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Home Plate Award

The Home Plate Award is given in recognition of lengthy service and dedication to a local league and the national tournament. This annual tradition began in 1984.

Year Winner Description
1984 Tom Checkush The first ever Home Plate Award was given to Tom Checkush in 1984.
1985 Les Weigel
1986 Charles Fitzgerald
1987 George Bulger
1988 Mike Adray
1989 Bob Wolfe
1990 Bill Fertitta
1991 Vincent Lorenzo
1992 Dino Zarrella
1993 Johnstown Oldtimers
1994 Olin Taylor
1995 George Arcurio Jr.
1996 C. James Wright
1997 James F. McElroy Jr.
1998 Clay Harshberger
1999 John Austin
2000 George Arcurio III
2001 David Niro
2002 Ronald McDonald
2003 John Lawler
2004 Bob Mingo
2005 Len DiForte
2006 Dr. Robert Hartnett
2007 Dean Albany
2008 Doug Pollock
2009 Doug Pollock
2010 Charles Blackburn
2011 Jay Elliott
2012 Lou Tiberi
2013 Don Salamone
2014 John Austin
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