FLORIDA SCOUTS HALL OF FAME

The Hall of Fame honors those unsung men of our “National Pastime” who have represented their organization and baseball with honor, have been productive and who have been an inspiration to all those around them.  The Hall is for those men who have gone beyond their scouting responsibilities to influence and promote the game we all love.  Their tireless work ethic, dedication, enthusiasm and love of the game have left us a legacy to strive towards.  We salute the scouts who embody the aforementioned qualities and for the sacrifices they have made for the betterment of the game.

Nelson “Nellie” Burbrink  2000

George Digby  2000

Dale Jones  2000

George “Birdie” Tebbetts  2000

Walt Widmeyer  2000

George Zuraw  2000

Steve Souchock  2002

Joe McDonald  2002

Rex Bowen  2003

Carlos “Potato” Pascual  2006

Bill LaJoie  2014

Murray Cook  2014 

Tom Kotchman  2019 

Tim Wilken  2019 

Mike Cadahia  2020 

Russ Bove  2020 

Thank you gentlemen for your contributions to our honorable profession.

HALL OF FAME GUIDELINES

 The following is a set of guidelines whereas all nominees shall have attained a majority of these criteria.

  1. Nominees shall have scouted for 20 years.
  2. Nominees shall have scouted in the state of Florida for a minimum of 15 years.
  3. Nominees man have stayed within the scouting community although they no longer are Florida are scouts. Area scout to General Manager, director, special assistant, etc.
  4. Nominees shall have resided in the state of Florida for 20 years.
  5. Nominees are required to have represented scouts in a professional manner.
  6. Nominees will have promoted the game and professionalism.
  7. Nominees should have been an inspiration to those he dealt with in the community.
  8. Nominees should have been or are a member of the Florida Diamond Club.
  9. Nominees will have participated in Florida Diamond Club activities and assisted with FDC Showcases.
  10. Nominees should have reached a point in their career where retirement is a possibility.