Dan Pfeffer

USSSA Women’s Slow Pitch Team of Decade – 1990’s

Honors / USSSA Women / Women
November 12, 2018

Player of the Decade – Mary Hoff

(24) P – Mary Hoff (Lady Comets 1984-1B, Canton Softball Club 89-P, Lady Blue 91-P-MVP, 92-P, 93-P, UPI-98-P, Santa Monica Yankees 99-P-MVP, Armstrong Lady Rebels 03-P-MVP, ABP/Kinder 00-P, Long Haul/Enough Said 05-P-OOP, 05-P-Black-MVP, 06-P-ODP, 07-P, 07-P-Black, HOF-05)
(12) C – Marie Pesch (Cannan’s Illusions 90-C, 92-C, 93-C, 95-C, 96-C, UPI 98-C, Kinder Sharks, 02-C, 04-C-OOP, HOF-08)
(4) 1B – Lori Erpenbeck (Aero Battery 1990-1B, Salem Hawks 92-1B, 93-1B, Lady Blue 94-1B)
(12) 2B – Theresa Shephard (Empress Chili 1990-3B, 93-3B, 95-3B, Cannan’s 96-2B, 97-2B, ABP/Kinder 00-3B, Kinder Sharks 02-2B, 04-2B-OOP, 08-2B … 95-MVP-Black)
(7) SS – Lisa Sanchez (Cannan’s 1990-SS, 96-SS-MVP, ABP/Kinder 00-SS-OOP, Kinder Sharks 01-SS-ODPA, 02-SS)
(15) 3B – Sandy Mader (Cannan’s Illusions 1993-3B, 94-3B-MVP, 95-3B, 96-3B, Aero Battery 94-3B-MVP-OOP-Black, 95-3B-OOP-Black 96-3B-MVP-Black, Sierra/Illusions 97-3B-Mixed, 98-3B-ODP, HOF-00)
(16) OF – Bev Lovett (Cannan’s Illusions 1990-OF-MVP, 94-OF, 96-OF-OOP, Aero Battery 94-OF-Black, 95-OF-Black, Sierra/Illusions 97-OF-MVP-Mixed, 98, UPI 98-OF, Dynamite Sports 00-OF-Black, 01-OF-Black, 02-OF-Black, HOF-03)
(13) OF – Allison Cole (Steele’s Sports 1988-OF, Canton Softball Club 89-OF, Lady Blue 91-OF, 92-OF, 93-OF, 94-OF-OOP, UPI/Kinder 97-OF, UPI 98-OF-MVP, HOF-96)
(13) OF – Sherri Lynn France (Salem Hawks 1992-OF, 93-OF, UPI/TPS 95-OF-MVP, UPI/Kinder 96-OF, 97-OF, UPI 98-OF, ABP/Kinder 00-OF-MVP, 01, Long Haul/Enough Said 05-OF-Black-OOP, 06-OF-Black)
(10) OF – Kathy Riley (L&K Trophy 75-SS-B, Cannan’s Illusions 1990-OF, 92-OF, 94-OF, UPI/Kinder 97-OF, UPI 98-OF, Premier Motor Sports 00-OF, HOF-99
(9) Util – Leslie Cantor (Steele’s Sports 88-3B, Canton Softball Club 89-2B, HOF-07) 6x
(6) Util – Mary Jane “MJ” Ranz (Empress Chili 95-OF, 96-OF, ABP/Kinder 00-OF, Kinder Sharks, 02-OF-MVP, Ty-1-On 03-35+)
(4) Util – Michele Thompson (UPI/Kinder 96-OF-ODP, 97-OF-OOP)
(4) Util – Cathy Bradley (Enough Said 06, 06-Black, 07-Black-OOP)
(3) Util – Mitzi Davis (Cannan’s Illusions 92-P, 93-P, 96-OF)
(3) Util – Meme Vincl (Cannan’s Illusions 92-OF, 93-OF-MVP)
(3) Util – Patrice Detlie (Diamond Queens 98-ODP, ABP/Kinder 00)
(3) Util – Shannon Ellingsworth (Cannan’s Illusions 94-2B, ABP/Kinder 00-2B, Kinder Sharks 04-2B)

USSSA Women’s Slow Pitch Team of Decade – 1980’s

Honors / USSSA Women / Women
November 12, 2018

Player of the Decade – Lynn Putham-Gendron

(19) P – Brenda Ryan (Northside Knights of Columbus 1985-P-MVP, ?, ?, Empress Chili 93-OF, 95-Util-ODP, 98-NCSM-P-MVP-35+, 99-P-35+, Ty-1 On 01-P-MVP-35+, 03-P-35+, 04-P-35+ 05-P-35+, 07-B, HOF-02)
(7) C – Kay Gilbert (Virginia Belles ?, ?, ?, 89-A?, HOF-90)
(9) 1B – Jackie Huggins (? 72?, Little Caesars 1983-1B, 84-1B, Taylor’s Sports Stingers 79-1B, 80-IF, HOF-86)
(7) 2B – Sharon Graham (Empress Chili 1983-2B, 88-2B, ?, ?, HOF-97)
(8) 3B – Pam Patrus (Famous Recipe 83-3B, 84-UT, Empress Chili 88-P-MVP, 90-P, HOF-95)
(14) SS – Sue Kozoil (Steele’s Sports 1987-SS-MVP, 88-SS, Canton Softball Club 89-SS-MVP, Lady Blue 92-SS-MVP, 93-SS, 94-SS, UPI/Kinder 96-SS, Kinder Sharks 01-SS, HOF-01)
(11) OF – Lynn Putnam Gendron (Real Estate One Stingers 1976-Util, Taylor’s Sports Stingers 80-OF-MVP Little Caesars 82-OF, 83-OF, 84-OF, Steele’s Sports ?, ?, Canton Softball Club 89-1B, HOF-91)
(9) OF – Dottie Davis (Little Caesars 1979-OF, 84-OF-MVP, Empress Chili 86-OF-ODP, Steele’s 87-OF, HOF-85)
(6) OF – Tina May Tuck (Famous Recipe 1984-OF, Empress Chili 88-OF, 89-OF, 90-OF, 94-OF)
(6) OF – Velma Lehmann (Famous Recipe 1982-OF, Empress Chili 86-OF, 87-OF, HOF-92)
(13) Util – Jan Deters (Famous Recipe 1982-OF, 83-OF, 84-C, Empress Chili 86-C, 87-C, 88-C, ?, 07-Ohio Cardinals-MVP, HOF-89) (8x)
(13) Util – Jenny Johnson (Sweeney’s 1976-SS-MVP, 77-SS, Tri-State Auctions ?, Famous Recipe ???, Empress Chili 86-1B, 88-3B, 89-1B, HOF-81) (9x)
(6) Util – Lyn Rose (Empress Chili 1987-OF, 89-OF, 90-OF, HOF-98)
(6) Util – Joanne Van Vliet (Mr. A’s Express 1988-SS, 89-SS, 90-SS, 90-ODPA, HOF-94)
(4) Util – Linda Mueller McIntyre (Little Caesars 84-Util, HOF-84)
(3) Util – Mary Strotman (Empress Chili 1986-OF-MVP, 89-EH)
(3) Util – Patty Silya (Taylor Sports Stingers 1980-OF, Little Caesars 83-SS-MVP)
(3) Util – Carol Byrd Lewis (Encore 80-SS-MVP-A)
(3) Util – Laura Fillip (HOF-93)

USSSA Women’s Slow Pitch Team of Decade – 1970’s

Honors / USSSA Women / Women
November 12, 2018

1970’s (Player of the Decade – Jenny Johnson)

(3) P – Luann Grymbowski (Stan’s Auto Sales 72-P, 73-P, 74-P)
(5) C – Pat Schmitt (Muxworthy’s Ski-Haus 72-C, Pace 77-C, HOF-82)
(2) C – Martha Jo Kidd (Enrico’s 1975-C, Sorrento’s Pizza ?)
(1) 1B – Veronica Vunera (Stan’s Auto Sales 1973-1B)
(3) 2B – Mary West (Stan’s Auto Sales 1973-2B, 74-2B-MVP)
(3) 3B – Terry Waters (Stan’s Auto Sales 1973-3B-MVP, 74)
(13) SS – Jenny Johnson (Sweeney’s 76-SS-MVP, 77-SS, Tri-State ?, Famous ???, Empress Chili 86-1B, 88-3B, 89-1B, HOF-81)
(4) OF – Carmen King (R.E. Stingers 76-OF, 77-OF, Taylor Stingers ?, Little Caesars 83-OF)
(2) OF – Evelyn Abell (Loungettes 1973-OF, 75-Util)
(3) OF – Nancy Izzy Forrester (Little Caesars 1977-2B, 79-OF-MVP)
(11) OF – Lynn Putnam Gendron (Real Estate One Stingers 1976-Util, Taylor’s Sports Stingers 80-OF-MVP Little Caesars 82-OF, 83-OF, 84-OF, Steele’s Sports ?, Canton Softball Club 89-1B, HOF-91)
(1) Util – Pam Rendine (Little Caesars 1979-SS)
(6) Util – Susan Reidel Mitchell (Real Estate One Stingers 1975-SS, ?, Taylor’s Stingers 80-OF, HOF-89)
(5) Util – Linda McCoy (Muxworthy’s Ski-Haus 72?, Pace Electronics 77-C, 78?, HOF-87)
(3) Util – Genny Belavia (Muxworthy’s Ski-Haus 72-3B-MVP, Pace Electronics 75-3B)
(2) Util – Bev Bunny Fejerski (Pittsburgh Orioles 73-SS, Stan’s Auto Sales 76-OF)
(2) Util – Bonnie Perella (East End Debs 70-1B, East End Debs 71-3B)
(2) Util – Debbie Cecerie (Pittsburgh Orioles 70, 71-SS)
(2) Util – Sue Stead (East End Debs 70-SS-MVP)
(2) Util – Jeri Reidel (East End Debs 71-P-MVP)

ASA Women’s Slow Pitch – All Time Team

ASA / Honors / Women
November 12, 2018

All Time MVP – Brenda Smith Foster

P – Judy Hedgecock (11)
P – Charlotte Cates (10)
P – Jennifer “Sis” Woods (10)
C – Jen Harp Oliver (7)
1B – Princess Carpenter (5)
2B – Brenda Smith Foster (13)
3B – Nancy Oldham (11)
SS – Ida Jean Hopkins (11)
OF – Carol Bemis (10)
OF – Linda Garbett (9)
OF – Donna Wolfe (8)
OF – Alberta Kohl Sims (7)
OF – Norma Eschebrenner Ante (6)
Util – Sue Bupp Iyles (12)
Util – Linda Polley (11)
Util – Carol Lewis (10)
Util – Carol Perroz (10)
Util – Jody Trimmer (10)
Util – Sherri Pickard (9)
Util – Cheryl Trapnell (9)

Honorable Mention:

Barb Balestrinos (8)
Kathy Riley (8)
Chris Padgett (7)
Sherri France (7)
Diane Hatch (7)
Marsha Repogle Ehler (6)
Marilyn Busse (6)
Trina Hertzog (6)
Linda Garbett (6)
Tiffany Daniels (7)
Sandy Edwards (6)
Heather Carr (6)
Sherri Nidiffer (6)
Gina Green (6)
Theresa Held (6)
Lorraine Hudson (6)
Dot Bailey (5)
Myra Williams (5)
Karen Baker (5)
Lisa Lines (5)

NOTE: Missing the COMPLETE ASA All-American Teams from 1980, 81, 82 & 96. Will Update when received

ASA Women’s Slow Pitch Team of Decade – 2000’s

ASA / Honors / Women
November 12, 2018

Player of the Decade – TBD – not complete (no info after 2006)

(11) P – Jennifer “Sis” Woods (Lakerettes 1998-Ut, 00-Ut, 00-P-35+, 01-P-35+, 02-Ut-35+, 03-P-35+, 04-P-35+, Long Island Tides 05-Util-East, deja vu 06-P-35+, 07-C-35+)
(4) C – Robin Berkowitz (Shooters 03-C-A-East, 03-MVP, 04-C-East)
(8) 1B – Barb Balestrinos (Lakerettes 1993-1B, 94-Ut, 00-Ut-35+, 01-OF-35+, 02-Ut-35+, 03-1B-35+, 04-Ut-35+, 05-Ut-35+)
(4) 2B – Cara Coughenour (Long Haul 06-2B-East, 06-2B-MVP, Long Haul 04-2B-35+)
(10) SS – Carol Byrd Lewis (Bally’s 88-SS-A, Fletch’s 1994-SS-MVP-A, 97-SS-MVP-A, Lakerettes 00-Ut, 01-SS-35+, 02-Ut-35+, 05-2B-35+, deja vu 06-3B-35+)
(10) SS – Carol Perroz (Lakertettes 1998-SS, 00-3B, 00-3B-35+, 01-2B-35+, 02-Ut-35+, 03-Ut-35+, 04-Ut-35+, 05-SS-35+, deja vu 06-Ut-35+, Long Island Tides 05-SS-East)
(3) 3B – Sirene Johnson (Diamond Queens 02-3B, Enough Said 04-3B-East, Enough Said 05-3B-East)
(5) OF – Lisa Lines (90-Vernon’s-A, Shooters 01-OF, 03-OF-East, 04-OF-East, 05-OF-East)
(3) OF – Tonja Russell (Shooters 00-OF-A, 02-Util, Enough Said 04-Util-East)
(3) OF – Karla May (Lakerettes 01-OF-35+, 02-OF-35+, deja vu 06-OF-35+)
(3) OF – Buffy Arms (Diamond Queens 02-OF, Enough Said 04-OF-East, Long Haul 06-OF-East)
(4) Util – Marie Pesch (Cannan’s 89-Util, 91-C-MVP, Kinder Sharks 01-C)
(4) Util – Jamie Sheriff (Shooters 01-Util, 02-2B, 03-1B-MVP-East)
(4) Util – Tammy Baldwin (Armed Forces 03-3B-East, 04-SS-West, 05-MVP)
(3) Util – Kim Dean (Shooters 01-2B, 03-2B-East, 04-2B-East)
(3) Util – Mary Hoff (Diamond Queens 02-P, Enough Said 04-P-East, Long Haul 06-P-East)
(3) Util – Stacey Symonds (Enough Said 04-Util-East)
(3) Util – Sondra Landry (Enough Said 04-1B-East)
(3) Util – Bev Reeves (Enough Said 04-OF-East)
(3) Util – Shirley Simmons Snell (Kinder Sharks 01-3B)
(3) Util – Kat Sherer (Ladies First 05-Util-West)

ASA Women’s Slow Pitch Team of Decade – 1990’s

ASA / Honors / Women
November 12, 2018

Player of the Decade – Sue Bupp Iyles

(10) P – Charlotte Cates (Key Ford Mustangs 1985-P-MVP, 86-P, 87-P, 88-P, 89-P, UPI 91-P, 92-P, 93-P, 94-P)
(4) C – Carolyn Ford (Armed Forces 1994-Util, 95-C-MVP, 97-C)
(6) 1B – Sherri Nidiffer (Fletch’s 94-1B-A, 97-1B-A, Lakerettes 01-1B, 03-3B-35+, 04-1B-35+, deja vu 06-1b-35+)
(6) 1B – Heather Carr (Armed Forces 99-1B-A, 00-1B-A, 01-1B-A, 02-1B-A, 06-1B-MVP-West)
(13) 2B – Sue Bupp Iyles (Barbelletes 1976 Util, 79-SS, Pacers 86-SS, 93-Util, Lakerettes 94-2B, 95-Util, 96-2B, 98-2B-MVP, 00-Util, 00-Util-35+, 01-1B-35+, 02-Util-35+)
(9) SS – Cheryl Trapnell (AF 88-SS-A, 89-SS-A, 94-Util, 97-SS, 98-Util, 01-SS-MVP-A, 02-SS-A), Yard Dawgs (07-2B-35+)
(7) SS – Tiffany Daniels (Gav’s Girls 1988-SS-A, Shooters 94-SS-A, 00-SS-A-MVP, 01-SS-MVP, 02-Util, 03-SS-East, 05-Util-East)
(6) 3B – Gina Green (Mustangs 1986-3B, 88-2B, UPI/Fraley’s 90-2B, UPI 92-Util, 93-2B, 94-3B)
(12) OF – Jody Trimmer (Crusaders 1984-1B, Pacers 86-Util, 87-OF, 89-Util, 90-Util, 92-OF, Lakerettes 98-OF, 00-OF, Long Island Tides 05-OF-East, Lakerettes 00-OF-35+, 01-OF-35+, 03-OF-35+)
(8) OF – Sherri Lynn France (Bally 89-OF-A, 90-OF, 91-OF, Kinder 01-OF, 09, Diamond Queens 02-OF, Enough Said 04-OF-East,
Long Haul 06-OF-East
(7) OF – Diane Hatch (Armed Forces 88-OF-A, 89-OF-A, Shooters 94-OF-A, 01-OF, 02-OF, 03-OF-East, 04-OF-East, 05-OF-East)
(4) OF – Sonia Pez (Fletch’s 1997-OF-A, Lakerettes 98-OF, 00-Util-MVP-35+)
(6) Util – Sandy Edwards (McLaughlin Oil 1989-util, UPI 92-SS-MVP, 93-SS-MVP, 94-SS)
(4) Util – Tracey Beasley (Destin Roofing 1991-MVP-A, 93-MVP-A)
(3) Util – Jeanne Hart (Lakerettes 1990-SS, 93-OF, 94-OF)

ASA Women’s Slow Pitch Team of Decade – 1980’s

ASA / Honors / Women
November 12, 2018

Player of the Decade – Brenda Smith-Foster

(5) P – Nancy Garbett (Spooks 83-P, 84-Util, 87-C, 88-P, Nancy Quarve 98-P-35+)
(7) C – Jen Harp Oliver (Frost Cutlery 1982-A-MVP, UPI 87-Util, 91-1B, 88-C, 93-C, 94-C) HOF
(3) 1B – Brenda Pena (Mustangs 1987-1B, 88-1B, 93-Util))
(13) 2B – Brenda Smith Foster (Stompers 1981-2B, 82-2B-MVP, 83-2B, 84-Util, 87-2B-A-MVP, UPI 89-2B, 93-2B, 94-2B) HOF-07
(6) 3B – Lorraine Hudson (Mustangs 1984-P, 85-3B, 86-Util, 87-Util, 89-3B, 93-3B-A)
(6) SS – Trina Hertzog (Mustangs 1984-SS, 85-SS, 86-Util, 87-Util, 88-SS, 89-SS)
(10) OF – Carol Bemis (Spooks 1981-OF, 83-OF, 84-OF-MVP, 1985-OF, 87-OF, 88-OF, HOF-94)
(8) OF – Kathy Riley (Hoffman 77-OF-A, Darke Merchants 78-OF-A, Cannan’s 1983-OF, 84-OF, 85-OF, 86-OF, 89-OF-MVP)
(9) OF – Linda Garbett (Spooks 81-OF, 83, 84, 86-OF, 87-OF, 88-OF, 89-OF, 90-OF-MVP)
(5) OF – Myra Williams (Mustangs 1986-OF, 87-OF-MVP, 89-OF, UPI/Fraley’s 90-OF)
(11) Util – Linda Polley (Avanatis 1972-SS, 75-Util, Spooks 83-OF-MVP, 85-Util, 87-Util, 88-Util-MVP, HOF-94)
(9) Util – Sherri Pickard (Rubi-Otts 78-2B, 80-2B-MVP, ??, Cannon’s Silver Streak 85-Util, 86-Util, HOF-94)
(6) Util – Theresa Held (Spooks 1986-Util, 87-C, 88-OF, 96-OF-MVP, 97-OF)
(5) Util – Karen Baker (Atlanta Tramps 1987-Util, UPI 88-OF, 89-OF, 93-OF, 94-OF))
(4) Util – Judy Knight (Spooks 1984-2B, 86-2B, 86-2B, 88-2B)
(4) Util – Darby Cottle Veazey (Tomboys 1981-SS-MVP, 86-SS, 87-Util)
(4) Util – Terry Donahue (Stompers 1982-OF, 1983-OF, 84-Util, 85-OF)
(3) Util – Lisa Sanchez (Illusions 88-SS, Cannan’s 89-Util, 91-SS)
(3) Util – Anna Clements (Bay Brats 1987-OF, Steele’s 88-OF, Shooters 00-A, 01-OF)
(3) Util – Bev Lovitt (Class Act 1988-OF-A, Cannan’s 89-OF, 91-Util)
(3) Util – Mitzy Davis (Cannan’s Silver Streak 1984-OF, 85-OF, Cannan’s 91-Util)
(3) Util – Charlotte Dent (UPI/Sorrento’s 1986-OF, 88-Util, UPI 89-OF)
(3) Util – Carol Moering (UPI/Sorrento’s 1986-OF, UPI 87-OF, 88-OF)
(3) Util – Cynthia Cooper (Illusions 1988-OF, Cannan’s 89-OF, 91-OF)

ASA Women’s Slow Pitch Team of Decade – 1970’s

ASA / Honors / Women
November 12, 2018

Player of the Decade – Judy Hedgecock

(11) P – Judy Hedgecock (Comets 1969-P, 70-P, 72-P, Dots 75-P-MVP, 76-P, 77-P, 78-P, HOF-82)
(6) C – Linda Ares (Dots 1973-OF, 74-C, 75-C, 76-C, 77-C, 78-C)
(5) 1B – Princess Carpenter (Robinettes 1970-1B, 75-1B, Stroh’s 71-1B, Sweeney 73-1B-MVP)
(3) 2B – Deb Wohler (Gremlins 1975-2B, 77-2B, 79-2B)
(3) 3B – Marilyn Boeher (Two Cousins 1970-3B, Sorrento’s Pizza 79-Util, 82-Util)
(7) SS – Chris Padgett (Dots 1971-SS, 73-Util, 74-SS-MVP, 75-Util, 78-3B, 79-SS)
(6) OF – Marilyn Busse (Comets 1966-OF, Publix Tigers 67-CF, Robinettes 73-OF, Rubi-Otts 74-Util, 76-OF-MVP)
(4) OF – Kara Newman (Gators 1971-3B, Dots, 74-OF, 75-OF, 76-Util (2nd))
(4) OF – Ernestine Hamel (Dots 1971-OF, 75-Util, 78-OF, 79-OF)
(2) OF – Jan Dubois (Avantis 73-OF, 75-OF)
(6) Util – Marsha Repogle Ehler (Rutenschroer 1970-P, Riverside 72-P, Sweeney 73-P, Sorrento’s 76-1B, 77-Util, 80-Util)
(4) Util – Lewanne Fenty (Dots 1970-Util, 73-2B, 74-1B, 75-3B)
(4) Util – Judy Lockhart (Steel Concrete 1966-Util, Rubi-Otts 73-C, 74-C, 76-C)
(4) Util – Jenny Johnson (Comets 1970-OF, 72-Util, Sweeney Chevrolet 73-SS, 74-SS)
(3) Util – Sandy Patten (Dots 1973-1B, 74-P, 76-1B)
(3) Util – Beverly Shue (Rockets 1970-2B, Rubiotts 74-Util, 76-Util)
(3) Util – Bev Beck (Rutenschroer Florist 1970-2B, 71-2B, Sorrentos 80-P, UPI/Sorrento’s 86-2B)
(3) Util – Sue Malcolm (Riverside Ford 1972-SS-MVP, Sorrento’s Pizza 76-SS)

ASA Women’s Slow Pitch Team of Decade 1960’s

ASA / Honors / Women
November 12, 2018

Co-Players of the Decade – Nancy Oldham and Ida Jean Hopkins

(5) P – Dot Bailey (Dana Gardens 1962-P, 63-P, 64-P, 65-P, 66-P)
(4) C – Erma Richardson (Dana Gardens 1966-C, 67-C, Escue Pontiac 69-C, Riverside Ford 71-C)
(3) 1B – Pete Brown (Hornets 65-1B, Fieldcrest Mills 66-1B, Steel Concrete 67-2B)
(2) 2B – Marge Lynk (Art’s Aces 65-2B, 66-2B)
(11) 3B – Nancy Oldham (Hickory Grove 1962-SS, Hornets 65-SS, Comets 66-3B, 69-SS-MVP, 70-Util, 72-Util, Rockets 68-3B, HOF-99)
(11) SS – Ida Jean Hopkins (Cadillac 1964-OF, OH Furniture 65-OF, Ridge 67-SS-MVP, 68-SS-MVP, Raney Tire 70-SS-MVP, HOF-83)
(9) OF – Alberta Kohl Sims (Dana Gardens 1957-Outstanding Hitter, 1962-OF, 63-OF, 64-OF-MVP, HOF-74)
(6) OF – Norma Eschebrenner Ante, (Dana Gardens 1963-OF, 64-OF, 66-OF, HOF-1978)
(8) OF – Donna Wolfe (Dana Gardens 1965-LF, 66-LF, Escue 69-SS, Rutenschroer 71-SF, Sweeney 1973-2B, (HOF-79)
(3) OF – Jean Lenzer (Dairy Cottage 1961-OF, Rutenschroer 64-OF, 65-OF)
(3) OF – Carol Smith (Rutenschroer 1961-OF, Rutenschroer 64-OF, 65-OF)
(3) UTIL – Peggy Carney (Escue Pontiac 1968-P, Rutenschroer 70-1B, 71-P)
(3) UTIL – Susan Clark (Steel Concrete 1967-1B, NC Rockets 68-1B, Rubi-Otts 74-1B)
(3) UTIL – Jan McCunn (Phil-Queens 1963-2B, Art’s Aces 65-SS, 66-SS)
(3) UTIL – Patricia Dixon (WFLI 1964-SS, 65-SS, 66-SS)
(3) UTIL – Peggy Andrews (Glass Rockets 1960-MVP, Hornets 65-P)
(2) UTIL – Nancy Conner (Dana Gardens 1957-MVP)
(2) UTIL – Edith Carter Baum (Garvin’s Grill 1958-MVP)
(2) UTIL – Phyllis Wright (Glass Rockets 1959-MVP)
(2) UTIL – Betty Hamlin (Dana Gardens 1957-Outstanding Player)
(2) UTIL – Mary Rogers (Pearl Laundry 1958-Outstanding Hitter)
(2) UTIL – Margaret Tunie Dooley (Pearl Laundry 1959-Outstanding Hitter)
(2) UTIL – Betty Jean Bynum (Pharr Yarn 1962-1B, 63-C)

1980 NASL

1980 / NASL
November 11, 2018

1980 NASL Franchise Information

Teams coming from the APSPL:

Cleveland Competitors
Milwaukee Schlitz

New Teams:

Cincinnati Rivermen – (recruited some of the APSPL Cincinnati Suds players)
Lexington Stallions – (recruited some of the APSPL Kentucky Bourbons players)
Pittsburgh Champions – (recruited some of the APSPL Pittsburgh Hard Hats players)
Chicago Nationwide Advertising – (recruited some of the players of the old APSPL disbanded Chicago Storm)
Detroit Auto Kings – (recruited some of the players of the APSPL disbanded Detroit Caesars)
Fort Wayne Huggie Bears – (recruited some of the players of the APSPL disbanded Fort Wayne Scouts)

1980 NASL Regular Season Final Standings

Eastern Division Record Pct. GB

Detroit Auto Kings 35-26 .574 –

Cleveland Competitors 31-32 .492 5.0

Cincinnati Rivermen 25-37 .403 10.5

Pittsburgh Champions 25-39 .391 11.5

Western Division Record Pct. GB

Milwaukee Schlitz 47-13 .786 –

Chicago Nationwide Advertising 43-19 .694 5.0

Lexington Stallions 30-32 .486 18.0

Fort Wayne Huggie Bears 11-49 .183 36.0

Top two teams in each division made the playoffs, The two division winners then met in the World Series.

1980 NASL All-Star Game (Willoughby, OH)- July 19

West All-Stars beat East All-Stars 10-7

– 1st Game MVP- Phil Higgins, West (3-4, HR, 2 Doubles, 3 RBIs)

East All-Stars beat West All-Stars 17-5

– 2nd Game MVP- Mike Turk, East (2 HRs, 4 RBIs)

NASL Eastern All-Stars (stats at time of game – July 19)

MGR- Mike Gouin, Detroit
P- Dana Andry, Cleveland (.342, 21, 44)
C- Benny Holt, Cleveland (.517, 17, 49)
1B-Gary Geister, Detroit (.365, 16, 45)
2B-Tony Mazza, Detroit (.428, 0, 22)
3B-Mike Turk, Detroit (.444, 11, 38)
SS-Jim Picard, Pittsburgh (.455, 0, 11)
OF-Matt Partridge, Detroit (.489, 6, 28)
OF-Doc Booker, Cleveland (.472, 11, 51)
OF-Roger Snatchko, Pittsburgh (.519, 11, 49)
OF-Mike O’Brien, Cincinnati (.387, 10, 39)

Utility Players/Alternates: ————–

2B-Ed DePompei, Cleveland (.373, 0, 16)
OF-Jerry Jarvela, Detroit (.417, 0, 27)
OF-Ed Zalewski, Pittsburgh (.427, 10, 36)
OF-Jim Tuttle, Cincinnati (.463, 19, 43)
2B-Mark Johnson, Pittsburgh (.370, 0, 19)

NASL Western All-Stars (stats at time of game – July 19)

MGR- Eddie Zolna, Chicago
P- Rick Weiterman, Milwaukee (.503, 7, 52, 22-10 Pitching)
C- Willie Simpson, Chicago (.535, 3, 55)
1B-Dennis Graser, Milwaukee (.472, 8, 53)
2B-Lou Banks, Ft. Wayne (.486, 14, 51)
3B-Don Rardin Jr., Lexington (.506, 2, 54)
SS-Paul Wenzel, Milwaukee (.443, 1, 40)
OF-Ron Olesiak, Chicago (93-161, .579, 24, 101, 13 2Bs, 4 3Bs)
OF-Tommy Spahn, Chicago (.544, 12, 76)
OF-Phil Higgins, Milwaukee (.497, 10, 63)
OF-Curt Dusek, Chicago (.459, 0, 38)

Utility Players/Alternates: ————–

P- Phil Schroer, Lexington (.403, 0, 39)
SS-Ken Kamradt, Chicago (.472, 1, 51)
2B-Buddy Haines, Chicago (.514, 15, 69)
2B-Cardell Collins, Ft. Wayne (.345, 8, 36)
OF-Phil Gowdy, Lexington (.388, 0, 25)

1980 NASL Playoffs

Divisional Championship round

Detroit beat Cleveland 6-4, 8-7, 19-4, 5-10, 14-5; (4-1)

Milwaukee beat Chicago 9-13, 10-7, 17-12, 16-12, 10-17, 22-17; (4-2)

World Series

Milwaukee beat Detroit 19-11, 10-12, 12-16, 22-13, 13-4, 12-3, 11-9; (5-2)

World Series MVP – Ken Parker, Milwaukee (17-29, .586, 16 RBIs)

1980 NASL League Leaders

Batting Home Runs RBIs

Ron Olesiak, Chicago .555 Benny Holt, Cleveland 42 Ron Olesiak, Chicago 124

Don Rardin, Lexington .548 Dana Andry, Cleveland 34 Buddy Haines, Chicago 115

Benny Holt, Cleveland .533 Ron Olesiak, Chicago 34 Dennis Graser, Milw. 98

Tom Spahn, Chicago .527 Mike LaFever, Cinn. 34 Mike Krolicki, Chicago 98

Jake Jakobi, Chicago .520 Gary Geister, Detroit 31 Tom Spahn, Chicago 97

Buddy Haines, Chicago .518 Dennis Graser, Milw. 30 Phil Higgins, Milwaukee 95

Ken Kamradt, Chicago .517 Jim Bizzell, Cleveland 29 Benny Holt, Cleveland 95

Paul Campbell, Cinn. .514 Fred Ryan, Pittsburgh 29 Mike LaFever, Cinn. 88

Rick Weiterman, Milw. .510 Buddy Haines, Chicago 27 Jim Bizzell, Cleveland 87

Willie Simpson, Chic. .506 Jerry Gadette, Detroit 24 Dana Andry, Cleveland 85

Paul Wenzel, Milwaukee .496 Jim Tuttle, Cinn. 24 Gary Geister, Detroit 80

1980 NASL All Pro Team

P -Rick Weiterman, Milwaukee (132-259, .510, 13 HRs, 65 RBIs, 45-13 Pitching)
P- Dana Andry, Cleveland ( 34 HRs, 85 RBIs)
P- Mike Krolicki, Chicago ( 98 RBIs, 10 3Bs) 27-6 Pitching as of July 21
C- Benny Holt, Cleveland ( .533, 42 HRs, 95 RBIs)
1B-Dennis Graser, Milwaukee (131-273, .480, 30 HRs, 98 RBIs, 23 2Bs, 6 3Bs)
2B- Buddy Haines, Chicago (142-274, .518, 27 HRS, 115 RBIs, 19 2Bs)
SS- Mike Turk, Detroit (
3B- Donnie Rardin Jr., Lexington (157-286, .548, 20 2Bs, 14 3Bs)
SS- Ken Kamradt, Chicago (149-288. .517)
SS- Paul Wenzel, Milwaukee (127-256, .496)
OF- Ron Olesiak, Chicago – LEAGUE MVP (152-274, .555, 34 HRs, 124 RBIs, 27 2Bs, 9 3Bs)
OF- Phil Higgins, Milwaukee (127-262, .485, 16 HRs, 95 RBIs, 33 2Bs, 8 3Bs)
OF- Tom Spahn, Chicago (137-260, .527, 15 HRs, 97 RBIs)
OF- Doc Booker, Cleveland ( .483, 23 HRs, 70 RBIs, 19 2Bs)
OF- Mike LaFever, Cincinnati ( 34 HRs, 88 RBIs)
OF- Roger Snatchko, Pittsburgh (129-270, .478)
OF- Curt Dusek, Chicago (109-264, .413)
Utility- Jim Dillard, Milwaukee ( 22 2Bs)
Utility- Willie Simpson, Chicago (127-152, .506, 23 2Bs, 13 3Bs)
Utility- Jake Jakobi, Chicago (127-244, .520)
Utility- Paul Campbell, Cincinnati ( .514)

OTHERS Having Good Seasons:

Matt Partridge, Detroit ( 22 HRs)
Jim Bizzell, Cleveland ( -261, 29 HRs, 87 RBIs)
Mike LeFever, Cincinnati ( 34 HRs, 88 RBIs)
Gary Geister, Detroit ( 31 HRs, 80 RBIs
Fred Ryan, Pittsburgh ( 29 HRs,
Jerry Gadette, Detroit ( 24 HRs,
Dick Laba, Milwaukee ( 10 3Bs)
Chuck Sidewind, Cleveland ( 8 HRs, 24 RBIs)
Derek Gallagher, Milwaukee (
Ken Parker, Milwaukee (
Cal Carmen, Detroit (

The NASL and the APSPL merged leagues after the 1980 season and formed a new league called the United Professional Softball League (UPSL). Many of the NASL and APSPL teams joined in the re-formation of the new league. Many teams also disbanded operations and some new teams were formed in previous cities where the APSPL and NASL once existed

Author: Dan Pfeffer