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Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

Published on April 19, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC -- As part of the Charleston RiverDogs' on-going "Be Your Own Fan" marketing initiative, fans will continue to be a major part of the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame by nominating and ultimately voting for their favorite players.

The Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame, now in its 11th year and created to recognize those who have made significant contributions to baseball in the Lowcountry, is seeking nominations for the Class of 2012.

Originally designed for professional players who played for a local professional team, the Hall of Fame six years ago was adjusted to include amateurs and teams, in addition to those who played in the major leagues.

The Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame is located inside Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, and once an individual or team has been nominated, there is no need to re-submit.

An advisory committee consisting of knowledgeable and local volunteers was created to come up with names as potential nominees. The group selects annually up to 12 candidates for consideration and voting is conducted by fans. Ballots are available online at www.riverdogs.com and at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park during RiverDogs home games.

The maximum of three individuals/teams that receive the most votes will be inducted into the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame during ceremonies prior to the Friday, August 10 RiverDogs 7:05 p.m. game against the Hagerstown Sun.

Last year's class included Roberto Alomar, who played in Charleston in the 1980s, local philanthropist William Ackerman and former Wando/Clemson pitcher Mike Kimbrell.

In the Hall of Fame's inaugural year in 2003, James Island's Gorman Thomas and Holly Hill's Willie Randolph were enshrined as the first members. David Cone was inducted in 2004 and John Candelaria received the nod in 2005. Ty Cline, Mike Cook, Gary McJunkin and Coach Chal Port comprised the Hall of Fame's Class of 2006, marking the first time that amateurs and teams were considered for induction.

In 2007, inducted were the 1955 Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars and The Citadel's 1990 College World Series team along with Modie Risher and Anthony Jenkins. The Class of 2008 included Bryce Florie, Charley Smith, Richard Wieters and Danny Jones while the Class of 2009 consisted of John Dodds, Jr., W.S. "Bull" Durham, Donald Morillo and Doug Pounder. In 2010, the enshrined group included James Island's Lee Glaze, The Citadel's coach Fred Jordan, longtime West Ashley coach D.K. Walters and North Charleston's Kenny Wilkinson

To nominate an individual or a team for consideration in 2012, please forward appropriate support information to The Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame, c/o Charleston RiverDogs, PO Box 20849, Charleston, SC 29413, or email it to pr1@riverdogs.com.

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