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                        Hall of Fame Class of 2022

John Cryer                    Biography       Sponsor          Leonardtown

Victoria Ehatt                Biography       Player             Baltimore

Beverly Funcicelli          Biography       Umpire           Glen Burnie

Doug Green                  Biography       Player             Palm City,Fl

Karen Johnson              Biography       Player             Nottingham

Gretchen McMillin        Biography       Senior Player  Accokeek

Lucinda Rothwell          Biography       Player             Lexington Park

Judy Shelter                  Biography       Player             Mechanicsville

Misty Walker-McGill     Biography       Player             Upper Marlboro

Sandy Zimmerman       Biography       Player             Glen Burnie

Steve Zwietucha           Biography       Umpire           Glen Burnie

          Hall of Fame Inductees Class of 2023

Tyrone Barnes        Biography         Player                  Pasadena

Greg Brown           Biography         Player/Mgr          Baltimore

Charles Clarke       Biography         Senior Player       Arlington,Va

Rupert(Bo) Curry   Biography         Senior Player       Monrovia

Tony Dailey           Biography           Player                 Glen Burnie

Linda Davis (Trip)   Biography         Senior Player       Las Vegas,Nv

Milton Harrison     Biography          Sponsor              Germantown

Kathy Keys             Biography         Senior Player       Kissimmee,Fl

Ivan Lanier             Biography         Senior Player       Milford

Stuart Levy             Biography         Mgr                     Clarksburg

Jim Loebach           Biography         Senior Player       Bel Air

Kelly Mabe             Biography          Player                  Pasadena

Billy Martin             Biography         Senior Player       Bowie

Kenny Sanders       Biography         Senior Player        Brandywine

Nicole Trumpler     Biography         Player                   Nottingham

Sad to announce the passing of Richard "Dick" Trautwein Lifetime member and 2006 H.O.F. inductee.

Sad to announce the passing of Frank Balsamo,  Lifetime member and 2009 inductee to the Maryland H.O.F.

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MDSPSA First Board of Directors

        Front Row (L to R):  Mark Phoebus, Bob Fogle, Tommy Schafer, Phil Kyte, and Dan Markowski

        Standing (L to R):  Clyte Franklin, Bob Staab, Bruce Dishman, Dick Trautwein, Charlie Phoebus, Ludwell Jones,
                                        Mike Snyder and Joe Cristy 

MDSPSA First Hall of Fame Class (2006)

Front Row (L to R):  Paul Kafka, Cookie Cherry (for Lynn Cherry), Tommy Lottman, Brenda Shepherd (for Ralph
                                  Shepherd) and Dan Markowski

Standing (L to R):  Phil Kyte, Tom Dilutis, Clyte Franklin, Bernie Allowatt, Don White, Jr. (for Don White), Bruce Dishman,
                                Mike Blum, Charlie Phoebus, Bob Fogle, Dick Trautwein, Mike Ennis, Mike Snyder and Bob Staab

Not Pictured:  Dave Weller

 Shifflet & Horn (1976)

Front Row (L to R):  Wayne Waters, Charlie Phoebus, Ron Gibbs, Frank Schmidt, Joey Warner, Sonny Farrly, Tommy
                                   Connley, Pete Fulmer

Standing (L to R):  Gary Via, John Swantec, Cookie Chillen, Frank Chorba, Angelo Zanti, Bryce Martin, Billy Hipple,
                               Tommy Schafer, Bill Horn

Car Center (1975)

Front Row (L to R): Tommy Coyle, Jim Valentine, Charlie Parker, Sid Glover, Andy Goodman,
                                  Ralph 'Bo' Shepherd

Standing (L to R):  Don White, Fred Harris, Bob Foard, Tom Connelly, Lou Einshultz, Tommy Schafer,
                                Frank Chorba, Cliff 'Sammy' Gephardt, Jim 'Country' Trout and Steve Grochowski

"THE 2014 CHARLES PHOEBUS AWARD"

Presented by the Maryland Slow-Pitch Softball Association

THIS YEAR'S MDSPSA Hall of Fame's Charlie Phoebus Award Recipient is:

LEE HOOD

Lee Hood currently is the Site Supervisor for the Bachman Sports Complex, Department of Recreation and Parks, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.  Lee has been at Bachman since it opened in 1998, and an employee of AA County Recreation and Parks since 1996.  That was the year Lee was inducted into the Anne Arundel County Sports Hall of Fame as an Administrator.  Don Brooks, then a Director with AA Recreation and Parks and now a National Director for Senior Softball-USA, attended that ceremony.  He immediately offered Lee a part-time job as a Site Supervisor at Upton Fields (now Randazzo).  Brooks had hired Lee in  the late 1970's as a gym supervisor.  The rest is history as they say.  Lee has maintained several other fields throughout AA County, including the fields at Old Mills for many years.  In 1972, he was the Junior Commissioner for the State of Maryland's Girls' Soccer Program.  For 14 years, Lee oversaw the Girls' Youth Soccer Leagues at Little Flower Catholic School.  He was instrumental in developing a Co-Ed volleyball league in the county, and oversaw basketball, baseball and other sports leagues.  Lee has been a dedicated public servant, always going above and beyond his required duties.  As a result, he has enabled tens of thousands of people in Maryland and from around the country to participate in and enjoy sports, especially slow pitch softball.

At Bachman, Lee works tirelessly to ensure that the nightly softball leagues for Seniors, Men, Co-Eds, and Women are an enjoyable place to play.  The same is true for the many weekend tournaments held atBachman throughout the season.  Lee makes sure that the fields are in the best playable condition, and that the needs of all of the participants are met. Josh Thomas, Bachman's Maintenance Supervisor, describes Lee as "always humble, putting softball and the needs of others first".  Thomas further stated that "Lee is usually the first person there and the last one to leave the fields.  He literally locks the gates at night.  He is willing to do whatever is necessary, whether it's trash collection, providing water in the dugouts, and just keeping the park clean for our guests.  You will often find him at Bachman on his days off, making sure things are running smoothly and pitching in wherever necessary."  Brooks echoed Thomas' remarks and noted that "whenever I needed someone to go beyond the call of duty, Lee never hesitated to help, and his meticulous attention to detail and his dedication to complete the job at hand never waivered.  I consider Lee to be a good friend, and his receipt of this prestigious award is very deserving and appropriate". 

Lee notes that he has always loved slow pitch softball, beginning as an assistant coach and scorekeeper for teams such as Betty and Jake's, and National Fitness.  With his knowledge of the game and his ability to assess players and teams, Lee is often a good resource for managers and coaches willing to seek his opinion.  His greatest joy, says Lee is "just being around the game and all of the players, and the many, many friendships I have made over the years".  In all respects, Lee Hood is a true ambassador for slow pitch softball and is most deserving of the Charles C. Phoebus Award for his enthusiasm and dedication to the game. 

Lee and his late wife Catherine were blessed with two children, Thomas and Emily.  Lee resides in Glen Burnie.