SPECIAL AWARDS
The Team Legacy Honor goes to the 1954 National Little League All-Stars from Schenectady, N.Y. that won the Little League World Championship in Williamsport, Pa. Two players went on to play in the majors; Jim Barbieri with the LA Dodgers and Bill Connors with the NY Mets and Chicago Cubs. Other players included , Charles Caputo, Martin Dwore, Pete Fennicks, Joe Kazmar, Joe Loudis, Ernie Lotano, , Bill Masucci, Charles Neidel, John Palmer, Mike Rakvica, Fred Riggio and Jack Scirocco.
The Johhny Evers Contributor Award goes to Mike Serbalik who owns and operates All Stars Sports Academy in Latham, NY. This award goes to an individual who continually gives back to the game of baseball, the community and working with children.
The Johny Podres Lifetime Achievement Award goes to George Rogers the founder and owner of the South Troy Dodgers. He has developed his program into a nationally known and respected program.
The John Cerutti Sportsmanship Award is presented to a player or coach who exemplifies the spirit of the game by his example on and off the field. The award will be presented to the recipient at the induction ceremony.
The Coaches honored are the late Bob Belizzi from the College of St. Rose, Tony Rossi from Siena College and George Rogers of the South Troy Dodgers.
Tommy Brennan is the single Umpire to be inducted. He umpired 1254 high school and college baseball games during his career.
TO NOMINATE A PLAYER~ email his baseball information to: cdbaseballhof@aol.com or Facebook: Capital District Baseball Hall of FameA player may be considered if he has played beyond high school and is from Upstate New York.
Capital District Baseball Hall of Fame
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The Capital District Baseball Hall of Fame is designed to honor and recognize baseball players from upstate New York and their achievements in baseball.
CAPITAL DISTRICT BASEBALL HALL of FAME INDUCTION Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Albany New York
* Reception 4:30-6:00 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m.
*FREE AUTOGRAPH'S Available 4:30-6:00 p.m.
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CONTACT: (518) 877-5170
Rene LeRoux Executive Director
P.O. Box 11306 Loudonville, N. Y. 12211
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THE 2011 INAUGURAL INDUCTEES
Players (living) Players (deceased)
Tim Stauffer Padres Johny Podres L.A.D/Det.
Casper Wells Det./ Sea. Johnny Evers Cubs/Braves
Brendan Harris Min./ Balt. John Cerutti Blue Jays
Glen Barker Astros Dale Long Pit./NYY/SF
David Palmer Atl/Ml/Phila. Ira Thomas Tigers/Athletics
Billy Connors Cubs/ Mets Tom McAvoy Senators
Don Blaha NYU George Davis Braves
Jim Barbieri Dodgers Mel Wolfgang White Sox
Mickey Brantley Mariners Jim Esmond Reds
Roger Weaver Tigers Edsall Walker Grays
Bob Weaver Reds Bill Stafford NYY/Athletics
Phil Donnelly Notre Dame Bob Trowbridge Mil.Braves
Billy Harrell Cleve./Bos. Rip Coleman NYY/A's/Orioles
Mike Serbalik Dodgers Ebba St. Claire Braves/Giants
Ed Barnowski Orioles Leon Riley Phillies
Don Pepper Tigers John Grabowski Wh.Sox/NYY
Frank Staucet Alb. Sen.
Randy St. Claire Mon./Min.
Dan Peltier Tex/S.F.
Gary Holle Rangers
Pat Salerno Dodgers
