Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame

Seeks Nominations

Committee solicits nominations from the public by May 19

 

CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame once again is seeking nominations for the Class of 2017.

 

The Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame is located inside Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, and since its inaugural Class of 2003, has inducted 44 former players, teams, coaches, broadcasters, executives, and more that have been instrumental in the development of the game in the city of Charleston.

 

An advisory committee consisting of knowledgeable and local volunteers was created to come up with names as potential nominees.  Fans select via ballot three candidates while the committee selects two.  Ballots will be available online at www.riverdogs.com and at Riley Park during RiverDogs home games. Once an individual or team has been nominated, there is no need to re-submit.

 

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 4 RiverDogs game against the Greenville Drive at 7:05pm.

 

Originally designed for professional players who played for local professional teams, the Hall of Fame 11 years ago was adjusted to include amateurs and teams, in addition to those who played in the major leagues.

 

The Class of 2016 included local broadcaster Ted Byrne, College of Charleston standouts Chris Campbell and Nick Chigges, former mayor Joe Riley, Jr., and legendary promoter Mike Veeck.

 

To nominate an individual or a team for consideration in 2017, please forward appropriate support information to The Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame, c/o Charleston RiverDogs, PO Box 20849, Charleston, SC  29413.  The deadline for submissions is May 19.

RiverDogs tickets, including options for the all-new Riley Park Club, are now available and can be secured by contacting the box office at (843) 577-DOGS (3647) or online at www.riverdogs.com. Those that can’t make it to the park can follow every pitch of the RiverDogs season on WTMA 1250 AM in the tri-county area or by streaming online at riverdogs.com and the TuneIn Radio App by searching “RiverDogs.”

CHARLESTON BASEBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

 

2016 – Ted Byrne

            Chris Campbell

            Nick Chigges

            Joe Riley, Jr.

            Mike Veeck

 

2015 – Pete Ayoub

            John Chalus

            Lee Curtis

 

2014 – Reese Havens

            David Hoffman

            Billy Swails, Jr.

 

2013 – Steven Jackson

Drew Meyer

            Britt Reames

 

2012 – Gettys Glaze

            Tom Hatley

            John Rhodes

 

2011 – Bill Ackerman

            Roberto Alomar

            Mike Kimbrell

 

2010 – Lee Glaze

Fred Jordan

D.K. Walters

Kenny Wilkinson

 

2009 – John Dodds, Jr.

            W.S. “Bull” Durham

            Donald Morillo

            Doug Pounder

 

2008 – Bryce Florie

            Danny Jones

            Charley Smith

            Richard Wieters

 

2007 – 1955 Cannon Street YMCA All-Star Team

            1990 Citadel World Series Team

            Anthony Jenkins

Modie Risher

 

2006 – Ty Cline

            Mike Cook

            Gary McJunkin

            Chal Port

 

2005 – John Candelaria

 

2004 – David Cone

 

2003 – Willie Randolph

Gorman Thomas