The FBSFL Hall of Fame was introduced in 2013 to honor players who have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly combined with a high stand of playing ability, while reflecting the best image of our league. The members have made the league better and they have enhanced the game we love.

In its inaugural induction, 2013, we honor:

Sammy Gerena - Hurricanes/KillaCanes

Sammy has been a longtime player and manager of the Hurricanes/KillaCanes who have won multiple B Division championships (including 4 in a row between 2009 and 2011.  He is a perennial competitor and has always shown the league and its officials respect, even in his younger days when he flew into wild rages over questionable calls.  We honor Sammy for always acting as a representative of the league, acting as a consigliere for new teams entering the league and always respecting the league and still lobbying very hard for his team.  With this induction, we are proud to call Sammy a true representative of the league during his playing career and well into the future.

Tony Torello - Wolverines

The proclaimed "man with the clipboard" has been player/manager of the Wolverines since 1999.  He led his team to a championship in its second season at Juniper Valley and is a perennial contender every year whom has always kept personal stats of his players performance, good and bad.  In his younger days, he was known to lose his cool due in part to his competitive edge but has always acted as a representative of FBSFL.  We honor Tony for the teams he has introduced to the league, the constructive criticism and interpretation of the league rules he has brought to our attention and the overall way he has carried himself during his tenure with us.  With this induction, he will always be part of our league; now and into his post-playing/managing days.

In 2014: we honor:

Billy "Da Boot" Golden - Inferno

Billy has been a player/manager in the league for about 2 decades for teams including Inferno, Thunder, Speed Kills and currently Flying Dutchmen.  During this time, Billy has always shown himself to be a classy competitor who even in his worst temper tandrum, did so with respect and good-will.  He was given the nickname "The Boot" as a showing of the true competitor he is.  In a playoff game, Billy suffered a leg injury and literally came to the game, led the team as he is a QB and won, all while wearing a doctor prescribed walking boot.  Billy is also a member of the ultra-small crew of players to win an A divison, B division and C division championship as a QB.  We honor Billy for his sportsmanship, longevity, competitve edge and always acting as a pioneer for respect for the game we love.  With this induction, Billy will always be a sportsman in our league.

Frank Pasquale - Playmakers

Frank has been a long-time player in the league since he was a teenager.  He started out as a receiver but blossomed into a QB, which was a good idea because his football smarts would have been lost at receiver.  He is known as one of the smartest QB's in the league and has shown so by leading his team to a B division championship in 2009 after a long time run of making the championship games. Frank has always been an encyclopedia of our rule book and because of that referees have, on many occassions, complained about officiating his game as he his known to correct the occassional errant ruling on the field.  Couple that with the fact that he has a reputation as being a supreme ball-buster during the game, even if in a respectful manner. We honor him for his longevity, leadership, sportsmanship and always being a pioneer for our league.  Other players in other leagues continually refer to him only as "Kissena."  With the induction, Frank will always be known as "Kissena."

Andy Rogovic - Ten Park

Another gentlemen in a game that sometimes is inundated with not-so-gentle men, Andy has been the voice of reason for years (even though all that reason somehow always benefited his team).  Like his co-inductee this year, Billy Golden, Andy is a member of the crew who have won a championship in the A division, B division and C division, but Andy as a WR.  Andy has a penchant for being a playmaker as he is known to have made some ridiculously hard catches in clutch moments of big-time games. Andy was a key player of the infamous Ten Park team that notoriously won numerous A division championships with us until they were recently dethroned as champions.  But most importantly, Andy was always a respected player.  He never insulted anyone, even in the heat of the game, and is probably known as the best sportsman our league has ever seen. He rarely raises his voices in displeasure and questions players and calls with respect.  He is honored for this and for his longevity with the league and always sharing his knowledge of incoming teams.  With this induction, Andy will always be a respected member of our league.

In 2015, we honor:

Gary Armstrong - Gamblers

Gary has always been known as the utmost sportsman in the game.  Even at his most furious, he still showed referees and opponents respect and never truly lost his cool.  It can safely be said that Gary is one of the only guys to never had an unsportsmanlike penalty called on him (along with Andy).  A two decade career with FBSFL has shown Gary to be one of the best QB's the league has ever seen. Like Billy, he is a member of the ultra small class to win a championship in the A, B and C divisions. Although his playing career may be nearing an end, with this induction, he will always be part of FBSFL.

Ernie Castillo - Marble Hill

Ernie started with us over 15 years ago as an overactive teenager, and, although only won his first championship this past fall season, he has always been known as a damn good QB and receiver, a hell of a nice guy and another gentlemen of the game, as well as being known for his football rants under the pseudonym of "Chris Berman." Ernie was always the ultimate competitor who always kept his team as a contender every year, in any division but has recently grown into a serious contender in the upper divisions. The longtime captain of Marble Hill (with a short stretch known as No ID) has always respected the game, his opponents and our league, and for that we pay hommage to him with this Hall of Fame induction.

Rich "Juice" Schneiderman - FTN/Duxx

Like Tony, Juice is the definition of how time will change you.  Once a young, overly-aggressive player who may have been too enthusiastic, Juice has become the epitomy of a tough player who respects the game and our league and is as loyal as they come.  He has been with us for nearly 2 decades with many different teams, who recently, single-handedly, started his own organization who are coming into their own and becoming an upper division contender. Juice has always respected his opponents, even while burying them with punishing hits on defense.  We thank you Juice for being loyal, showing sportsmanship (moreso in his latter career), representing our league outside of the field and always respecting us.  We are indebted to you and this induction shows that.

In 2016, we honor:

Gary Guarascio - Hurricanes

"G-Money" is a B division championship QB six times over with the longtime Hurricanes dynasty and currently playing with the Trojans. He has always been a fierce competitor but has always showed the league, its referees and other players respect and sportsmanship.  His loyalty knows no ends, especially in this day of "free agency" with guys jumping from team to team trying to chase championships.  We thank him for his gamesmanship, loyalty and respect for the league.  With this induction, we are loyal to your legacy.

In 2017, we honor:

Vinny DiGregorio - Volunteers/Ravens/Warriors

From his younger days with the Volunteers, to the captain of the Ravens, to co-owner of the Warriors and now captain of OTF, Vinny has always been the epitome of team leader.  From his playing days as a young, feisty WR to his learning to be a QB, he has won chips at both positions while showing he is a true leader. Over the years and at all positions, he has shown the league respect and demanded (and received) it from other players.  He has always shown to be an ambassador to our league and with his induction to the HoF, we show him the respect he deserves.

Ray "TD" Cruz - Astoria

Ray has shown to be always loyal to the league even with his multiple arguments with referees, which comes from his overwhelming knowledge of the league rules and gamesmanship.  His knowledge and nifty play-calling has even yielded league rule changes. From his time as a young receiver with Up In Smoke to his current leadership of the Astoria franchise, no one can doubt his loyalty and importance to the state of the league.   It is our pleasure to induct Ray to the HoF.

Manny Garcia - Trojans

Longtime manager/captain of the Trojans, Manny started out as a member of the vaunted Hurricanes defense during their string of consecutive B division championships.  When that franchise dissolved, he started the Trojans who are a longtime contender. Manny's biggest asset is his allegiance to his players, as shown by the enormous number of players who show up to all games.  With Manny's HoF induction, we show our gratitude to one of the most honorable guy's around.

In 2018, we honor:

Pete "King Unknown' Donovan - Rep City

He alone, made the giver position a game-changer and single-handedly made younger players see the importance of the position.  Widely known as the best one in our league's history, King has always been the pinnacle of sportsmanship, from his young days as a tough Bronx kid to his current days as a well-respected sportsman. As important as this, a just as important aspect of his legacy is his tutoring of younger kids to respect the game and its players and stress maturity and love.  We honor King for this.

George Solorzano - Demons

 An always respectful competitor, George has been a longtime staple in our league, from younger days as a WR to his current formidable QB'ing. He is known league-wide as a respected sportsman who plays the game the way it should be played; with fire and respect, never making it personal, in a sometime, disrespectful game. We are thankful to call George a  HoF'er, a friend and a respected part of the league's history.

 
In 2019, we honor:

John Koubek  Wolkpack/Referee

Longtime Wolfpack QB turned longtime referee, Koubek is the epitome of football smarts. His love and studying of the game has made him a multiple chip winner, one of the leagues strongest referees and has been the driving force in several league rule revisions.  On the football field, Koubek's reputation is sterling.  Old player and new players alike, respect him for his game and knowledge, as a retired player and a current referee.  Dealing with players frequent complaints, the league knows that players and referees will never see eye to eye about all calls.  But there has never once been a complaint about Koubek's integrity, style or general football strategy/rule knowledge.  We thank you Koubek, for being a long time player, referee and general friend to the league.  

 Joe "Boomer" Ferrandino - Up In Smoke/Phoenix

Our illegitimate brother Boomer, has been a staple in the league for over 20 years, starting as a fleet-footed receiver then transitioning to QB with Up In Smoke, before starting his own franchise, Phoenix.  He has the distinction of being the only QB in league history to run a "run-heavy" offense in a touch football league with no blocking, O or D lines or even a running back position.  He also has the distinction of single-handedly (or more fitting, single-footedly) forcing the league to change its kicking rule, pushing back the kickoff mark due to his iron leg.  His "booming" kicks brought a newfound importance to field position at a time that all teams saw no importance in it.  Always a portrait of sportsmanship, he is one of the most likeable guys around and has forged friendships and brotherhoods with many of us.  We salute you Boomer and couldn't be happier to induct you into our Hall of Fame.

 Manuel "Manny Fresh" Pizarro - Hilltop

Longtime manager, captain and star receiver, Manny is a perennial championship winner in the upper divisions, while still serving as a level-headed and respectable competitor.  He has had some hard-fought battles with many of the people in the HoF and out and only garnered their respect and adoration with his play, attitude and sportsmanship.  As a longtime player, he has gone through an age of tough competition, tough play and tough competitors but has always maintained his level of play and sportsmanship.  This is evidenced by the fact that no one has ever said a bad word about him, because he is the utmost sportsman.  We thank you, Manny, for being part of the league and always being the utmost sportsman and induct you in the Hall of Fame for it.

In 2020, we honor:

Gilberto Napoleon - Player/Referee

Respected player and longtime respected referee, Gil has earned nothing but respect throughout all divisions in the league.  In a day and age when players continually complain about how bad referees can be and are, GIl has continually been one of the league's best and most requested referees due to the pride he has in calling games.  We welcome to the annals of FBSFL history with his induction to our Hall of Fame.

Lee Fresh Pabon - Ballhawks/Wolverines/Rep City

Longtime Wolverines and Rep City player, Lee Fresh single-handedly started his own franchise when the Wolverines retired.  Quickly, the Ballhawks became a contender on their own and a championship winner when they merged with their longtime friends, Rep City.  Lee has always been a fierce competitor and well respected by the league and his peers.  He is easily one of the easiest franchise manager's to deal with and for that we are grateful.  We thank him with his enshrinement to our Hall of Fame.

Eugen Zgaljardic - Dirt

Highly regarded by every single person he has every played against, Gene was never the definition of shit-talking or making noise with his mouth.  He makes his noise with his plays and his sportsmanship.  Although not the most popular player in the league, Gene has been the de facto leader of Dirt and garnered respect from every team he has ever played again for more than a decade.  We are proud to enshrine #80 into our Hall of Fame.

Thebin "Crash" Lohr - Wolfpack/Referee

Longtime ex-big man in the back of the end zone and current referee, Crash is the epitome of a friendly giant; he'd would use it to box out defenders and regularly make himself an easy target in the back of the end-zone. Fellow HoF'er John Koubek, his longtime Quarterback, and can attest to this.  But being a giant, he'd never use his size to intimidate you; he use his brain to see his point and garner respect.  We welcome Crash into our family with this Hall of Fame induction.   
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In 2021, we honor:

Tyrell "Rell" Bramble - Rep City

The face of the dynasty Rep City, Rell has always been the epitome of sportsmanship, loyalty and hard work.  Arguably one of the best to play in the league, Rell started out as a young layer with 6D (named after the apartment) and matured into the man we now revere.  A sure first-ballot HoF, we pay homage to Rell with this induction.

Tiquan "Chosen 1" Carruthers - Marble Hill

Although his nickname is self described, not many can deny he is "Chosen" for the HoF.  An unbelievable talent, genuine nice guy and sportsman, TC is the embodiment of a Hall of Famer.  He comes to field every week, puts on a clinic and  furthers the league with his loyalty, sportsmanship and play.  We thank him for his years of loyalty to the league with this induction.

Luis Vega - Vicious Boys

Vega is a commissioner's dream player (like most players in our HoF).  He comes out, plays, runs his team smoothly, never a complaint and as loyal and honest as they come. He is a true sportsman, genuine good guy and a damn good QB.  We thank you for being an integral part of the league and honor you with this induction.

Anibal "Snoopy" Ortiz - Player/Referee R.I.P.

Longtime player and referee became a staple of Sunday morning Kissena football.  Although an imposing man, he was the nicest guy around and was taken from us way too soon during this pandemic.  He will be sorely missed and will forever be remembered in our hearts and this Hall of Fame.

In 2022, we honor:

John Einstman - Referee

WIth his retirement a few years, we could never forget our longtime referee and rules guru, John Einstman.  John was one of our best referees for about 30 years.  He was the longest tenured referee throughout annuls of our history, spanning back to the late 1980's.   Although we have had other referees inducted into our Hall of Fame, never one for just being a referee.  With this little show of respect, we will always be endebted to the work John has done for our game.

Jonathan "Grumpy" Bach - Wolfmans/Wolverines

Longtime player, Grumpy as we all know him, was the epitome of a smart quarterback who won without having the best arm and a generally good man.  Although a fierce competitor, he never disrespected a referee or opponent, he gave his all, every game.  Starting out as the Wolverines offensive leader, he branched off to start the Wolfman's franchise, which continued on by a co-captain followng Grupy's retirement.  We commend Grumpy on being a fierce competitor, sportsman and gamesman; and, with open arms, embrace his induction to the Hall of Fame.

Nick DeGennaro - Bombers/Dirt/Marble Hill

A chip winning quarterback and receiver, you have never met a more respectable competitor; never to talk shit he let his play do the talking.  Although a grade A quarterback (winning a chip with the Bombers), he could be one of the more underrated receivers.  Most defenders see an older, out-of-shape receiver who is relegated to 5 yard hooks, but his hands are unparalled and he just has a knack for getting open and making big plays.  On many occassions, opposing defenders have commented on his offensive wherewithal.  Putting aside his play, he is always at the helm of his current team, always willing to help the league out with any requests.  It is our honor inducting Nick into the Hall of Fame.

EZ "Swag" Carruthers - Marble Hill

EZ's induction to the Hall of Fame is a first, marking the first time brothers have been inducted into our Hall of Fame, and it is our pleasure to have them both.  The brother to Chosen 1, Tiquan, Swag is not being inducted in his brother's shadow but for his leadship of the Marble Hill francshise with Ernie's semi-retirement and longtime lights out play on both sides of the ball; and in the recent years, even blossoming into a legitimate quarterback.  Showing the respect and humbleness this man has, when we approached him to let him know that his brother made the Hall of Fame before him, he noted that he wanted it that way.  Well, now it is your time, Swag.  It is our honor to induct you into our Hall of Fame.

In 2023, we honor:

David "DJ" Mills - Hilltop/Umpaz/Referee

A perennial A division champion QB, he led the Umpaz and Hilltop franchises to many championships before continuing his legacy with the league as a referee.  Never the man to cause problems as a player, he always let his play do the talking while being a staunch sportsman and competitor.  As a referee, he has shown a knack for gaining the player's trust with his thick skin and being a fair judge.   For all these reasons, we pay tribute to him and welcome him to our Hall of Fame.

Robert "Steelz" Martinez - Trojans

Talk about loyalty, this man has made his entire career about flying under the radar as an ultimate playmanker for the Trojans.  Probably one of the most level-headed and underestimated competitors, heinstantly earns his opponents respect with his play and sportsmanship.  He has even given to the league in the form of his wife Missy always bringing her megaphone to every game rooting on her team.  We pay homage to Steelz and Missy with this induction.  Congratulations.

In 2024, we honor:

Nick Carola - Colts

Nick is the epitome of what makes our league a better place; a picture sportsman, a gentleman and a team captain always willing to help out a fellow player, referee and league officical.  he is the definition of what the Hall of Fame was created to commend.  Nick clearly takes a page out of his old man's book, because his father, Steve, can also be credited with Nick's HoF enshrinement, being the oldest active player and still a staunch competitor and sportsman.  We are extremely thankful Nick and Steve have played with us for as long as they have and can only hope others follow in this father-son tandem with the league.  Congratulations, Nick, this year's sure thing.  

Jonathan "Jae Hoffa" De Jesus - Bandits/Heineken Spokesman

What to say about Hoffa that we dont already know; a competitor, sportsman and light-hearted.  Always wanting to joke around and drink a Heineken, Hoffa defines light-hearted competitor and we are happy that he has called us home for years and years, since before he was allowed to drink a Heineken legally.  His good-hearted, joking nature shows every week with his weekly "Hide the Heineken bottle game under a referree cone."  A stand-up guy, a competitor and a sportsman, A Toast to your enshrinement, Hoffa.

The veterans committee inducted:

Doriano "DoDo" Calovic -Ten Park

Dodo won 15 A Chips (12 in a row), he competed throughout the City known for being a Kissena regular. Teams came to the KFL just to compete against Ten Park. He was well respected and was always thinking of the reputation  of the league. We thank him for his loyalty to us and with this induction ensure he will never be forgotten.

Special Induction

Liston Jones - R.I.P.

Liston was a long-time referree who introduced many referees to the league, as well as serving as a mentor to younger referees, before he became too sick to continue his referee responsibilities.  The world lost a good man when Liston passed last year.  May he Rest in Peace and know the league is indebted to him for his years of invaluable service.

Ray Hill - R.I.P.

Ray was a also long-tenured referree who also introduced many referees to the league, as well as serving as a mentor to younger referees and players about the importance of sportsmanship.  He was taken too soon with his untimely passing in the summer of 2018.  In the almost 4 decades the league has been running, there has never been a more supportive public display from players, refs and bystanders the weeks following his death.  May he Rest in Peace and know the league is a better place because of his contributions.