_________________________________________________________ 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. Issue Number 00395 _________________________________________________________ Volume XI, Number 01 Publisher and Author January 2, 2008 Richard C. Jaffeson Washington, DC HallFame@usa.com http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame _________________________________________________________ 2007 NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTION KRIS "LEFTY" RANISZEWSKI 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 TED WILLIAMS WEBSITE http://www.saveted.net _________________________________________________________ A. COLUMN: THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS The following is the annual summary of activities for the previous year. In 2007, there was one induction into the NWB Hall of Fame, one selection for Manager of the Year, and no MVP recommendations received from last season. There were 37 issues of "Fame Forum" (see the list below), and a cumulative total of 394 issues since 1998. Congratulations to the following individuals! 2007 NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Kris "Lefty" Raniszewski, #23 pitcher, first base, and third base Detroit Danger, 2000-2005, and 2007 Detroit Diesel, 2006 Michigan Stars, 1996-1998 "2007 NWB Hall of Fame Inductions," Fame Forum, Volume X, Number 31, October 15, 2007. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/files/C-Oct07B.txt "Raniszewski in Detroit Free Press," Fame Forum, Volume X, Number 32, October 16, 2007. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/files/C-Oct07C.txt 2007 MANAGER OF THE YEAR Dave Fyfe, Virginia Flames 1992-present "Hail, Hail the Flames Are Here," Fame Forum, Volume X, Number 37, November 13, 2007. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/files/C-Nov07B.txt 2007 ISSUES OF FAME FORUM Volume X, 2007 Season Publications Number 37, Hail, Hail the Flames Are Here, November 13, 2007. Number 36, De Stella Nova Doctoria Laura, November 7, 2007. Number 35, Clifford's Raucous October Howl, October 30, 2007. Number 34, 2007 MVP Recommendations Requested, October 26, 2007. Number 33, Raniszewski Raps More Runs, October 19, 2007. Number 32, Raniszewski in Detroit Free Press, October 16, 2007. Number 31, 2007 NWB Hall of Fame Induction, October 15, 2007. Number 30, 2007 Nominations for Induction, October 1, 2007. Number 29, Improvements to Induction Procedures, September 18, 2007. Number 28, Proposed Induction Modifications, September 10, 2007. Number 27, 2007 NWB Hall of Fame Induction Form, August 30, 2007. Number 26, Clifford's All Night Stand (stadium), July 19, 2007. Number 25, Tributes or Tribulations for TeddyBallgame, July 9, 2007. Number 24, Where Have You Gone Ted Williams?, July 3, 2007. Number 23, Return of Young Frankenstein (Williams), June 30, 2007. Number 22, 2007 NWB Hall of Fame Induction Form, June 1, 2007. Number 21, Clifford Carries the Flag (Memorial Day), May 25, 2007. Number 20, Call for Philip Morr-razz (billboards), May 24, 2007. Number 19, Bodacious Broadcast (radio story), May 18, 2007. Number 18, Alibi Isis Augurs a Perfect Game, May 11, 2007. Number 17, Guideposts and Sentinels (code ribbons), May 4, 2007. Number 16, Fenway Bats and Panther Jets (VMF-311 Williams), April 27. Number 15, How to Succeed in Baseball Without Really Trying, April 20. Number 14, Personal Courage and National Resolve, April 16. Number 13, Talkin' with Bat and Glove (Robinson), April 13. Number 12, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Fame Forum, April 5. Number 11, High Jinxes and High Hopes in Havana, March 28. Number 10, Clifford's Gigantic Gamer (gloves), March 23. Number 09, Great Caesar's Ghost (Williams), March 15. Number 08, The Night They KO'ed Hemingway, March 9. Number 07, Rumble at Ritchie (boxing), February 27. Number 06, Million Dollar Mermaid (Belles), February 14. Number 05, Clifford's Pennsylvania Pilgrimage, February 1. Number 04, Beisbol Belles Broadcast (training), January 30. Number 03, Liberty Heights Revisited, January 18. Number 02, In Remembrance of President Jerry Ford, January 3. Number 01, That Was the Year That Was, January 1. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/handouts B. NWB HALL OF FAME PRODUCTS These baseball items are available from the NWB Hall of Fame: commemorative buttons (2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and 1999), t-shirts, caps, and bats. Free commemorative ribbons are also 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 29, 1937 Mary Tyler Moore birthdate, Emmy Award winner. December 30, 1935 Sandy Koufax birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. December 31, 1857 King Kelly 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 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 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 21, 1957 Geena Davis birthdate, actor. January 22, 1857 NABP adopted 9 inning game rule. January 23, 1918 Gertrude Elion birthdate, Nobel Prize medicine. January 23, 1962 Jackie Robinson elected to MLB Hall of Fame. January 24, 1955 Required 20 second rule for pitchers. January 24, 1968 Mary Lou Retton birthdate, Olympic gymnast. January 25, 1918 Ernie Harwell birthdate, broadcaster. D. FAME FORUM ISSUES Volume XI, 2008 Season Publications 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. Copyrights(c), NWB Hall of Fame, 1998-2008 __________________________________________________________