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2011 SSFL Hall of Fame Class Nominations Being Accepted
Nominations for the incoming Hall of Fame Class of 2011 are being receievd. Send your
nominations to Dave Rice at www.commisssionerssfl@aol.com
2011 Class Preently Accepted are Noted Below
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Mike Shannon
Jim Nugent
Leonard Opheim
Robert Spoonhour
Ron Scarlata
Nominations Received and Being Considered
Ronald Curry
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Hall of Fame Selection Process
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Hall of Fame Class of 2011 - Photos
Hall of Fame Class of 2010 - Photos
Hall of Fame Class of 2009 - Photos
Hall of Fame Class of 2008 - Photos
About the Hall of Fame
Nominations for the Hall of Fame Class are accepted all year. Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years experience in the SSFL and have to be nominated by a third party to be included in the selection process. An entire list of all nominees are publiced on this site and comments on nominees are welcome.
Nominations to the Hall of Fame are accepted in the following categories: player, coach, owner, staff, executive, officials association, and combination-where the candidate has served in more han one capacity.
The Class of 2008 included 8 players, 1 owner, 8 combination, 2 executives, 5 officials association and 1 staff.
The Class of 2009 included 12 players, 1 owner, 3 combination, 2 executives, 5 officials
& 1 staff.
The Class of 2010 included 8 players, 1 owner, 3 officials & 2 coaches
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Hall of Fame Class of 2011
Leonard Opheim
Leonard Opheim, Head Coach of the Orlando Rage was elevated to this position from the staff where he served as
Defensive Coordinator. He replaced SSFL Hall of Fame Coach, Steve Casteel and the transition was seamless as
the team won back to back SSFL Championships in 2008 and 2009. Participating in National Bowl Weekend,
sponsored by National Football Events, Inc., his team was honored as National Champions. The ability to manage
one of the most talented staffs in the country, Leonard exemplifies the ideals expected in an SSFL Head Coach.
Mike Shannon
As a Player/Owner, Mike Shannon was an original SSFL member with his team the Space Coast Panthers and
the Orlando Panthers. His administrative integrity and honesty help set the foundatinas of the high standards of
the SSFL. On the field, in his position at fullback, Mike was a force to be contended with for oposing defenses.
States Commissioner Rice, "The SSFL has not seen the likes of Mike Shannon at the fullback position since his
retirement. Power, determination and toughness are adjectives that come to mind when I think of Mike. Mike
was an obvious SSFL All Star, but as an owner, refused to nominate himself - another example of his character".
Jim Nugent
Jim Nugent made a life time career playing, coaching, administering and promoting special events in Minor
League Football. He has brought teams and leagues to national recognition through his many endevors. The
SSFL is one of the leagues that has benefited nationally from association with Jim. The SSFL and its member
teams owe Jim a debt of gratitude and welcome him as our National Inducteee as a member of the SSFL Hall of
Fame.
Robert Spoonhour
Robert Spoonhour, offensive lineman, played for the Orlando Rage from 2006 - 2009 until his career was
ended with an injury just before the end of the 2009 season. His career included participation in the YMCA
Bowl, National Championship victory over the Georgia Xtreme and two SSFL Championship seasons.
Selected as an All American in 2007 and 2008, Robert was the first SSFL player to be named National Player of the
Year in his chosen position.
Ron Scarlata
Ron Scarlata, Offensive Coordinator for the Orlando Rage, achieved the highest honor as a Coordinator with the
team winning two consecutive SSFL Championships in 2008 and 2009. His team holds the SSFL record for the
most points scored in an SSFL Championship Game held in the Florida Citrus Bowl. Recognized by his players as
a coach that goes the extra mile in helping players achieve their goals, Ron has assisted many players in
advancing to the next level. An innovative play caller, Ron is known for his high scoring offenses and the ability to
adjust the offense to opponents defenses. Head Coach Len Opheim stated, "As a head coach I am very pleased to
have some of the best coaches in football. Ron Scarlata is one such coach".
Nominated:
Ron Curry
Hall of Fame Class of 2010
John Bartolo
John Bartolo is a Charter Member of the SSFL since its establishment in 2000 as the owner and offensive center for the Broward County Chargers. From 2001 -2006 John was the owner and Special Teams Coordinator for the Florida Titans, a consistent contender for the Champoinship. Serving the SSFL in many capacities, John was the leagues webmaster from 1999-2005. Commissioner Rice credits John with formulating many of the organizational procedures still existent in the SSFL and he is known as one of the foundation blocks within the league. The Titans were selected as the 2003 Commissiners Cup Award Winning Organization. John served as the host and game coordinator for the 2003 SSFL All Star Game played in the Miami Orange Bowl Stadium. An ever loyal league team member, it was John who first coined the title of the SSFL Championship Game as the Rice Bowl, a moniker that still exists.
John's experiences are best described by him personally. Stated John, " I was lucky enough to be a member of a group of team owners who stood up and created the Southern States Football League with David Rice, Commissioner. Under Commissioner Rice’s guidance and the leadership of the individual team owners, I felt proud to be a member of such a league for several years. Knowing that we had something to do in making the SSFL the premier league in the south created the feeling of a remarkable sense of achievement. As our players would develop, come and go, as our seasons began, played out and finished, I always felt the feeling of enduring pride and achievement since the SSFL was constantly evolving, refining and becoming a more professional league each year. I feel blessed to have been a part of such an accomplishment from a league perspective and honored to have been able to work with so many talented players, coaches, officials, team owners and most of all, the families and the fans. It was truly an amazing part of my life which I will never be able to duplicate".
Robert Morgan
Robert Morgan has been a consistent Southern States Football League All Star as a Defensive Lineman in 2004,05,06,07and ,09. Prior to the SSFL Rage he was and SSFL Orlanod Star from 2000-2002. Recognized
Nationally he was selected to Team USA in 2002. A Member of the Orlando Rage SSFL Championship Teams in
2008 and 2009 his leadership on the field was as important as his playing ability. Winning the National Football
Events Inc. National Championship in 2008 the team continues to crest. A four year letterman at Flagler Palm
Coast HS in Bunnell Fl, he played college ball in 1992-93 at Cumberland University in Williamsburg, Kentucky and
in 1994-95 at Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.
Rob Diebold
Rob Diebold, player and coach in the SSFL set many "firsts" in SSFL History. Entering the SSFL in 2001 with the St. Pete Sharks, coached by SSFL HOF member, Ernest Givens after playing with the Tampa Bay Cougars/Bulldogs in
the United Football Legue where he was selected as an All Star in the 1999 & 2000 seasons. Rob was the offensive captain and played center. The Sharks season concluded with them winning their first of 4 consectuve SSFL Championships. The first of his "firsts" was to be the first SSFL player to play internationally in Finland. The next season he played with the Tamake Lightninbg in Aukland, New Zealand where he doubled as a player/coach. His coaching success led to hs appointment as a coach of the New Zealand National Team who traveled to play in California and Washington as part of their national tour. Upon returning to the U.S., Rob coached with the SSFL's
Cape Coral Fear. Robs 2nd "first" was to be the first SSFL player to be inducted in the Minor League Football Hall
of Fame in 2004. Since then he has been the Southeast Region Director of the Minor Leaue Football Hall of Fame tasked with the responsibility of identifying individuals worthy of induction. The SSFL is proud of Rob and he
expresses his feelings about his SSFL experience this way, "The SSFL in my eyes, was the best run, best organized league in the state of Florida, and one of the best in the country (having first hand knowledge of how things
operate elsewhere). It is truly Minor League footbll at its finest. I'm proud to have been a part of it". For the
2010-2011 season Rob has signed on as the line coach for the Wilcats of the Gridiron Queensland League located in Brisbane, Australia. The teams Head Coach is MLFN Hall of Fame member, Adam Campbell. Coach Campbell
brought Rob from a coaching assignment in Finland to be a player/coach for the Lighting team in New Zealand in
2001.
Rod Harris
Rod Harris, formerly of the now defunct, Duval Lions and First Coast Generals of Jacksonville, was an SSFL 6 time All Star. He is the Generals all time leader in interceptions and the teams 2 time defensive player of the year. As a player with the Duval Lions, Rod received the teams MVP award and was the Lions all time intercepltion leader. His SSFL accomplishments provided Rod with invitations to several NFL camps and signed a professional contract with the Hamilton Tigercats of Canadian Football League (CFL). In arena football, he played with the Jacksonville Tomcats for 2 seasons and made the All Arena team and held intercelptins records - most in a game (3) and most in a season (13). Known in the SSFL for his tenacious play and on field leadership, Rod exemplifies outstanding football character.
Jeremiah Blake
Wide Reciever, Jeremiah Blake played on three (3) SSFL teams in his long career in Minor League Football.
# 82 played with the St. Petersburg Sharks, Central Florida Commandos and the Hernando Eagles garnishing three
( 3 ) SSFL Championships. Jeremiah was honored as an SSFL All Star in 2002,3,4,5,6 and 7. He was also selected
to play on the Team USA squad as a result of his outstanding accomplishments. Under the coaching expertise of
former NFL great, Ernest Givins, Blake scored 21 TD's and gained 1237 yards in an SSFL Championship season with the the St. Pete Sharks.f His success has achieved 4 championship rings and 8 championship appearances in his career in Minor League Football.
Terrence Skinner
At the time of selection, Terrence had just completed his 11th season as a minor league official. As the referee for the SSFL's 10th Annual Rice Bowl, held in the Florida Citrus Bowl, his championship level leadership included 9 playoff games, 5 Divisional Championship games, 2 Divisional playoffs and one wild card game. Terrence earned the assignments through the league's evaluation system in which the highest rated officials at each position based on their geographical location with the required experience, are chosen to work the games. Rice Bowl Championship consideration must include a minimum of 5 years of league experience and previous playoff assignments. Commissioner Rice stated, "Terrence Skinner is an exceptional referee who commands respect from players, coaches and staff. The professionalism exhibited at SSFL games is in direct proportion to the quality of the Referee and his crew. Terrence exhibits that professionalism on and off the field".
Derek Mintzner
Derek Mintzer is one of several outstanding kickers produced in the SSFL. His SSFL accomplishments propelled his career into the professional ranks. In the SSFL in 2001 his 53 yard field goal was the best in the league that year and in 2006 his 48 yarder bested all kicks that season. His 5 for 5 PAT's is an SSFL single game record. Professionally, Derek achieved success in AF2 with tthe Mobile, Alabama Wizards and Gulf Coast Riders and the Florida Stingrays of the AIFA. He holds the record for the most points scored in a single game with 17 and the most field goals in a single game with 4.
John Porter
John Porter, selected in for the HOF Class in the category of Player is a 7 time SSFL All Star. He began his SSFL career with the Orlando Panthers and appears to have ended his SSFL career with the Orlando Rage, as he is anticipated to be playing professionaly in an indoor league for 2010. At 350 pounds and quick feet, it is no wonder John has received so many honors....led the Rage to back to back Rice Bowl Championships in 2009 and 2009, 1st team All American Honors in 2007 and 2008. Recognized for his accomplishments in the SSFL, John played for Team USA and in Arena Ball in the NIFL. Plying his collegiate football at Northwest Mississippi JC, he was a 2 time first team All State Player , 3 time All Metro and 2 time Defensive MVP while in HighSchool at Edgewater HS. Commented Commissioner Rice, "Anchoring the defensive line, one cannot underestimate his contibutions to the success of the Rage over the years. He played and acted as a true professional and exhibits the love of the game expected in SSFL players".
Mitch Fazzio
Mitch Fazzio was an official in the SSFL for 6 seasons, beginning in 2004. Honored as an outstanding league
official he served as the Back Judge in the 2006 SSFL Rice Bowl Championship Game held in the Florida Citrus
Bowl. Mitch was nominated for the HOF by two SSFL Hall of Fame Officials, a testimony to his qualifications being
recognized by one of your own. Previously, he had been a high school official since 1976 and worked in Louisiana,
Texas and Florida, where he was selected to officiate the FHSAA 4A State Championship Game in 2003. Other
awards included the Under Armor All American HS games in 2009 and 2010. Currently a member of the Central
Florida Officials Association, he is a Board Member and works with the eductation committee in developing and
training new and veteran officials.
Keith Baxter
Keith Baxter has been selected into the SSFL Hall of Fame Class of 2010 in the Catergory as an Official. Keith is a member of the SSFL Officials Association and has been officiating Minor League Football for 15 years. His career as an official spans 23 years including the Gulf Coast South Conference and theSun Belt Conference. In addition to officiating, Keith has been the Defensive Coordinator of a H.S. team for 11 years. An outstanding official with a background as a coach, Keith represents professionalism in his game management.
Frank & Bob Carroll
MitSSFL's First Father & Son HOF Inductees
Bob Carroll
Frank Carroll
Frank (Butch) and Bob Carroll made significant contributions to the Venice Viking organization under head coach
and SSFL Hall of Fame, Class of 2007 member, Skip Poole. Frank had joined the team as a team trainer and
medical liaison in 2002 and later became the Special Teams assistant coach. He instituted a system of competition, and taught unit discipline while making the special teams a place players performed with pride.
Bob joined the Vikings initially as a defensive assistant coach and was recognized by Coach Poole for his
oganizational and motivatinal skills. As such, he was promoted to Special Team Coordinator and along with Frank, produced one of the finest special team units in SSFL history. Speaking for the coaching tandem, Frank states, "We loved the time spent with the Vikings and lerning more about the game under Coach Poole. Had the team been
able to continue, we would still be coching in Venice. We will always hold the years in the SSFL ss the best times in or lives.
Shane Sanderson
Shane has played on SSFL teams which include the Duval Lions, Jacksonville Wolfpack nd the North Florida Rams.
His SSFL career included included being a 5 time SSFL All Star as a defensive lineman. His 14 blocked kicks in
2003 as a Duval Lion was an SSFL record and that year he registered a career high 22.5 sacks.. In 2001 & 02 he
was the Lions Defensive Lineman of the Year and in 2003 he was the Lions Defensive MVP of the Year. As a Jacksonville Wolfpack, he was the defensive leader and Captain of the squad, In addition to the SSFL, Shane
played in 3 other Minor Leagues and overall was selected s a league All Star in 10 of his 11 seasons of play.
Married to wife, Chrisandra with 4 children Shane continues to share his passion for the game as a Head Coach
for the Sweetwater Athletic Association.
Jeremiah "Snoop" Chatman
Jeremiah "Snoop" Chatman has been an Orlando Rage player since 2003. He scored the first touchdown in Rage history. A four year letterman at Ely High School in Pompano Beach during the years 1994-1998, he excelled on
and off the field. As a Rage wide receiver he led the team in receptions and receiving yards in 2006,2009 and 2010.
His production earned SSFL All Star recognition in 2006 and 2010 and was voted Captain of the receiver core.
Snoop played a major role in the Rage's Back to Back SSFL Championship seasons in 2008 and 2009. Snoop states, "Since joining the SSFL, the Class and Organization of the owners and teams displayed, was a professsional atmosphere for me to grow and be a part of something special".
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Hall of Fame Class of 2009
PLAYER CATEGORY
Rob Lancaster
LB, St. Pete Sharks, All Star-2002,3,4,5,6,7,8; four SSFL Championships, 727- 455-2924,
727-851-5207 - Nominated by Coach Don Graham
Willie Boston
LB, Fort Pierce Fire, All Star-2005,6,7,8
www.willlieboston53@yahoo.com
Nominated by Commissioner
Adolphus Barnes
St. petersburg Sharks, All Star 2006,2007, 2008
Nominated by Coach Don graham
Fabrizio Scaccia
Kicker, Fort Pierce Fire, All Star-07,8, 2008 National Minor League Player of the Year by the National Sports Gala. Scaccia11@yahoo.com; 772-201- 5929
Nominated by Commissioner
Nick Kirby
QB, St. Petersburg Sharks, 2001-2009, All Star -2003,06,08, Three SSFL Campionships
Nominated byCommissioner
Isevelt "Izzy" Laguerre
LB, Vikings & Millionaires, All Star-2004,5,8, Millionaires Team Captain
Laguerre23@yahoo.com
Nominated by Mrs. Bethsaida Williams, Owner
Johnny Newsome
St. Petersburg Sharks, LB, All Star, 2203,04,05,06,07,08, Four SSFL Championships
ucumquick@yahoo.com
Nominated by Coach Don Graham
J.B. Ballom
WR, Lions & Generals, #8 All Star-2001,2,3,4, years played 7, career stats-580 receptions,
8,345 yards, 98 Touchdowns, 2003 Co MVP Duval Lions
Shaun Forte
Defensive Back, Fort Pierce Fire, SSFL All Star - 2005,06,07,08 Photo selected as the most athletic effort captured on film in 2008
Nominated by Commissioner
Leon Kirkland
DE/LB, Lions, All Star-2002,3
Nominated by Coach Joe Davis
Deon Screen
TE, Lions, Generals, 904-765-8215, 5302 Roanoke Blvd. Jacksonville Fl 32208, All Star-2003,4,5,6, #88, 472 receptions, 5,950 yards, 101 TD's, Most receiving yards for a TE in history of the Duval Lions and First Coast Generals
Nominated by Coach Joe Davis
Combination Category
Carol Clein
www.coachclein@mac.com, 7711 Ferry Launch Way, Apt. 4202, Raleigh NC, 27617,
Cellular-305-401-9208. 2001-Player, Broward County Chargers; 2002-2004-Ass't Coach - Defensive Line Coach Florida Titans; 2005-Ass't Coach Miami Bulls; 2006-Ass't Head Coach, Miami Bulls. Coached HS football in Ft. Lauderdale 4 years, Publlished author in American Football Monthly, coached at LSU Football Camp & Jason Taylor's Football Camp, 2008-last coaching assignmet Dade Vs. Broward Nike All Star Game.
Nominated by Rich Jospitre, HOF Player
Robert Horton
Owner/Player, SSFL All Star 2002, 04, 2002-2006 Co-Owner, Co-Founder 7 Player for the Florida Barracudas, OL/DL #55, Orange Bowl All Star-2004, Team record holder - 6 sacks and 8 takles Vs. Duval Lions. Email - metropcsjax@yahoo.com
Nominated by Coach Denny Randolph
Don Graham
Owner/Ass't Coach, Sharks, Four SSFL Championships
Nominated by Commissioner
Coach Category
Steve Casteel - Head Coach, Orlando Rage
Head Coach of the Orlando Rage for 4 years, Steve Casteel retired following the 2007 season and turned the reins over to his assistant, Leoard Opheim. Coach Casteel is creditied with the development of the Rage into one of the SSFL's most disciplined and organized franchizes. During his tenure the Rage garnered 3 championships and amassed an overll recod of 44 wins and 9 losses. A winning record of 83 percent.
Nominated by Commissioner
John R. Mackler
Offensive Coordinator, Sarasota Millionaires, www.JohnR.Mackler@gmail.com
As a player was invited to the Washington Redskins tryout camp as a QB after 3 seasons as QB for the Semi-pro Mariata Generals /Georgia Chargers teams and participated in 3pre season games before being cut during the last week of camp. Led thechargers to the Atlantic Football League Championship. Coached in California and Washington High Schools prior to being with the Millionaires.
Nominated by Commissioner
Team Staff Category
Dr. Rick Berthiaume
Team Physician, Orlando Rage
Served in the SSFL since 2000 as team physician. A Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
and in 2007 worked at the Olympic training center in Colorado Springs in preparation for the
Bejing Olympics. 2004 was a volunteer member of the US Olympic Sports Medicine Team, a
member of the American Chiropractic Associations council on sports injuries and physical
fitness, a member of the International Chiropractic Assoc. council on fitness nd sports health
science as well as a member of the U.S.Sports Chiropractic Federation. Team physician
for the 2 time FHSAA state champion Rockledge Raider HS football and soccer programs.
Nominated by Commissioner
Executive Category
Dr. Barbara Gandy
SSFL Championship Rice Bowl Administrator since 2004. Coordinates the events at the Florida Citrus Bowl. A Hall of Fame Athlete at the University of Southern Mississippi. Former administrator at Southern Miss. and presently Director of Recruitment and Orientation at Pearl River Community College in Mississippi.
Nominated by League Staff
I. Thomas Smith
League Standards/Rules Administrator since 2000. Penn State offensive lineman played in the Cotton Bowl. A Hall of Fame member of the All American College Footbll Foundtion. Served as a Assistnt college football coach as the offensive line coach at Fordham University and Western Connecticut State University. At Florida International University Mr. Smith was the Athletic Departments Academic Advisor.
Nominated by League Staff
Officials Category
Dave Price
SSFL Referee, JDpumpref@aol.com. 30 year career as an official, 27 at the H.S. level, 15 at Minor
Leaguelevel and limited experience at the College level. 5 years as an SSFL official and 4 years in the Women's Professional League. Referee position in 3 SSFL conference finals and selected to
Referee the National Championship game of 2007 in the IWFL in Atlanta. Appeared in a feature
article in the USA Football Magazine, 2007.
Nominated by Commissioner
Roy Getzoff
SSFL Referee, Began career in 1974, Rice Bowl official in 2006 &08
CrewChief, World H.S. Championship Game 2006, Officiated 2 Florida HS State Championships 2005 &07, College Crew Chief since 2005, HS Crew Chief since 1993, Board of Directors SICOA College Division, Officiated in Arena Football, NAIA Football -RGetzoff@asapromotions.com
Nominated by Commissioner
Dan Evans
Referee (Retired) - 40 years as a football official inlcuding 30 years collegiate ranks (Mid Eastern Athletic Conference, Southern Intercollegiae Atletic Conference), 15 years Minor League Football, (7 years in the SSFL, 8 years other leagues). In the SSFL offiiated one Rice Bowl Championship, 3 Semi finals and 2 Quarte Final games., www.devanssenior@aol.com
Nominated by SICOA
Philip Kelly
Football Official - SSFL Referee - 15 years Minor League Football; SSFLOA Member and Area Supervisor; College Referee 8 years with the Gulf South Conference Division 2, FHSAA; 9 years FHSAA State Final Referee; 2 years NIFL; 2 years Womens Football League; 201 Global Championship Football Games Official. crew_ref@aol.com
Nominated by Commissioner
John Hoffman
SSFL Official since 2004 and served as the Head Linesman in the 2005 and 2007 SSFL Championship Rice Bowl. Officiating career began in1997. Officiated FHSAA Class 2 B Championship, National Public Safety League including their National Championship,
Independent Women's Football League, NAIA football and as the Head Linesman in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference of the college Football Championship Subdivision since 2005.
www.referee@bellsouth.net
Nominated by SICOA
Hall of Fame Class of 2008
Individual Photos of Class of 2008
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Jennie Buehrer – An SSFL Staff member, Jennie is our first female of many to come for induction. A Nebraska cornhusker, her knowledge of football and the discipline it requires has been a particular asset in the operation of the SSFL. As a Rice Bowl executive, her administrative skills is what makes the SSFL Championship Game the Poster Game for all of Minor League Football.
Nominated by SSFL Staff
Bill Criswell – Member of the SSFL Officials Association. 13 year official and in the SSFL for 6 season. Dedicated to excellence and discipline on the field of play.
Nominated by Commissioner
Joe Davis – Coach of the Duval Lions, founder, owner and coach of the First Coast Generals, SSFL Championship Coach, SSFL Coach of the Year and the National Minor League Coach of the Year presented by
Nominated by Commissioner
Ernest Givins – Former NFL receiver with Houston, Ernest has coached the Sharks, Commandos and Eagles. Coached 3 SSFL Championship teams and was an SSFL Coach of the Year.
Nominated by Commissioner
P.J. Jack – Player, QB/WR/KR, Space Coast Panters 2000, Orlando Panthers 2001, Orlando Starz 2002, and Orlando Rage 2003,07,08,09. SSFL record holding QB. 5 time SSFL All Star. MVP of the National Football Events 2009 National Championship Game won by the Rage. 2 Rice Bowl Championships, 3 Rice Bowl Appearances, 2007 Minor League Football News All American, 2009 Rice Bowl Offensive MVP.
Nominated by Commissioner
Rich Jospitre – Player, DT – Florida Titans, East Coast Reapers and Miami Bulls – 4 time SSFL All Star, 2003,04,06,07; Championshp team member and MLFN National Championship team member.
Nominated by Commissioner
Hassan Lang – Player, St. Pete Sharks, RD, SSFL 2 time All Star, 4 Year Championship team member
Nominated by Commissioner
Charles McKinnon – Player, St. Pete Sharks RB, 4 time SSFL All Star, member of 4 SSFLChampionship Teams.
Nominated by Commissioner
Chris Morrison – Owner/Player Orlando Starz and Orlando Rage. SSFL Commissioners Cup award recipient for administrative excellence. Won SSFL Championship in 2008.
Nominated by Commissioner
Steve Mott – An original SSFL QB with the Duval Lions then First Coast Generals, 6 Time SSFL all star, All Star Game MVP, 2006 SSFL Championship team member, SSFL record holder, National Minor League Player of the Year in 2006 by the National Sports Achievement Awards Committee.
Nominated by Commissioner
Rashod Moulton – Player, St Pete Sharks – mentored by team owner Derrick Pollock, attended college and recently signed professional contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars as a CB. An SSFL All Star and MVP of an SSFL Championship game.
Nominated by Derrick Pollock, Owner, Sharks
Greg “Tank” Olson – Staff, Known as the Voice of the SSFL. Known for his professional accurate, and inspiring play by play Tank bring his vast experience from radio and TV to the press box of today’ Championship Game.
Nominated by Commissioner
Skip Poole – Player, DT, Florid Barracuds. Venice Vikings founder, owner and coach. MLFN Hall of Fame member, presently head coach of the Chattnooga Tenn. Steam.
Nominated by Commissioner
Derrick Pollock – former owner of the Championship St. Pee Sharks, Derrick was the American Football Associations Executive of the Year and the SSFL’s Commissioners cup winner for excellence in team administration.
Nominated by Commissioner
Denny Randolph – Coach Tampa Bay Bulldogs, founder, owner nd coach of the Florida Barracudas, known for his stingy defense, An SSFL Coach of the Year.
Nominated by Commissioner
Mike Pressman – member of the SSFL Officials Assoc., Mike was an SSFL All League official and officiated in the 2006 and 2007 SSFL Championship games. Serves the SSFLOA as a regional supervisor.
Nominated by Commissioner
Lance Sweat – Member of the SSFL Officials Assoc., Lance began his officiating career in 1991 and his Minor league career in 1998. Selected as an SSFL All League official and a crew member of the 2005 Championship game. Known for his specific explanation of calls, he exemplifies excellence in his profession.
Nominated by Commissioner
John Walters – Founder and Supervisor of the SSFL Officials Association. Organized, selected, trained and guided the league to its present playing rules. Innovated weekly officials reports available on the internet for coaches and owners, acknowledged nationally by the American Football Association as a first in the country.
Nominated by Commissioner
Chris McIntosh – Player, DE & LB with the Florida Titans, 4 time SSFL All Star, 2 time All Star Game MVP, owner of the East Coast Reapers and an SSFL Commissioners Cup Award winning owner for excellence in team administration in 2007.
Nominated by Commissioner
Aaron West - Dr. Aaron West is an 18 year veteran official and an SSFL Officials Association member. Served as a regional supervisor for the SSFLOA. As a referee Dr West is known for his game management skills with the players and coaches.
Nominated by Commissioner
Calvin Williams – A player with the St Pete Sharks, Venice Vikings, Gladiators and presently the founder, co owner and player with the Sarasota Millionaires. The SSFL’s first player to be inducted into the AFA Hall of Fame this past Dec. As a member of the HOF I had the pleasure to introduce Calvin for presentation.
Nominated by Commissioner
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Gary Fate - deceased – An original SSFL player with the Melbourne Panthers as QB, 2 time All Star
Dave Rice - Commissioner & co-founder of the SSFL. American Football Association Hall of Fame,
All American Football Foundation Hall of Fame, Minor League Football Hall of Fame, AFA Football Executive of the Year, Asa Bushnell Commissioner of the Year
Nominated by Skip Poole, Player/Owner
