OUR STORY

HOF Committee

Inaugural HOF Committee (2010)

The inaugural Hall of Fame Committee consisted of Kevin and Linda Auseth, Steve and Loretta Jackson, Tyson Fettes, Rick Fettes, Dennis Busch, Bob Lee and Bill Milatz. It was a great day for baseball at the Burlington Veterans Terrace with two legends - Rollie Bauman and Dick Imrie - inducted into the first class.

(2011) HOF Committee and Past Members

Following the initial induction, Committee members included Bill Milatz, Dennis Busch, Dick Imrie, Mike Smetana, Steve Spitzer, Tom Uhen and Bill McCourt. The direction given was, "Your committee has started this annual Hall of Fame presentation and now it is your duty to keep it moving from year to year and not let it go by the wayside." Dave Kerkhoff and Ron Kuchenbecker were Committe members during 2021-2022.

Present HOF Committee Members (2024)

Present Committee members are Bill Milatz, Dennis Busch, Steve Spitzer, Mike Smetana, Tom Uhen, Bill McCourt, Chris Weithaus, Jim Pankratz, Jodene Strommen and Gerry Agnew

Burlington baseball at all levels from youth through high school, college and beyond is appreciative of the efforts of these volunteers in promoting baseball in Burlington, partnering with coaches and teams and carrying on the strong tradition of Burlington as a great small town sports and baseball community.

L to R - Dick Imrie, Bill McCourt, Mike Smetana, Steve Spitzer, Bill Milatz, Dennis Busch, Tom Uhen

Burlington Veterans Terrace