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Norfolk Firefighters Team
Team
Inducted 1987
For twenty years, the Norfolk Firefighters did more than just put out fires. They were a brilliant showcase of Tidewater softball talent. From 1969 through 1974, they represented Tidewater in seven Industrial National tournaments finishing as high as seventh place twice. In 1982, they finished fifth in the ASA Industrial National tournament held in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In addition to these accomplishments, they represented Tidewater in the International Firefighters’ Tournament held in Maryland annually. In the eleven years this tournament took place, Norfolk placed second three times and only finished out of the top five once.
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Joe Baines, Manager Bill Brock Archie Smith Earl White Tubbue Allen Joe Turner Emory McCoy* Sid Johnson |
John Shirley* Lonnie Steadman Bubba Davis* Dickie Green Ronnie Spruill* Dick Orlatsky Lennie Midgette Billy Phields |
Leigh Hodges Kenny Reynolds Charlile Waller Steve Klamstine Randy Perry Ernie Spainhour JoAnn Baines (bat girl) |
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*All-Americans |
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