2019 NEIBA Hall of Fame Induction and Banquet

The 2019 NEIBA Hall of Fame induction and banquet will be at 5 p.m. on May 19 at Classic Cafe Catering and Event Center, 4832 Hillegas Rd. 46818. Art Saltsberg will emcee.

Tickets are $25 each. They can be purchased from any NEIBA Officer/Board Member, or by mail at NEIBA; PO Box 12733; Fort Wayne, IN 46864. You may also purchase via PayPal using the email address: FWNEIBA@gmail.com.

2019 HOF Inductees

  • Mike Nutter: TinCaps president, Midwest League Executive of the Year in 2004 and 2009.
  • Mike Marchesano: Italian Olympic Team Pitcher during the 2004 summer games, independent and international team pitching coach.
  • Mike Frame: 35-year pitching coach of Huntington University, 12th winningest coach among active NAIA baseball coaches..

2019 Awards Honorees

  • Andy McManama will receive the Bob Parker Award for promoting the game
  • James Craig will receive the Colin Lister Award for exemplifying a profound and distinguished dedication to the game.