FIELD OF HONOR
The Division One Softball Organization Field of Honor recognizes current and former players who have reached the age of seventy (70) and have participated in Division One for a minimum of ten (10) years and have met the following criteria:
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Have demonstrated above average performance in The Villages Division One Softball Organization.
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Have shown exceptional sportsmanship towards fellow players, board members, volunteers and spectators.
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Have volunteered their time and effort in various capacities (Umpiring, Board participation, Scoring, Committee work, Advisory capacity, etc.) to The Villages Division One Softball Organization.
Spectators, umpires, scorekeepers, groundskeepers and any other non-playing participants who have significantly contributed to the success of The Villages Division One Softball Organization may also be recognized.
Field of Honor Members
2024 Inductees
Hank Culley
Greg Hanson
Linwood Manning
Don Geisler
Kenny Young
Ed Haith
Betsy Chase
2023 Inductees
Don Barnes
Bob Crafton
Eric Ehlers
Gary Grodzicki
Tom Hauser
Gary Search
2021 Inductees
Beaver Burch
Ralph Hollis
Steve Long
Paul Preuit
Carl Roberts
Norb Stroer
Dale Travis
Floyd Williams
Steve Wilson
2019 Inductees
Doug Gerkin
Terry Yanny
Linda Yanny
Gregg Foster
Lee Kochenour
John Rebardo
Dave Sellars
Jim Carter
2018 Inductees (Inaugural Members)
John Wick
Rick Connor
Bud Shelley
Rod Severson
Tom Simmons
Dick Kanyan
Dave Mamuscia
Dominick Formisano
Ron Gustaitis
Don Duell
Dewey McVicker
Left to right: Steve Wilson, Norb Stroer, Carl Roberts, Ralph Hollis, Dale Travis, Paul Prueit, Beaver Burch, Floyd Williams, Steve Long
Left to Right: Doug Gerkin, Terry Yanny, Linda Yanny, Gregg Foster, Lee Kochenour, John Rebardo, Dave Sellars
In Memoriam
Left to Right: John Wick, Rick Connor, Bud Shelley, Rod Severson, Tom Simmons, Dick Kanyan and David Mamuscia
Not Shown:
Ron Gustaitus (2018) Donnie Duell (2018), Dewey McVicker (2018)