Union County Softball Hall of Fame

Members are inducted into the Union County Softball Hall of Fame based on their meritorious contributions and service to The Game.

Each of these exceptional Hall of Fame Members has made The Game better by their contributions, supportive participation, and consistent devotion to excellence.

John Amato

Jim Powers

2021

***Distinguished Service***

“50 Years” Dedicated as a USA Umpire

Player, Umpire, and Mentor to Many

John Amato

Frank Iazzetta

2021

***Player Slow Pitch***

There were Great Players & then there was Frankie

A Mainstay on the Sticky Fingers Team & Any Team Played On

An Intense Player Every Game, Who had All the Tools to Make Him a Great Player

Gave 110% Every Time he Stepped on the Field

John Amato

Robert DeBellis

2021

***Meritorious Service***

A Team Sponsor, Manager and Player

In Leagues from Law Enforcement through Senior Softball

A Man of Quality and Class

Bob Continues to Sponsor, Manage & Play the Game of Softball

John Amato

Carolyn Donner

2021

***Meritorious Service***

Attributes Consist of Umpire/Assignor/Coach/Director/Leader

An “All-Around Softball Champion”

Indicted into Both the NJSIAA & Westfield Hall of Fame

John Amato

Carmen Coppola

2021

***Player Slow Pitch/Fast Pitch***

A Great Outfielder & Clutch Hitter in Both Fast and Slow Pitch

A Heads Up Player Who Always Knew the Situation of the Game

A Great Teammate and True Gentleman On and Off the Field

John Amato

Joe Buontempo

2021

***Player Slow Pitch***

Joe was a Player, Manager and Team Sponsor throughout his Career

Joe Played Outfield in his Early Years before Moving to 2nd Base for the Latter Part of his Career

A Solid Hitter with Intensity and Desire Whenever he Stepped Onto the Field

John Amato

Greg Weber

2021

***Player Slow Pitch***

A Great Outfielder in Both Union County Softball, State & National Play with the Roselle Knights of Columbus Team

A 5-time, NJ Knights of Columbus State Tournament MVP

He Helped Lead his Roselle Knights Team to a National Championship in 1995

John Amato

Ron Zimmer

2021

***Meritorious Service***

A Navy Veteran who Served his Country Proudly

Currently Commander of the Roselle American Legion

A Team Sponsor, Retired Manager and Player

Still a True Fan of Senior Softball

John Amato

Joe McEvoy

2021

***Meritorious Service***

Last Original Member of the St Bart’s Old Timers Softball League

A League Director, Team Sponsor and Senior Softball Player

A RARE Person who has Always put the Interests of the League Before His Own

John Amato

Edward T. Belford

2021

***Player Slow Pitch***

Eddie “B”

Was a Great Short-stop

“Mr Clutch'” Who Later Transitioned to Pitching

A Great Teammate who was Highly Admired by his Peers Both On and Off the Field

John Amato

Joe Massimino

2021

***Player Slow Pitch***

A Premier Player Among the Softball Circuit

Being a Solid Power Hitter, Still Plays Hard Every Game He’s in

One of the Hardest Guys to Get Out When He Comes to Bat

A Great Teammate & Competitor for the Game of Softball

John Amato

John Amato

2017

Player, Coach, League Director

Facilitator of Softball For the Love of the Game

Providing the opportunity For Others to Participate

John Amato

Gene Antonucci

2015

Rock Solid Shortstop

6-Time MVP

Over 50 League Championships

Coach of Adult & Youth Teams

Champion of Champions

John Amato

Keith Benovengo

2013

The Consummate Softball Person

Player, Umpire, Director

ASA Commissioner

Touched the Life of Everyone He Came in Contact With

John Amato

George Brokaw

2005

Inaugural Member

For his Lifetime Love and Heartfelt Fire for Softball

Premier Player, Coach

Umpire and Friend of The Game

John Amato

Emanuel Caravano

2015

A Fan of The Game

Every Player Was His Friend

Sponsor “Caravano’s Road Runners”

A Friend to the Community

A Man of Quality & Class

John Amato

Charles Cobbs

2019

USSSA Umpire-in-Chief Since 2010

USSSA Women’s World and Nationals

Union County Umpire Cadet of the Year

Respected by his Friends and Peers

John Amato

Alexander Dowzycki

2009

Premier Pitcher in County and State

A Great Softball Player

Veteran Who Served His Country

Navy Sixth Fleet Champion

John Amato

Bill Dugan

2019

40-year veteran

Participated in over 4,800 games

Lifetime .650 hitter, Superlative 2B

10 Championship Teams

15 Championship Series

John Amato

Joe Fuerst

2009

A Great Player

A Quality Umpire

A Veteran Who Served His Country

Mentor to Many

Friend to All

John Amato

Don Geddis

2015

Fast Pitch Player for over 50 Years

22 League, County and State Championships

5 Mayors Trophy Championships

4 ASA National Tournaments

A Gentleman On & Off the Field

John Amato

Ed Kushner

2011

A Great Player in County and National Play

League Director

Linden PAL, Halecki’s, Hit-Men

Senior Softball, Linden, NJ

For the Love of The Game

John Amato

Dom Lawrence

2015

Founder & League Director

St. Bart’s Old Timers League

Longest Standing Union County League

League Commissioner 27 Years

An Outstanding Citizen

John Amato

Linda Lensch

2005

Inaugural Member

National Champion

True Blue

Player, Coach, and Umpire

Always at the Top of Her Game

John Amato

Frank Malta

2019

Played With Sticky Fingers from 1971 to 1984

30 Home Runs in 30 Games in 1971

Known as a good teammate and misses those teammates that have passed on

John Amato

Joe Massaro

2007

National Indicator Fraternity

ASA Gold Medal Level, ASA Elite

He Has Set the Bar For All Umpires

To Excel to Reach

He is Number One

John Amato

Erin McGuinness

2015

Founder of Play Ball for Miracles

The Children’s Miracle Network

Her Dedication to the Cause was to Help Others Through The Game of Softball

John Amato

Robert “Red” Migliore

2019

50 Years in Union County Sports

Coach, Umpire, & Sponsor

Inspirational Life Teacher

True Friend of The Game

John Amato

Patrick Mooney

2019

40 Years Dedicated Player & Teammate

Played in Both Fastpitch and Slowpitch

Played at the Top Levels and Brought Winning With Him

Has Continued That Level of Play with His Senior Competition

John Amato

Don Montefusco

2017

A Player’s Player

A Winner Amongst Winners

A Champion’s Champion

Dedicated to Excellence

Forever a Lover of The Game

John Amato

Gary Moran

2017

The Face of Union County Softball

Beloved by Players, Parents and Umpires

Forever “Blue”

John Amato

Ray Ortel

2007

Quality with Class

Mentor to Many

Friend to All

As a Player and an Umpire

John Amato

Barry Orth

2019

Always a Clutch Pitcher

He Was a Force Up The Middle on Defense

His Pitching Was Always Championship Caliber

Dedicated ASA/USA Umpire

John Amato

James D. Peters

2019

Founding Member of Union County Softball Umpires Association

45 Years of Commitment to ASA/USA Softball

National Umpire & Chief for Mid-Atlantic Area

A Dedicated Umpire, Teacher & Friend

John Amato

Becky Riccitelli

2019

She was a Tremendous Pitcher That Always Wanted the Ball

She Worked on Her Skill and Always Worked at Being the Best

From the Minute She Stepped Inside The Circle, Becky Was All Business

Becky Will Always Be Missed But Never Forgotten

John Amato

Jerry Riporti

2019

A Champions Champion

Played For Over 20 Years And Won Over 125 Tournament Championships

Lived In The Winners Circle

2018 USSSA Hall of Fame Inductee

John Amato

Bill Smith

2019

3 ASA National Tournaments

5 ASA National Schools

ASA Mid Atlantic Regional UIC Award

Indicator Award Recipient

20-year NCAA College Umpire

John Amato

Harry Streep

2013

Perfected the Art of Slow Pitch

A Great Hitter

A Great Pitcher

A Great Competitor

A Game Changer

John Amato

The Signorello Family

2009

Frenchy’s “The Original Sports Bar”

Sponsor of Teams, Always a Friend

Never ending Support for Union County Softball

John Amato

Anthony M. Yacek

2011

A Great Player and Veteran

A True Friend to Softball

A Polish Falcon and All-Star

Still Playing Senior Ball

Competes for Charity