_________________________________________________________ F A M E F O R U M N E W S L E T T E R N A T I O N A L W O M E N 'S B A S E B A L L H A L L O F F A M E National Syndicated Column (contents are protected) Copyrights(c), NWB Hall of Fame, 1998-2008 TXU877085, TXU959430, TXU973266, TXU013972, TXU986753, TXU949885, TXU004037, TXU022893, TXU026161, TXU047111, TXU050230, TXU061149, TXU088068, TXU120937, TXU148132, TXU163784, TXU170668, TXU196853, TXU211917, TXU216769, TXU234252, TXU253116, TXU260664, TXU276615, TXU288273, TXU311442, TXU348663, TXU346055, TXU1OPSAH, TXU1Z5BTB, TXU2ACJSN. Issue Number 00429 _________________________________________________________ Volume XI, Number 35 Publisher and Author December 29, 2008 Richard C. Jaffeson Washington, DC HallFame@usa.com http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame _________________________________________________________ 2008 NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS MELISSA GIBBONS AND ROSIE WEAVER SEE THE WEBSITE FOR ALL "HALL OF FAMERS" http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/albums DIDRIKSON, HOWARD, SCHILLACE, DANCER, FERGUSON, WINTER, WRIGHT, LUKASIK, MILLIKEN, BALLENTINE, GEYER, WALLACE, CIULLA, GUIDACE, MACURIO, SHELDON, BEAUCHAMP, HUDSON, BRENNEMAN, FERENO, SWEENEY, NELSON, DOMINGUEZ, TRIOLO, RANISZEWSKI, GIBBONS, WEAVER TED WILLIAMS WEBSITE http://www.saveted.net _________________________________________________________ A. COLUMN: PHOENIXVILLE PARAGON PRAISED Webster's Dictionary defines "paragon" (proper noun) as, "1. a model or pattern of perfection or excellence, and 2. a perfect 'diamond' weighing a hundred carats..." However, there is yet another definition which could be included within Mr. Webster's illustrative descriptions, "--a pattern of perfection on another diamond which is Phoenxiville's own model of excellence whenever she takes the field and mound as the captain, pitcher, and founder of the Blue Crush." In further recognition of this "paragon," in December an article was featured in "The Phoenix" online news from Phoenixville, PA, regarding the October 2008 induction of Melissa "Mel" Gibbons into the NWB Hall of Fame. Provided below is a link to the article received this month entitled, "Hall On Her Own," by Barry Sankey, sports writer of "The Phoenix," who interviewed Gibbons. There were also quotes from Narda Quigley who established the Philadelphia Women's Baseball League (PWBL). Sankey notes, "Gibbons is well-known in the area as director of the Phoenixville Area Recreation Department (PARD)." The attached photo was featured in the article as were three more pictures of Gibbon's Blue Crush, PWBL, in action. "HALL ON HER OWN" "PHOENIXVILLE, PA --Melissa Gibbons of the Phoenixville Blue Crush has been inducted into the National Women's Baseball Hall of Fame." http://www.phoenixvillenews.com/articles/2008/12/02/sports/srv0000004162756.txt Note: Melissa "Mel" Gibbons is captain of the Blue Crush, which she formed in 2004. She was inducted into the NWB Hall of Fame in October 2008. For additional information, see the October NWB Hall of Fame newsletter and media release. "Gibbons and Weaver Earn Honored Places in 2008 NWB Hall of Fame," Fame Forum, Volume XI, Number 29, October 8, 2008 http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/files/C-Oct08D.txt B. NWB HALL OF FAME PRODUCTS These baseball items are available from the NWB Hall of Fame: commemorative buttons (2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and 1999), t-shirts, caps, and bats. Free commemorative ribbons are available. The website main page has an order form, and the photo page displays several items. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame C. HISTORIC TIMELINE December 26, 1837 Morgan Bulkeley birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. December 26, 1947 Carlton Fisk birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. December 26, 1954 Susan Butcher birthdate, Iditarod champion. December 27, 1943 Roy White birthdate, MLB player. December 28, 1900 Ted Lyons birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. December 29, 1937 Mary Tyler Moore birthdate, Emmy Award winner. December 30, 1935 Sandy Koufax birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. December 31, 1870 Tom Connolly birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. January 1, 1857 Tim Keefe birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. January 1, 1911 Hank Greenberg birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. January 2, 1951 Bill Madlock birthdate, MLB player. January 3, 1916 Betty Furness birthdate, consumer advocate. January 3, 1973 George Steinbrenner purchased NY Yankees. January 4, 1914 Jane Wyman birthdate, Best Actress 1948. January 4, 1944 Tito Fuentes birthdate, MLB player. January 5, 1901 Luke Sewell birthdate, MLB player/manager. January 6, 1412 Joan of Arc birthdate, commanded French army. January 6, 1863 Ban Johnson birthdate, manager, MLB Hall of Fame. January 6, 1920 Early Wynn birthdate, pitcher, MLB Hall of Fame. January 7, 1913 Johnny Mize birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. January 7, 1945 Tony Conigliaro birthdate, MLB power hitter. January 8, 1867 Emily Balch birthdate, Nobel Peace Prize. January 9, 1903 Orioles became NY Highlanders (Yankees). January 9, 1941 Joan Baez birthdate, folk singer. January 10, 1835 Harry Wright birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. January 10, 1938 Willie McCovey birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. January 11, 1876 Elmer Flick birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. January 11, 1890 Max Carey birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. January 11, 1963 Tracy Caulkins birthdate, world record swimmer. January 11, 1973 American League adopted Designated Hitter Rule. January 12, 1960 Mike Marshall birthdate, MLB player. January 13, 1925 Gwen Verdon birthdate, actor ("Damn Yankees"). January 14, 1919 Stoneham, McGraw, McQuade purchased NY Giants. January 14, 1942 Carol Bellamy birthdate, Peace Corp director. January 15, 1917 Johnny Rucker birthdate, MLB player. January 16, 1870 Jimmy Collins birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. January 16, 1911 Dizzy Dean birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. January 17, 1931 James Earl Jones birthdate, actor. January 18, 1896 Bill McGowan birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. January 18, 1955 Kevin Costner birthdate, actor. January 19, 1966 Stef Edberg birthdate, tennis star. January 20, 1887 Bill James birthdate, MLB player. January 20, 1934 Camilo Pascual birthdate, MLB player. D. FAME FORUM ISSUES Volume XI, 2008 Season Publications Number 35, Phoenixville Paragon Praised (Gibbons), December 29. Number 34, Abbott and Ciullo in Washington, December 17. Number 33, Abbott and Ciullo Meet Ted Williams, November 28. Number 32, Boogie Woogie Bugle Dog of Kompany Bee, November 9. Number 31, Everything's Coming Up Rosie (Weaver), October 21. Number 30, Forever Young (Mel Gibbons), October 14. Number 29, 2008 NWB Hall of Fame Inductions, October 8. Number 28, Melissa Gibbons Article From 2000, October 5. Number 27, Rosie Weaver Article From 2005, October 4. Number 26, 2008 Nominations for Induction (NWB/HoF), October 3. Number 25, Move Over Bobby Thomson, (EWBC final), September 22. Number 24, 2008 NWB Hall of Fame Induction Form, September 4. Number 23, Niner at the Plate (Casey II), August 4. Number 22, K.C. Higgins at the Bat (Casey), July 31. Number 21, Base Ball To Day, Polo Grounds, July 25. Number 20, Hit the Ball: Act One, Scene One, July 23. Number 19, Batting Beauty (Esther Williams), July 19. Number 18, Playing and Pitching Parodies, July 16. Number 17, Swinging in the Rain (Freed hits), July 14. Number 16, Begin the Ball-Guine (Porter hits), July 11. Number 15, Puttin' on Your Mitts (Berlin hits), July 3. Number 14, 2008 NWB Hall of Fame Induction Form, June 29. Number 13, Judy, Judy, Judy (Johnson), June 12. Number 12, Tales of Narda: The Guessing Game, May 10. Number 11, Clifford Plays Some Hoops (Auerbach), April 21. Number 10, Tales of Narda: Lady with the Light, April 13. Number 09, Tales of Narda: Turning the War Club, April 2. Number 08, Playing for a Higher Authority (Natural), March 22. Number 07, Prayerful Pearl (Janis Joplin), March 14. Number 06, Reigning at Ringside in Ritchie (boxing), March 11. Number 05, Tales of Narda: Origin of the Magic Bat, February 28. Number 04, Clifford's Favorite Store (Ballentine), February 15. Number 03, Bases Loaded, Reel Two, (baseball movies) February 12. Number 02, Bases Loaded Remake (Sunset Boulevard), February 2. Number 01, That Was the Year That Was, January 2. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/handouts E. NWB HALL OF FAME PROGRAMS The National Women's Baseball Hall of Fame, an independent not-for-profit organization established September 1998, is situated in suburban Washington, DC. The objective is to recognize achievements of women in regulation baseball. The NWB Hall of Fame offers these programs for participants in regulation baseball with organized leagues. Managers are are encouraged to recommend recognition awards and suggest articles on their teams, players, or events. Applications are available through email and are posted on the website. NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS Nominations for the NWB Hall of Fame are due September 30. Inductions may include four current and one previous players by formal application or candidate statement. NATIONAL MVP AND MANAGER AWARDS MVP player and manager award requests are due December 31. Season nominations should be by a manager or administrator. One MVP player per team may be selected annually. Membership covers transmission of newsletters, announcements, invitations, applications, and access to all website pages. Membership is $9.00 renewed annually, and an application is available on the NWB Hall of Fame website. _________________________________________________________ NATIONAL WOMEN'S BASEBALL HALL OF FAME Richard C. Jaffeson, Executive Director PO Box 15282, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20825 301-847-0102 HallFame@USA.com http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame "National Women's Baseball Hall of Fame" is a registered trade name with the State of Maryland. MD672265, October 19, 1998. Programs, articles, and contents presented herein are protected under provisions of the U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress. Fame Forum registrations are listed below. TXU877085, TXU959430, TXU973266, TXU013972, TXU986753, TXU949885, TXU004037, TXU022893, TXU026161, TXU047111, TXU050230, TXU061149, TXU088068, TXU120937, TXU148132, TXU163784, TXU170668, TXU196853, TXU211917, TXU216769, TXU234252, TXU253116, TXU260664, TXU276615, TXU288273, TXU311442, TXU348663, TXU346055. TXU1OPSAH, TXU1Z5BTB, TXU2ACJSN Copyrights(c), NWB Hall of Fame, 1998-2008 __________________________________________________________