glenn
Hogue

Inducted: 1978
Category: Men Players

A virtual one-man gang, he played all positions well, excelled as one of Arizona softball’s best outfielders and achieved acclaim as a pitcher. The versatile athlete played major league softball for 13 years, 10 in Phoenix and three in the armed forces. He starred for the Funk Jewels, Fike Plumbing and Double Seven Corporation of P phoenix in three national tournaments and pitched his armed forces team to the service championship in 1944. Other Phoenix major league teams to enjoy his services were Milt Coggin’s Sporting Goods, Phoenix Auto Supply, Phalanx Fraternity and Delaware Punch.

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Judy Hoke

Judy A.
Hoke

Inducted: 2000
Category: Women Players

Judy played from 1968 to 1977 on some of Arizona’s top ranked teams. She as a member of the Arizona State University College All-American Team in 1971, 1972 and 1973. Was a member of the 1972 and 1973 Arizona State University National College Championship Team. She played for the Sun City Saints Team from 1974 to 1977 earning Pacific Coast Conference All-Star Statius in 1970 and 1971.

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Rojelia Holguin

Rojelia "Roy"
Hogan

Inducted: 2009
Category: Women Players

Catcher, Played for 17 years, 3 Time ASA Cactus Regional All Star Team, 5 Time Outstanding Hitter Award, Metro Divisional All-Tournament Team, Outstanding Fielder Award, MVP, Member of Cactus Softbal League Champion Mercury Blues for 5 years, Membor of Metro Tourney Championship Team for 5 years. "Rojelia wa a catcher for the Mercury Blues Women's Softball Team in the Copperstate League. She was a League All-Star seven times and league batting champion three times. She was also selected to the ASA All-Region Team three times. In 1969, she was selected as the MVP of the Copperstate Softball League."

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Carlos Holland

Carolos
Holland

Inducted: 2007
Category: Men Players

Carlos played softball over a 19 year period. He played in 11 national tournaments. He was a four time All-State selection. He played on 10 State Championship Teams and 10 Metro Championship Teams. Carlos was a member of the 4th place ISC National Championship Team.

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Glen Homes

Glen
Homes

Inducted: 1977
Category: Contributor/Umpire

One of Arizona’s finest umpires, he worked five national championship tournaments and umpired 10 years in the Men’s Major League in Phoenix. He joined Art Van Haren in forming the Arizona Umpires Association, serving as president or vice president several times. He helped start the first umpiring school in Arizona, helping others become competent umpires for the betterment of the sport. He also had a fine record as a player, beginning in 1929, both as a pitcher and at other positions

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Bob Householder

Bob
Householder

Inducted: 1979
Category: Men Players

Four state championships, 24 state tournaments and 10 regional tournaments were included in his 16-year career in which he set enviable records as a pitcher and batter. Virtually every pitching and hitting record at the Phoenix University Park was his, including a strikeout average of nine per 7-inning game, a batting average of .341 and the league’s home run championship each year. In Phoenix Major League competition, he advanced with Arizona teams to five national tournaments - in Phoenix; Greeley, Colo.; and Chicago. In the national All-Service championship in 1944, he struck out 46 batters in 23 innings.

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Helen Watkins Howk

Helen
Watkins Howk

Inducted: 1977
Category: Women Players

Considered to be one of the finest infielders in the 22 -year history of the nationally famed A-1 Queens of Phoenix, she performed with equal skill at second base, third base and shortstop. Her strong, accurate throwing arm and virtually flawless play were instrumental in carrying the Queens to the Regional title and a strong showing in the 1945 national tournament in Cleveland. In 1951, she was founder and president of the first women softball league in Ft. Bragg, California, where she moved following her Arizona career. As coach, manager and player, she led several Ft. Bragg teams into regional tournaments before her retirement in 1956.

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Joe Hunt

Joe
Hunt

Inducted: 1974
Category: Men Players

Player-manager of two national championship teams, Joe Hunt probably did more than any other man to focus attention of the softball world on Phoenix in the pre-war period. He was organizer and playing manager of the legendary Funk Jewels of Phoenix, considered the most colorful and exciting team in softball history. Hunt carried his teams into national prominence during a 15 year period and captured the national championship in 1938 with Funk Jewels and again in 1947 with Farm Fresh Markets. An outstanding first baseman, Hunt also was active as an administrator and was first president of the National Softball Congress which conducted national tournaments in Phoenix.

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Fred Hyder

Fred
Hyder

Inducted: 1977
Category: Men Players

A star outfielder for the nationally ranked University of Arizona baseball team in the 1930s, he entered softball competition in the strong Phoenix Major League and helped lead Travis Cafe, Tom’s Tavern and the Lettuce Kings into three national championship tournaments in Chicago. A versatile performer, he ranked among the top 10 hitters in major league softball and won the batting championship in 1946. The Lettuce Kings were regarded as the best men’s softball team in Arizona history and his contributions were significant to their success.

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Ron James Jr 
Ron 
James Jr.
Inducted: 2001
Category: Men Players

Ron played fast pitch softball from 1970 to 1992. He was considered one of best pitchers to come out of Arizona. He played in 8 national tournaments. Was voted to the All-State Team 4 times and were the leading hitter and pitcher on the Arizona State League Champion 4 times. He was voted numerous times as the Most Valuable Player and or pitcher.

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LLoyd Jenney

LLoyd
Jenney

Inducted: 2009
Category: Contributor/Other

Lloyd Jenny was selected as a contributor for his sponsorship and coaching of the Lamb Chevrolet and the Mueller-Stevens terms from the Prescott area. He also was an assistant coach of the Turquoise Kings. Lloyd was instrumental in bringing the New Zealand pitchers to Arizona. He organized the first boys softball team at the Prescott Boys Club and later was on the coaching staff of the Prescott 18U Boys Team that won the 1981 nationals.

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Bonnie Johns Allum

Bonnie
Johns-Allum

Inducted: 2009
Category: Men Players

Bonnie started her softball career on various Elementary School, High School and Women's Major softball teams. One of the first competitive teams she played for was the Vito-Gro Chicks and then the Blakely Rockets team. She was a member of the 1952 Rockets National Softball Congress National Championship team. She was also selected to the NSC All-Star Team that year. From the Rockets team she went to play for the PBSW Ramblers. As a Rambler, she participated in five ASA National Championships from 1953 to 1957. She was a member of the PBSW Rambler team that in 1955 and 1957 were the ASA National Runner-Up Champions. She was selected multiple times to Arizona All-State Teams.

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Vic Cobos

Bernard "JoJo"
Jones

Inducted: 1976
Category: Men Players

Vic was an outstanding catcher. He played from 1964 to 1978. He was a member of the 1970 ISC World Champion Schaefer-Smith-Ankeney Insurance Team. He played in 9 national tournaments and was voted All-American in 1969 and 1970. He was voted 9 times to the All-Arizona Team.

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Gerald Wimpy Jones

Gerald "Wimpy"
Jones

Inducted: 1978
Category: Men Players

One of the greater softball pitchers in Arizona history, his credentials include three perfect game including one in which he struck out 21 batters, 45 n-hitters and participation in 10 world championship tournaments in a 31-year career. A find batter as well, his pitching accomplishments produced three Arizona state championships for the Coolidge Boosters. During his years as a pitcher in major league softball, he also competed for the following teams; Tempe Bulldogs, Mesa, Denton Tires of Phoenix, Luke Air Force Base, Baltimore, Md. Eastern Regional champions), Morenci, Deal Motors of El Paso, Turf Paradise of Phoenix and G & B Plumbing of Phoenix. In world tournaments, his teams represented Phoenix, Coolidge, El Paso and Baltimore

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Katherine Mann Jones 
Katherine Mann
Jones
Inducted: 2001
Category: Women Players

Katie was one of Arizona Softball’s pioneers. She played on several of Arizona’s finest teams from 1935 to 1946. In addition to playing on the World Champion A-1 Queens, she played for the Arizona Cantaloupe Queens, Allen’s Furniture and the Buena Park Lynx. She was a tireless hustler who took pride in her defensive skills.

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Ray Judd

Ray
Judd

Inducted: 2001
Category: Contributor/Other

One of Arizona’s Great All-Time Pitchers, Ray also toiled for World-Class teams in Canada and the East Coast. Since his retirement, Ray has coached numerous national-level women’s teams, and has served as ASA Commissioner for Southern Arizona

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Louis Butch Kappes

Louis "Butch"
Kappes

Inducted: 1975
Category: Men Players

A member of the 1938 national champion Lettuce Kings of Phoenix, he was one of the most outstanding second baseman, was one of the state’s finest hitters and was voted regional honors while playing for some of Arizona’s greatest teams. In addition to playing for A. J. Bayless, Travis Cafe and Tom’s Tavern, all nationally ranked teams, he also found time to manage a girl’s softball team during the 1930s

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Merle Keagle

Merle
Keagle

Inducted: 1976
Category: Women Players

An accomplished softball player, Louise Curtis was equally at home as a first baseman, second baseman or outfielder as well as being one of the greatest pitchers the game has ever known. Louise was the original pitcher for the Phoenix PBSW Ramblers and led the team to national prominence winning 14 state and regional championships during the years 1933 to 1951, which resulted in competition in 14 national tournaments. A tireless competitor, she pitched four national tournament games in one day in 1937.

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Russ Keeton

Russ
Keeton

Inducted: 1975
Category: Contributor/Sponsor

As sponsor of Safeway Pay’n Takit Stores men’s softball team during the 1930s, his active and dedicated support played a major role in earning for Phoenix the title of Softball Capital of the World. His teams won numerous Major Men’s League and state championships and enhanced the prestige of Arizona softball by recruiting some of the nation’s most outstanding pitchers. The rivalry between his Safeway team and A. J. Bayless Markets produced some of the most exciting games in softball history and was the annual highlight of the Phoenix season.

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Thelma Rae Keith

Thelma Rae
Keith

Inducted: 2000
Category: Women Players

Thelma’s 18 year softball career spanned the years from 1956 to 1974. As an outstanding first baseman, she played for several of the famous Arizona teams. She was a member of the Phoenix PBSW Ramblers before joining the Sun City Saints team as both a player and later as a coach. She played in 11 national tournaments and was voted All-American in 1964. She played in 54 consecutive innings in the ASA National Tournament for the Saints. Was named 8 times to the Pacific Coast Conference All-Star Team. Were the coach and consultant to the 1979 ASA National Champion Sun City Saints Team.

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Don Kelland

Don
Kelland

Inducted: 2003
Category: Contributor/Sponsor

A great contributor to men’s fast pitch softball in Arizona. A good man who brought major fast pitch to the city of Yuma, Arizona.

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Scott Keller

Scott
Keller

Inducted: 2016
Category: Contributor/Other

Scott helped coach and manage the Prescott Merchant's Team comprised of all Prescott young players. The Merchant Team played in various tournaments and qualified for the 18u Boys ASA National Tournament to be played in Prescott. The Merchant's Team defeated the five time Champions, Schilitz Bulls', 15 to 3, winning the 1981 National ASA boys 18 and Under Fast pitch Championship. Sometime between 1981 and 1988, the Prescott Merchants became the Men's Prescott Mustangs. The Mustangs were managed and sponsored by Scott and Barbara Keller. The Mustangs participated in 5 ISC World Tournaments. In addition to coaching and managing the Merchants and Mustangs, Scott also served as the Arizona and Nevada Commissioner to the ISC from 1990 and 1991.

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Jerry Kellerhals

Jerry
Kellerhals

Inducted: 2005
Category: Men Players

Jerry played softball in Arizona for twenty plus years. He played on two of the most famous Arizona men’s softball teams in Arizona, the Page Raiders and the Southern Truck Raiders. He played second base and was a member of the 1974 ISC World Champion Page’s Raiders Softball Team. He was also a member of the 1975 national runner-up champion, Southern Truck Raiders.

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Kathryn Sis King

Kathryn "Sis"
King

Inducted: 2000
Category: Women Players

KATHRYN “SIS” KING’s softball career spanned the years from 1959 to 1965. She played both infield and outfield for the world famous Phoenix PBWS Ramblers and the Raybestos Brakettes of Stratford Connecticut. She played in 6 ASA National Tournaments and named to the ASA All-American Teams in 1959, 1963, 1964 and 1965. She led the United States in batting at the World Championships in Melbourne, Australia in 1965 and was inducted into the National ASA Hall of Fame in 1975.She played two seasons on Women's Professional Fastpitch with the Orlando Wahoos, leading them to the league's first two championships.
Debbie began playing softball at the age of 9 for a city recreation league. She played in both high school and the Copper State League before being recruited by recruited by Sun City Saints at the age of 17 and later by UCLA.

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Harold Kleinman

Harold
Kleinman

Inducted: 1979
Category: Contributor/Other

An outstanding player who competed in three national tournaments, he became a successful manager and administrator. As state and metro ASA Commissioner, his efforts have greatly advanced Arizona softball on the national level. With the Coolidge Boosters (1955-1961) he played in national tournaments in Phoenix, Tulsa and Plainview, Texas. He turned to managing when a knee injury ended his playing career in 1960. Among his clubs were Sports Club of America and Arizona Turquoise Kings, a national power during the 1970s. He served two 2-year terms as National ASA Vice President, was Chairman of several committees, including rules, national tournaments and conventions. He was responsible for two national women’s championships played in Tucson and brought the ASA convention to Tucson in 1968.

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Paul Kuhn

Paul
Kuhn

Inducted: 1980
Category: Men Players

One of the greatest third basemen in Arizona softball history and an outstanding hitter, Paul Kuhn participated with Arizona teams in six national tournaments in Phoenix, Oklahoma City, Salt Lake City, Sterling, Illinois; Long Beach, California; and Arlington, Texas. He starred in the fast Phoenix Major League, playing with Phalanx Fraternity, Clark Smith Autos, Fike Plumbers, A-1 Construction and Tucson. He was a perennial all-state and all-region selection. His excellent fielding and strong accurate throwing arm and his batting skills made him one of Arizona’s finest players over a 12 year period.

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Ginger Kurtz

Ginger
Kurtz

Inducted: 2000
Category: Women Players

Ginger was an all-star shortstop for the Sun City Saints from 1967 to 1977. She played in 10 national tournaments. She was a member of the 1972-1973 Arizona State University National Championship Team and made that year’s All American Team. She coached the Moon Valley Rockets Softball Team to two state championships and was named Coach of the Year at Moon Valley and Glendale Community College.

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Joe Lane

Joe
Lane

Inducted: 2015
Category: Contributor/Other

Volunteer Coach. Volunteered for 37 years, as a youth softball coach, team manager with several youth teams, organized several JO tournaments and ASA Deputy Junior Olympic Metro Commissioner. In 1978, began coaching in the Paradise Valley Girls Softball League and continued coaching with ASA teams until 1996. In 1996, volunteered as the ASA Deputy Junior Olympic Metro Commissioner. Organized and ran several ASA JO tournaments including: State Tournaments, Phoenix Metros, Cactus Regionals and National Championships. These tournaments influenced the lives of thousands of youth softball players. When asked, Joe replies, “It’s not never about me”. He is respected by coaches, players, umpires, and parents.

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Margie Lang

Margie
Lang

Inducted: 2001
Category: Women Players

Margie’s softball career lasted 35 years from 1930 to 1965. She played on many championship teams including the Phoenix Gems and the Phoenix PBSW Ramblers. She played in the Women’s Professional Baseball League during World War II. She was a consummate pitcher and first baseman.

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Walter Lattall
Walter "Wally"
Lattall
Inducted: 2025
Category: Contributor/Umpire

Wally has been a Softball Umpire for 50 years and served as the ASA/USA Metro Phoenix UIC and the Arizona UIC. He was an umpire in 8 ASA/USA Softball National Championships, served as UIC for 6 National Championships and as Coordinator for 5 National Championships. He organized 4 National Umpire Schools and held the position of Assistant Instructor. Wally was an umpire at all levels of ASA/USA Softball including Men’s, Women’s and Youth Fast Pitch and Slow Pitch Softball and at the NCAA, NJCAA (CAL-JC & ACCAC), and AIA Softball levels. He umpired in 3 NCAA Division 1 Regionals and 1 NJCAA Division 1 National Championship and had 3 AIA Championship Game assignments. Wally served on the PAC-10 Travel Crew for 7 years. He received the 2002 National Federation of Officials (NFOA) Arizona Softball Official of the Year award. In 1999 he Umpired the North American Fast Pitch (NAFA) World Series. In his distinguished ASA/USA Softball career, Wally attained the Gold Level of Excellence in the Medals Program, he became a Charter member of the National Indicator Fraternity and became a Charter member of the Elite Umpire Program in both Fast Pitch and Slow Pitch. In 2002 he was appointed as an International Softball Federation (ISF) Certified Fast Pitch Umpire. In 2005 he was the recipient of the ASA Rocky Mountain Region 13 Umpire Award of Excellence. Wally has volunteered with Special Olympics Softball for 48 years at various local levels, Special Olympics North America and at the International Level umpiring the 2015 World Games.

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Kenny Law

Kenny
Law

Inducted: 1975
Category: Men Players

One of Arizona’s all-time great softball pitchers, he pitched his teams into 10 national tournaments, finishing runners-up four times. Named Most Valuable Player in the 1948 nationals, he was voted the Leading Pitcher Award in 1949 when he set a national tournament record which still stands by striking out 79 batters. Four times an All-American pitcher, he dominated men’s major softball in Arizona from 1948 until his retirement in 1954. He is enshrined in the National Softball Hall of Fame as one of the nation’s outstanding pitchers.

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Margie Wood Law

Margie Wood
Law

Inducted: 1974
Category: Women Players

Skilled enough to win All-America honors at three different positions, Law played for more than two decades for the famed Phoenix, Arizona Ramblers and was a member of three national championship teams (1940, 1948 and 1949). Starting her career in 1935 as an outfielder, Law played first base and third base before switching back to the outfield and trying pitching tutored by her husband, Kenny. She earned ASA All-America honors no less than 11 times including 1948 when she was named as an outfielder. She repeated as an All- American in 1949 and was also selected in 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 and 1957, playing in 22 ASA national championships and In the 1953 and 1954 nationals, she split four games in each event; one of her wins in the 1954 national was a perfect game against St. Louis.

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Becky Blatnik Lemke

Becky
Lemke

Inducted: 2020
Category: Women Players

Becky was a dominant pitcher for all four years of high school - two years at Fountain Hills High School and two years at Horizon High School. She lettered in each of her four years, was twice a first team All-State Selection, capped off her career with the Arizona Player of the Year Award to go along with the 5A State Championship in 1997. From 1998-2001, she pitched for the University of Arizona. She was a Third-Team All-American in 1999 and helped pitch the Wildcats to the 2001 National Championship. She was twice selected to the PAC-10 All -Conference Team. She is a 20 plus year member of Mike Candrea’s Southwest Softball Camp Staff and has given private pitching lessons for the last 22+ years. She has worked with the Team Hitachi pitchers in Japan. More recently, she has been working in Italy with the Team Italy Junior and Senior pitchers.

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Bob Lewis

Robert
Feddersen

Inducted: 1975
Category: Men Players

Bob played and coached fast pitch softball in Arizona for 17 years from 1962 to 1979. He was the head coach of the 1974 ISC World Champion Page’s Raiders. He played and coached in 7 national tournaments. He was a tough, hard-nosed but fair athlete and coach.

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Mary Littlewood

Mary
Littlewood

Inducted: 2000
Category: Contributor/Other

Mary Littlewood was the head coach of the Arizona State University’s woman’s softball team from 1966-1989. She amassed a career record of 648 wins and 202 loses. She coached her teams to the national championship in 1972 and 1973. Was named to the Arizona State University Hall of Distinction in 1991 and voted into the National Softball Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame in 1995. Mary Littlewood was a true teacher of the game and has motivated hundreds of players on the field and in life.

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Ester Holton Lockway

Esther Holton
Lockway

Inducted: 1976
Category: Women Players

Esther was an All-American, she had a distinguished career with the PBSW Ramblers, playing first base with matchless skill and serving as team captain. She led the Ramblers to the 1940 national championship in Detroit and performed in eight national tournaments. An excellent fielder as well as a dangerous hitter, she earned All-American honors in 1939 and 1940 and was selected on the Arizona All-State Team each of her ten years with the Ramblers.

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Joe Loges

Joe
Loges

Inducted: 1975
Category: Contributor/Sponsor

As sponsor of Tom’s Tavern softball teams, his ambitious support and dedicated interest played a major role in earning for Phoenix the title of Softball Capital of the World in the 1930s and 40s. One of the finest of several outstanding Phoenix teams of the era, Tom’s Tavern won numerous championships, including state and regional honors. His energetic recruiting of standout players kept Tom’s Tavern competitive with the best in the nation.

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Missy Panzer Lombardi 
Missy Panzer
Lombardi
Inducted: 2017
Category: Women Players

Missy started playing softball at the age of 8 or 9 in the Arizona Girls Softball League (AGS) on the Red Socks team. She started her softball career playing shortstop but changed to catcher. She remained behind the plate throughout her playing career. She moved up to Arizona’s top ASA travel teams including the Cubettes, Lil Saints and the Flames. While on these teams, she attended in many ASA Regional and National Tournaments. Missy played at Greenway High School, where she was selected to many Skyline Regional All Star teams and the All Arizona Team plus the All Star Game MVP. She played College ball for Central Arizona Junior College and the University of Oklahoma. At Oklahoma, Missy was a member of the Big 12 1996 Championship Team. She was named to the 1996 Big 12 All Tournament Team and second Team All Midwest Region. Missy started her coaching career at Oklahoma in 1997 as an Oklahoma Student Assistant, then moved up to Assistant Coach in 1998 and in 2007 she became an Associate Head Coach. During her coaching tenure the Sooners have won 15 NCAA Regional Championships and four NCAA National Championships.

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Paul Lopez

Paul
Lopez

Inducted: 1977
Category: Men Players

Eleven times an All-American pitcher, he authored 32 perfect games and 150 no-hitters in a 32 year career which began in 194` with him being honored in Detroit as youngest player (age 15) in history of the national softball tournament when he led Arizona and Regional champion O. S. Stapley Co to third place. He won the championship game with a two-hitter as Farm Fresh Markets won the national title in Phoenix in 1947, and later played with El Paso, Rochester and Tulsa teams, five times being chosen national tournament Most Valuable Player and six times earning Leading Pitcher awards. Blessed with a blazing fast ball, off-speed and breaking pitches and pinpoint control, he struck out 19 batters in one national tournament game. He ended his active playing career in 1972.

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Delores Dee Low

Delores "Dee"
Low

Inducted: 2000
Category: Women Players

Dolores played infield and outfield from 1946 to 1952 with the world famous Phoenix PBSW Ramblers. She was a member of the 1948 and 1949 World Champion Ramblers. In addition to the world championship teams, she played on seven Cactus Regional Championship teams.

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Art Lowry

Art
Lowry

Inducted: 1975
Category: Men Players

Mary Littlewood was the head coach of the Arizona State University’s woman’s softball team from 1966-1989. She amassed a career record of 648 wins and 202 loses. She coached her teams to the national championship in 1972 and 1973. Was named to the Arizona State University Hall of Distinction in 1991 and voted into the National Softball Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame in 1995. Mary Littlewood was a true teacher of the game and has motivated hundreds of players on the field and in life.

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