September 15/16, 2008 List of Legends

Bernie AllenCarmel, IN

Allen graduated from Purdue University in 1961 where he was an All-Big Ten QB. He signed with the Minnesota Twins that same year and stayed through 1966. He was then traded to the Washington Senators the following year where he remained until 1971. He also saw action with the New York Yankees ('71-'73) and Montreal Expos ('73).

Dick BartmanBradenton, FL

This NCAA champion boxer / boxing referee (University of Wisconsin, 1955-57) has gone on to referee more than 1,000 matches without serious injury to the athletes.

Earle BruceDublin, OH

"Coach" began his sports career at Ohio State University, then coached his alma mater's team 1979 though 1987, compiling a 81-26-1 record including two outright Big 10 titles.

Galen CiscoCelina, OH

The co-captain and fullback for Ohio State’s 1957 national collegiate football champs, the curve-balling Cisco had little success with Boston then moved to the Mets. In the longest game, by time, in ML history (7hours 23 minutes with 23 innings), he worked the last nine innings, shutting out San Francisco the first eight then yielding 2 runs to lose 8-6. In the 3-plus years with the Mets, he was 18-43, later becoming a respected ML pitching coach.

John CooperColumbus, OH

A native of Knoxville, TN, John joined the Army following High School graduation. After serving two years, he enrolled in Iowa State University where he played football for four years eventually becoming team captain and MVP. He then spent time as an assistant coach at Iowa State, Oregon State, UCLA, Kansas and Kentucky. In 1977, he was named Head Football Coach at the University of Tulsa. He became Head coach at Arizona State in 1985 where his teams won three consecutive bowl games including the 1987 Rose Bowl during his tenure. He accepted the job as Head Coach at Ohio State on December 31, 1987. During his time in Columbus, he never managed to win an outright Big Ten championship, but shared Big Ten titles in 1993, 1996 and 1998. For a short time, following his leaving OSU, John worked in the scouting department of the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL. He is currently a college football analyst for ESPN.

Bob FriendPittsburgh, PA

Considered one of the most consistent and solid pitchers of his time, Bob was signed by the Pirates in 1950 following graduation from Purdue. In 1955, he had his breakout season striking out 98 batters in 20 starts and 44 games. In 1958, he didn’t slow down helping the Pirates finish in 2nd place. He made his second All Star game and came close to winning the Cy Young Award. His final year with the Pirates came in 1965 when he was traded to the Yankees after the season. His final game was played with the Mets in September, 1966.

Ned GarverBryan, OH

A 14 year Major League pitcher, Ned completed 153 games with a 3.73 ERA. He won 20 games in 1951 and was the Starting Pitcher for the American League in the 1951 All Star game. He holds a career win total of 129 games. His 20 games won in 1951 for the St. Louis Browns makes him the only pitcher to ever win 20 games in a season for a team that lost 100 or more games. He was elected to the Ohio Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987.

Ed HightowerEdwardsville, IL

On TV, Ed wears the black-and-white "zebra" shirt of a Division 1 basketball referee. He has officiated many NCAA Final Four tournaments beginning in 1988. He declined an offer to referee professional basketball, preferring the contract he already has; that of education and school administrator.

Vern LawProvo, UT

Vern was on the Pirates World Championship team in 1960, and won the Cy Young Award that year with a 20-9 record and league high 18 complete games.

Jerry LyscioBrainerd, MN

Jerry pitched a no-hitter in his first and last games plus led the league in home runs during his professional debut in 1964 in the Rookie league. He was the first player drafted by the Houston Astros in 1965.

Mike MathisCincinnati, OH

A Vietnam War veteran, Mathis officiated high school basketball games from 1967 to 1972, then worked college games in the Big 10, Mid-American and Ohio Valley conferences until 1976. Hired by the NBA that year, his first game in the pro ranks was memorable for involving a fight between the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Fifteen technical fouls were called and five players ejected.He retired in 2001.

Hal NaragonBarberton, OH

A member of the 1954 AL Champion Cleveland Indians when they won a record 111 games, he caught Hall of Famers Early Wynn, Bob Feller and Bob Lemon. In April of this year, the varsity baseball field of Barberton (OH) High School was named Hal Naragon Field. He caught Jim Perry's first major league start on April 23, 1959.

Ron Nischwitz Fairborn, OH

For 30 years, he served as Head Coach of Wright State University’s baseball program in Dayton, Ohio leading his team to 20 winning records, including a trio of 40-win seasons. Professionally, he played for Detroit in 1962, pitched for Cleveland, and ended his career as a player and coach with the New York Mets. He was Tom Seaver’s pitching coach.

Jim O’TooleCincinnati, OH

Jim was a reliable starter for the Reds in the 60s. His 19-9 record in 1961, as their top left-handed starter, was a major contribution to their surprise pennant that year. He entered the Reds Hall of Fame in 1970.

Jim PerryNew London, NC

Jim was signed in 1959 as a pitcher with the Cleveland Indians. He won 18 games and was named Cleveland's "Man of the Year". In 1963, he was traded to the Twins where he pitched for 10 years winning the Cy Young Award in 1970.

Milt PlumRaleigh, NC

A Penn State graduate, he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns, playing 1957 until '65. He then played for the Lions, Rams and Giants, and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1961 and 1962.

Rich RollinsAkron, OH

Having played 10 big league seasons, his lifetime batting average was .269. In 1962, he received the most votes from players in both leagues for the All-Star game. He also played in the 1965 World Series.

Bill Virdon Springfield, MO

Bill began his career with the NY Yankees 1950 to 53. He was traded to St. Louis in 1954 for Enos Slaughter. He was named Rookie of the Year in 1955. Traded in 1956 to Pittsburgh, he played there through 1965. He entered “management’ in 1966 for the Mets, for the Pirates (’72-’73), Yankees (’74-’75), Astros (’75-’82), Expos (’83-’84), and back to the Pirates (’86-’96). He coached the Astros (’97) then instructed (’98-’01). Coached the Pirates (’02-’03) and has been an instructor since.

Carl WarwickHouston, TX

Carl is a 6-year veteran of major league baseball. He tied a World Series record with 3 consecutive pinch hits for the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals in 1964 against the New York Yankees. He served for three years as Chairman of the Board of the Major League Baseball Alumni Association.

George WilsonFairfield, OH

"Big" George Wilson was a member of the Illinois High School Championship teams in 1958 and 1960 and was First Team Parade High School All American in 1960. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, playing on their NCAA Championship Team in 1962. A member of the Championship Olympic Trials Team in 1964, he was a Gold Medal winner in the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo – Basketball. He was inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame in 1988, and into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005. George played in the NBA from 1964 to 1971.



Information:

July 28th, 2008 Blue Heron Golf Course, Medina, Ohio to benefit Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Services.

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