He also led all catchers in fielding percentage in both 2002 and 2004. Baseball, was described as a walking baseball encyclopedia. Granderson Stadium opened on April 17, 2014. Hockenbery began his professional career later that summer at class A Quad Cities in the Midwest League. He spent three summers pitching in the Junior Legion League. In three years at AAA he was 18-18 with a 4.92 ERA and 4.9 strikeouts per 9 innings. At one point that season Kober was struggling and talking about quitting. Picture Captions: OTBA 2021 Hall of Fame Ceremony. This data comes from two sources. Keep up to date on everything happening in the Wisconsin State League by following the league online on Facebook,Twitter,andInstagram. Playoff Table Partner for $6,000 Benefits above, preferred table location, 4 VIP passes to Champions Club with Hall of Fame Inductees and dignitaries. That solid performance earned him a promotion back to Quad Cities in 1971, AA Shreveport in 1972, and AAA Salt Lake City in 1973, where he pitched in 1974-75 as well. He led the Blackhawks to the league title that year and continued to manage the team until the league dissolved after the 1942 season. He appeared in 16 games for the Angels that year, pitching a total of 41 innings, mostly in relief. In 1953 she married Arthur J. Zielke. He split the 2000 season between the Giants and Colorado Rockies before returning to Houston in 2001. He guided the girls ski team to the 1979 state championship. He led Aquinas to its first state basketball championship in 1941. In his first MLB game, Ghelfi struck out six in five innings of work, picking up the win over the Giants. The Eau Claire Baseball History Committee will induct 2 new members into its Hall of Fame. His baseball career began as a ten year old in the Powell Park midget league, helping his team to the championship, his first of many. 17:30 22:30. She still lives in Arcadia, making occasional appearances at baseball events and Loggers games. He played part of 1985 in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins. Three years earlier he had been recognized by the Oktoberfest committee for his community service when they named him Maple Leaf parade marshal. Steve Pavela (1923-2021) was born in La Crosse, and attended Aquinas High School, where he starred in baseball and basketball. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, leading the Aquinas baseball team to four consecutive WISAA state titles from 1982-87. The demands of the Skogens growing grocery business eventually forced Dave out of an active role in baseball, but his love for the sport never faded. Pavela interrupted his college career to serve three years in the Navy during WWII. However, she retired following the 1950 season when she married Burton Sauer. In 1920, his 13th season in the majors, Koney, as his name was often shortened in box scores, played in his first and only World Series. In 1925, while playing for the Ft. Worth Cats, Konetchy, who turned 40 at the end of the season, batted .345 and led the Texas League with 41 home runs and 166 RBIs. Saturday, April 1, 2023 The 1905 La Crosse Pinks were champions of the six-team class D Wisconsin State League, compiling a gaudy 68-41 record. All Rights Reserved. He made his MLB debut at age 23 on September 9, 1975 after only 28 minor league appearances, and stayed with the Brewers for the next decade. A talented pitcher, Nehring signed with the Yankees in 1950, playing four seasons in their organization before retiring due to a shoulder injury. After retiring in 2002, Servais held the position of roving catching instructor for the Cubs. In operation since 1970, the Wisconsin State League is a highly competitive league that features many of the midwest's top current and former collegiate athletes, as well as many former professional baseball players. He also played American Legion ball, and was a member of the 1978 state championship team. Carroll graduated from Aquinas High School in 1932, joined the U.S. army in 1942 and retired four years later at the rank of Major. In 2011 Scott Servais joined the Los Angeles Angels as Assistant General Manager of Scouting & Player Development. In 30 years he compiled a 459-131-1 record. . The Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 73rd Anniversary Induction Class: Ahman Green Ahman Green is the Green Bay Packers All-Time Leading Rusher with 9,205 rushing yards. 1) The Negro Leagues Researchers and Authors Group put together by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum thanks to a grant provided by Major League Baseball. The boys were state runners-up that same year. He continued to play ball in his free time however, and signed his first professional contract with the Cubs at age 17 in 1944. Upon graduation, Schmidt attended the University of Minnesota on a baseball scholarship. He played sparingly until late September when he garnered his first two major league hits in a game against the Giants and finished the season on a 6 for 16 tear. He was hitting .359 when the St. Louis Cardinals purchased his contract for $1000 in June of 1907. The league made the decision in the best interest of all involved, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Wisconsin. After his playing career ended, Kusick served as assistant baseball coach at Rosemount (MN) High School from 1982-1990 and head coach from 1991-2004. By the age of 21 she had already been named to two All Star teams, had a .680 career winning percentage with a 2.13 ERA and compiled a 4-1 postseason record, helping her team to two championships. Address: He attended Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA on a baseball scholarship and was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the first round, the 14th overall selection, in the January 1980 MLB draft. Jerry Augustine has done it all when it comes to baseball in his native state of Wisconsin. hbbd```b``"D2vK0y,&I#Yf)q`$`q]-"U2L@ uLg`: tH His stellar play resulted in a lifetime offer to play with a national championship softball team back in the US. P. O. Harnish He worked for at the La Crosse Allis-Chalmers plant for 28 years and then moved to Continental Can for 17. He also played semipro ball for the La Crosse American Federation of Labor team, managed by La Crosse Area Baseball Hall of Famer Paul Pip Wuest. After the war Henley continued playing for local teams. P. O. His local honors include being named the 2000 La Crosse Tribune sportsperson of the year, and induction into the Viterbo University Wall of Fame in 2001. Among other teams, he played for the La Crosse Mohawks, the Spring Grove City team (as one of only two paid players) and the La Crescent City team. John Anderson John Anderson was named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, and he is in the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. He earned the nickname Hambone for his tall lanky frame. READ MORE. | Site Map. Bill Terry took the reigns as UWLs head baseball coach in 1969 and kept the job for eleven years. Konetchys playing days, however, were far from over; he remained active in the minors until 1926. Tony Ghelfi was born in La Crosse in 1961. The purpose of the La Crosse Area Baseball Hall of Fame is to recognize the significant impact that baseball has made in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In 1955 he was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals and assigned to their Class D Decatur farm team. Before he joined the Central High School faculty, Thornton had a brief career as a railroad fireman. Please join us in congratulating these honorees for the positive impact they have made on our state.. He finished his major league career with San Diego in 2000, appearing in 11 games. Check out some of our favorite shots from our 73rd Anniversary Induction Ceremony on Saturday April 1st. He pitched in a total of three games that season, finishing with a 1-1 record in 14.1 innings pitched, with an impressive 3.14 ERA and 14 strikeouts. The event will take place on Saturday, October 29 at Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center in Sheboygan, WI. Today, the Wisconsin State Baseball League officially announced the major award winners for the summer 2022 season. His baseball career, like many local players, began in Little League, including participation in the Stars of Tomorrow tournament, run by La Crosse Area Hall of Famer Jay Buckley. While one gauge of success is how much wealth one acquires in a lifetime, the more meaningful and lasting measurement is how much one gives away. . This data comes from two sources. He also served as a coach for his oldest daughters softball team and his grandsons Boys and Girls club squad. He died on June 23, 1980 while listening to a baseball game on his car radio. He had spent the previous six seasons in the Texas Rangers front office. 1) The Negro Leagues Researchers and Authors Group put together by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum thanks to a grant provided by Major League Baseball. The Wisconsin State League has released the all-league first and second teams for the 2022 season, as voted on by the team's General Manager's and league personnel. During the 1930s and 1940s Major League and Negro League ballplayers often barnstormed around the country after their regular season ended, taking on local teams. With the tournament field down to its final three teams, rain Sunday morning and throughout the day made the field unplayable, canceling the remainder of the tournament. His career totals included 172 games, a .243 batting average with 10 home runs, 19 doubles, two triples, 104 hits and 62 runs scored. This data comes from two sources. Leadership Table Partner for $3,500 Dinner and Premium Open Bar - Table for 8 people. He starred for Quality Lumber & Coal and the Johnson Doughboy Fryers, earning recognition as an All State third baseman in a career that stretched through the 1960s. In 1950 she opened Corinnes Caf at 2215 South 17th Street in La Crosse and operated it until 1970, when she retired and sold the property to Trane. He was involved in local labor circeles, and was honored one year as the Labor Day Parade Marshal. His best season was 1976, when he posted a career-best 3.30 ERA and was named to the Topps All-Star Rookie Team and the AL All-Rookie Team. During his 17 years in the MLB, Fingers was named a seven-time All-Star, led the major league in saves three times, and was honored as Relief Man of the Year four times. The 27-member class for 2022 will be inducted at the WIAC Hall of Fame . It was at Westby High School where he first began coaching baseball, and eventually was named Athletic Director as well. In 1983 he advanced through AA (Reading) and AAA (Portland), before making his major league debut that year with the Phillies. 1) The Negro Leagues Researchers and Authors Group put together by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum thanks to a grant provided by Major League Baseball. He attended Viterbo University and was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 20th round of the MLB amateur draft in June of 1990. Green Bay Packers All-Time Leading Rusher Ahman Green and National Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher and Brewers Legend Rollie Fingers, are among five Wisconsin sports legends who will be inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame at the 73rd Anniversary . He was a multi-sport athlete, but his passion for baseball reigned supreme. After spending 2004 with Oakland, Miller joined the Brewers for three years, retiring after the 2007 season. 81 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<34AD5237C78F3A4094D229A901819B31><160854A0A140AC428BD3E8A43C3A407E>]/Index[59 34]/Info 58 0 R/Length 107/Prev 199370/Root 60 0 R/Size 93/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Also inducted will be Dave Johnson, a baseball player who had played with the Eau Claire Cavaliers for 18 years, and managed the legion team for 13 years. He was a feared slugger on the diamond, leading the Bodega softball team to a national title in 1932 and the UAW of America Union 396 team to the 1939 state amateur baseball championship. Shannon spent his entire big-league . Johnson stuck with the Reds for half the season, serving as the bullpen catcher, but never saw action, finally being sent down to Charleston of the Central League, where he hit .269 in 34 games. He enjoys watching baseball and regularly attends reunions of retired Angels players. He died on May 24, 2008. More than 50 of his former players turned professional, most notably three time All Star Curtis Granderson. What began as an annual car trip to visit baseball stadiums eventually grew into the largest baseball tour company in the United States. Paul Pip Wuest was born in La Crosse on April 10, 1910, graduated from Central High School in 1929, and attended La Crosse Teachers College (UWL), where he played football for one season. The Hall of Fame data is found for the years 1920-1948 and the Ashwill data is found from 1904-1919. He sat out the 1953 season and attempted a comeback with Binghamton in 1954, but retired after only five games and a 1-1 record. Upon her death on February 5, 2000 she left nearly $1 million to be used for the support of baseball in the La Crosse community. P. O. Nehring started his career by going 13-6 with a 3.49 ERA at class D Fond du Lac in the Wisconsin State League. Hank O'Day (1914) Notable alumni. Sheboygan Athletic Club Launches New Website, Logo . In 1952 Babe signed on with the newly formed semi-pro La Crosse Peerless Mohawks. After high school he enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), but had to put his college career on hold in order to serve three and a half years in the Air Force. He returned to Notre Dame, graduating in 1948. Baseball in La Crescent. Having nearly reached his full grown height of 61 and 185 pounds, he did not look out of place. Cornerstone Table Partner for $20,000 Two front row table locations, including a Hall of Fame Legend or award nominee sitting at 1 of your tables, 18 total VIP passes to Champions Club. | Site Map. He started 16 completing 14. He continues to operate his insurance company and call games for the Brewers on Fox Sports Wisconsin. The Sheboygan A's are members of the Wisconsin State League and Northeastern Wisconsin Baseball League. 2007. Address: Sheboygan, WI 53082-0032, 2023 Wisconsin State Baseball League. Chuck and his wife are enjoying their retirement, following the lives of their three children and five grandchildren. In 1959 he accepted a position as executive secretary of the Wisconsin Catholic Interscholastic Athletic Association (WCIAA), which later became the Wisconsin Independent Schools Athletic Association (WISAA). Klawitter was a physical education teacher at Parker High School in Janesville, Wisconsin . Among their many generous gifts was one made in collaboration with UW-La Crosse and the La Crosse Loggers. The first new member is Cy Berg, a baseball coach who led the Old Abes to four state championships. The Induction Ceremony will take place on April 1st, 2023, at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in downtown Milwaukee. He is a regular on the circuit, where he races as Thunder Turner. He captained the Fighting Irish baseball team his senior year. Considered a top prospect in the Angels minor league system, Schmidt was selected to play three seasons in the Arizona Fall League, and was named to the 1996 and 1997 AAA All-Star Teams. He ranks sixth in all time appearances for Brewers pitchers with 279 and 10th in complete games with 27. Green is also a four-time Pro Bowl selection. April 25, 2022 1:15pm. Richard Francis Dick Ghelfi was born on August 24, 1934, in Genoa, WI. Arm troubles limited him to only 17 appearances that year, and he was sent back to class D in 1955, where he flashed his old form, going 13-11 with a 3.47 ERA in 27 games, and batting .271. Buckley served as Director of the La Crosse Stars of Tomorrow Baseball Tournament for 16 years. In 1979 he made a successful move to the bullpen, where he spent the remainder of his career. Henley, who stood 58, was known locally as The Mighty Mite. Despite his diminutive stature, he was an accomplished ballplayer, and pitched professionally for two seasons (1940-41) with the La Crosse Blackhawks in the class D Wisconsin State League. In 1910 Konetchy put together a 20-game hitting streak, batted over .300 for the first of four times, and won the Triple Crown in fielding, leading NL first basemen in fielding percentage, putouts, and assists. During the summers, he switched from coaching to playing. Lou Erickson moved to Rockford for the 1949 and 1950 seasons. During this time Sun Prairie won four conference titles, made eight Sectional appearances, and won two State Championships, 1994 and 1997. He also helped establish the local meals-on-wheels program. In Hazelhurst he sported an 11-4 record and 3.23 ERA in 128 innings pitched. Pavela was recognized as a talented ballplayer at a young age. 1 talking about this. Over the course of his minor league career, which included stops at St. Thornton was twice named the Wisconsin baseball coach of the year (1980 and 1986) and in 1999 became the first recipient of the La Crosse Tribunes Sportsperson of the Year award. All Rights Reserved. He has played, coached, umpired, and served as an executive and entrepreneur. This historic class also includes US Olympic Gold Medal Winner and University of Wisconsin (UW) Badgers Legend Gwen Jorgenson, UW Athletic Hall of Fame Member and Milwaukee Bucks Minority owner Ted Kellner and Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer and NFL All-Decade Team Honoree John Anderson. Hockenbery returned to Onalaska in 1978, and worked for G. Heileman Brewery until his retirement in 2005. He was chosen to serve as Oktoberfest Parade marshal in 1969, named Man of the Year in 1971 by the greater La Crosse area Chamber of Commerce, and was honored by Viterbo University in 1985 as a recipient of the prestigious Pope John XXIII Distinguished Service Award. He finished the season with six home runs and a .240 batting average in 108 games. hb``a``Z $>2F fah@b$&&{xFMXvlF.I The Northwest League is a Minor League Baseball league that operates in the Northwestern United States and Western Canada.A Class A Short Season league for most of its history, the league was promoted to High-A as part of Major League Baseball's 2021 reorganization of the minor leagues. Stepping away from the baseball diamond did not mean he stopped contributing to the community though. His family moved to La Crosse in 1945. 1) The Negro Leagues Researchers and Authors Group put together by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum thanks to a grant provided by Major League Baseball. In June of 2009 the university announced plans to cancel the sport, and Terry spearheaded an effort to raise more than $175,000 to save the program. In 2017 he was league coach of the year and also selected as the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Mideast Region Coach of the Year. The highest-ranked recruit, Indianapolis native Xavier Booker, stands a spindly 6-foot-10, 205 pounds, and he is entering the most physical league in college basketball. In operation since 1970, the Wisconsin State League is a highly competitive league that features many of the midwest's top current and former collegiate athletes, as well as many former professional baseball players. Jorgensen is a University of Wisconsin graduate. Rick Boyer (1952-2021) was Mr. There were originally seven nominees for this years class, those who werent voted in this year will automatically be on next years ballot. Green Bay Packers All-Time Leading Rusher Ahman Green and National Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher and Brewers Legend Rollie Fingers, are among five Wisconsin sports legends who will be inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame at the 73rd Anniversary Induction Ceremony. When he was 16 he joined the competitive factory team, and at age 20 he signed his first professional contract with the La Crosse Pinks of the Class D Wisconsin State League. The first new member is Cy Berg, a baseball coach who led the Old Abes to four state championships. He coached over 125 players who went on to play baseball at the collegiate level, ten of whom signed professional contracts. He made his major league debut on August 10, 1997 as a pinch hitter against Mariano Rivera and the New York Yankees. The Blackhawks played their home games at Copeland Park, and Henley was the star of the team, posting a 20-3 record with a 1.82 ERA in 1940. Alfred Babe Harnish was born in La Crosse on September 15, 1923. The event will take place on Saturday . Community leaders and interested parties can participate in this event via the following sponsorship levels. Registration is now open for the 2022 Wisconsin State League Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner. . He appeared in seven games, including two starts, without a decision. Address: He led the AL in fielding in 1978 when he won a career-high 13 games. His final professional record was a very respectable 31-22 in 74 games. Len played first base for Centrals state runner-up squad in 1952. Scott Servais was born on June 4, 1967. He played professionally for one more season, splitting 1978 between Vancouver in the PCL and Jersey City in the Eastern League, turning in a fine 3.44 ERA and 8-11 record, before hanging up his spikes. The Wisconsin State Baseball League settled on three catchers and two pitchers for induction into its Hall of Fame. By then he was the pitching coach for the University of Minnesota, a position he held from 1988-98. 0 The Induction will be hosted by Green Bay Packers Super Bowl Champion, All-Time Leading Receiver, Dancing with the Stars Champion, AMVETS Humanitarian of the Year, and New York Times best-selling author and President of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Board of Directors, Donald Driver. This output earned him a call up to the big league club in 1975. In one such contest at Copeland Park, Henley outdueled Hall of Famer Satchel Paige, leading the local All Stars to a 3-1 victory over the barnstorming team of professional players. Its here to recognize not only our great sports icons but each of you, the people of this state, and your incredible passion for sports. Gus Burwell - Madison . The cost to attend is $25 per person with reservations due by October 15. Tables will be filled in on a first-paid, first-position order within the category of support donated. This historic class also includes US Olympic Gold Medal Winner and University of Wisconsin (UW) Badgers Legend Gwen Jorgenson, UW Athletic Hall of Fame Member and Milwaukee Bucks Minority owner Ted Kellner and Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer and NFL All-Decade Team Honoree John Anderson. Keep up to date on everything happening in the Wisconsin State League by following the league online on Facebook,Twitter,andInstagram. Charlie Abbey (1892) Charlie Bartson (1892) Grant Briggs (1891) Harry Burrell (1892) Joe . He led the team with a 15-3 record in 1952, strkiking out 10 or more in eight of his starts. The Coon Valley native played baseball at Westby High School and Creighton University before being drafted by the Houston Astros in 1988. The following year he held the same role for Petersburg of the Virginia League, leading the circuit in home runs. He took his talents up the river to St. Marys College in Winona, where he continued to set scoring records on the court and excelled in baseball. He returned to Wisconsin for good after the season and married his high school sweetheart, Donna Johnson. He finally began his professional career in 1947 with the Hutchinson Cubs in the Western Association. Photography Credited to Ron Modra and Jim Biever. But that didnt stop Hockenbery. In 1988 Pavela served as Festmaster of the La Crosse Oktoberfest, and in 1990 he was named a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. His success at the collegiate level earned him an invitation to the 1991 Olympic Baseball Trials. Gwen Jorgensen Gwen Jorgensen is an Olympic Gold Medal Winner from Waukesha, WI. Ghelfi spent six more years in professional baseball, including stints in the Indians and Padres systems, before retiring in 1989. The Ironman of the Hill for the Sheboygan A's from 1973 to 1983, Bob Sauger, received long overdue recognition when he was elected to the Wisconsin State Baseball League Hall of Fame. He managed local American Legion and semipro teams for six years before taking over the Western Wisconsin Technical College team. In 1987 he was the first recipient of the United States Baseball Federation Volunteer Amateur Coach award, and in 2000 he received the WBCA Distinguished Service Award. He even saw some action as a pitcher, appearing in one game with the Blue Jays in 1979. During his three seasons (1947-49) he was named to the La Crosse All-Star team three times He also pitched for South Ridge, Bangor and Coon Valley. The success of Jay Buckley Baseball Tours has attracted competitors, but none has succeeded in dethroning Buckley, which remains the largest, widest ranging, and most successful baseball tour business in the country. After graduating from Onalaska in 1969 he contacted a local bird dog scout who came to watch him pitch. | Site Map, Green Bay Blue Ribbons, Marshfield Chaparrals, Green Bay Blue Ribbons, Oshkosh Giants, Racine, Green Bay Blue Ribbons, Marshfield Chaparrals, Oshkosh Giants, Green Bay Blue Ribbons, Oshkosh Giants, Sheboygan A's, Beloit Blues, Green Bay Blue Ribbons, Janesville Aces. Merlin Nehring was born in 1931. He umpired for more than twenty years for the Stars of Tomorrow tournaments and the Minnesota State Legion tournament. One of his catchers on the Bangor team was future Yankee Elston Howard, who caught for Bangor while stationed at Fort McCoy, Camp McCoy. The left-handed Augustine was drafted by the Brewers in the 15th round of the 1974 amateur draft. Ghelfi pitched a total of nine seasons in the minors, compiling a career record of 58-52 with a 3.92 ERA, averaging seven strikeouts per nine innings pitched, and winning ten or more games four times. After retiring from teaching he has kept busy with his passion for stock car racing. His six career shutouts are 9th on the Brewers all-time list. This earned him another promotion, this time all the way up to class B Peoria in 1956. The Wisconsin State League is one of the premier semi-professional/amateur baseball leagues in the mid-west. Winners were determined by a vote of League general managers, Managers, and personnel. Ghelfi advanced to the next level as a standout player at Central High School, where he was coached by La Crosse Area Hall of Famers Frank Thornton and Jay Buckley. Registration is now open for the 2022 Wisconsin State League Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner. Box 32 In 1971 he took his talents across the state to UW-La Crosse, then back east for a decade with the Brewers. He appeared in only four games in his brief stint that year, and opened 1970 at Idaho Falls in the rookie league. P. O. The league operated as the High-A West in 2021, then resumed its original moniker in 2022. He served as a private in the U.S. Army during World War II. In the 1960s it was difficult for Wisconsin high school players to get a good look from scouts because they played summer ball, and unless they made the state baseball tournament, they often went unnoticed. Baseball Hall of Fame alumni. In 2004 Notre Dame honored him with the Harvey G. Foster Distinguished Alumnus Award. He was born on August 5, 1919 in La Crosse, and except for a few years in rural Westby, lived his entire life here. Driver and Green being in attendance means the Packers All-Time Leading Rusher and All-Time Leading Receiver in the organizations 102-year-old history will be present. Hock returned to the minors in 1976, fashioning a 5-6 record and striking out five batters per nine innings. Registration is now open for the 2022 Wisconsin State League Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner. She retired again when the store closed in 1984, but volunteered at the Gundersen Lutheran Hospital gift shop until shortly before her death. He played baseball for Onalaska High School, and then for a regiment team in the Army National Guard at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. The Hall of Fame data is found for the years 1920-1948 and the Ashwill data is found from 1904-1919. He opened the 1952 season at class A Binghamton but suffered a shoulder injury and was sent down to Quincy at the end of the season to recover. He was named sectional coach of the year six consecutive years. All Rights Reserved. He even contributed on the mound, appearing twice in relief and once as a starter. And when that wasnt enough, he organized a baseball league (the 13th Ward Baseball League, founded in 1961) and a tournament that grew to be one of the biggest in the country. ?2J0t~&%_`1}x d!7Yn+3*9 Konetchy was not the only local talent on the team. Legendary Blue Ribbons Manager Denny Ruh Passes Away, All-League Teams Announced for 2022 Season, Registration Open for 2022 Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner, Nationals, As Sweep Yearly Awards as WSL Announces Major Award Winners, Class A State Tournament Halted Due to Rain; Nationals Named Winner, Barons Close Out WSL Regular Season with Victory, As to Face Burlington in Step-Ladder Playoffs After Defeating Kenosha, Wisconsin Class A State Tournament Qualifiers Get Underway Tuesday, As Set Team Milestones in Win Over Greater Green Bay. Former Green Bay Blue Ribbons Manager Denny Ruh passed away on Friday at the age of 82 after a brief health battle. Ghelfi is the father of five children, two of whom also played baseball professionally.

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