Foley Cultural Center Foley Cultural Center, GVRD’s largest center, provides a beautiful view of Lake Chabot and surrounding Dan Foley Park. The Vallejo Sports Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving and honoring the people, events, and memories of our ongoing sports heritage. To submit any donations please contact the GVRD main office: 395 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 Foley Cultural Center Visit us online at www.gvrd.org Join us on Facebook! Building community and enhancing quality of life through People, Parks, and Programs 36 Vallejo Sports Vallejo Sports hall of fame hall of fame Class of 2013 The Hall of Fame Committee Class of 2014 The Vallejo Sports Hall of Fame Committee is comprised of a Harry Diavatis Pat Hughes diverse group of volunteers who represent the various high schools in Vallejo as well as a range of eras. Collectively they Mike Kollar Demetrius Davis comprise an institutional memory of over 6 decades of athletes and athletic endeavors. They meet several times a year to Gent Davis Jim Davis consider various candidates proposed by the committee as well as other interested people. John Eaton Royan Hammond The Committee is comprised of the following members: Julie Gonzalez Rusty McManus Mike Kollar Anthony Kenaston Justin Saroyan Bob Herlocker Roni Sparrey Jim Hunt Henry Thorpe Ceola Corella John Stevens Ernest Meyers Jerry Hinton Cliff Stroughter Joe Rasler If you are interested in joining the Hall of Fame Committee, please Barton Williams contact Anthony Kenaston at 707-648-4611. Don Wouda John Baptista Selection Criteria Abe Hobbs Bob LaBelle The following criteria is considered for inclusion in the Vallejo 1964 St. Vincent Men’s Sports Hall of Fame: 1960-61 Vallejo High Cheer Squad Baseball Team ATHLETE 1956-57 Vallejo JR College Basketball Team Must have attended a Vallejo school. M.C. for 2013 Must be out of high school a minimum of 5 years prior to Steve R. Mortara induction M.C. FOR THE EVENING Must have demonstrated leadership and good citizenship Steve R. Mortara Must have been an outstanding athlete competing at a high level of achievement. Must have earned exemplary honors in their sport(s) such National Anthem as All American, All State, All Conference, MVP, Capt., etc. American Idol Contestant Torri Langfitt COACH Must have coached at a Vallejo School (grades 7-12) for a minimum of 10 years.* 2 35 Vallejo Sports Vallejo Sports Vallejo Sports Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Class of 2011 Class of 2012 Must have dedicated himself/herself to the development of Wes Gibson Jay Bozman Bob Albrecht the complete athlete, to include leadership, citizenship, and George Anderson sportsmanship, in addition to athletic ability. T.R. Buchanan Ricky Lee Campo Teams must have competed successfully at the highest level Wes Matthews Michelle Domagas Gary Coronado possible. Frank Milo Larry Everingham *An exception may be made for a coach who is a product of Harold ‘Fast Mail’ Joel Hall Vallejo schools and has distinguished himself/herself in the Johnson Sonny Hatsme coaching profession elsewhere. James LeDoux Joe Jones Katie Layne TEAM Robert Reed Hank McGraw Al Manfredi Must have attained excellence on regional, state, or Bill Nunes international level. Dave Marshall Coke Morrison Spring Dawson Must have compiled an outstanding winning record or have Mike Minahen Ed Sowash achieved other equally outstanding accomplishments. MC Hurd Teams are to be selected based upon their achievements Robert “Peanut’s” Bobby Russell Harold Steinback during a single season, or over an extended period of time. Smith Lou Sanders Consideration for this award must include the level of 1987 St. Vincent’s 1936 Vallejo High integrity, sportsmanship and character exhibited by the Men’s Football Team School Roger Sturgeon nominated team. Football Team Joe Tavalero M.C. for 2012 SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT 1965 Vallejo High Steve R. Mortara While the recipients of this award may have been athletes or School 1962 Hogan High coaches at one time, the award is intended to recognize the Football Team School Football Team recipient’s other contributions to the Vallejo sports experience. M.C. for 2010 Must have promoted, sustained, or added significantly to Harry Diavatis 1999 Vallejo High the experience of Vallejo athletes and the local sports scene. School Track Team Must have given unselfishly of their time and resources for M.C. for 2011 the betterment of the Vallejo sports scene. Beyonka McDowell Must have demonstrated exemplary leadership and/or citizenship characteristics. VALLEJO SPORTS HISTORY RECOGNITION Must have enriched the Vallejo sports scene through actions, records, character, history, lore etc. 34 3 Vallejo Sports Vallejo Sports Vallejo Sports Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Class of 2007 Class of 2008 Class of 2009 Leo Bellutini Shawn Campas Tricia Allen Our Sponsors John Bohnet Anthony Daigle Frank “Ping” Bodie Alex’s Catering, Tom Pezzuto Elmer Boyden Dan Dion Jim Doyle Markstein Beverage Jerry Causey Joe Grove Don Gleason Bob Edgar Mario L’Esperance Vernon Higbee Silent Auction Contributors Walter Highbaugh Bob Mansfield Billy Himes Vallejo Tint Shop Freddy Manuel Jim Marsh Cedric “Mud” Howard Sac’s Hot Dogs Mike Scrivner Neil McCarthy Clarence Marshall Jack Anthony’s 7 Flags Car Wash Bud Smith Willis McJunkin Beyonka McDowell Paul Stanley Admiral Ray Smith Dennis Myering Kathleen Joseph Myers Chipper Jones Norm Tavalero Dick Nettleton Dave Parsons MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa Jim Upchurch Joe Wardlaw Joe Rapisarda Cache Creek Casino Resort Albert Vidaurreta Richie Williams Bob Salinas Sonoma Raceway 1969 St. Vincent’s 1918-1919 Martin Wyatt Oakville Winery Women’s Basketball Mare Island 1947 Vallejo Junior Football Team Henry Thorpe of Vallejo Insurance Associates Winged V’s College Football Team 1960-1961 San Francisco Giants M.C. for 2007 St. Vincent’s Football M.C. for 2009 Cheryl Hurd Mark Lowe Golden State Warriors M.C. for 2008 Kevin Gleason Jeff Gordon Racing Mr. C The Good Guys Mike Kollar Karol Heppe CC Sabathia PitCCh In Foundation 4 33 Vallejo Sports Vallejo Sports Vallejo Sports Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Class of 2004 Class of 2005 Class of 2006 Ted Albrecht Dave Beronio Bob Coronado SPSV Volunteers and Bill Craft Dick Bass Dick Biama Spencer Davis Norm Bass Jerry Bradley Doc Hollister Police Activities League: Ken Williams Vic Bottari Bobby Campo Lyston Johnson Bill Corbus Edie Chavez Frank Mixon The Vallejo Times Herald: Fred Faucett Charlie Fuller Joe Mortara Sr Hall of Fame Logo design by Ruth Schneider Augie Garrido Ted Gebhardt Joe Mortara Jr Fulton Keykendall Nikki Gianulias Steve Mortara Matt O’Donnell – Sports Editor Colon Kilby Jeff Gordon Dave Ostercamp Dante Magnani Larry Himes Bill Posedel Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum: Jim Kern Tug McGraw DL Hurd Norm Tanner Dante McKinley Earsell Mackbee Tuffy Williams Event Coordinators: Justin Saroyan, Anthony Stan McWilliams Glen Odale Tom Zunino Kenaston, Ceolla Corella Mike Merriweather Dave Plump 1991 Vallejo High Danielle Mitchell Sid Rich School Baseball Team Biographies: Jim Hunt Mark Munoz Bob Rodrigo M.C. for 2006 Martin Wyatt Sid Nickolas George Souza Program Printing: Steven Salmon (VCUSD) Bob Patterson CC Sabathia Bruno Pellegrini Dave Thomas Trophy Maker: Michael’s Engraving Jack Renfro Frank Wetmore Marilyn Smith-Ifland The 1949 Vallejo High GVRD Board of Directors: Liat Meitzenheimer, Football Team Jeff Wilson Gary Salvadori, Karol Heppe, Sheryl Pannell The 1954 Vallejo High M.C. for 2005 Lea, Wendell Quigley Football Team Martin Wyatt M.C. for 2004 Martin Wyatt 32 5 Winning the Coast Conference Championship with a record of 11 wins and 1 loss, the Redskins overall season record of 30 wins and 5 losses enable them to not Steve “Raider Mort” only be named the #1 team in Northern California but also Mortara granted them a spot into the State Jr. College Basketball Champion- Our host tonight was born and raised ship being held in San Jose. in Vallejo. He attended St. Basil’s Grammar School he scored 23 points a Clad in their Red and White uniforms, the Redskins made it game in basketball with a high of 36. In through the first two rounds of the state championship by defeat- baseball he threw three no-hitters & one ing Oceanside J.C. 90-69 and San Diego J.C. 80-63, before losing perfect game with a 12-2 pitching record, batted 468 with 8 home runs in the championship game to Allan Hancock Jr. College out of winning MVP honors in both sports. Santa Maria 82-77. At St. Vincent’s High School he was Captain and MVP of the basketball team for 2 years. He led the league in scoring two years in a row with a 25 point per In addition to being named the #2 team in California, three game average, with a high of 45 points. He was All-League, North Coast Section members of the team, Richie Williams, D.L. Hurd and Gent Davis Player of the Year, 10th leading scorer in Northern California, and a member of were awarded numerous state honors for their play on the court. the All Northern California Team. Eight members of the team including Coach McWilliams are In baseball he made the varsity for four years. His senior year he led the team in the Solano College Sports Hall of Fame: Richie Williams, Gent in hitting 333 and made All-League Outfielder. At the Spring Awards Banquet Davis, D.L Hurd, Ken (Cowboy) Pierson, Augie Garrido, Joe Jones he was named MVP in basketball, top hitter in baseball, and won the prestigious Ryan Award for Athletics & Academics. and Otis Grimble and six are in the Vallejo Sports Hall of Fame: Stan McWilliams, Richie Williams, Gent Davis, D.L.