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The Beginning: On July 8th, 1964, five
area softball enthusiasts conducted the first meeting of The Washington Metropolitan Softball Hall of Fame Commission.
Their goal was to draw up the rules and regulations to govern the conduct and operation of the Commission. The
group included: former players Walter Smith, William Lamb, and Bob Heinbaugh; former player/organizer Morris Beale; and umpire
John Davidson.
The Purpose: The Commission was created to honor those
who have played a major role in the growth, development, and promotion of fastpitch softball in the Greater Washington, D.C.
Metropolitan area. In addition, the Commission seeks to bring to the attention of the public the value of the game
of fastpitch softball.
Commission Membership: Membership into the Commission
is by appointment and shall be comprised of not more than 15 members who shall be identified as the Commission. The
Commission shall elect its own officers. Commissioners shall serve a three-year term, and are eligible to serve
successive terms upon a majority vote of the Commission members. Commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of the entire
Commission and can be removed only for good cause following a hearing. A Commissioner, after having provided meritorious
service for three or more years, may be instated as an Associate Member upon expiration of active service, or for demonstrated
cause.
Method of Induction: Selection and induction into the Hall
of Fame is by annual action of the Softball Hall of Fame, Inc. The Commission is empowered to consider, approve, and
elect nominees into the Hall of Fame. Nominations from the public are encouraged using the approved submission format
on the submissions page found in the main menu*(see link below). The nomination of a candidate requires the submission
of an official Hall of Fame Biography of fifty words or more to be received not later than the March meeting of each year.
Posthumous nominees are also encouraged.
Eligibility: To be eligible for
the Fastpitch Hall of Fame, nominee(s) presented for consideration must be classified in one of the following categories:
Player: One who has participated and excelled in organized, high-caliber
softball competition and resides and or played in the Greater Washington Metropolitan area.
Manager/Coach: One who has achieved outstanding local performance for a minimum
of 10 years, and resides and or participated in the Greater Washington Area. Organizer/Promoter/Sponsor: Local performance only.
Umpire: One who has a 10 year minimum of outstanding performance.
Paid
Administrator: Local performance plus the three-year retirement stipulation.
Special
Service Nominee: Those who have rendered outstanding service to softball within the Greater Washington
Metropolitan area. The three-year retirement stipulation may be waived. Any Deviations Are At The Discretion Of The Commission
Link to Nomination Format:
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