The 23rd annual AAABA Hall of Fame banquet was a big success on Saturday night, as a record crowd of 620 people attended.
Former Pittsburgh Pirates Gold Glove winning catcher Mike LaValliere was the featured speaker.
The Class of 2016 welcomed Rick Britt of Johnstown Hahn Packing; Joe Vitko of Johnstown Pepsi-Cola; Dick Burgo of Johnstown Monte Carlo and Richland Mall (manager/coach); and Charley Garivaltis, Pittsfield, Massachusetts batting champion.
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