_________________________________________________________ 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 00423 _________________________________________________________ Volume XI, Number 29 Publisher and Author October 8, 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: GIBBONS AND WEAVER EARN HONORED PLACES IN 2008 NWB HALL OF FAME Two highly accomplished baseball players, Melissa Gibbons, Blue Crush, Philadelphia Women's Baseball League (PWBL), and Rosie Weaver, Virginia Flames, Eastern Women's Baseball Conference (EWBC), were notified this week regarding their induction into the National Women's Baseball Hall of Fame. They are preceded by twenty-five extraordinary women players over the past ten years from teams around the country. (See masthead above and website: www/eteamz.com/hallfame ) Melissa 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 Melissa Gibbons, since the 2004 season when she created her team, is the captain, pitcher, and shortstop for the Phoenixville Blue Crush (near Valley Forge). During her career, Gibbons also played semi-professional baseball as a pitcher for the Philadelphia Pride and New Jersey Diamonds. Later when the Philadelphia Women's Baseball League was formed, she was asked to establish a new team as captain of the Blue Crush. She is an exceptionally effective strong right-hander, and capable of producing several undefeated seasons. Her nomination this year was submitted by Dr. Narda Quigley, Villanova University, founder and organizer of the PWBL. Said Quigley about Gibbons' nomination, "She contributes to her team with her talents with respect to pitching a devastating fastball and deceptive curveball that are her strengths, and fielding she is an admirable defensive player, our league’s best at her position." Quigley further noted, "She is a talented player, a dedicated member of the PWBL, and a wonderful, deserving person. She has made baseball a high priority throughout her life..." Rosie Weaver, Virginia Flames, EWBC (suburban Washington, DC) pitcher, infielder, and catcher Virginia Flames, 2000-current Rosie Anderson Weaver began the 2000 season as a catcher for the Virginia Flames and earned the starting pitcher position in 2005. She is now a pitcher and infielder for her league leading team. When not on the mound, Weaver contributes to the Flames highly effective defense by covering any infield position. This season she pitched nearly 40% of the innings, and compiled a 6-0 record with a 2.96 ERA (based upon 7 inning games). In four seasons pitching, 2005-2008, Weaver consistently had an ERA near 3.00. In 2005, she pitched 60% of the innings, compiled a 7-1 record, and became the Flames MVP. Her nomination this year was submitted by Dr. JoAnn Milliken, U.S. Department of Energy, and Virginia Flames Manager and EWBC Commissioner. Said manager Milliken regarding Weaver, "Her skills have been instrumental in the Flames record of six consecutive EWBC championships." Milliken also noted, "She is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, and she brings an infectious smile and an endearing attitude to every game." Nominations for induction into the NWB Hall of Fame are due annually by September 30 with selections announced the first week in October. Ballots and applications were sent Friday, October 3 to the National Selection Committee with returns received by Monday, October 6. Seventy-five percent (75%) approval of those voting is required for induction. 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 October 6, 1905 Helen Wills birthdate, tennis player. October 6, 1926 Babe Ruth 3 homeruns in World Series game. October 6, 1985 Phil Niekro 300th win. October 7, 1856 Moses Fleetwood Walker birthdate. October 7, 1904 Chuck Klein birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 8, 1949 Sigorney Weaver birthdate, actor. October 8, 1956 Don Larsen pitches World Series perfect game. October 9, 1890 Aimee McPhearson birthdate, revivalist minister. October 9, 1898 Joe Sewell birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 9, 1940 Joe Pepitone birthdate, NY Yankee player. October 10, 1900 Helen Hayes birthdate, award winning actor. October 10, 1924 Washington Senators win only World Series. October 11, 1900 Eddie Dyer birthdate, World Series MLB manager. October 11, 1939 Maria Bueno birthdate, tennis champion. October 12, 1906 Joe Cronin birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 13, 1754 Molly Pitcher birthdate, Revolutionary War soldier. October 13, 1876 Rube Waddell birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 13, 1903 Boston wins first World Series. October 14, 1905 Giants all shut-out World Series. October 15, 1830 Helen Jackson birthdate, US Indian Commissioner. October 15, 1945 Jim Palmer birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 16, 1900 Goose Goslin birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 16, 1969 Miracle Mets win World Series. October 17, 1848 Candy Cummings birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 17, 1859 Buck Ewing birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 17, 1956 Mae Jemison birthdate, Endeavor astronaut. October 18, 1836 Ellen Scripps birthday, newspaper owner. October 18, 1977 Reggie Jackson 3 World Series homeruns. October 19, 1876 Peter Brown birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 20, 1931 Mickey Mantle birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 20, 1942 Christiane Volard birthdate, Nobel Prize. October 21, 1928 Whitey Ford birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 21, 1975 Carlton Fisk 12th inning World Series homerun. October 22, 1907 Jimmie Foxx birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 23, 1906 Gertrude Ederle birthdate, Channel swimmer. October 23, 1931 Jim Bunning birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 24, 1871 Louis Sockalexis birthdate, MLB player. October 25, 1889 Smoky Joe Wood birthdate, MLB player. October 26, 1899 Julius Johnson birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 27, 1922 Ralph Kiner birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 28, 1886 Statue of Liberty dedicated. October 28, 1926 Bowie Kuhn birthdate, MLB Commissioner. October 29, 1859 Charles Ebbets birthdate, Dodgers owner. October 29, 1891 Fanny Brice birthdate, singer and dancer. October 29, 1953 Saint Louis Browns became Baltimore Orioles. October 30, 1916 Leon Day birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. October 31, 1912 Dale Evans birthdate, television star. D. FAME FORUM ISSUES Volume XI, 2008 Season Publications 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. Copyrights(c), NWB Hall of Fame, 1998-2008 __________________________________________________________