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1993-1994
Inductees ... 1997-1998
Inductees ... 1999-2000 Inductees
... 2001-2002 Inductees
... 2003-2004 Inductees
... 2005-2006 Inductees
... 2007 - 2008 Inductees ... 2009
- 2010 Inductees
Posthumous Hall of Fame
At the September 14th, 1992 meeting of the North Star
League, the membership voted unanimously for the league to have its
own Hall of Fame. Six members were selected and awards were first presented
during the 1993 season.
1995 &
1996 Inductees
1995
Clinton Dahlberg of Howard Lake
Played pro ball for 17 years. One of the most dangerous left-handed
hitters in the league. Very involved with youth programs in the area.
Mike Dressen of Watertown
Played for and managed amateur baseball for over 25 years.
Hit the decisive home run to help win the Class A championship for Watertown
in 1951. Coached high school and youth baseball for many years.
Ollie Schumacher of St Michael
Played amateur ball for over 25 years. Tremendous fielding
pitcher and good hitter. Known for pitching endurance as he pitched
18 innings in the playoffs with the game ending in a tie.
Gordie Link of Monticello
A solid left handed hitter who played left field and was also known
as one of the best knuckle ball catchers in the area. Very involved
with youth baseball in the area.
1996
Rich Ditty of Delano
Rich comes from a baseball-orientated family as his father,
along with brothers and sister, all played baseball. Rich played and
managed the Delano ball team for many years along with putting many
hours in to improving and maintaining the ball park. Rich also served
as a league and regional officer.
Paul Fortin of Hamel
One of the "founding fathers" of town team baseball
in Hamel. Paul was always there to support the team financially as well
as supplying them with baseball equipment made Paul a valuable asset
to his team. Field acquisition to field improvements to field preparation
made Paul an indispensable pioneer in his communities program.
Art Hagen of Dassel-Cokato
Art was one of the finest defensive catchers in the league,
whose timely hitting and bunting helped the D-C team win many ball games.
Art was also valuable to his team working behind the scene in scheduling
games and working on the field.
Jerry Klaers of Loretto
Jerry played shortstop for 18 years and managed the Loretto
ball club for 18 years. Jerry's financial support and leadership helped
keep a winning tradition in Loretto. Jerry served as league vice-president
for many years. Without question, Jerry Klaers is presently Mr. Baseball
in Loretto.
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