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OTHG Hall of Fame Election

The OTHG league uses the same general rules as the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) for general election... At least the rules that apply to players with one exception...you do not need to be retired 5 years. In addition, we do NOT use the administrative rules such as:

Electors need to be an active or honorary member of the BBWAA
Results must be certified by BBWAA and Major League Baseball

As a matter of fact, the key reason for induction into the OTHG Hall of Fame is the following voting rule with a slight modification in italics:

Voting shall be based upon the player's record, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character, and contributions to the team(s) on which the player played or a person's contribution to the OTHG league.

This modification allows the OTHG to honor all types of people and contributions to our league.

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OTHG Hall of Fame Members
Name	Year	Contribution
Bob Darienzo	2012	Darien Press: Player, 25 year sponsor, manager, chairperson and original member of the board of directors. Bob was the only OTHG member to have ever held these 5 positions. An extremely competitive pitcher who both managed/co-managed with Sal Geoli to a number of league championships. Bob's greatest contributions came as a board member. His input to league functions was invaluable and his willingness to assist others/chair committees was crucial to the league's success and early formative years. Bob helped organize the first charity games, was responsible for documenting league rules and would use his own resources to print the league rules and schedules.
Tom "T" Ball	2011	The heart and soul of Darien Press and its successor for over twenty years. A fantastic all around player who excelled with pride and passion. He led his team to many championships piling up hits and driving in runs.
Hal Edelman	2011	A feared left handed slugger who played with great enthusiasm. An awesome power hitter and an exciting performer with monumental home run and RBI success.
De Felice Family	2010	Bar-Boy "De Felice" family has sponsored OTHG for over 30 years!
John Venditto	2010	OTHG league friend and advocate over the past 25 years. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor.
Ed Butler	2009	Bar-Boy: known as "The Chief". Player, manager and committee member.
Ed Bernauer	2009	Hampton Air: outsanding player, manager and committee member.
Jim Reilly	2007	Changing Times: OTHG League Founder, President and player.
Al Palleschi	2007	Changing Times: known as "Big Al". Player, committee member and longstanding Treasurer of the OTHG.
Larry Lembo	2006	Lanzaro Baking Company: outstanding player on many championship teams.
Maria Ball	2005	OTHG: league advocate and known as Miss "Charity" of the OTHG for all her hard work and efforts with our fundraising.
Ed Shillitto	2005	Granny O'Shea's: known as "Fast Eddie". Player, manager, committee and board member.
Rick Kopitsch	2002	Bar-Boy: outstanding player, manager, committee and board member.
Dom Bello	2001	Lanzaro Baking Company: extraordinary player, manager, committee and board member.
Larry Hamel	2000	Charter Member who played and became the league's Umpire and Chief in the early years of OTHG.
Sal Gioeli	2000	Darien: early pioneer, manager and league advocate. Known as the Godfather of the OTHG.
Ray Colucci	1999	Bar-Boy: player and league mayor on the field.
Bob Wolff	1995	OTHG league advocate and 1995 Baseball Hall of Fame: Ford C. Frick Winner. Famous for broadcasting Don Larsen's perfect World Series game.