Here is an old team picture of the American Legion Post 8 tournament team from the 1990s. Winter Haven Senior Softball Club (WHSSC) members included Jose Agosto, Dan Connolly, John Fulton, Hank Gomez, Jack Valliere, & manager Fred White.

John Fulton was a member of the 1992 O's team.

The American Legion Post 8 team played in the Kissimmee Senior Games in October of 1996. WHSSC members included Jose Agosto, Dan Connolly, John Fulton, Harvey Rennie, & manager Fred White.

R & R Sports won the Gold medal in the 1999 Polk Senior Games. WHSSC members included Jose Agosto, Ron Augenstein, John Fulton, Rusty Landahl, Jim Margolin, & Elmer Wilcox.

The Florida Half Century team Lakeland Gators from 1999.WHSSC members included John Fulton, Wayne Mundy, Dick Sessink, & Ron Thompson.

The Lakeland Angels, managed by Jose Agosto, won the 60s Division of the June 2000 Florida Half Century tourney. WHSSC members included John Fulton and Wayne Mundy.

John Fulton and Ron Thompson played with the Michigan Gray Eagles in the Utah 2001 Huntsman Games.

Team picture of the Florida Golden Gators, winners of the 65s Division Silver medal in the 2002 Huntsman Games in Utah. WHSSC members included Ron Augenstein, Doug Chamlee, Fred Ducham, John Fulton, Frank Miller, Rich Palmer, & Elmer Wilcox.

Frank Miller, Elmer Wilcox, Ron Augenstein, Hank Hamilton, & John Fulton at the 2002 Huntsman Games in Utah.

Bob Riscoe managed Bob's Boys for the 2003 Polk Senior Games. WHSSC members included Ron Carrothers, Ron Cerotzke, Ray DePalma, Joel Freedman, Bob Lewis, Ed Neumyer, & Harvey Rennie and former member Al Pototnik.

Here are the Lakeland Senior Softball team pictures that Fred Dampier was a member from 2004 until the present. Included in the team pictures are WHSSC members Frank Acevedo, Jose Agosto, Lloyd Hopper, Bob Lundquest, George Radlein, & Jerry Remington and former members Bill Dumas & Al Pototnik.

The Lake Wales Legends team managed by Kenny Duell placed 1st in the 55s division of the 2004 Polk Senior Games in Lakeland. WHSSC members included Fred Dampier, Chuck Duff, Jim Laffoon, Dwight Pavkovich, Jim Rose, Dean Schapeler, & Kenny Watts.

Tim Gallagher, seated on the far left in the foreground of the picture, watches the action during the 2004 Polk Senior Games softball tournament.

The Lake Wales Legends dugout before the start of one of their games in the 2004 Polk Senior Games.

Jose Agosto and John Fulton played with Clearwater in Plano, Texas in August of 2004.

Members of the WHSSC played in Nalcrest on November 17, 2004 as the Winter Haven Wonders team organized by Floyd Welton.

Bill Valliere, son of Jack Valliere, played on a co-ed team in Vermont. The team finished first place for the season in their division. Bill is wearing the white cap.

Rich Palmer played for Reliable Cleaners from New Jersey in the 2005 National Senior Games at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Individual picture of Rich Palmer from the 2005 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Members of the WHSSC played in Nalcrest on January 12, 2005 as the Winter Haven Wonders team organized by Floyd Welton.

Fred Dampier in the batter's box at Altamonte Springs with his Polk Bald Eagles tournament team in January of 2005.

Fred Dampier about to hit a pitch at Altamonte Springs with his Polk Bald Eagles tournament team.

Several members of the WHSSC played in Nalcrest on January 4, 2006 with the Deer Creek RV Park team organized by Rich Palmer.

On the same day of January 4, 2006, the American Legion Post 8 tournament team played in Nalcrest. The manager of this team was Floyd Welton.

Several members of the WHSSC played for the Lakeland Angels, which competed in the first annual SSUSA National Tournament in March of 2006. Jose Agosto managed the team.

The Lake Wales Legends team managed by Kenny Duell won the Highland County 50s champoinship with an 18-2 record. WHSSC members included Joe D'Herin, Chuck Duff, Jim Laffoon, & Dean Schapeler.

The 1st annual Canada vs USA event was held on February 15, 2006. Pictured is Team USA, which was managed by Fred Dampier.
Bill Rutan & Jim Laffoon Bill Rutan & Jim Laffoon

Team Canada, managed by Elmer Black, from the February 15, 2006 game. Team USA won 17-15.

Rich Palmer managed the Deer Creek RV Park team against Nalcrest on March 22, 2006. WHSSC members included Fred Dampier, Don Erb, Freddy Gonzalez, Jim Margolin, Bob Martin, Bernie Peterson, Floyd Welton, & Ken Wilson.

Members of the WHSSC played in Nalcrest on March 22, 2006 as the Winter Haven Wonders team organized by Floyd Welton.

Shannon Steinmetz took a break with some of the Winter Haven Wonder wives during the March 22, 2006 game at Nalcrest.

Bill Ayer, Elmer Black, & former member Milton Ellis played a 50 game schedule on the Windham Elders 65s team in Connecticut in 2006.

Several members of the WHSSC played for the Road Ends Shooting Range Bullets, a Florida Half Century 50s tournament team. The manager was Larry Powell.

John Ormsby hitting a pitch during a game in his home town of London, Ontario, Canada.

Bill Valliere, son of Jack Valliere, played on a baseball team in Vermont in 2006. Bill is on the far end of the front row and kneeling next to the catcher.

Lake Wales Legends tourney team player Jim Laffoon batting & former WHSS member Kenny Watts in 3rd base coaching box.

The Classics tourney team player Bobby Murphy preparing to bat. This picture was taken in 2006.

Bobby Murphy batting during a Florida Half Century tournament.

Bobby Murphy in batter's box during a Florida Half Century tournament.

Don Witmer was also on The Classics tournament team in 2006.

Several members of the WHSSC played for the Lakeland Angels & placed 3rd in the National Tournament in November of 2006 at Ft. Myers. The manager is Jose Agosto.

The Road Ends Shooting Range Bullets won the November 2006 Florida Half Century 50s Tournament in Lakeland. Several members of the WHSSC are on the team and the manager was Larry Powell.

Rich Palmer managed a team from the Deer Creek RV Park and played at Nalcrest on January 17, 2007. Players from WHSSC are Fred Dampier, Don Erb, Bill Evans, Keith Linton, Bob Martin, Bernie Peterson, Dick Wilhelm, & Ken Wilson.

Floyd Welton chose a 70s team to challenge Nalcrest on January 17, 2007. The 70s team won 22-8.

The second annual Canada vs USA event was held on February 14, 2007. Pictured is Team USA, managed by Fred Dampier.
Manager Fred Dampier Cal Leigh Rich Palmer

Team Canada, managed by Elmer Black, from the February 14, 2007 game. Team USA won 26-16.
Ken King Doug McLellan Alan Walters

Former WHSSC member Dwight Pavkovich managed a 1st place 55s team named the Eagles in the 2007 Polk Senior Games. WHSSC members on the team included Fred Dampier, Freddy Gonzalez, Cecil Vasquez, Larry Williamson, & Don Witmer & and former member Jim Bright.

Several members of the WHSSC play for Red's Sporting Goods, a CanAm team that won their bracket in the March 2007 Florida Half Century tournament.

The Lake Wales Legends played in the 60s bracket of the Florida Half Century Tournament in Lakeland in 2007.
Tim Gallagher & Russ King Ed Lupiani Doug McLellan Dean Schapeler Dean Schapeler

Lakeland Rounders tourney team in the 65 division of Florida Half Century in 2007.
WHSSC members included manager Jose Agosto, John Fulton, Sam Harrell, Wayne Mundy, Ron Thompson, & Jack Valliere.
John Fulton John Fulton Wayne Mundy Ron Thompson Ron Thompson, Bobby Allen, Russ Winner, Wayne Mundy, & John Fulton

Some Winter Haven Senior Softball Club members occasionally played against a group of ball players from the Kissimmee morning league.
The first doubleheader took place in Kissimmee on June 13, 2007. The Kissimmee team travelled to Winter Haven on August 15, 2007 for a doubleheader.

A team of Winter Haven Senior Softball Club members played a double header against players from the Solivita morning league at Winter Haven on October 11, 2007.

Bill Ayer, Elmer Black, Dick Wilhelm, & former WHSSC member Milton Ellis played on the Windham Connecticut Elders tournament team in 2007.

John Ormsby & Hugh Lessard played with the Dorchester Canadians 65 team. The team won the gold medal in the Midwest Championship in Champaign, Illinois that took place on July 9-11, 2007.

John Ormsby & Hugh Lessard are teammates on the Dorchester Canadians. Their team won the gold medal at the Columbus Classic in the 65 division in Columbus, Ohio on July 20-22, 2007.

The Lakeshore-Nalcrest Friendship Tournament took place in Nalcrest on November 24, 2007. The Winter Haven Wonders, managed by Floyd Welton, placed third.

St Thomas a'Becket Cardinals team picture in 2007. Don LaMay is the hitting coach, coach, and part time rightfielder. The team plays in the North West Catholic Softball League in metro Detroit.

Don LaMay enjoyed a snack after a St Thomas a'Becket Cardinals game in 2007.

Denny Shaffer, kneeling on the far end of the front row, played with Rapid Auto Care in the Akron,Ohio Silver League in 2007. The team finished in 2nd place in their division. Lakeland Senior Softball player Arvel Waddell is the fifth player standing in the back row.

Fred Rose played with the Peninsula Pythons in the Akron,Ohio Silver League in 2007. Fred is kneeling on the far end of the front row.

Brent Alumbaugh, the first player kneeling on the left, was a member of the Ottman Environmental Bobcats in 2007. The Bobcats were ranked ninth of all the Florida Half Century 50s tournament teams.

Three players from the WHSSC travelled with the Nalcrest team to Barefoot Bay for a doubleheader on January 9, 2008. Barefoot Bay is a community of 10,000 just a few miles north of Vero Beach. Pictured here are Don Bercaw, Bob Swartz, & Fred Dampier.

Bob Swartz studied the proposed lineup for the second game against Barefoot Bay with Nalcrest teammate Joe Nittoli.

The rightfield fence at Barefoot Bay, which is only 192 feet from home plate but a massive 40 feet high, is displayed behind Don Bercaw.

Wayne Mundy, kneeling third from right, played with the Port St. Lucie Ramblers during the SSUSA Tournament of Champions between February 15-17, 2008 in Mulberry. The team went 5-0 and won the 65s AAA division.

The third annual Canada vs USA game took place in Winter Haven on February 20, 2008. Team USA won 12-5.

Team Canada battled Team USA in the 1st annual game in Lakeland on March 19, 2008. Team USA is pictured. WHSSC members for Team USA were Al Andrews, Joe D'Herin, Fred Dampier, Russ King, George Radlein, & Cecil Vasquez.

Pictured is Team Canada. WHSSC members were Lloyd Hopper, Bill McEllister, & Jerry Remington and former members Hugh Lessard, Hal Ridley, & Alan Walters. The game was played at the Southwest Complex on March 19, 2008. Team USA won 26-10.

Former WHSSC member Hal Ridley was on the mound for Team Canada in Lakeland and Jerry Remington patrolled third base. Former member Wes Wilder was the third base coach for Team USA.

Freddy Gonzalez set up Team Puerto Rico and played against a USA team put together by Russ King on April 9, 2008 at the DiamondPlex in Winter Haven. WHSSC Players on Team Puerto Rico included Frank Acevedo, Jose Agosto, Eddie Diaz, Hank Gomez, & Angel Merced. WHSSC players on Team USA were Al Andrews, Doug Chamlee, Bob Christiansen, Chuck Duff, Sam Harrell, Ed Kline, Jim Laffoon, Wayne Mundy, Denny Shaffer, Larry Williamson, Don Witmer, and Bob Zelazny. The USA team won 21-20.

American Legion Post 8, managed by Jose Agosto, display their plaque after winning the Florida Half Century tournament in their 70s division in April of 2008. WHSSC members included Doug Chamlee, John Fulton, Sam Harrell, Wayne Mundy, Dick Sessink, Ron Thompson, Jack Valliere, and former member Alan Walters.

The Lakeland Angels, managed by Jose Agosto, won the AAA 65s division of the SSUSA Spring National Championships in April of 2008. WHSSC members included John Fulton, Wayne Mundy, Ron Thompson, & Dick Wilhelm.

Florida Half Century 70s team American Legion Post 8 won their division in the September 2008 tournament in Lakeland. Members of the WHSSC who are teammates on the tournament team are player/manager Joe Agosto and players Doug Chamlee, John Fulton, Sam Harrell, Wayne Mundy, Dick Sessink, Marvin Taylor, and Ron Thompson.

Floyd Welton was a member of the South Knoxville Cherokees, which won the silver medal in the Tennessee Olympic Games. The games took place in Franklin, Tennessee in July of 2008.

Eddie Diaz organized the Bad Boyz team & played at Nalcrest on October 11, 2008. The Bad Boyz won the doubleheader by scores of 12-8 and 17-2.
Manager Eddie Diaz Bob DiPietro Roger Edwards Sam Lopez Bob Zelazny

The honorable Mr. Ruben Diaz, father of Eddie Diaz, and Eddie's lovely wife Cielo Diaz cheered the Bad Boyz on to victory. Mr. Diaz pitched in the 1947 Pan Am Games and was a AAA pitcher in the Puerto Rico professional baseball league.

The Windham Elders played in the Massachusetts Bay State League in a 50 game schedule and also competed in several tournaments. The team picture is from a tournament in Cape Cod. WHSSC member Bill Ayer coached the team and was given a lamp signed by the team as appreciation for being their manager this year.

While playing in a game at Nalcrest in November of 2008, Ted Taylor got a hole-in-one. He hit a ball down the rightfield line & it was lost for three innings. Later in the game, Marion "Boz" Bozman found the ball deep in a gopher hole along the fence line. Boz is shown holding the ball up so it can be seen.

The Michigan Hitmen, a 60s tournament team out of Dearborn, Michigan, won their division in the 2008 Huntsman Games in Utah. Over 330 teams participated in all the age categories. WHSSC members included Joe D'Herin, Chuck Duff, Jim Laffoon, and Danny Parker.

Florida Half Century 70s team American Legion Post 8 won their division in the state tourney in December 2008 in Lakeland. The team played for the state 70s championship and was crowned runners up. WHSSC team members include player/manager Joe Agosto. Doug Chamlee, John Fulton, Sam Harrell, Wayne Mundy, Dick Sessink, and Ron Thompson. Congratulations guys.

The Florida Half Century 60s team Lake Wales Legends, managed by Kenny Duell, was crowned the state champions in the December 2008 tournament in Auburndale. Congratulations guys.

The Florida Half Century 50s team Road Ends Bullets won their division with a 4-0 record in the state tournament and went 1-1 in the championship games. The Bullets team was crowned runners up. Larry Powell is the manager. Congratulations guys.

Lakeland Angels shortstop Wayne Mundy was selected to participate in the East-West All Star game prior to the 2009 SSUSA Tournament of Champions. The All Star game was played in Auburndale on January 7, 2009. Wayne is the second player kneeling on the left in the team picture.

The Lakeland Angels, piloted by Jose Agosto, won the 65s AAA division of the SSUSA National Tournament of Champions. The tournament was contested at the Southwest Complex in Lakeland between January 9-11, 2009.

The Lakeland Angels team members lined up down the first base line in the presentation ceremony.

Several WHSSC members are team mates on the Lakeland Canadians and played in the 65s bracket of the Florida Half Century February 2009 tournament in Lakeland.
Hugh Lessard Bill McEllister Bill McEllister Jerry Remington Dick Wilhelm

Several WHSSC members are team mates on the Polk County Warriors and played in the 60s bracket in the Florida Half Century February 2009 tournament in Lakeland.
Fred Dampier Regis Finnegan Manager Larry Powell Don Scarbrough & Chris Constantine Bob Zelazny

Several WHSSC members are team mates on American Legion Post 8 and played in the 70s bracket in the Florida Half Century February 2009 tournament in Lakeland.
Manager Jose Agosto Doug Chamlee John Fulton Wayne Mundy Dick Sessink Ron Thompson

Pictured are two WHSSC members who are team mates on the Lakeland Rounders, a 65s bracket team who played in the Florida Half Century February 2009 tournament in Lakeland.
Dick Mahon Dean Schapeler

Elvis Abney, Don Bercaw, Fred Dampier, & Tim Gallagher travelled to Barefoot Bay and played two games with Nalcrest against the communities all star team on February 11, 2009. Nalcrest won 18-9 in the first game and lost the second in the bottom of the seventh by a score of 13-11.

Team Canada took on Team USA in the 2nd annual game at the Southwest Complex in Lakeland on February 11, 2009. Pictured is Team Canada. WHSSC members were Hugh Lessard, Bill McEllister, George Radlein, & Jerry Remington. Former members included Lloyd Hopper, John Ormsby, Hal Ridley, & Alan Walters. Team USA won 24-14.

Team Canada and Team USA players gathered after the game for fellowship. Seated in front are Don Witmer, George Radlein, & Bobby Allen. Seated in the middle are Hugh Lessard & Lloyd Hopper. Standing are Arvel Waddell, Bob Lundquest, & Hank Hamilton. Seated in the back is Denny Shaffer.

The Winter Haven Wonders, a team comprised of WHSSC members and managed by Floyd Welton, played against the Nalcrest Eagles on February 18, 2009. The Wonders lost the first game 19-16 & won the second by the score of 15-1.
Winter Haven Wonders - John Abramo John Abramo & Denny Shaffer Ray DePalma Ed Kline & Sam Harrell
Harvey Rennie Denny Shaffer John Smith Manager Floyd Welton Wonders Dugout
Nalcrest Eagles - Elvis Abney Don Bercaw Fred Dampier & Hank Gomez

The Polk County Warriors, a Florida Half Century tournament team, placed 2nd in the Polk Senior Games in the 60s Division on February 28, 2009. WHSSC members include Al Andrews, Chris Constantine, Fred Dampier, Manager Larry Powell, Don Scarbrough, & Bob Zelazny.

The Lakeland Canadians, a Florida Half Century tournament team, placed 3rd in the Polk Senior Games in the 65s Division on February 28, 2009. WHSSC members include Bill McEllister, Doug McLellan, Jerry Remington, and Dick Wilhelm. Former WHSSC members on the team were Hal Ridley, Alan Walters, & Wes Wilder.

Polk County Softball Hall of Fame member Kenny Holt is photographed with Fred Dampier before a 2009 Lakeland Senior Softball season game.