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1993-1994
Inductees ... 1995-1996 Inductees
... 1997-1998 Inductees
... 1999-2000 Inductees
2001-2002 Inductees ... 2005-2006
Inductees ...2007 - 2008 Inductees
... 2009 - 2010 Inductees
Posthumous Hall of Fame
At the September 14th, 1992 meeting of the North Star
League, the membership voted unanimously for the league to have its
own Hall of Fame. Six members were selected and awards were first presented
during the 1993 season.
2003 &
2004 Inductees
2003
Jim Merila of Kingston
Jim pitcher for 17 years. Was regarded as the Kingston pitching
staff in helping Kingston win three league titles and one region title.
Teammates and opposing players had the highest regard for Jim as a player
and as a person.
Paul Klapprich of Loretto
Paul was Loretto’s first baseman for 23 years. Paul hit
over .300 every year with many years he hit over .400. Paul was excellent
fielder at first base and was known for his “gift of gab”
to opposing players who made it to first. Paul was always working with
the younger players on the team to make them better ball players.
Steve Brower of Monticello
A center fielder for 21 years, who covered the outfield
like a glove and was a deadly hitter hitting over .300 every year he
played, along with many .400 and .500 batting averages. During his playing
days Steve was one of the toughest outs in the league.
Robert Zeller of Waverly
An excellent third baseman, who hit for a high average every “Zip”
year. The debate has been, did Zip win more games with his bat or his
excellent fielding abilities? Zip was highly respected by both his teammates
and opposing players.
2004
John Wilkens of St Michael
John was a catcher for 23 years. Always a .300 hitter John
also displayed great home run power and was a great RBI player. After
his playing days, John managed and served as a league officer and regional
commissioner, giving back to baseball what baseball had given to him.
Frank Muckenhirn of Delano
Frank was a starting pitcher for the A’s, but he also
hit for a high average, batting over .300 most of his career. After
his playing days were done, Frank became very involved in coaching youth
baseball and work many hours behind the scenes at the ballpark.
Daryl Hennen of Maple Lake
Daryl helped bring baseball back to Maple Lake after a ten-year absent.
Under Daryl leadership the Maple Lake ballpark was updated which lead
to Maple Lake hosting two state tournaments, which Daryl was a co-chair
both times. Daryl was the type of person who new no enemies but many
friends.
Kelly Weber of Elk River
Kelly was an excellent pitcher but as a player he could
play any position his team needed him to, which proved that Kelly was
the ultimate team players. In the last seven years of his playing career
Kelly also managed and was the business manager. Even with all these
extra tasks Kelly’s playing ability never diminish.
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