Welcome to the 33rd Annual Blue Mountain League Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion. With the addition of tonight’s 4 new inductees, our Hall of Fame now has 221 members. Congratulations to the 2016 inductees: Tim Buck Cal Kresge Mike Pavolko Chris Rios WELCOME - 1 - 33 RD ANNUAL BLUE MOUNTAIN LEAGUE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION BANQUET AND REUNION Phoenix Hall at the Holy Family Club October 20, 2016
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Welcome to the 33rd Annual Blue Mountain League Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and
Reunion. With the addition of tonight’s 4 new inductees, our Hall of Fame now has 221 members.
Congratulations to the 2016 inductees:
Tim Buck
Cal Kresge
Mike Pavolko
Chris Rios
WELCOME
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33RD ANNUALBLUE MOUNTAIN LEAGUE HALL OF FAME
INDUCTION BANQUETAND REUNION
Phoenix Hall at the Holy Family ClubOctober 20, 2016
2016 INDUCTEES
Pitcher for back-to-back champion Bethleon, Tim was a star pitcher -- the ace of the staff.
In 2002, he had a record of 11-1, and was not only the Pitcher of the Year, but the League’s Most Valuable Player as well.
Tim Buck
2016 INDUCTEES
Cal Kresge
Cal earns his place in the Blue Mountain League Hall of Fame for all he has done for the game of baseball over 35+ years.
From sponsoring the Saylorsburg Lakers for many years, to maintaining the Saylorsburg Playground Baseball field (even the refreshment stand)!
We salute his devotion to baseball and to the Blue Mountain League.
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YEAR TEAM IP R H SO BB W L1999 Bethleon..........................................2000 Bethleon......12.2......1...10....15....4...2....02001 Bethleon......60.1.....41...63....56...21...5....22002 Bethleon......77.1................84.......11....12003 Bethleon................NO STATS..................2004 Bethleon................NO STATS..................2005 Bethleon......72.2.....31...75....67...18...6....52006 Bethleon......73.......41...78....72...30...4....62007 Bethleon......60.......23...45....53...35...4....22008 Vinecrest.....31.2.....20...32....23...26...3....42009 Vinecrest......1........0....2.....1....0...0....0TOTAL.............429......394..588...345..226..37...25
He’s gone from throwin’ ‘em to callin’ ‘em! For 17 seasons, Mike threw strikes for four teams in the BML, winning more than 60 games. He was the 2000 Turoscy Formula Award winner (+0.384).
After his pitching career ended, he became one of the best umpires in the League. He must love baseball!
2016 INDUCTEES
Mike Pavolko
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Like power hitters? Chris belted 55 home runs during his eight year career, including leading the League with 19 in 1994. Like high average hitters? Chris had a .413 career average.
To top it all off, he was a fine outfielder as well! Little wonder he has been selected to the BML Hall of Fame!
2016 INDUCTEES
Chris Rios
YEAR TEAM IP R H SO BB W L1996 Hellertown............6........5....7......6....2...0....11997 Hellertown...........66.......45...64.....63...54...1....41998 Hellertown...........28.1.....36...49.....24...30...2....11999 Hellertown...........79.1....111..129.....55...44...5....72000 Martins Creek........61.1.....57...77.....80...31...8....22001 Martins Creek........56.1.....54...84.....36...23...5....42002 Cardinals............56.......65...92.....54...30...6....62003 Cardinals........................no stats.................2004 Cardinals........................no stats.................2005 Cardinals............61.1.....37...76.....81...22...5....32006 Cardinals............56.......41...77.....51...16...7....32007 Cardinals............55.1.....46...84.....29...14...5....42008 Cardinals............59.1.....43...94.....41...18...4....52009 Vinecrest............43........6...35.....28....5...6....02010 Vinecrest............70.......26...65.....36...11...6....42011 Vinecrest.............8.......14...17......1....4...0....2TOTAL....................702......586..950....585..304..60...46
YEAR TEAM AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI AVG1986 Orioles...........41....9..15....2....1....3....12...3661987 Orioles/LT........96...19..33....8....2....7....24...3441988 Limeport.........138...45..59....8....2....5....34...4281989 Limeport.........120...34..50....6....2....6....26...4121990 DNP.....................................................1991 Limeport/MC.......89...27..42....9....1....4....33...4721992 Martins Creek....127...46..58....6....0...11....44...4571993 NO STATS................................................1994 Martins Creek....130...47..49...10....0...19....59...377TOTALS................741..227.306...49....8...55...232...413
HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE HALL OF FAME SELECTION PROCESS
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Many times we are asked how we go about selecting the inductees to the Blue Mountain League Hall of Fame. First, we have set up rules and guidelines. They state:
"To be considered for selection, a nominee must have made an outstanding contribution to the BML as a player, coach, manager, umpire, league official or team official."
"All nominees shall have participated in the BML in some manner for a period of not less than five (5) years."
"A nominee may be selected for his contribution in one category even though he is still active in the League in another category. Players, to be selected, must be inactive as a player for at least five (5) years. Coaches, managers, league officials umpires and team officials may be selected while still active in the BML, provided they have participated in the League for at least ten (10) years."
Next, we set a limit on how many nominees we feel are appropriate to induct. We want to be sure to induct all those who are worthy, but on the other hand, we do not wish to induct too many in any given year.
Then, nominations are solicited from the Committee, the League and the general public. Nominations are welcome at any time, and they are kept on file for at least five years. Every year, we receive more and more nominations to add to those we have received in the past.
Finally, every nominee's record of contributions is carefully researched and discussed. The merits of each nominee is debated. Then, and only then, does the committee make its selections.
O.R. Pacchioli Bob Schuster John Bisco Jack Kinney
Mike Mihalik Andy Pitsilos George Pitsilos
David Stoudt Tom Stoudt, Sr.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE2016 INDUCTEES!
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CONGRATULATIONSAND BEST WISHES!
**Tim Buck**
**Cal Kresge**
**Mike Pavolko**
**Chris Rios**
2016 BML Hall of Fame Inductees
Patch & Loretta Pacchioli
Telephone (610) 691-0200
ROBERT R. SCHUSTERAttorney at Law
1204 Maple StreetBethlehem, PA 18018
Congratulations to the New Inductees!
Dave Lutz, Sr.BML Hall of Fame 1985
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BML HALL OF FAME MEMBERS BML HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
INDUCTED 1984(Charter Members)
Neil Catalino Joe DeFrank Edgar DietzEarl Dreisbach Karl Dutt Bill GoldsworthGene Hartzell Paul Keglovits Paul Kocher Sr.
Dave Lutz Al Nerino Hal NerinoJim Oplinger O.R. Pacchioli Paul Peters
Mike Pontrelli Dick Pritchard Len RenaldoAmelio Scott Bob Siebler Dominic Spagnola
Val Valetta Bob Weiss Armon Williams
INDUCTED 1985Craig Anderson Tony Cortez Joe DeFrancisco
Sid Effross George Enstrom Lou GuidaChet Huber Joe Kluska Floyd KresgeTom Morgan Randall Ott Bill Pensyl Sr.Bob Rasely Charles Rotzell Rich Santo
Jim Schlegal Guy Segatti Art StasiakGary Strauss Charles Tarsi Bill Williams
INDUCTED 1986Ray Biondi Woodrow Bonney Joe Dell'Alba
Ed Dreisbach Ralph Fisher Gus GarscarHowie Gutshall Dave James Steve Majczan
Lou Pacchioli George Pitsilos Horace RuslingVince Seaman Al Spadt John Vonelli
INDUCTED 1987Richard DeLong Ernie DiSalvatore John EnstomIshky Fatzinger Dick Holly George Horwath
Pully Lasko Jim Lugg Paul PavelkoWes Pulli
INDUCTED 1988Ciff Cowlings Al Jones Paul Kocher Jr.
Mel Kohler Jim Lees Ted PlesslBert Tarboro Jr. Larry Valetta Mike Zaia
INDUCTED 1989Terry Bartolet Tom Kostolsky Steve MichaelDan Santiago Gene Sostorecz Mike Zuk
INDUCTED 1990Earl Brittain Jack Hafer Gary Jerabek
Marty Ondrovic Pete Radocha Paul Zellner
INDUCTED 1991Larry Enstrom Keith Groller Jerry Wartman
Rich Wescoe
INDUCTED 1992Rick Cacciatore Dave Cardell Mike Deschler
Frank John Ted Long
INDUCTED 1993Jay Johnson Howard Lawler Bob Schuster
Dan Waelchli
INDUCTED 1994Gary Albright Brennan Arndt Gus KovalskyTony Liberto Henry Oncheck Bill Sakovics
Randy Seltzer
INDUCTED 1995Hal Ambrose Phil Bollman Greg ButzBill Filipovits Bill Zanette Frank Zellner
INDUCTED 1996Tom Lasko Bill Lipsky Andy OnkotzBill Sawyer Stan Sterner Greg Vogel
INDUCTED 1997Ray Dech Dave Hemmerly Bob Hilinski
Frank Jurasits Lou Minotti Mike Miorelli
INDUCTED 1998Mickey Corpora Carl Duser George HarrisCarl Pietrouchie Bill Polaha Bob Thomas
INDUCTED 1999George Cobb Dennis Kinney Frank MarakovitsMike Mihalik Bill Pensyl
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BML HALL OF FAME MEMBERS BML HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
BLUE MOUNTAIN LEAGUEPRESIDENTS
INDUCTED 2000Andy Donatelli Jim Kilpatrick Dave NorwoodDan Olshefski Mike Quigley
INDUCTED 2001Dick James Mike Schneider Gus Steiner
Mike Stockley Jim Trach
INDUCTED 2002John Bisco Lee Butz Tim Fisher
Troy Heffelfinger Gene Jani Bob Zerfass
INDUCTED 2003Mike Collier Jeff Kilpatrick John KingJim Martin Dave Riegel
INDUCTED 2004Eric Charles Andy Cichocki Tom Cichocki
Chris Mihalik Drew Wesnak
INDUCTED 2005Dave Boandl John Cole Ted Damiter
Bill Flyte Tom Stoudt
INDUCTED 2006Bill Bosak Ed Boyce Mike Guro
Ted Meixell Mike Saccani
INDUCTED 2007Scott Brosky John Csencsits Matt Merkle
Sharon Miller Bob Siemon Joe Yanek
INDUCTED 2008Stan Dyrek Rich Fenstermaker Joe Ragazino
Karl Rentzheimer Terry Sandercock
INDUCTED 2009Matt Hlay Jim Schaffer Fred Tomasko
Ed Wandler Mike Wandler
INDUCTED 2010Jeff Bosak Tom Byrd Sean Leary
Tim Schwarz
INDUCTED 2011Tom George Jeff Merlet Ron "Punkin" Miller
Andy Simmock
INDUCTED 2012Ted DeLong Lester Dietz Scot Engler
Mike Reenock Eric Reiter
INDUCTED 2013Andy Pitsilos Nate Stannard Scott Thomas
INDUCTED 2014Mike Bodnar Ross Griffith Tony JordanChad Kusko Gary Laubach
Thank you for attending the 2016 Banquet & Reunion.We hope to see you again in 2017!
(Date to be announced.)
The banners, 1984 through 2008, were painted byFred Schuster III, University of Delaware ‘95.
From 2009 through 2014, the banners were beenpainted by Tracy Rabenold, an art teacher at William
Allen High School.
DINNER MENU
Fruit Cup
Tossed Salad
Turkey and Ham
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Corn
Green Beans
Rolls and Butter
Ice Cream
Coffee and Tea
BLUE MOUNTAIN LEAGUEHALL OF FAME BANQUET & REUNION
BLUE MOUNTAIN LEAGUEHALL OF FAME BANQUET & REUNION
2002 BETHLEON BLUE JAYS
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BATTING AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB AVG Schwarz.....71....7...14....3....0....1.....7...15...197Bosak.......84...24...27...11....0....5....26...19...321George.......2....0....1....0....0....0.....0....0...500Ray, T......86...19...28....6....0....4....17...15...326D’Amico.....78...19...19....2....0....0....10...11...244Leary......108...25...44...17....0....1....19...13...407Dickey.....121...28...38....9....1....5....18....4...314Arner.......54...10...17....3....0....1....15....3...315Meila.......43....8...15....2....0....0....12...10...349Morgan......98...23...27....6....1....5....21....2...276McDonald....40...12...15....1....1....0.....8....0...375Medei.......30....7...10....1....0....2.....7....6...333Toth.......124...29...42....7....1....9....29...14...339Connell......5....0....0....0....0....0.....0....0...000Brown.......40....8...12....1....0....2....13....3...300Buck.........4....1....0....0....0....0.....0....0...000Kendy........0....1....0....0....0....0.....0....0...000
PITCHING GP IP W L H R K BB CGTomaszewski...11...48.1....5...1...47...29...45...32...2Buck..........14...77.1...11...1...68...35...84...29...9Landis.........4...23......2...1...29...13...14...10...2Kendy..........9...35.1....0...5...58...43...28...20...3
Overall Record: 28-10 (Regular Season: 22-10)
Swept Limeport in semifinals 3-0Swept Lower Nazareth in the finals 3-0
Accolades: Tim Buck, MVP Tim Buck, Pitcher of the Year Tim Schwarz, Manager of the Year
Hall of Famers: Schwarz, Bosak, Leary, George, Buck
(defeated Bethlehem Red Sox)1971 Bethlehem Red Sox........22-3, .8801972 Bethlehem Red Sox........27-3, .9001973 Bethlehem Red Sox........26-6, .8131974 Bethlehem Cardinals......24-4, .857
(defeated Bethlehem Red Sox)1975 Bethlehem Cardinals......18-6, .750
(defeated Bethlehem Red Sox)1976 Allentown Orioles........21-5, .808
BLUE MOUNTAIN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS BLUE MOUNTAIN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
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BML HALL OF FAME 2016 SCHOLAR ATHLETE
Alex Thomas is this year’s recipient of the Blue Mountain League Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award.
Alex will be attending the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University where he will major in biomedical engineering.
The Freedom High School class of 2016 salutatorian was a Lamp of Knowledge recipient for receiving straight A's all four years of high school. Alex also received a Student Service Center Award, was a 2016 Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Baseball Scholar Athlete, and 2015 and 2016 Lehigh Valley Live All Area Baseball Team honorable mention.
The Blue Mountain League Hall of Fame is proud and honored to recognize Alex as our 2016 Scholar Athlete Award recipient.
Alex Thomas
CONGRATULATIONS, ALEX!
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Our annual golf tournament was held at Woodstone Country Club on Friday, August 26, 2016. 92 golfers participated in our golf tournament in which all proceeds contribute to our Scholar Athlete Scholarship Fund. Congratulations to the following winners:
Tournament ChampionsGreg ButzMike Guro
Larry KelchnerTerry Sandercock
Shootout Winner: Dave Cope Longest Drive: Chris Raber Closest to Pin #5: Dave Howard Closest to Pin #13: Terry Sandercock Closest to Pin #16: Rudy Schlener Putting Contest: Dale Snyder Sand Trap Contest: Keith Lehman
12TH ANNUAL BLUE MOUNTAIN LEAGUEHALL OF FAME GOLF TOURNAMENT
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BML HALL OF FAME WEBSITE
If you have not already done so, please visit our website. All Hall of Fame members are listed by year of induction. Annual inductions, banquet details, golf tournament information and our Scholar Athlete award are included on our website. Please visit: bmlhof.com
BML HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
Do you have anyone in mind who you feel is worthy of consideration for the Blue Mountain League Hall of Fame? If so, please send us an email at the addresses below.
SUGGESTIONS
Do you have any comments or suggestions on how we can improve the banquet? Is there anything you would like to see us add or remove from the festivities? Constructive suggestions, even compliments are welcome. Please feel free to comment. Again, please send us an email with any concerns you may have.
EMAIL ADDRESSES
Do we have your email address? We are always attempting to update our Hall of Fame members in our email database. If you think we don’t have your email address please send it to us.
Please send your nominations, suggestions and/or email addresses to any of the Hall of Fame Committee members listed below. Thank you.