PLAYERS DIVISION
Ray Adams, Pitcher
Jim Alexander, Outfielder
Jim Balesano, Third Baseman
Jake Banks, Outfielder
Robert Barrows, Catcher
Walter Berg, Pitcher
Kevin Beaudoin, Outfielder
David Bidwell, Pitcher
Paul Biancucci, First Baseman
George Bonadies, Catcher
Sal Brancato, Outfielder
Leo Bravakis, PItcher
John Bujak, Pitcher
Brett Burnham, Shortstop
Bruno Bycholski, Pitcher
Bill Calusine, Third Baseman
Bob Cameron, Shortstop
Rev. Thomas Campion, Infielder
James Canivan, Pitcher
Steve Cannata, Pitcher
Tom Capalbo, First Baseman
John Carlin, Outfielder
Bob Carlson, Outfielder
Gino Caro, Shortstop
William Carroll, Catcher
Jack Champagne, Infielder
Bill Chapulis, Outfielder
John Chomick, Outfielder
Steve Chotiner, First Baseman
George Ciccaglione, Shortstop
Dave Cichon, Catcher
Paul Cichon, Third Baseman
Paul Ciotto, Second Baseman
Richard Cobb, Outfielder
Scott Cormier, Outfielder
Edward “Red” Cox, Shortstop
Sam Crispino, Outfielder
Jackie Cronin, Shortstop
Brian Crowley, Outfielder
Ray Curry, Outfielder
Jerry D’Apice, Second Baseman
Joseph David, First Baseman
Tony “Hooks” Dedominicis, Pitcher
Harry Deegan, Outfielder
Johnny Dione, Outfielder
George Dixon, Third Baseman
John Dixon, First Baseman
Joseph Doyle, Outfielder
Walter “Monk” Dubiel, Pitcher
James “Jigger” Farrell, First Baseman
Frank Farrell, Shortstop
Russ Fisher, Pitcher
Dinny Flaherty, Outfielder
Dick Foley, Third Baseman
Walter Fonfara, Pitcher
James Francoline, Designated Hitter
David Gale, First Baseman
Mickey Garbeck, Pitcher
Allan Garray, Catcher
Bill George, Catcher
Ralph Giansanti Jr., Second Baseman
Roberto Giansiracusa, Outfielder
Kevin Gieras, Pitcher
Ray Gliha, Outfielder
Cy Greenbaum, Catcher
Jimmy Griffin, Shortstop
Bill Guida, Pitcher
Charles Guliano, Third Baseman
Joe Hallissey, Third Baseman
Edward Holly, Outfielder
William Hutt, First Baseman
Carl “Dutch” Immeln, Outfielder
John “Red” Jacko, Pitcher
Scott Jeamel, First Baseman
Gene Johnson, Third Baseman
Jeff Johnson, First Baseman
Roland Johnson, Catcher
George Kapura, Second Baseman
Peter Kapura, Third Baseman
Hank Karlon, Catcher
Mickey Katkaveck, Catcher
Cliff Keeney, Second Baseman
Bill “Rubber” Kelly, Outfielder
Francis “Star” Kelly, Frist Baseman
Richard Kelly, Pitcher
George Kilray, Second Baseman
John “Yosh” Kinel, Pitcher
Tom Kirby, First Baseman
Edward Kovis, Pitcher
Steve Krajewski, Third Baseman
Howard Krogh, Designated Hitter
Edward Kukulka, Third Baseman
Luke Lamboley, First Baseman
Joseph Leahy, Third Baseman
Bill Leahey, Shortstop
John “Red” Madigan, First Baseman
William Maher, Pitcher
Brian Marshall, Outfielder
Jason Maule, Outfielder
Charles Mazurek, Pitcher
Michael McDonald, Catcher
George McGrane, Pitcher
“Click” McGrath, Pitcher
Michael McKernan, Outfielder
Charlie McMeans, Outfielder
Bert Meisner, Shortstop
Todd Mercier, Shortstop
Tom Meucci, Outfielder
Johnny Miller, Pitcher
Patrick Mistretta, Pitcher
J.J. Mitchell, Outfielder
Todd Mogren, Pitcher
Darryl Morhardt, Catcher
Moe Morhardt, Pitcher
Ignatius Murawski, Pitcher
Johnny Murphy, Pitcher
Walter Nakonechny, Third Baseman
Pete Naktenis, Pitcher
Erik Nord, Pitcher
Dan O’Leary, Third Baseman
Victor Pagani, Outfielder
Daniel Pandiscia, Outfielder
Walter Pawlowski, Third Baseman
Adam Peters, Designated Hitter
Bud Pottinger, Pitcher
Perley “Red” Putnam, Outfielder
Alan Putz, First Baseman
Bunty Ray, Outfielder
Gene Reilly, Pitcher
Frank Richters, Shortstop
Mark Riemer, Outfielder
Thomas Riley, Second Baseman
Richard Riordan, Outfielder
John Risley, Third Baseman
William Risley, Pitcher
Kevin Rival, Pitcher
Bob “Spike” Repass, Third Baseman
Patrick Rose, First Baseman
Walter “Doc” Russell, Pitcher
Dave Sacco, Pitcher
Peter Sala, Pitcher
Smokey Samolyk, Outfielder
Felix “Sonny” Sassano, Catcher
Jason Schuberth, Pitcher
Mike Schweighoffer, Pitcher
Earle Scott, Pitcher
John Serafini, Pitcher
Willie Seedman, Pitcher
Harvey Shapiro, First Baseman
Tom Shopay, Outfielder
Steve Shoplick, First Baseman
Thomas Shortell, Catcher
Tommy Sipples, First Baseman
Edward Skehan, Outfielder
Jim Snediker, Pitcher
Duke Snyder, Outfielder
Leverette Spencer, Pitcher
Arthur St. John, Outfielder
Bobby Stefanik, Second Baseman
Robert Stich, First Baseman
Craig Steuernagel, Pitcher
Rev. Dan Sullivan, Outfielder
Ray Sullivan, Shortstop
Mike Susi, Outfielder
Johnny Taylor, Pitcher
Carl Vasquez, Outfielder
Fred Vogel, Pitcher
Woody Wallett, Catcher
Kevin Walsh, Third Baseman
Allan Webb, Outfielder
Wally Widholm, Catcher
Casimir “Cos” Wilkos, Pitcher
George Woodend, Pitcher
Charles Wrinn, Pitcher
Len Zanke, Catcher
Daniel Zazzaro, Shortstop
Jim Ziogas Jr., Outfielder
MANAGER DIVISION
Thomas Abbruzzese, People’s Bank
Tony Berube, Hamilton Standard
Edward Buckie, St. Cyril’s
Jack Hines, Riley’s Redlegs
Hal Justin, United Aircraft
Al “Jeff” Koelsch, Hamilton Standard
Edward Kostek, St. Cyril’s
Max Kotkin, Mayflower Sales
Mike Liappes, Moriarty Brothers
Joseph Lowery, Bristol Cassins
Jimmie Owens, East Hartford Lords
John Roser, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
Bill Savitt, Savitt Gems
Louis Slavkin, Ellis-Slavkin
Frank Strong, Lenny’s York Tavern
Bill Wishinsky, Herb’s Sport Shop
EXECUTIVE DIVISION
John Barrett
Jane Foss
Mark Foss
James Gallagher
Bill Holowaty
John “Bud” Mahon
Lou Morotto
James Nesta
Jack Repass
John “Jack” Rose
John “Jack” Welch
UMPIRE DIVISION
Charles Adamick Sr.
Barry Chasen
Ed Cordier
Art Couch
Tony DeMaio
Walter Elliott
Joseph Fenz
Harold “Red” Flanagan
Ralph Giansanti Sr.
Gordon Guy
Henry “Pop” LaFleur
James O’Leary
John “Boggy” Muldoon
Dominick Manise
Herb “Bat” Orefice
John Pangonis
Ben “Twirler” Phelps
Polly Phelps
Andrew “Bunny” Welch
Earl Yost
SPONSOR DIVISION
Nicholas Francis
Jerome “Buzzy” Levin
Frank McCoy
Michael J. Lombardi
Matthew Moriarty
Herb Sheintop
MEDIA DIVISION
Owen Canfield
Michael Caruso
Joe Cassano
John “Jack” Kershaw
Bohdan Kolinsky
Ray McKenna
GOLD GLOVE HONOREES
Robert Barrows, C
Lou Bazzano Jr. SS
Edward “Red” Cox, SS
Jackie Cronin, SS
Frank DiBattista, SS
Allan Garray, C
Harold Heintz, OF
Bill Hickey, 2B
John Kelly, IF
Benjamin Kozyra, 2B
Gary LaRoque, SS
William Leahey, SS
Thomas Proctor, 2B
Robert S. O’Brien, C
Edward Skehan, OF
Clarence “Sonny” Thomas, OF
Joseph Tripp, SS
Leo Veleas, SS
Wally Widholm, C
Daniel Zazzaro, SS
HONORARY MEMBERS
Wesley Baldwin
Frank Benettieri
Dr. James Gilhuly
Peter Kiro Sr.
William Oleksinski
Edward O’Leary
Phil Rizzuto
Edward Wojcik
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.
GHTBL Hall of Fame caricatures, 1983.
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.”
GHTBL Hall of Fame Induction Dinner program, May 1, 1983.
GHTBL Hall of Fame Induction Dinner program, May 1, 1983.