Nolan Whitlock, Rossville, Georgia Mens Fast Pitch Shortstop. The slow pitch category increases by three with the selection of Sue Ilyes, Monty Tucker and Ray Fleetwood each of which demonstrated distinguished careers, including one of the top all-around players in the womens game and two power-hitting legends from the mens game. Law passed away March 2, 2000 at age 76. The National Softball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 will increase the total number of inductees to 449 since its establishment in 1957. He served as superintendent of the Mishawaka Wastewater Treatment Plant from April 1952 until July 1966. Last Name, First: E-mail address Arntzen Paul Arntzen Paul C. Ball Wayne Beeg Here are this years inductees into the Hall of Fame. The National Softball Hall of Fame was officially dedicated May 26, 1973 in Oklahoma City. Butler County Softball Hall of Fame. Four times Sears was named an ASA All-American (1950, 1951, 1953 and 1954) and she participated in seven national championships. The building was opened to the public July 1, 1973. An outstanding defensive catcher, Hess was named an ASA All-American four times: 1956 (second team), 1957, 1959 and 1961. He also was a good hitter and averaged 20 homers per year with a total of more than 300 for his career. She had an accurate arm and a smooth, easy throwing motion whatever position she played. Softball History USA 2023. In six of those championships she had a .984 fielding percentage with 185 putouts, one assist and only three errors. With over 100 home runs hit in a single season for 11 consecutive years (1971-1981), Fleetwood earned four All-American honors and was named to the 1970 All-Decade Team in addition to an honorable mention to the All-Century Team. Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame Members 2021 Bob White - Player - Florence, AZ Bob White excelled as a Fast Pitch softball player for more than twenty years during the 70's and 80's - often thought of as the golden age of Men's Fast Pitch in Nebraska. In 1959, he hit 12 homers to lead the Bombers. What are the qualifications to be considered to be inducted into the Hall of Fame: 1. Skilled enough to win All-America honors at three different positions, Law played for more than two decades for the famed Phoenix, AZ Ramblers and was a member of three national championship teams (1940, 1948 and 1949). By then Baker had played in four ASA national championships, compiling a 6-2 record and won 780 games and lost only 120. Umpire - Traci Stoelting Three times he was named the tourney MVP (1951, 1953 and 1955) and five times was named an ASA All-American. Click here for the Donor QuestionnaireForm, Warren Fireball Gerber, Columbus, Ohio Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Marlin Boom Player/Meritorious Service, Ellsworth. Each year thousands of visitors from all over the world visit the museum to pay homage to such softball immortals as Harold (Shifty) Gears, the first person inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame; Bertha Tickey, who won 757 games during her career; Don Rardin, one of two people to play on a championship team in both open slow pitch and industrial slow pitch divisions; Joan Joyce, who was named to 18 All-America teams, and Sam Elliott, who won 1,133 games and lost only 87 in 21 years. Also an outstanding football player who gained All-Southeastern honors, Forbes died of cancer in 1975. Justins College Softball Week 3 Mid-Major Top 10, Breaking News: Ownership, Management, Roster & Head Coach Announced for New Pro Team the Texas Smoke. 2. That record lasted until it was broken in 1975 by Hall of Famer Diane Kalliam. It was particularly good for me because it was my first year with the team. In ASA national championship play, Hunter lost only three of 23 games, striking out 236 batters. The organizations press release is published below in its entirety. She, however, came back to play the 1967 season before retiring for good. In four nationals, she had a fielding percentage of 1.000. They came roaring back the next three. Donald Carruth Player/Pioneer, St. Paul/Minnetonka. Visitors are also provided a glimpse of softballs history when it was part of the Olympics. 2016 John Dye In 1942, Johnston joined the famed Fort Wayne, IN Zollner Pistons and remained with them until they disbanded in 1954. At 14, he was eligible to participate in "The Big Spring Fast Pitch Men's Softball League" on a team "Valley Homes" managed by his uncle. Korgan extended her scoreless inning streak to 67 innings in the 1942 ASA national tourney in her first year with New Orleans before it was ended in the seventh inning of the championship game in Detroit, MI. USA Men's National Team Snaps 22-year medal drought with bronze medal finish at 2022 WBSC Men's Softball World Cup; 2014 Jake Jacobs. Wojie passed away June 10, 1979 at age 56. Hammel began playing fastpitch softball with neighborhood friends in 1966, spent two years in military service and resumed his career in 1969, when he embarked on a 15-year career with Kress-Meyer, Don's Meats, Lux Club . In 1955, he fanned 41 batters in 24 innings in splitting four games. He had a seven-season .281 average with the Cardinals, collecting 429 hits in 1,527 at-bats, scoring 239 runs, hitting 74 doubles, 29 triples and 28 homers. In 1948, he won the leagues batting crown again, (.268). Waller, Chipley, FL Second Base (Jos Pizza House MVP-1969, Howards Furniture), 1999 Bruce Meade, Bradenton, FL Outfielder-Catcher (Warrens, Nelsons MVP-1977, Jerrys MVP-1982, Elite, Steeles, Vernons), 2000 Bill Gatti, Louisville, KY Catcher (Jiffy Club, Elite, Marlton Trucking, Ritchs Major MVP-1989), 2000 Dennis Graser, Waukesha, WI First Base (Elite, Steeles, Starpath, Ritchs-Superior, Spectrum), 2001 Rick Scherr, Sherrills Ford, NC, Third Base-First Base (Howards MVP-1981, 1983, 1984, Superior-Apollo, Ritchs-Superior), 2001 Don Clatterbough, Mechanicsville, VA, Outfield (Bradleys, Blantons, Kirks/Ritchs, Starpath), 2002 Ronnie Ford, Jacksonville, FL Outfielder (Warren Motors MVP-1976, Elite Coating, Jerrys, Vernons ASA Class-A MVP-1990), 2007 Mike Macenko, Brooke Park, OH Second Base (Hillcrest Tavern, Steeles Sports MVP-1987, 1990, Sunbelt/Worth, Ritchs-Superior), 2010 Mike Shenk, Ephrata, PA Third Base (Taylor Brothers, Shen Valley, Lighthouse, Team TPS, Ritchs-Superior, Long Haul/TPS), 2012 Jerry King, Maysville, KY Third Base (DuBoise Chemical, Campbells Carpets, Steeles Sports, Dannys Drilling), *2014 Craig Elliott, Wadley, AL Pitcher (Toms Foods, Ken Sanders MVP-1978, Elite Coatings, Steeles Sports MVP-1985, MVP-1986, Stewarts), 2015 John Davide, Centereach, NY Short Stop (Empire County Sports, Pepsico), 2017 Mark Martin, Orlando, FL (Lawson Auto Parts, Goldman Brothers, Bell Corp, Bell II), 2017 Willie Simpson, Chicago, IL (Bobcats 16-inch MVP-1976, 1977), *2018 Charles Wright, Ellerslie, GA (Ken Sanders, York/Sanders, Elite, Steeles, Ritchs Salvage MVP 1989, Ritchs/Kirks, Ritchs-Superior MVP 1993, Sunbelt), 2018 Ricky Huggins, Pembroke, GA (Elite Major MVP-1981, Howards, Thompsons Class-A MVP-1985, Lighthouse MVP-1998, Vernons Major MVP-1992, Shen Valley, JWM Major MVP-1999), 2018 Todd Joerling, New Melle, MO (Steeles, Bell, Sunbelt, Team Easton MVP-1999, Dan Smith), 2019 Ron Parnell, Highland, CA (Capitol Insulation, Steeles, Ritchs-Superior, Team Easton), 2019 Britt Hightower, Houston, TX (Smythe Sox, Ritchs Salvage, Ritchs/Kirks, Ritchs-Superior), 2019 Mike Nye, Jacksonville, FL (Warren Motors MVP-1976, York/Sanders, Jerrys, Vernons, Marlton Trucking, Ritchs Salvage), 2020 Cecil Whitehead, Valdosta, GA (Elite Coatings, Ritchs/Kirks, Ritchs/Superior), 2020 Curtis Williams, Florida (York Barbell/Ken Sanders, Howards/Western Steer, Vernons, Lighthouse, Sunbelt), 2020 Doug Roberson, Royal Palm Beach, FL (Steeles, Superior/Apollo Def-MVP-1990, Ritchs-Superior, Team TPS, Hague/Resmondo), 2020 Carl Rose, Valdosta, GA (Lighthouse, Sunbelt, Dan Smith, Hague/Resmondo), 1976 William J. Pharr, McAdenville, NCSponsor Pharr Yarn Reds, 1977 * George (Doc) Linnehan, Levittown, NYManager/Sponsor County Sports, Empire County Astros, 1977 Bud Gagel, Louisville, KYManager Jiffy Club, 1977 Bobby Lutz, Denver, NCManager Howards Furniture, 1977 * Bob Hoffman, York, PAOwner/Sponsor York Barbell, 1982 * Richard Howard, Denver, NCHowards Furniture/Western Steer, 1983 * Percy Hedgecock, Dayton, ORManager Satellite Beach Comets, 1984 Al Brausch, Newport, KYManager Gatliff Auto Sales, 1984 Bill Caye, Pittsburgh, PAManager Skip Hogan AC, Jims Sport Shop, 1988 William (Red) Jenkins, McAdenville, NCSponsor Pharr Yarn Reds, 1988 Roy Lombardo, Detroit, MIManager East Side Sports, Michaels Lounge and Little Caesars, 1989 * Tom Beck, Tidewater, VAManager Virginia Beach Piledrivers, 1990 * Bill Svochak, Detroit, MIManager Dees Sports Shop/Parks n Recreation, 1992 Fred and Carl Nothdurft, Detroit, MISponsor Nothdurft Tool & Die, 1992 Jerry Pendergast, Miami, FLSponsor Jerrys Caterers, 1994 Woody and Pat Bell, Tampa, FLSponsor Bell Corporation, 1998 * Dave Neale Sr., Brook Park, OHManager Hillcrest Tavern, Nationwide Advertising and Steeles Sports, 1999 * Bill Plummer III, Syracuse, NYASA National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum Manager, 1999 Immor Clyte Franklin Jr., Baltimore, MDSponsor Angle Inn, 2003 Eugene Kwalek, Shelton, CTManager Sikorsky Aircraft, 2007 David Hank Bassett, Monticello, KYManager T&K/Basset Products, Starpath, Starpath/LeAlCo, 2009 RB Thomas, Nokesville, VAManager/Sponsor Thomas Engineering, 2011 Gary Tharaldson, Fargo, NDSponsor Tharaldsons, 2012 Leon Grunalt, Warren, MIManager Budweiser, Nothdurft, 2016 Terry Peterson, Omaha, NESponsor Ts 13, 2018 John Daniels, Albertville, MNSponsor Long Haul Trucking. Winning that championship was, according to Ruth, her greatest thrill in softball. She retired June 1,1973 after working 22 1/2 years as executive secretary to the superintendent of the San Joaquin School District. He had some outstanding years for the Pistons, winning 28 games and losing four in 1947, going 34-7 in 1948, 36-2 in 1949 with 452 strikeouts in 285 innings and allowing 93 hits, 32-4 in 1950, 24-2 in 1951 and 24-4 in 1952, with 350 strikeouts and 18-4 in 1954, his final year with the team. Rosemary passed away on September 7, 2018. Rated one of the best left-handed hitters of all-time, Hughie Johnston was born March 14, 1916 in Belfast, Ireland before he moved to Canada with his family when he was eight. The banquet was held for the ninth consecutive year at the Holiday Inn College Park. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor those men and women from the State of Illinois who have played a major role in the development of the game of softball. Softball Umpires of Maryland in MFSA Hall of Fame. Sikorsky Aircraft qualified for the national tournament 46 times with 19 titles, while also finishing as the runner-up eight times and finishing in the top five 35 times. Hall of Famers Harold (Shifty) Gears and Carolyn Thome Hart were among those attending the ceremonies. Of particular note for fastpitch fans is the inclusion of Valerie Arioto, one of this years honorees after starring at Cal where she was a 1st Team All-American in 2012 and then helping Team USA win championships at the WBSC World Championships and the Pan American Games. Four times he was named an ASA All-American: 1955, 1956, 1957 and 1959. Hunter posted a 26-2 record that season. Led by Hall of Fame member Ken Clark, Sikorsky Aircraft had over 50 players earn All-American honors totaling over 200 selections. David Gilbertson Meritorious Service/Pioneer, Chatfield/Albert Lea/Geneva. 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 hurling three perfect games. 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. A native of Kokomo, IN, Martin played football and basketball at Indiana University, majoring in commerce and finance. Junker will join his father David "Choc" Junker, and uncle Joe "Dutz" Junker in the Hall of Fame, which will add 22 new inductees during a banquet on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Grand Casino in Hinckley. That move turned out to be one of the best in her career, which spanned the period 1934-1949 and earmarked her as one of the top pitchers of that era. Stephensons 4-2 record earned him his second of five All-America awards during his career of more than two decades. Contel was as versatile a player as there was on the roster of the Fresno, CA Rockets, one of the sports all-time top teams. From there he went on to become one of the most feared left-handed hitters in fast pitch. Wojie played in his first national tourney in 1953 with Auto Body, but the team was eliminated in two games. 2023 Season Coaches ACE/BG & SafeSport Follows Youth Season 9/1-8/31- We now have Venmo. "I am thrilled to join the world of women's professional fastpitch softball! He pitched Bendix to three consecutive Indiana state softball championships ( 1936-37-38). Her national championship batting average was .286 (47-for-164). The team won ASA national championships in 1955 and 1958. Baker went 2-1 and was invited to go East. Jim Chambers, Oshkosh, Wisconsin Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. First time in Missouri ASA history, the accomplishments of this team were inducted into the Hall of Fame. TO THE HALL OF FAME VIEW INDUCTEES, CLICK ON AN ITEM BELOW 2017 2016 2015 2014 ARCHIVES CONNECTICUT ASA FASTPITCH HALL-OF-FAME If you'd like to visit the Connecticut ASA Hall of Fame, it's located at ; Erin's Gym 2275 Main Street Stratford, CT 06614 . National Hall of Fame YEAR NAME; MANAGERS : 1976: Willard "Bill" Fenton : 2002: Tom Wagner: UMPIRES : 2018: Wild Bill Silves: MEN'S FAST PITCH PLAYERS : 1996: Billy Stewart : 2002: Harold "Butch" Batt : 2003: Bill Boyer : 2003: Jimmy Moore : 2004: Jeff Borror: WOMEN'S FAST PITCH PLAYERS . The first time the Utes received votes in 2023 came after their 5-0 start to the season at the La Jolla Invitational, but with three weeks of softball in the books, Utah has compiled a record of 11-4 and won five of their last six. An Asterick * signifies being Deceased. Rich starred in an era when high average hitters were rather the exception instead of the rule. USA Softball will officially enshrine the group of Hall of Famers at the Oklahoma City Convention Center on Saturday, October 28 with the National Softball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony beginning with a happy hour reception followed by a dinner and banquet. The family lived briefly in Canada before moving to Detroit. Castle also is a member of the NY state ASA Hall of Fame and the Monroe County sports Hall of Fame. Kodak Park of Rochester, NY was the first mens Major fast pitch team to win the ASA national championship twice (1936 and 1940) and Tommy Castle, who played first base, was one of the players responsible for that achievement. In 1942, West hurled Newport to the Kentucky State title, winning three games with 46 strikeouts, and not allowing any hits. 2012 Joann Brickwedde. The Great Falls team captured four state championships in five years in the Open Division. Stratton batted .272 (61 x 224) in 10 national championships and also played first base and the outfield. 2002 Carlton Bailey, Football Charles Messenger, Track Bill Ripken, Baseball Tim Wittman, Soccer. MEN'S FAST PITCH . Within the player category, there are five categories: Mens/Womens Fast Pitch, Mens/Womens Slow Pitch and Modified Pitch. He was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2007. The first of two additions to the National Softball Hall of Fame/USA Softball Headquarters was started July 5, 1976 and completed July 13, 1977 for an additional 4,350 square feet of space. Roy Stephenson, Hicksville, New York Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. He also was an All-American in 1948, 1950, 1958 and 1959. There were no inductees into the National Softball Hall of Fame in 1962. The 2015 Indiana ASA/Wayne L. Myers Softball Hall of Fame Class was inducted on Saturday, March 14 at 6:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bloomington, Indiana. Solt fanned 26, Gerber 25. Extending her impact beyond the playing field, Arioto served as an athlete representative on the USA Softball Board of Directors for various years where she played a key role in the growth and development of the sport of softball. In the 1940 national, Castle batted .353 as Kodak Park won its second title. He also is a member of the Cleveland Metro Hall of Fame. . One of the finest fielding left-handed first baseman in womens fast pitch, Ruth Lefty Sears fast pitch career spanned 1936-1955 with all part one season, 1948, spent with the renowned Orange, CA Lionettes. "He. The growth and . A nominee needs 75 percent (nine votes) of the votes cast by the 12 member Hall of Fame Committee to be elected. 2015 Inductees. The L-shaped, bi-level building houses more than 18,000 square feet of fascinating memorabilia. Known as one of the top hitters in the 1980-90s, Tucker slugged over 2,000 home runs during his career with over 100 tallied in a single season nine times during a 10-year span including 413 during the 1987 season. Your donations help keep this history of softball alive through exhibit updates, upkeep and restoration projects. If it hadnt been for a heart attack, Billy Wojie, 5-foot 11, 175 pounds, would have played longer than seven years for the Raybestos Cardinals of Stratford, CT. Grumman finished third in the 17 team field and its star pitcher, Roy Stephenson, proved he was as good as anyone in the United States by hurling 66 innings in six games, 52 in the final 29 hours. The youngest player to play for the renowned Clearwater, FL Bombers, Bobby Forbes made the Bombers in 1941 at age 14. Throughout her 11 seasons representing Team USA, Arioto helped the U.S. to 13 medals including four World Cup gold medals, three Pan American Games gold medals and two World Championship gold medals before capping her career with an Olympic silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum is a permanent shrine to former and past players of the sport who have had exceptional careers and have been a major factor in growing the game of softball. Enshrined for his impact as a manager/coach, John Stratton garners over 40 years with the Raybestos/Stratford Brakettes program 28 of which he has spent as the team manager, with more to come as he continues his tenure with the squad. SUM Home > SUM Awards > MD FP Softball Association . On July 14, 1962, Martin died-a victim of cancer. Be sure to drop by the ASA Research Center and Library to find answers to such questions as Whats a fungo bat? and to browse through various softball publications including back copies of the ASA Guide, Rule Book and Umpire Manual plus the official publication of the ASA, USA Softball Magazine (formerly Balls & Strikes Softball), Doctoral dissertations, masters theses, magazine articles, video cassettes and numerous books and souvenir programs concerning all aspects of Americas Game are also available for reading in the museum library. Craig began his renowned career first as an umpire in 1978, which was highlighted with working as the Umpire-In-Chief (UIC) for 61 national championships and five international championships while serving as the committee chairman of the UIC Clinic from 2007-21. USA Softball National Office Certified . https://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/national-softball-hall-of-fame, 1975 ASA Womens Major Slow Pitch Nationals, 2007 USSSA Mens Major Slow Pitch World Series. Meeting recently in Decatur, Illinois the USA Softball Association of Illinois Executive Committee voted to induct eleven individuals and three teams/organizations into their Softball Hall of Fame. Bill Plummer, manager of the Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame, estimates there were nearly 200,000 men's teams in the country after World War II, when so many GIs came home having played . The building was opened to the public July 1, 1973. GUIDELINES MEN'S FASTPITCH WEBSITE . Crain, who was a member of every Omaha All-City team from 1935-1949, played in 10 ASA national championships winning four games. O Butler Award of Excellence and Region 2 Award of Excellence while also being inducted into three Hall of Fames Metro Buffalo ASA Hall of Fame (2003), Western New York Softball Hall of Fame (2011) and USA Softball of New York Hall of Fame (2021). I made up my mind then if the umpire does not see it, hes going to hear it. Once we have received your form, our staff will evaluate the objects potential and will be in contact with you as to whether or not we will be able to accept the donation. Additional honors include being named the Smokey Mountain Classic Co-MVP and OK ASA Co-Player of the Year in 1975. Within the non player category, there are five different divisions one can be nominated in: Commissioner, Meritorious Service, Umpire, Managers and Sponsors. In the national tourney, he recorded five shutouts between an opening 7-0 loss and a 1-0 defeat in the finals to champion Briggs Beautyware of Detroit, MI. Due to the volume of offers we receive, we cannot accept the donation of an artifact without a completed artifact description form. The first of two additions to the National Softball Hall of Fame/USA Softball Headquarters was started July 5, 1976 and completed July 13, 1977 for an additional 4,350 square feet of space. Martin initiated many softball programs, including National Softball Week in 1951 and the Mens and Womens Major Fast Pitch All-Star Series. He did remain, however, as an employee and worked for the company for 42 years. youth fp news; tournaments; youth slowpitch . and the 1988-89 Region XXIV and Great Rivers . His former manager, Eddie Moore, said, Forbes was one of the two greatest left-handed hitters in the game. A three-time ASA All-American (1951, 1953 and 1956), Forbes batted .325 during the 1951 regular season and .285 in the national tourney. In 1950, Hunter joined the famed Clearwater, FL Bombers and achieved a record of 41-2, including winning two games and striking out 29 in the national championship. She also was outstanding on defense with a 1.000 fielding percentage with 27 assists and 14 putouts. Ruth Sears, Taber, Alberta Womens Fast Pitch First Base. Joseph "T. Joe" Gautreaux. In 156 games, Hart batted 1,873 times, scored 460 runs (leading her team eight times), hit 171 doubles (leading the team five times), 31 triples, 68 homers (leading her team seven years) and stole 160 bases (leading her team six years). The team was sponsored by Meierhoffer Funeral Home from 1997-2000 and the St. Joseph Frontier Casino from 2001 . On Friday, USA Softball announced its Class of 2023 National Softball Hall of Fame Inductees. In 1945, he hurled three no-hitters in a row in leading Allmen Transfer to city and metro titles and in 1946 pitched his team to a sixth place in the ASA national tournament. In 1958, he won 42 of 48 games, striking out 576 batters and winning three of five games in the national tourney. She followed with a .350 average in 1951 and a .343 average in 1953. She attained full professor status at Portland State in 1968. Maryland Fastpitch Softball Association. Softball History USA 2023. Fill out this form to submit your transfer updates. Empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. - Former University of Missouri softball standout Brooke Wilmes has signed a professional contract with the Smash It Sports Vipers of Women's Professional Fastpitch. About winning the national title, Hunter said, Yes, we expected to win it. He also played fast-pitch softball and basketball. Please see our Mission Statement and Collections Management Policy to see what types of objects we will and will not accept. The National Softball Hall of Fame was officially dedicated May 26, 1973 in Oklahoma City. Wojie also played for Post 162, Mutt & Jeff, Marlins and Arena Grille, all from New Haven , CT, during his 22 year career. Although he wasnt a high average hitter, Hess was considered a tough out and struck out 10 times or more only once during the nine years he played for Aurora. He was a great coach, and I learned a great deal from him. Hart was anything but average. He helped Clearwater win the national title, the first of 10 titles won by the Bombers. Between 1937-1939, Bendix won 137 games and lost 42 against the toughest competition in the United States. He was 75. [2] See also [ edit] National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame References [ edit] Link to Video of the National Softball Hall of Fame. Below are . John Baker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mens Fast Pitch Pitcher. Photos of national champions, slow pitch and fast pitch records, uniforms of the past and present, action photographs, player profiles, trophies and plaques . In 1954, she was named national tourney MVP after batting .316. So Baker naturally was called Cannonball during his impressive 26 year career which ended in 1953. She could catch, play first and the outfield. He followed the ASA Major and ISC World Tournaments played in the Midwestern towns nearby . The National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1957. Then 14, he worked very hard in developing himself into a world-class pitcher. Gerber came to Cleveland in 1943 and first worked for Midland Steel. He earned his third All-American award in 1957,recording 13 putouts and one assist in the national tourney. She would get her share of hits and hit for a high average during a brilliant 21-year career that established her as one of the greatest all-around players in softball history. Earning her place among USA Softball legends, Valerie Arioto gained the Hall of Famer tagline after a long and storied career competing for the USA Softball Womens National Team. 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