2023 WSSC Hall of Fame Honorees
George Johnson
Keith Loudermilk
George Johnson
George Johnson
This recipient has been a member of the WSSC for many years. This person served on the Softball Council which is an essential part of the WSSC. This person is present on the Del Webb Field several times each week. This person is highly respected for his “unassuming demeaner, his knowledge of the rules, his control of the game and his competence to umpire. George Johnson, please come forward to receive your much deserved Hall of Fame recognition.
Ray Rothbardt
Keith Loudermilk
George Johnson
Ray Rothbardt
This person is a member of the Silver Sluggers and has served as an umpire. This person has been a member of the Softball Council for the past five years. This person has served on the Coaches Committee and the Bylaws Committee, serving as the Bylaws Chair. This person has led the Silver Sluggers in a professional, ethical, collaborative and competent manner. This person has also been the coach and player of one of the competitive teams. Ray Rothbardt, please come up and receive your much deserved Hall of Fame recognition.
Keith Loudermilk
Keith Loudermilk
Keith Loudermilk
Keith Loudermilk
This person has been a Silver Slugger for many years. This person has also served on the Softball Council for the past five years. During those years this person has had to make many difficult decisions and lead the club through very tough times. This person is also a member of the Booth Crew. Please join me in thanking Keith Loudermilk for serving as our President for the past five years. Keith,
please come up and receive your much deserved Hall of
Fame recognition.
2022 WSSC Hall of Fame Honorees
Ron Kackley
Mark Victoria
Polly Smithy
Ron Kackley
Our first recipient was a softball coach even before Del Webb Field was opened. At that time co-ed players practiced at Stockridge Park and played at at Manteca ballfields. This person has been a master bbqer for many years and has also worked and continues to work behind the plate as an umpire. It gives me great pleasure to announce Ron Kackley as a WSSC Hall of Fame inductee! Congratulations Ron!
Polly Smithy
Mark Victoria
Polly Smithy
Polly Smith
This person has been a player for many years and has served on the Council for several terms. This person has worked on several WSSC committees incuding banquet and opening day and is always willing to step up when needed. This person is also works in the Booth as a scorekeeper and scoreboard operator. This person has a true volunteer’s spirit. It gives me great pleasure to announce Polly Smith as a WSSC Hall of Fame inductee! Congratulations Polly!
Mark Victoria
Mark Victoria
Mark Victoria
Mark Victoria
This person is a member of the Silver Sluggers and plays the game the way it should be played…with outstanding sportsmanship. This person has served on the WSSC Council and continues to serve. You can see this person from dawn to dusk making sure Del Webb Field is at its best and he is always willing to give his all to make sure the field is safe for the players.
It gives me great pleasure to announce Mark Victoria as a WSSC Hall of Fame inductee! Congratulations Mark!
2021 WSSC Hall of Fame Honorees
Sue Edmiston
Sharon Fields
Sharon Fields
Sue Edmiston ~ Operations Manager
She played several seasons on the Diamond Gals and has served several more in the Score Booth as both Scoreboard Operator and Official Scorekeeper.
This year she completed two consecutive terms (four years) as the WSSC Secretary and is ready to serve the next two years as the WSSC Operations Manager….leading the Score Booth and Snack Shack.
Besides serving on various committees throughout the years, she was chosen as Chairperson and has served on the Hall of Fame Committee since its inception in 2018.
Congratulations Sue!
Sharon Fields
Sharon Fields
Sharon Fields
Sharon Fields ~ Snack bar
She has been a member of the Council and an essential part of the WSSC. She is responsible for helping to keep the club afloat monetarily by providing us with our morning donut and coffee and delicious salads, sandwiches, burritos and barbeque. She works tirelessly shopping for and preparing the food that is sold in the Snack Shack. She even prepares food at home. In addition, She has served on the Opening Ceremony and Banquet Committees for several years. This year She has more volunteers than ever before because people enjoying working with her. Sharon Fields, please come up and receive your much deserved Hall of Fame recognition.
Roger Gibson
Sharon Fields
Roger Gibson
Roger Gibson ~ Silver Sluggers
He has been involved with the WSSC for many years and has served on several WSSC committees. He served as an assistant coach and plays on the comp teams. He is one of the nicest individuals I have had the pleasure to know. He amazes me every time I watch a game. He is a team player and always willing to step up and help another team…which was quite often this year. I hate to bring up age, but he is the poster child for playing at a high level no matter your age. I am pleased and proud to present this Hall of Fame recognition to Roger Gibson.
Mary Long
Lori Stillmaker
Lori Stillmaker
Diamond Gals General Representative
She has been playing softball for several years. This recipient is a member of the WSSC Council. This person goes above and beyond and is always present, kind, encouraging and helpful. You can always count on this person to volunteer when needed. This person has been a member of the Banquet and Opening Ceremony committees for several years. This year this person has taken on the duty of organizing the co-ed games. These games have been very successful and have had an increased number of players and spectators. Mary Long, please come up and receive your much deserved Hall of Fame recognition.
Lori Stillmaker
Lori Stillmaker
Lori Stillmaker
Diamond Gals Player Representative
She has been a member of the WSSC for several years. This person serves on the WSSC Council, is a coach and works behind the scenes in the Booth. This player works with all players to develop their skills, confidence and knowledge and is always very supportive. This person is very organized, ethical, has great sportsmanship and always keeps up the morale of the team. Laurie Stillmaker, please come up and receive your much deserved Hall of Fame recognition.
2019 Hall of Fame
HALL OF FAME 2019 INDUCTEE
Horace Ellis
He represents the reason Del Webb communities incorporate softball fields in their developments. He comes to practices, always gives his best and has a great time at every game. Speed and strength are not the most important factors in the game but instead doing the best you can, being a great teammate, and always having a smile on your face. This person proves that the golden years can be the best years. At Wednesday’s game this person went four for five! Oh, and being the oldest Silver Slugger at almost 88 years old is another amazing quality of this Hall of Fame recipient, Horace Ellis.
HALL OF FAME 2019 INDUCTEE
Perry Gibson
This recipient has been involved in the WSSC for many years. He has been a player, coach, umpire and Council member. For many years, he spent countless hours maintaining the field, most times completely by himself. This encouraged others to step up and assist him in his efforts. Mindful of our limited resources in the early years, he researched to find the best way to keep our infield in the best shape possible. He had a passion for the field, and a lifelong passion for the game. So much so, that he married his wife right here on our field! Perry Gibson
HALL OF FAME 2019 INDUCTEE
Charm Mathis
She epitomizes everything that the WSSC stands for. She is a player, umpire, Council member and member of several softball committees. I don’t know of anyone else who has given more to the softball program and the WSSC than this person. She was also instrumental in the creation and maintenance of the Silver Sluggers website. Most noteworthy was the huge undertaking of the field renovation spearheaded by her. The result is a better and much safer field for all to play on. And bringing in the Breast Cancer Awareness games and fundraising took our club to another level in the eyes of our community here. I am also proud to call this Hall of Fame recipient a friend, Charm Mathis.
2018 Hall of Fame
HALL OF FAME 2018 INDUCTEE
DOTTIE AUBREY
One of the pioneers of the Diamond Gals, Dottie has been involved as a player and a coach from 2008 to present. Dottie has given several years of contribution as a WSSC council member, as the Diamond Gals Representative. Dottie has been instrumental in improving the skills of the Diamond Gals; encouraging them to do their best and most importantly, to have fun!
Dottie is well regarded, and deserving of this honor, congratulations Dottie!
HALL OF FAME 2018 INDUCTEE
AL SANCHEZ
Al joined the “Over the Hill Gang” co-ed team in 2008, when our Del Webb Field opened, and remains a player today. Al was asked to organize the Diamond Gals league in 2009 with 27 ladies—only 7 of which had ever played the game before! Al has served on the WSSC council as Disciplinary VP, served as an umpire and coach, and has served many shots of liquor from a card table to any Diamond Gal that made it to first base! At a Diamond Gals potluck, he even brought a blender to the dugout and made margaritas! Al is well known in the club for his wit and good nature, and continues to be an active Sliver Slugger player.
Al is well regarded and deserving of this honor, congratulations Al.
HALL OF FAME 2018 INDUCTEE
BOB “Penzy” PENZENSTADLER
In 2010, Bob had signed up as a Silver Slugger player before he could move in! Better known as “Penzy,” Bob played on the newly formed Senior 70’s” team, where he chose the name for his shirt “AED MAN” for the defibrillator. This nickname was given to Bob after Ed Shoup saved his life at 3rd base, applying CPR until the defibrillator arrived. He thanked and hugged Ed every single time he saw him.
Penzy was a mentored to all players and constantly answered questions about his hip and knee surgeries. He was famous for his quote “If I had a 3rd knee, I would not do it!”
Penzy was well regarded, is deserving of this honor, and deeply missed. Congratulations “Penzy.”
HALL OF FAME 2018 INDUCTEE
VERN MENDES
In 2007, prior to Del Webb Field completion, Vern was one of the early players practicing at Stockbridge Park. Vern pioneered with others to set up the WSSC By-laws and Rules Exceptions. Vern has been active in the WSSC from 2007 to present as a player and umpire. Vern served as Head Umpire and WSSC Council President.
In 2016, Vern was instrumental in reviewing the WSSC By-laws and Rules and Regulations, to ensure that all Silver Sluggers and Diamond Gals “Play fair and have fun” which came to be known as Vern’s Vision.
Vern is well regarded, and deserving of this honor, congratulations Vern.
HALL OF FAME 2018 INDUCTEE
KATHY DEZOTTE
As a player in our original co-ed team, Kathy was playing catch with Roland Roelling and got hit in the face, causing her to bled. It was at this moment, Kathy decided she would rather get grease burns instead and took over the Snack Shack!
Kathy was one of the original pioneers of the Snack Shack, trying different food choices, including many homemade items added to the menu. Kathy quickly earned enough money to buy our first picnic table, and subsequently, enough money to make our first major purchase, the overhead Snack Shack awning!
Kathy could always be found at the Snack Shack, working hard and always greeting players and fans with her warm smile. After 7 plus years of commitment to the WSSC and Snack Shack, Kathy turned over the reins in 2016 to her high school classmate, Sharon Fields!
Kathy is well regarded, and deserving of this honor, congratulations Kathy.
HALL OF FAME 2018 INDUCTEE
ROLAND ROELLING
Roland helped pioneer the WSSC Silver Sluggers and Diamond Gals, as a charter club. Roland became the first commissioner of our club and was instrumental in developing the softball program into what it has become today.
As a former professional umpire in the minor leagues, Roland set up a professional umpire training program within our community. Roland was a good organizer, great administrator, and a very passionate umpire.
Roland came up with the “Silver Sluggers” name and had a vendor produce make up baseball cards for players and volunteers. The baseball cards were ‘stat-less’ as this was the first year and no player had any stats to their credit. Roland was a member of the WSSC council as well as the Head Umpire.
He was well regarded, is deserving of this honor, and is deeply missed!
HALL OF FAME 2018 INDUCTEE
GEORGE MOFFAT
George was always an avid lover of sports his entire life, and coached his 4 sons in softball. When George and Marie moved to Woodbridge in 2010, George immediately signed up to be a Silver Slugger.
George was the oldest Silver Slugger and most inspirational player up until he became ill, but returned to the field as a devoted fan to the game. George played on every Silver Slugger team and always wore the matching color socks for each of his teams.
George loved the San Francisco Giants Catcher, Buster Posey, and found something in common with Buster, as George played catcher for the Silver Sluggers. George enjoyed the camaraderie of our players and umpiring at the corner.
George is well regarded, deserving of this honor, and is deeply missed.