FSL Hall of Fame induction ceremony planned
The inaugural ceremony will be held on November 9, 2009 at the Plaza Resort and Spa located at 600 N. Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach, Fla.
There will be a cocktail hour followed by dinner and the ceremony. Dress will be cocktail attire. The cocktail hour will start at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
Tickets for fans that are attending the ceremony will be $75.00 per person. Payment can be by check, money order, or cash. You may obtain tickets by calling the Florida State League office at (386) 252-7479.
The initial class of inductees is listed below.
Players:
Johnny Bench, 1965 Tampa Tarpons
Rod Carew, 1965 Orlando Twins
Gary Carter, 1972 West Palm Beach Expos
Rollie Fingers, 1965 Leesburg Athletics
James "Catfish" Hunter, 1964 Daytona Islanders
Ferguson Jenkins, 1962/1963 Miami Marlins
Al Lopez, 1925/1926 Tampa Smokers
Eddie Murray, 1974 Miami Orioles
Stan Musial, 1940 Daytona Islanders
Jim Palmer, 1967/1968 Miami Marlins
Cal Ripken, Jr., 1979 Miami Orioles
Nolan Ryan, 1967 Winter Haven Mets
Joe Tinker, 1921 Orlando Tigers
Early Wynn, 1937 Sanford Lookouts
Field Managers:
Stan Wasiak, 1980-86, Vero Beach
John Lipon, 1988-92, Lakeland
General Manager: Mike Moore, Tampa Tarpons
Umpires:
Harry Wendelstedt, Jr.
Phil Cuzzi
Owner:
George Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees and the Tampa Yankees
Any questions please call the Florida State League Office at (386) 252-7479.