_________________________________________________________ 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, 1998-2009 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 00431 _________________________________________________________ Volume XII, Number 02 Publisher and Author February 20, 2009 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: COMMEMORATIVE NWB HALL OF FAME BUTTONS As is customary, a commemorative button recognizing players inducted into the NWB Hall of Fame in the previous season is now available. The new 2008 button includes references to: Melissa "Mel" Gibbons and Rosie Anderson Weaver (attachment). Also, photos of Gibbons and Weaver are posted on the website. www.eteamz.com/hallfame Buttons are metal 3" in diameter with a pin backing and are in blue and red letters on a white field. Orders should be placed using the form provided below, and any combination of prior years could be included (example below). The website homepage features a complete list of inductions by year. Examples of Button Orders 1-2008-Gibbons/Weaver 1-2001-Ballentine/Geyer/Didrikson 1-2000-Milliken/Lukasik/Howard NWB HALL OF FAME COMMEMORATIVE BUTTON ORDER FORM A. One Button 1-____-Names___________________ $2.00 B. Two Buttons 1-____-Names___________________ 1-____-Names___________________ $3.00 C. Five Buttons 1-____-Names___________________ 1-____-Names___________________ 1-____-Names___________________ 1-____-Names___________________ 1-____-Names___________________ $5.00 _______________________________ Your Name _______________________________ Address _______________________________ City,State,Zip _______________________________ Email Please print and complete this form. One button $2.00, two buttons $3.00, and five buttons $5.00. Prices include postage. Checks payable to: NWB Hall of Fame. NWB Hall of Fame PO Box 15282 Chevy Chase, MD 20825 2008 NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS Melissa "Mel" Gibbons, Blue Crush, PWBL (suburban Philadelphia, PA) captain, pitcher, shortstop Phoenixville Blue Crush, 2004-current New Jersey Nemesis, 1999-2001 New Jersey Diamonds, 1998 Mid-Atlantic Philadelphia Pride, 1994-1998 "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 "Forever Young (Mel Gibbons)," Fame Forum, Volume XI, Number 30, October 14, 2008. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/files/C-Oct08E.txt Rosie Anderson Weaver, Virginia Flames, EWBC (suburban Washington, DC) pitcher, infielder, and catcher Virginia Flames, 2000-current "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 "Everything's Coming Up Rosie," Fame Forum, Volume XI, Number 31, October 21, 2008. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/files/C-Oct08F.txt B. NWB HALL OF FAME PRODUCTS These baseball items are available from the NWB Hall of Fame: commemorative buttons (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and 1999), t-shirts, caps, and bats. Also, free commemorative ribbons are available. The website homepage has an order form, and the photo page displays several items. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame C. HISTORIC TIMELINE February 17, 1908 Red Barber birthdate, sports broadcaster. February 18, 1975 Ila Borders birthdate, professional pitcher. February 19, 1941 Mama Cass Elliot birthdate, folk singer. February 20, 1913 Tommy Henrich birthdate, MLB player. February 21, 1903 Tom Yawkey birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame, Red Sox owner from 1933 to 1976. February 22, 1874 Bill Klem birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. February 22, 1918 Charlie Finley birthdate, MLB executive. February 22, 1934 Sparky Anderson birthdate, MLB manager. February 22, 1975 Drew Barrymore birthdate, actor. February 23, 1929 Elston Howard birthdate, MLB player. February 23, 1960 Demolition begins at Ebbets Field. February 24, 1874 Honus Wagner birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. February 25, 1922 Rose Bascom birthdate, Cowgirl Hall of Fame. February 25, 1924 Marie Boyd, 156 points at Lonacoming, MD. February 26, 1887 Grover Cleveland Alexander birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. February 26, 1935 Babe Ruth signed with Boston Braves. February 27, 1877 Spike Briggs birthdate, MLB owner. February 27, 1964 April Heinricks birthdate, soccer star. D. FAME FORUM ISSUES Volume XII, 2009 Season Publications Number 02, Commemorative NWB Hall of Fame Buttons, February 20. 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 with 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, 1998-2009 __________________________________________________________