Congratulations to my friend Bob Crawford!
Athletics have always played a key part in the quality of life in Port Huron, Michigan. The Port Huron Sports Hall of Fame does a great job of honoring the achievements of Port Huron’s finest athletes, coaches, and teams. It was my privilege to serve on the board of directors of this fine organization during during the ’90s.
The annual Hall of Fame Banquet was held Saturday night at the Thomas Edison Inn. About 200 people gathered to honor the induction of Tom Manis, Ann-Boyd Stewart, Miriam Stewart and the late Gary Jones.
The Board of Directors realizes that it takes many behind-the-scenes me
n and women to sponsor teams, finance programs and keep the playing fields in tiptop shape. Ralph Bopra and Bob Crawford were recognized for their years of service.
n and women to sponsor teams, finance programs and keep the playing fields in tiptop shape. Ralph Bopra and Bob Crawford were recognized for their years of service.For more than 50 years Mr. Crawford has singlehandedly transformed the ball diamonds at the Fort Gratiot Township Park into a work of art. Church teams and Little League teams from all around the Blue Water Area have enjoyed the fruits of his labor for decades. He richly deserved being recognized for his dedicated work.
For more information, check out www.phsportshalloffame.com.
I would like to know if they have inducted any fastball players into the hall.
There are softball fastpitch that have been inducted. One of the first inductees was Jerry Armstrong. For more information please check out http://www.phsportshalloffame.com.
Lauren
There were Black Athletics inPOrt Huron also. A fast pitch team by the name of the Drifters played in that leaque.are there any Blacks in the hall of fame.
Hi Carlton, I do not know about the Drifters. I would be interested in knowing more about them; perhaps they could be considered for induction. Yes, there are several African-American athletes in the Port Huron Sports Hall of Fame. Two come to mind. “Bubbles” Harrison (can’t think of his real name) was an outstanding basketball player for Saint Clair County Community College and Byron Hazely, a terrific all-around athlete from Port Huron High School. He went on to participate in athletics at a higher level.
I would like to thank you for your responding to my questions.I remember Harrison. and Hazely. Byron dad played in the old negro leaques. and PT huron high his name is Booker.I would like to know more about you. because you sound real interesting, and I could possibly enlighten you on some of the AFRICAN-AMERICAN athletesof Port Huron. Thank You.
Hi Carlton, Please feel free to call me at 984-5380. As a past board member of the Port Huron Area Sports Hall of Fame, I would like to discuss area athletes. Lauren