Winter Haven Senior Softball Club member Joe DeForge was nominated by Fred Dampier, Rich Palmer was nominated by Ron Thompson, and Lakeland Senior Softball member George Radlein was nominated by Wayne Mundy.
Ron Thompson was the host of the event and Doug Chamlee gave the invocation prayer.
Ron Thompson served as the master of ceremonies for the event.
Seated at the head table were Mr./Mrs. Joel Freedman, Mr./Mrs. Fred Dampier, Mr./Mrs. Don Witmer, Mr./Mrs. Wayne Mundy, & Mr./Mrs. Doug Chamlee.
Joe DeForge and George Radlein each tipped his cap upon being recognized before the nomination ceremonies.
Rich Palmer stood to be recognized.
Fred Dampier making his nomination speech.
Fred Dampier congratulated Joe DeForge after introducing the new HOF member.
Joe DeForge recited a poem concerning aging during his acceptance speech.
Ron Thompson introduced Rich Palmer.
Rich Palmer gave thanks to softball players who accepted offices of authority in senior softball organizations.
Rich Palmer had a quilt made from some of his softball shirts.
Wayne Mundy made his introductions.
George Radlein spoke briefly and thanked his wife for being by his side and supporting him.
George Radlein and Wayne Mundy after the acceptance speech.
Joe DeForge, George Radlein, and Rich Palmer proudly display their Polk County Senior Softball Hall of Fame plaques.
Joe DeForge and George Radlein tipped their caps once more. Rich Palmer seemed unfazed with the display.
Wayne Mundy lead the participants in the singing of the senior softball song.
Dick Leis |
Joel Freedman |
Kenny Holt |
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Ron Thompson |
Bud Leshan |
Wayne Mundy |
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Floyd Welton |
Hank Hamilton |
Millie Hinsch for Kenny |
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Ken Siemen |
Jose Agosto |
Russ Winner |
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Fred Ducham |
Bobby Allen |
Mr./Mrs. Pat Accetta |
Mr./Mrs. Clair Auchey |
Mr./Mrs. Gene Baker |
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Mr./Mrs. Bill Balicki |
Mr./Mrs. Reg Barnes |
Mr./Mrs. Doug Chamlee |
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Mr./Mrs. Fred Dampier |
Mr./Mrs. Joe DeForge |
Mr./Mrs. Fred Ducham |
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Mr./Mrs. Joel Freedman
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Mr./Mrs. Larry Frink |
Mr./Mrs. Hank Hamilton |
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Mr./Mrs. Sam Harrell |
Mr./Mrs. Glenn Holland
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Mr./Mrs. Russ King |
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Mr./Mrs. Ed Kline |
Mr./Mrs. Dick Leis |
Mr./Mrs. Hector Marinacci |
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Mr./Mrs. John Merritt |
Mr./Mrs. Frank Miller |
Mr./Mrs. Rich Moots |
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Mr./Mrs. Gene Morey |
Mr./Mrs. Skip Morrison
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Mr./Mrs. Wayne Mundy |
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Mr./Mrs. Rich Palmer |
Mr./Mrs. Bernie Peterson |
Mr./Mrs. George Radlein |
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Mr./Mrs. Dick Sessink |
Mr./Mrs. Ken Siemen
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Mr./Mrs. Mike Stepp |
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Mr./Mrs. Floyd Welton |
Mr./Mrs. Russ Winner |
Mr./Mrs. Don Witmer |
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Mr./Mrs. Les Wolff |
Mr./Mrs. Larry Sweet, Mr./Mrs. Mel Rathburn, Mr./Mrs. Greg Harting, & Mr./Mrs. Don Atkins |
Mr./Mrs. Bill McEllister, Mr./Mrs. Chris Scheer, & Mr./Mrs. John Ormsby |
Ginn Winner, Mr/Mrs. Bobby Allen, & Mr./Mrs. Bud Leshan |
Marty Martinez, Sam Lopez, Bill Miller, & Jose Agosto |
Marty Martinez, Sam Lopez, Jose Agosto, & Bill Miller |
Mr./Mrs. Carl Luebking & Mr./Mrs. Bob Cooper |
Ruth Zulli, Nancy Loveland, & Joe DeForge |
Carl Luebking, Pat Accetta, & Bob Cooper |
Bob Martin & Mr./Mrs. George Javitz |
Millie Hinsch & Mr./Mrs. Kenny Holt |
Linda Miller & Mr./Mrs. Bill Balicki |
Denny Shaffer & Freind |
Sam Harrell |
Sam Lopez |
Bill Miller |
Bob Cooper & Mr./Mrs. Doug Chamlee |
Joy Dampier
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Les Wolff & Ron Thompson |
Millie Hinsch
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Ron Thompson & Hector Marinacci |