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2006 List of Legends

Dick Bartman Bradenton, FL: This NCAA champion boxer (University of Wisconsin, 1955-57) has gone on to referee more than 1,000 matches without serious injury to the athletes.
Jackie Brandt Wildwood, FL: An All-Star in 1961 and Golden Glove Award winner, Jackie was known as an outstanding outfielder and then coach for seven years in the minors.
Earle Bruce Columbus, OH: "Coach" began his sports career at Ohio State University, then coached his alma mater's team 1979 though 1987, compiling a 81-26-1 record including two outright Big 10 titles.
Don Cardwell Clemmons, NC: This durable pitcher led the NL with 38 starts for the 1961 Cubs winning a career-high 15 games. He sandwiched two fine seasons with the Pirates around severe arm trouble in 1964. He was a valuable swing man for the Mets (1967-70) and helped them in their 1969 World Championship with his experience. After going 3-9 by late July, he won five straight, including a 1-0 game against the Pirates in which he drove in the only run.
Gail Cogdill Spokane, WA: This 11 year NFL player was named 1960 Rookie of the Year and 1962 Most Valuable Player with the Detroit Lions, and played four years in the Pro Bowl.
Satch Davidson Houston, TX: A venerable National League Umpire, he worked the 1975 World Series 6th game which lasted 12 innings, and was behind the plate when Hank Aaron hit the home run that broke Babe Ruth's record.
Ned Garver Bryan, OH: Ned holds a career win total of 129 games and established an AL record in 1951 by winning 20 games for the St. Louis Browns. He was elected to the Ohio Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987.
Tommy Helms Cincinnati, OH: The NL Rookie of the Year in 1966, Helms became one of the best second basemen of the 1960s. This excellent fielder led the NL in fielding percentage and double plays three times and later coached the Reds.
Ed Hightower Edwardsville, IL: On TV, he wears the black-and-white "zebra" shirt of a Division I basketball referee. This year, he worked 11 Final Four games including the Final Four in Indianapolis.
Sam Holm Wilsonville, OR: He played offensive line in the first Super Bowl for the Kansas City Chiefs (1966-67) then went on to play for the New York Giants. Recently, he coached a high school team to the Oregon State Championship. He played offensive line in the first Super Bowl for the Kansas Wilsonville, OR City Chiefs (1966-67) then went on to play for the New York Giants. Recently, he coached a high school team to the Oregon State Championship.
Frank Kostro Denver, CO: A member of the 1965 AL Champ Twins, he accomplished four consecutive pinch hits, twice.
Vern Law Provo, UT: Vern was on the Pirates World Championship team in 1960, and won the Cy Young Award that year with a 20-9 record and league high 18 complete games.
Jerry Lyscio Brainerd, MN: Jerry pitched a no-hitter in his first and last games plus led the league in home runs during his professional debut in 1964 in the Rookie league. He was the first player drafted by the Houston Astros in 1965.
Hal Naragon Barberton, OH: A member of the 1954 AL Champion Cleveland Indians when they won a record 111 games, he caught Hall of Famers Early Wynn, Bob Feller and Bob Lemon. In April of this year, the varsity baseball field of Barberton (OH) High School was named Hal Naragon Field.
Joe Nossek Amherst, Ohio: He broke into professional baseball in 1961 and continued until his retirement from the White Sox in 2003. His debut was with the Twins, then he played with Kansas City, Oakland and St. Louis completing his playing career with appearances in 295 major-league games. Reputed to be a master at stealing signs, he possesses more than 40 years of baseball experience as a player, minor-league manager and major league coach.
Joe Nuxhall Fairfield, OH: The youngest player of the 20th Century to reach the majors, he pitched for the Reds, then retired in 1967. He became a Reds broadcaster, retiring in 2005 after 31 years at the mike.
Jim O'Toole Cincinnati, OH: Named Minor League Player of the Year in 1958, he pitched the 1961 Reds to the World Series against the Yankees. He started the All Star game in 1963, and is a member of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.
Jim Perry Bradenton, FL: Jim was signed in l959 as a pitcher with the Cleveland Indians. He won 18 games and was named Cleveland's "Man of the Year". In 1963, he was traded to the Twins where he pitched for 10 years winning the Cy Young Award in 1970.
Milt Plum Raleigh, NC: A Penn State graduate, he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns, playing 1957 until '65. He then played for the Lions, Rams and Giants, and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1961 and 1962.
Garry Roggenburk Avon, OH: He pitched 8 years in the Major Leagues with the Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox and Seattle Pilots. Later, 1978 to 1983, he was General Manager of the Winter Haven Red Sox, minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
Rich Rollins Akron, OH: Having played 10 big league seasons, his lifetime batting average was .269. In 1962, he received the most votes from players in both leagues for the All-Star game. He also played in the 1965 World Series.
John Warden Loveland, OH: An 8 year veteran of professional baseball, he is a former correspondent for ESPN2's morning show "Cold Pizza", and now is Pitching Coach for the Long Beach (CA) Armada in the Golden Baseball League.
Carl Warwick Houston, TX: Carl is a 6-year veteran of major league baseball. He tied a World Series record with 3 consecutive pinch hits for the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals in 1964 against the New York Yankees. He served for three years as Chairman of the Board of the Major League Baseball Alumni Association.
Ed Whitson Dublin, OH: His professional career is best defined by transactions involving him. He was key in a deal that sent Bill Matlock to the Pirates and brought them the World Championship. He was the San Diego Padres top winner in 1987 and 1989.