Hall of Fame

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GHTBL Hall of Fame Nomination Form — GHTBL HALL OF FAME

Nomination Form

PLAYERS DIVISION

Raymond Adams, P — ^{Ray Adams, Pitcher}

Jim Alexander, OF — ^{Jim Alexander, Outfielder}

Jim Balesano, 3B — ^{Jim Balesano, Third Baseman}

Jake Banks, OF — ^{Jake Banks, Outfielder}

Kevin Beaudoin, OF — ^{Kevin Beaudoin, Outfielder}

Paul Biancucci, 1B — ^{Paul Biancucci, First Baseman}

Sal Brancato, OF — ^{Sal Brancato, Outfielder}

Brett Burnham, SS — ^{Brett Burnham, Shortstop}

Bill Calusine, 3B — ^{Bill Calusine, Third Baseman}

Bob Cameron, SS — ^{Bob Cameron, Shortstop}

Rev. Thomas Campion, IF — ^{Rev. Thomas Campion, Infielder}

Tom Capalbo GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Tom Capalbo, First Baseman}

John Carlin, OF — ^{John Carlin, Outfielder}

Bob Carlson, OF — ^{Bob Carlson, Outfielder}

Gino Caro GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Gino Caro, Shortstop}

Jack Champagne, IF — ^{Jack Champagne, Infielder}

Bill Chapulis, OF — ^{Bill Chapulis, Outfielder}

John Chomick, OF — ^{John Chomick, Outfielder}

Steve Chotiner, 1B — ^{Steve Chotiner, First Baseman}

George Ciccaglione, SS — ^{George Ciccaglione, Shortstop}

Dave Cichon, P/C — ^{Dave Cichon, Catcher}

Paul Cichon, 3B — ^{Paul Cichon, Third Baseman}

Paul Ciotto, 2B — ^{Paul Ciotto, Second Baseman}

Richard Cobb GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Richard Cobb, Outfielder}

Scott Cormier GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Scott Cormier, Outfielder}

Edward "Red" Cox, SS — ^{Edward “Red” Cox, Shortstop}

Sam Crispino GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Sam Crispino, Outfielder}

Jackie Cronin Hartford Twilight Baseball League Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Jackie Cronin, Shortstop}

Brian Crowley GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Brian Crowley, Outfielder}

Ray Curry GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Ray Curry, Outfielder}

Jerry D'Apice GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Jerry D’Apice, Second Baseman}

Joseph David GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Joseph David, First Baseman}

Tony Dedominicis GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Tony “Hooks” Dedominicis, Pitcher}

Harry Deegan GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Harry Deegan, Outfielder}

Johnny Dione GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Johnny Dione, Outfielder}

George Dixon GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{George Dixon, Third Baseman}

John Dixon GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{John Dixon, First Baseman}

Joseph Doyle GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Joseph Doyle, Outfielder}

Walter "Monk" Dubiel GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Walter “Monk” Dubiel, Pitcher}

James "Jigger" Farrell GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{James “Jigger” Farrell, First Baseman}

Frank Farrell GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Frank Farrell, Shortstop}

Russ Fisher GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Russ Fisher, Pitcher}

Dinny Flaherty GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Dinny Flaherty, Outfielder}

Dick Foley GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Dick Foley, Third Baseman}

Walter Fonfara GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Walter Fonfara, Pitcher}

James Francoline GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{James Francoline, Designated Hitter}

David Gale GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{David Gale, First Baseman}

Mickey Garbeck GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Mickey Garbeck, Pitcher}

Allan Garray GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Allan Garray, Catcher}

Bill George GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Bill George, Catcher}

Ralph Giansanti Jr. GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Ralph Giansanti Jr., Second Baseman}

Roberto Giansiracusa GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Roberto Giansiracusa, Outfielder}

Kevin Gieras GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Kevin Gieras, Pitcher}

Jimmy Griffin GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Jimmy Griffin, Shortstop}

Bill Guida GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Bill Guida, Pitcher}

Charles Guliano GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Charles Guliano, Third Baseman}

Joseph Hallissey GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Joe Hallissey, Third Baseman}

Edward Holly GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Edward Holly, Outfielder}

William Hutt GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{William Hutt, First Baseman}

Carl “Dutch” Immeln GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Carl “Dutch” Immeln, Outfielder}

John "Red" Jacko GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{John “Red” Jacko, Pitcher}

Scott Jeamel GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Scott Jeamel, First Baseman}

Gene Johnson GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Gene Johnson, Third Baseman}

Jeff Johnson GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Jeff Johnson, First Baseman}

Roland Johnson Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League Hall of Fame — ^{Roland Johnson, Catcher}

George Kapura GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{George Kapura, Second Baseman}

Peter Kapura, 3B — ^{Peter Kapura, Third Baseman}

Mickey Katkaveck Hartford Twilight Baseball League — ^{Mickey Katkaveck, Catcher}

Cliff Keeney, 2B — ^{Cliff Keeney, Second Baseman}

Bill "Rubber" Kelly, OF — ^{Bill “Rubber” Kelly, Outfielder}

Francis "Star" Kelly, 1B — ^{Francis “Star” Kelly, Frist Baseman}

George Kilray, 2B — ^{George Kilray, Second Baseman}

John "Yosh" Kinel, P — ^{John “Yosh” Kinel, Pitcher}

Tom Kirby, 1B — ^{Tom Kirby, First Baseman}

Edward Kovis Hartford Twilight Baseball — ^{Edward Kovis, Pitcher}

Steve Krajewski, 3B — ^{Steve Krajewski, Third Baseman}

Howard Krogh, DH — ^{Howard Krogh, Designated Hitter}

Edward Kukulka, 3B — ^{Edward Kukulka, Third Baseman}

Luke Lamboley, 1B — ^{Luke Lamboley, First Baseman}

Joseph Leahy, 3B — ^{Joseph Leahy, Third Baseman}

Bill Leahey Hartford Twilight League Hall of Fame — ^{Bill Leahey, Shortstop}

Harold "Hal" Lewis, SS — ^{Harold Lewis, Shotstop}

John "Red" Madigan, 1B — ^{John “Red” Madigan, First Baseman}

Bill Maher, P — ^{William Maher, Pitcher}

Brian Marshall, OF — ^{Brian Marshall, Outfielder}

Jason Maule, OF — ^{Jason Maule, Outfielder}

“Click" McGrath, P — ^{“Click” McGrath, Pitcher}

Michael McKernan, OF — ^{Michael McKernan, Outfielder}

Charlie McMeans, OF — ^{Charlie McMeans, Outfielder}

Bert Meisner, SS — ^{Bert Meisner, Shortstop}

Todd Mercier GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee — ^{Todd Mercier, Shortstop}

J.J. Mitchell, OF — ^{J.J. Mitchell, Outfielder}

Ignatius "Iggy" Murawski, P — ^{Ignatius Murawski, Pitcher}

Walter Nakonechny, 3B — ^{Walter Nakonechny, Third Baseman}

Dan O'Leary, 3B — ^{Dan O’Leary, Third Baseman}

Victor Pagani, OF — ^{Victor Pagani, Outfielder}

Daniel Pandiscia, OF — ^{Daniel Pandiscia, Outfielder}

Walter Pawlowski, 3B — ^{Walter Pawlowski, Third Baseman}

Adam Peters, DH — ^{Adam Peters, Designated Hitter}

Perley "Red" Putnam, OF — ^{Perley “Red” Putnam, Outfielder}

Alan Putz, 1B — ^{Alan Putz, First Baseman}

Bunty Ray, OF — ^{Bunty Ray, Outfielder}

Frank Richters, SS — ^{Frank Richters, Shortstop}

Mark Riemer Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League — ^{Mark Riemer, Outfielder}

Thomas "Scoop" Riley, 2B — ^{Thomas Riley, Second Baseman}

Richard Riordan, OF — ^{Richard Riordan, Outfielder}

John Risley, P/3B — ^{John Risley, Third Baseman}

Bob Repass Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League — ^{Bob “Spike” Repass, Third Baseman}

Patrick Rose, 1B — ^{Patrick Rose, First Baseman}

Walter "Doc" Russell, P — ^{Walter “Doc” Russell, Pitcher}

Smokey Samolyk, OF — ^{Smokey Samolyk, Outfielder}

Harvey Shapiro, 1B — ^{Harvey Shapiro, First Baseman}

Tom Shopay, OF — ^{Tom Shopay, Outfielder}

Steve Shoplick Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League Hall of Fame — ^{Steve Shoplick, First Baseman}

Tommy Sipples, 1B — ^{Tommy Sipples, First Baseman}

Edward Skehan, OF — ^{Edward Skehan, Outfielder}

Duke Snyder, OF — ^{Duke Snyder, Outfielder}

Arthur St. John, OF — ^{Arthur St. John, Outfielder}

Bobby Stefanik, 2B — ^{Bobby Stefanik, Second Baseman}

Robert Stich, 1B — ^{Robert Stich, First Baseman}

Rev. Dan Sullivan, OF — ^{Rev. Dan Sullivan, Outfielder}

Ray Sullivan, SS — ^{Ray Sullivan, Shortstop}

Mike Susi, OF — ^{Mike Susi, Outfielder}

Carl Vasquez, OF — ^{Carl Vasquez, Outfielder}

Kevin Walsh, 3B — ^{Kevin Walsh, Third Baseman}

Allan Webb, OF — ^{Allan Webb, Outfielder}

Wally Widholm Hartford Twilight League — ^{Wally Widholm, Catcher}

Casimir "Cos" Wilkos, P — ^{Casimir “Cos” Wilkos, Pitcher}

Daniel Zazzaro, SS — ^{Daniel Zazzaro, Shortstop}

Jim Ziogas Jr., OF — ^{Jim Ziogas Jr., Outfielder}

MANAGER DIVISION

Thomas Abbruzzese, People's Bank — ^{Thomas Abbruzzese, People’s Bank}

Tony Berube
Hamilton Standard — ^{Tony Berube,
Hamilton Standard}

Edward Buckie
St. Cyril's — ^{Edward Buckie,
St. Cyril’s}

Jack Hines
Riley's Redlegs — ^{Jack Hines,
Riley’s Redlegs}

Hal Justin
United Aircraft — ^{Hal Justin,
United Aircraft}

Al "Jeff" Koelsch
Hamilton Standard — ^{Al “Jeff” Koelsch,
Hamilton Standard}

Edward Kostek
St. Cyril's — ^{Edward Kostek,
St. Cyril’s}

Mike Liappes
Moriarty Brothers — ^{Mike Liappes,
Moriarty Brothers}

Joseph Lowery
Bristol Cassins — ^{Joseph Lowery,
Bristol Cassins}

Jimmie Owens
East Hartford Lords — ^{Jimmie Owens,
East Hartford Lords}

John Roser
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft — ^{John Roser,
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft}

Bill Savitt
Savitt Gems — ^{Bill Savitt,
Savitt Gems}

Louis Slavkin
Ellis-Slavkin — ^{Louis Slavkin,
Ellis-Slavkin}

Frank Strong
Lenny's York Tavern — ^{Frank Strong,
Lenny’s York Tavern}

Bill Wishinsky
Herb's Sport Shop — ^{Bill Wishinsky, Herb’s Sport Shop}

EXECUTIVE DIVISION

Mark Foss GHTBL Hall of Fame Inductee Executive Division — ^{Mark Foss}

James Nesta Hartford Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League Hall of Fame — ^{James Nesta}

John "Jack" Welch — ^{John “Jack” Welch}

UMPIRE DIVISION

Harold "Red" Flanagan — ^{Harold “Red” Flanagan}

John "Boggy" Muldoon — ^{John “Boggy” Muldoon}

Herb "Bat" Orefice — ^{Herb “Bat” Orefice}

Andrew "Bunny" Welch — ^{Andrew “Bunny” Welch}

SPONSOR DIVISION

Jerome "Buzzy" Levin — ^{Jerome “Buzzy” Levin}

Michael J. Lombardi, C — ^{Michael J. Lombardi}

MEDIA DIVISION

John "Jack" Kershaw — ^{John “Jack” Kershaw}

GOLD GLOVE HONOREES

Jackie Cronin Hartford Twilight Baseball League — ^{Jackie Cronin, SS}

1942 Harold Heintz Hartford Connecticut — ^{Harold Heintz, OF}

John Kelly Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball Hall of Fame — ^{John Kelly, IF}

Tom Proctor Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League — ^{Thomas Proctor, 2B}

Robert S. OBrien GHTBL Hall of Fame Golden Glove — ^{Robert S. O’Brien, C}

Sonny Thomas, OF — ^{Clarence “Sonny” Thomas, OF}

1947 Nonny Zazzaro Hartford Twilight League — ^{Daniel Zazzaro, SS}

HONORARY MEMBERS

ABOUT THE GHTBL HALL OF FAME

In 1982, Jack Repass founded the Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League Hall of Fame. Repass was GHTBL Secretary, Sports Information Director for University of Hartford, and a former player. Efforts made by Repass acknowledged Greater Hartford’s best players and its many contributors since 1929. Pete Naktenis, a left-hander from Hartford who pitched for Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics, entered as the league’s first inductee.

Jack Repass establishes GHTBL Hall of Fame, March 18, 1982.

Perhaps the most decorated GHTBL Hall of Famer was player-manager, Gene Johnson. At the league’s 50th anniversary celebration he was bestowed with the Player of the Half Century Award. After seven years in the minor leagues, Johnson returned to the twilight league to win four batting titles and multiple championships. He served as a player or manager for an amazing total of 57 years.

To honor GHTBL Hall of Fame inductees, Jack Repass organized banquets often held at Valle’s Steak House in Hartford or Willie’s Steak House in Manchester. Dinner included live music, toasts, prayers, speeches and induction ceremonies. Inductees were handpicked by Repass. After passing away on November 10, 2001, at 77, Repass was inducted to the GHTBL Hall of Fame. Hartford Courant sportswriter Bohdan Kolinsky wrote of Repass that, “The link to Hartford’s baseball past is gone now.”