How did it come about
PRESERVE THE LEGACY
The Windsor Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame WFSHOF is a Not-For-Profit organization formed in 2020 by a group of former fastball participants including Roger Awad, Hector Marinacci, Bob Schroeder, Bob Fraser, Al Zakoor, Don Dominas, Earl Dafoe and Gerry Mayea.
The purpose of our Hall of Fame is to preserve the legacy of Fastpitch Softball along with the many men and women players, coaches, managers, umpires, scorers, sports writers and team sponsors who have contributed to the success of this great sport over the years.
In previous years, Windsor and Essex County was a thriving hotbed for fastpitch softball with an abundance of exceptional players and leagues for both men and women. These leagues included Company Leagues, Industrial Leagues, Church Leagues, Bank Leagues, High School Leagues, Fraternity Leagues and premier National Fastball and International Sr. A Leagues.
Unfortunately, Sr. Men’s and Women’s Fastball is no longer popular in Windsor Essex County. However, thanks to the following organizations, girl’s fastball remains a thriving and exciting sport.
Representatives from each of these organizations are committee members and will help continue to preserve the Windsor Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame for many years to come.
The organizations include:
· St. Clair College Saints
· University of Windsor Lancers
· Windsor Wildcats
· Windsor Lady Expos
· LaSalle Turtle Club
· Forest Glade Baseball
Thanks to the Windsor Star archives, photos and articles are displayed showing Ontario, Canadian, and Local League Champions, Batting Champions, Home Run Leaders, No Hit Pitchers and exciting game descriptions going as far back as 1930.
We welcome community members to nominate a player, coach, manager, team, team sponsor, scorers, sports writers or any individual that contributed to the enhancement of the Fastpitch Softball scene.
For Women's/Girl's Fastpitch Softball category send to:
Paul Scott University of Windsor pscott@uwindsor.ca
For General Fastpitch Softball category contact: Roger Awad roger@sportfestwindsor.org or Hector Marinacci hectormarinacci@yahoo.com
Committee for General Category Inductees:
Awad, Roger Coordinator
Dafoe, Earl
Dominas, Don
Fraser, Bob
Kaschak, Bill
Marinacci, Hector
Mayea, Gerry
Schroeder, Bob
Committee for Women's Fastpitch Softball Category Inductees:
Scott, Paul Coordinator
Bradd, Ryan
Russell, Dan
Finally, we would like to thank our sponsors for their generous donations and we welcome financial donations to help Preserve the Legacy!
Preserving the Legacy of Fastpitch Softball