HOF History
The Chicago 16" Softball Hall of Fame was organized in 1996 by founders Al Maag and Tony Reibel. Maag had created the first video documentary on the sport "Chicago's Game 16" Softball" and it became the catalyst of starting the organization. They were able to get past and current competitors, associations, and leaders in the sport to work together to benefit the sport's image and recognize it's best performers and supporters. A physical Hall of Fame does not exist yet, and we are still looking for a site all ideas welcome.
Mission
The Chicago 16" Softball Hall of Fame has been formed to promote the great game that started in Chicago by honoring and recognizing the game's best players, teams and supporters.
Virtual Tour
Under Construction
Directors/Committee
Nomination committee heads:
Jack Dowling (Pioneer Era) 630.232.6453
Ed Zolna (1950-1963) 815.469.1787
Tony Reibel (1950-1963) 847.698.2514
Frank Lentine (1964-1979)
Ray Topps (1980 - current) 773.229.8694
Mary Pat McGuire (women) 773.779.7783
John Hie (Umpire) 773.286.5362
Gary Thorsen (Organizers & Managers) 630.894.0414
Co-Founders
Al Maag
Tony Reibel
Executive Board of Directors
President, Gary Thorsen
Vice President, Ray Topps
Secretary, Debby Cornacchia
Treasurer, Stan Patek
Board of Directors
Art Lurie
Mark Frighetto
Mary Pat McGuire
Al Maag
Tony Reibel
Bill Wadington
Ron Kubicki
Hall Biographer
Bill Wadington
Past Supporters and Advisory Board
Nominate
Nominations can be made any day by filling out the form and following instructions. A person must be retired or not playing as a key member of a team on a major level for 3 years, or 50 years of age. Click here for nomination form.
Vote
Nominations are reviewed by committees in the spring and agreed upon who can be listed on the official ballot and then voted on. In 2008 public voting will be done both in pencil and online. Ballots are usually available in the summer and voting closed by September 1st. In 2008 Inductee dinner attendees will have an opportunity to vote first. Inductees are announced in the fall. Awards dinners are annually held at Hawthorne Race Course in January. Click here for ballot.
Advertising/Sponsorships
Website costs range from $150 to $550 for yearly program ads.
Contact:
Bill Wadington, Hall Biographer
4535 Elm
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: (630) 852-8817
Email: Wwading@aol.com
Ads for the annual Inductee Dinner Book are due each year around Christmas. Costs vary…full page ad is approx. $200. Printed by Arbor Press, Lisle, IL
Contact:
Chicago 16" Softball Hall of Fame
2730 Patton Ave.
Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: 630/232-7996
Fax: 630/232 7998
Store
Under Construction
Donna Levy
Landon, Farrey & Associates, Inc.
1833 Centre Point Circle, Suite 123
Naperville, Illinois 60563
Phone: (630) 544-5054
Email: dlevy@landon-farrey.com
Chicago 16" Softball Hall of Fame
169 Cardinal Drive
Bloomingdale, Il 60108
Phone: 630/232-7996
Fax: 630/232 7998
Email: gt34@sbcglobal.net
Website Design
Spark
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The Chicago 16" Softball Hall of Fame was organized in 1996 by founders Al Maag and Tony Reibel. Maag had created the first video documentary on the sport "Chicago's Game 16" Softball" and it became the catalyst of starting the organization. They were able to get past and current competitors, associations, and leaders in the sport to work together to benefit the sport's image and recognize it's best performers and supporters. A physical Hall of Fame does not exist yet, and we are still looking for a site all ideas welcome.
Annual dinners have attracted over 600 attendees each year (over a decade) to meet the new inductees. Both founders are still involved by today the organization's executive committee is now lead by president, Gary Thorsen. Committee meetings are held almost every month. The Hall of Fame has also been instrumental in organizing tournaments and helped local media celebrity, Mike North behind the scenes get the 16" game played in the Chicago Public High Schools.
Mission
The Chicago 16" Softball Hall of Fame has been formed to promote the great game that started in Chicago by honoring and recognizing the game's best players, teams and supporters.
Virtual Tour
Under Construction
Directors/Committee
Nomination committee heads:
Jack Dowling (Pioneer Era) 630.232.6453
Ed Zolna (1950-1963) 815.469.1787
Tony Reibel (1950-1963) 847.698.2514
Frank Lentine (1964-1979)
Ray Topps (1980 - current) 773.229.8694
Mary Pat McGuire (women) 773.779.7783
John Hie (Umpire) 773.286.5362
Gary Thorsen (Organizers & Managers) 630.894.0414
Co-Founders
Al Maag
Tony Reibel
Pictured, l to r (from back row) Stan Patek, Mark Frighetto, Art Lurie, Debby Cornacchia, Bill Wadington, Ron Kubicki, Ray Topps (front row) Al Maag,
Tony Reibel, Gary Thorsen, Mary Pat McGuire
Executive Board of Directors
President, Gary Thorsen
Vice President, Ray Topps
Secretary, Debby Cornacchia
Treasurer, Stan Patek
Board of Directors
Art Lurie
Mark Frighetto
Mary Pat McGuire
Al Maag
Tony Reibel
Bill Wadington
Ron Kubicki
Hall Biographer
Bill Wadington
Past Supporters and Advisory Board
| Rich Melman | Mike North | James 'Skinny' Sheehan |
| Dorsi Thillens | Pat Brickhouse | Bill Gleason |
| Tom Carey | Howie Fagan | Ed Kelly |
| Ed Zolna | Bob Campbell | George Bliss |
| Jane Zolna | Don DeBat | Arbor Printing, Lisle |
| Stoudt family | Mickey Balestri | Rich Hennessy |
| Sal Vasta | Jerry Schmidt | Willie Simpson |
| Milan Stevanovich | Wally Pecs | Marsha Amraen |
| Dave Novak | Chet Matkyiewicz | Olympic Trophies |
| Les Messinger | Tim Maher | Joel Zimberoff |
| Bob Hobson | Bobbie Blackstone | Willis Miles |
| Michealle Maag | Kim Panazzo | Jack Johnson |
| Joe Sarna | Irv Porter | David Kennedy |
| Jack and Willie Schmitz | Ron Kubicki | John Mitchell |
| Mark Malouf | Frank Fiarito | Chubbs |
| Bill Dwyer | Holan Family | Len McKinnon |
| Hynes Brothers | George Kominos | Dan Mueller |
| Tom O'Neill | Les Duncan | Willie Simpson |
| Ed Surma | Joe Strzelcyk | Rock Consiglio |
| David Wemken | George Randazzo | Richard Black |
Nominate
Nominations can be made any day by filling out the form and following instructions. A person must be retired or not playing as a key member of a team on a major level for 3 years, or 50 years of age. Click here for nomination form.
Vote
Nominations are reviewed by committees in the spring and agreed upon who can be listed on the official ballot and then voted on. In 2008 public voting will be done both in pencil and online. Ballots are usually available in the summer and voting closed by September 1st. In 2008 Inductee dinner attendees will have an opportunity to vote first. Inductees are announced in the fall. Awards dinners are annually held at Hawthorne Race Course in January. Click here for ballot.
Advertising/Sponsorships
Website costs range from $150 to $550 for yearly program ads.
Contact:
Bill Wadington, Hall Biographer
4535 Elm
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: (630) 852-8817
Email: Wwading@aol.com
Ads for the annual Inductee Dinner Book are due each year around Christmas. Costs vary…full page ad is approx. $200. Printed by Arbor Press, Lisle, IL
Contact:
Chicago 16" Softball Hall of Fame
2730 Patton Ave.
Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: 630/232-7996
Fax: 630/232 7998
Store
Under Construction
Donna Levy
Landon, Farrey & Associates, Inc.
1833 Centre Point Circle, Suite 123
Naperville, Illinois 60563
Phone: (630) 544-5054
Email: dlevy@landon-farrey.com
Chicago 16" Softball Hall of Fame
169 Cardinal Drive
Bloomingdale, Il 60108
Phone: 630/232-7996
Fax: 630/232 7998
Email: gt34@sbcglobal.net
Website Design
Spark
Since 1996, Spark has been serving a diverse and impressive client base. They specialize in design, marketing, advertising, public relations, and interactive Web design. The Phoenix Business Journal currently ranks Spark as one of the top five design firms and top 10 ad agencies in the Arizona.
Spark's mission is to provide clients with comprehensive creative services. They provide the highest level of service and personal attention to ensure custom, one-of-a-kind marketing and communications solutions.
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