What is the Mission of the BSL Hall of Fame?
The mission of the BSL Hall of Fame is to provide a historic perspective on and to perpetuate the history of gay softball in Boston since 1978. The Hall of Fame seeks to recognize those who have given that extra effort and exhibited great sportsmanship in addition to achievements of athleticism and longevity. The Hall Of Fame is as much interested in the future as in the past of the BSL. The Hall Of Fame hopes and believes that recognizing the efforts, contributions, and achievements of its members will inspire all members of the BSL to display similar qualities and give that extra effort. The Hall of Fame is a new and organized part of the BSL that hopes to strengthen the League's future by honoring its present, perpetuating its history, and strengthening its future within our community in Boston.

What is the BSL Hall of Fame Committee?
The Hall Of Fame 'Committee" includes all living Hall Of Fame members in addition to a group of four administrators .The Hall Of Fame Committee is charged with the responsibility of promoting the nomination of new and worthy candidates for election and induction into the Beantown Softball Hall Of Fame. The committee reviews the criteria and credentials of each candidate presented to it. Upon review- the Committee votes, by secret ballot, on these candidates. The Committee then organizes and promotes the Induction Ceremony Event. When the new members are inducted, they become part of the Hall Of Fame Committee. This membership entitles them to vote for all future candidates and enables them to contribute to the goals and activities that the Hall Of Fame may choose for its future.

How can someone be nominated and inducted into the BSL Hall of Fame?
Nominations can be made by anyone who submits a nomination form. Forms are available upon request from the Committee or on line at the BSL or HOF Website.

What are the rules for election into the Hall of Fame?
The members of the BSL Hall of Fame Committee, which includes all living Hall of Fame members, will vote on the nominees each year. The nominees who receive a two thirds majority of the votes cast are inducted.

What are the Criteria for Nominations?
Any 10 year member of the BSL, whether living or deceased, can be nominated. The nominee should have made a significant contribution to the BSL (as a player, coach, sponsor, league officer, non player, donor, friend of the BSL, etc.). All nominations will be considered on a case by case basis. BSL members who have been inducted into the NAGAAA Hall of Fame, through a BSL nomination, are automatically inducted into the BSL Hall of Fame.

Will there be a special ceremony for those inducted?
The BSL Hall of Fame Committee plans to hold a Hall of Fame Induction Event each year to recognize those who have been elected into the BSL Hall of Fame. The committee is plans an event on a Saturday during the season following the game schedule in an effort to accommodate ALL BSL members.

Is there be a Display honoring the Hall of Fame Members?
The BSL Hall of Fame Committee announced that the official Hall Of Fame display is in the foyer of Club Café at 209 Columbus Avenue in Boston. The glassed cabinet wall display was made possible by the generous donation of Frank Ribaudo, HOF '05. The HOF Committee arranged the display to be simple and dignified. An expanded display can be found at the HOF website.

Does the BSL Hall of Fame have a Budget?
The BSL Hall of Fame has a simple budget at this time. Money is required to cover the costs of the Induction event as well as any trophy/recognition items that the Committee provides its new inductees. The committee usually asks for a donation from those who attend the Induction Ceremony to cover those costs. $10-$20 is the estimated donation hoped for. The BSL Hall of Fame has become self-sustaining. The Committee will further investigate and implement means to raise funds to cover its costs.

Can I join the BSL Hall of Fame Committee?
You are encouraged to get involved by joining the BSL Hall of Fame Committee by calling or emailing Jim McNulty at 781-820-8110 or & jimmcnulty@comcast.net. You do not need to be a member of the Hall Of Fame. The committee is seeking a diversified membership who can share their experience and lead us back through all the pathways that the BSL has traveled throughout the last four decades! The committee particularly encourages new League members to get involved!

Can I help in any way other than being on the committee?
The committee is seeking any significant historic item from previous BSL seasons or events (the older the better) such as uniforms, hats, newsletters, photos, trophies, programs, schedules, signs, pins, newspaper articles, etc.... The committee would like to display these items in its display case as well as at league games, events, playoffs, banquets etc.. You can also help by submitting a nomination for someone you feel should be recognized by his BSL peers for significant contributions to the League and its history!

Who currently makes up the Hall Of Fame Committee?
Current Committee Members: Jim McNulty- Chair, Bob Quist, Ken Carty, Jack Campbell and twenty three living Hall of Fame Members.

Please call Jim at 781-820-8110 or email, bsl_hall_of_fame@beantownsoftball.com for information.