 | MARV BEAL
Rugged right-handed pitcher/outfielder out of Goodyear Heights youth leagues: Hillside Terriers, Blue Devils, "E" Akron Braves State Champs '61, "E" Akron Bucs State Champs '62. Four years at East High, All-City 1964; 4 years Akron U, was "Zip Pitcher of the Year" 1966. Also pitched for Joe's, S.Akron Optimists, and Azar-Denholm Realty in AA play. Marv was a teacher and coach at Barberton High for 35 years. In 21 years as baseball coach his teams helped him set coaching record for Magics of 254 wins. Won a Metro and NE Ohio League title, had state semifinal appearance in 1986. Was inducted into Barberton HOF in 1993, into East High HOF in 2000.
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 | RUSTY CHABOUDY
Grew up in Cuyahoga Falls youth leagues and became all-star right-handed pitcher/infielder with CF LL Champion Cardinals, 4-time "F-E" North Akron Yankees Champions; "D" State Champ Hot Stove Cuyahoga Falls Gold team. At Falls High earned all-league and All-Ohio honors in 1974. Played one year at Kent State U. Was a 4-time All-Star in AA action with Eaton Sports Pride and while player/-manager for Hudson Mohawk Chiefs. Now plays in Roy Hobbs League and has been a coach and Vice President of Stow Youth Baseball Association for 13 years.
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 | HOWARD KELLEY
Crafty left-handed pitcher who grew up playing on East side youth teams, YMCA and GABF Leagues. While at East High 1949-53 he also played for American Legion Post 209 teams. At East he was All-City in '52. In 1951 he helped Post 209 win the Ohio Hot Stove title, pitching a no-hitter against top-seeded Elyria along the way. Pitched two years at Akron U, helping the Zips win the Ohio Conference in 1954. Pitched for Old Dutch Beer, Howe Construction, Krispy Kreme teams in "AA" play. In 1953 he set the strike-out record at 18 for a 9 inning game (since broken) and also a two consecutive game record for K's of 32.
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 | DICK LEIDIG
Began organizing baseball teams in 1942 when he put together the East Akron Merchants. In 1948 and through 1960, Dick managed the powerful American Legion Post 209 teams to a 346-91 record, winning Hot Stove state titles "D" 1951-53 and AABC state "D" champs in 1960. Also had a "C" Hot Stove state title in 1953. He also spent many years as President of the Ohio Hot Stove, GABF and Summit Umpires groups. Received Touchdown Club Achievement Award '63; Summit County Hall of Fame Palich Award '99; OHSAA HOF 2000, Summit Umpires HOF in 2002.
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 | NORBERT "NOBBY" J. LEWANDOWSKI
A strong, rugged right-handed pitcher who dominated Cleveland youth, high school and "AAA" League teams while posting an outstanding 254-37 record. Lettered 4 years at Benedictine High; in 1955 was "Mr. Benedictine" and All-City baseball and football. Nobby had numerous football offers but instead received the first ever baseball scholarship from Kent State U. Was Flash captain, All-MAC in 1959, then spent 3 years with Pirates Minor League system. When he returned he helped Wenham Truckers nail 5 AAA titles and pitched many games against Tramonte Black Label teams in the Lakewood League. In 1993 he was inducted into Benedictine HOF, in 1999 was inducted into Cleveland Sports HOF.
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 | BOB LOCKHART
An outstanding sponsor of highly competitive youth teams throughout the Akron area, especially in the Firestone Park area under the "Lockhart Construction" banner. His Lockhart Construction was also instrumental in building Lockhart Field in 1965 and Crown Field in 1982, both in Manchester, at no cost to the youth groups involved as he provided all large equipment: road graders, backhoes, grass seeders, bulldozers and straw machines to complete these outstanding facilities.
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 | JIM MCCRAY
An outstanding umpire for many years on the area sandlots. Jim founded the Greater Akron Umpires Association in the '50's which successfully hosted many baseball tournaments and helped a newly formed Inter-City Class A League establish itself as a highly competitive organization. In his younger days, Jim played first base for a number of area teams.
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 | JOHN ANTHONY "TONY" MULLANE
Was an ambidextrous pitcher with the 1880-81 Akron Independents (considered the best independent team in the country at that time). He and all his teammates went on to Major League action. Tony played 13 years with Detroit and Cincinnati and compiled a record of 285 wins, 220 losses, a 3.12 earned run average and had 469 complete.
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 | ED ROBINSON
A hard hitting first baseman in Belpre and then Toronto, Ohio youth leagues and high school, earning 1st team All-OVAC and 3rd team All-Ohio honors. He later played with East Liverpool AA teams and Roy Hobbs teams before having outstanding coaching success at Barberton High where his Magics posted a 142-58 record, won 5 Metro League titles '91-95, 5 district titles, had a state final match against eventual champ Moeller in '93 when Magics posted record season mark of 27-4 and he was named Coach of the Year. Now at Copley High since 1998, his Indians set a school record in '03 with 21-6 mark. he has also coached many youth league title teams.
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 | GEORGE SPIROFF
Rugged, hard hitting catcher from Lorain youth leagues and Southview High School where he was a two-time All-NEOCC selection, and an All-Ohio in 1977. He was a 4 year letterman at Kent State U: three-time MVP, team captain '80-81, All-Mideast Regional pick '80-91, All-American selection in 1980, set KSU records for homeruns, RBI and total bases, led team with .400 batting average in 1980. Spent two years in Giants minor league system, then returned to help Field Falcons win Akron AA titles in '83-94 and was MVP of '84 Stan Musial Tournament AABC. Inducted into
KSU HOF in 1990, into Lorain HOF in 1995.
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 | JEFF TABAKA
Born in Barberton, grew up in Copley as talented left handed pitcher/-outfielder and hitter. Was on many youth title teams and was All-Suburban League and All-District for the Indians. Earned 4 letters at Kent State U: '83-86 established Kent record for saves in a season and career, and pounded out a .350 career batting average. In 1986 he was first team all-MAC and All-District 4, and 3rd team All-America. Helped Field Falcons win Akron AA League titles in '93-94, was Frank Garcia Award recipient '83. Jeff then spent 17 years in professional baseball including major league seasons with the Pirates, Padres, Astros, Reds and Cardinals. Inducted into KSU HOF 1998.
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 | LOU YOVANOVICH
Tall, talented, strong right-handed pitcher and outfielder who could hit as well. "Sweets" grew up on the East side and played with a number of youth title teams: Akron Wildcats, Goodyear Heights Orientals and GH Bucks, Gastown Browns, Waterloo Drive-in "E" state champs, Lockhart Construction and Firestone Park Kiwanis "D" League champs. At East High, Lou was 2nd team All-City in 1967-68, then in '69 led the Orientals to the City title with a 9-1 record, hitting .356 and pitching a one-hitter in 2-0 title game and also pitched District Tournament title game win. He also was picked as an All-Ohio selection in '69. Lou hurled 11 years in the Akron AA League with Nino's Lounge, Magic City Lanes, Acme Ash, Pfiefle Undertakers, and C+P Sales Company.
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