Bay County Sports Hall of Fame Host 20th Annual Induction Banquet
October 12, 2010
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The Bay County Sports Hall of Fame celebrated their 20th Anniversary at their annual induction banquet held recently at the Doubltree Hotel in Bay City, Michigan.
Each year new faces and new families join together to honor the Bay County sports heroes from past and present. The 12 month process of selection culminates with this festive night. celebrating the athlete and his sport.
(Left) Master of Ceremonies Mike GwizdalaNational Anthem and Invocation by the Honorable Tim Kelly
Mayoral Proclamation by The Honorable Charles M. Brunner, Mayor of Bay City
Sports has always been and continues to be a vital component of both the recreational and social scene in Bay County. Over the decades, thousands upon thousands of athletes, both men and women, have competed on the courts and playing surfaces of our great county.
During the past 19 years 158 individuals, and 27 teams have been inducted. An additional 9 plus the 1976 Bay City Central Girls' Softball State Champions and Breen's Sporting Goods 1978 (Class D) & 1979 (Class C) Men's Fast pitch Softball State Champs were enshrined this year. And many other deserving candidates wait in the wings for their moment of recognition.
This year's inductees are typical examples of the kind of loving dedication that so many have given to sports in Bay County. They have all played their game well. They have competed on the highest levels. They have dedicated a large portion of their life, even their very existence, to the sport that they love.
Inducted into the Bay County Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 10, 1020 were Nine Individual Inductees, Three Teams, also six High School Scholarship Recipients were honored.2010 INDUCTEES
2010 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The Bay County Sports Hall of Fame 2010 Scholarship Recipients line up across the front table as HOF Vice-President Bob Darbee introduces the students.
 Mike Dombroski, Son of Ray Dombroski |
 Ray Duch |
 Rose (Trahan) Cipriano |
 Robert Learman |
 Dan Snover |
 Jeff Cook, Son of Jerry Cook |
 Walt Davis |
 Tom Huiskens |
 Rick Rechsteiner |
(Above L/R) Bay County Sports Hall of Fame Vice President, Robert Darbee and OJ Cunningham Jr. President
(Above) Team Members of The 1976 Bay City Central Girl's Softball State Champions along with the coach Fran Danek
(Above L/R) Does this shirt look a little tight? Don Bukowski (center) tries on his old jersey from 1978-79. Manager Duaine Vogel (left) and Pitcher Gary Roth right join in the fun.
(Above) Gerry Vogel distributes Hall of Fame certificates to the members of the Breen's Sporting Goods Men's Fast pitch Softball Teams
(Above) Lynn Conway, surrounded by family and friends. Conway received the 2010 President's Award
(Above) HOF Board Member Dave Rogers along with Delores Rogers and Esther Conners, HOF Board Member sell 50/50 raffle tickets
(Above) Learman Group -- (L/R) Craig, (Dad) Bob Sr, (Mom) Janet and Inductee Bob Jr.
(Above) Dean Oswald, Bob Dutton, 2010 Inductee Rick Rechsteiner and Monte Oswald. Dean and Monte Oswald have also been inducted into the Bay County Sports Hall of Fame.
(Above) Rechsteiner Table
(Above)Bill Lipan, Walt Davis, Carol Lipan, Barbara Davis, Barney Glowicki and Greg Glowicki
(Above) Teammates of All Saints Football team gather to support All Saints Hall of Fame Inductees
(Above) Rick Rechsteiner accepted the award on behalf of his brother Scott who was in France. Rick said, "This is a great honor to be thought of by the committee and especially to be recognized by your hometown."
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