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Skip McDowell was the emcee for the inductions. Speaking on behalf of Jim Triplett was Jerry Conine and Naty Alvarado inducted Bruce FaBrizio.
Jim Triplett was honored as player when as both McDowell and Conine noted the Riverside league team was tough to beat. Bruce FaBrizio's committements to promote handball were chronicaled beginning with his support of the USHA Juniors in the eighties which led to support for numerous local events and national events held locally, and ultimately to sponsorship of the Pro Tour and now the Simple Green Open with the highest amount of prize money of any handball tournament.
In his acceptance speech Jim noted that he was brought up by his father that "Winners never quit, and quiters never win" but that today what he charises the most are the friendships that were made. In Bruce's acceptance speech he told of the days he spent playing rugby, running track and playing football. Though signed by the Chicago Bears to replace Dick Butka, Bruce never acheived that level of success however he said that "...perhaps if the had taken up handball at the age of twelve he would have been more successful in his pursuit of a career in football!" Bruce noted that handball is the toughest game to play and that the skills developed by playing handball would make anyone a better athlete.
Earlier in the day a generations tournament was held, the highlight of which was the return to the courts of Ted Topoleski. Ted had not played for over 30 years but wanted to surprize his nephew Matt by competing.
The SCHA survives on memberships alone. Please join so we can continue to support handball in SoCal.
Current SCHA Members Apr 19, 2008Please help us get youth handball programs at your club, Boys and Girls Club, Park and Recreation or Police Athletic League.
Contact Gary Cruz 949-633-2422 if:
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Sept 02 Handball at LaFitness-Alhambra Anyone wishing to play handball in San Gabriel area call Tom Martinez at 626-242-6579. We play at the Alhambra LA fittness club on Maine Ave. (Phone # 626 299 5980) We play on Wed. and Fri. nights from 4pm till 7:30. Players include Eddie Chapa, Eddie Silverya, Mark Zamora, Dave Morones, Rosendo Lopez, Jess Lopez, Tom Martinez, Manuel Resendez, Mike Salgado, Andy Guteriez, and many others. We have a challenge court. If you are tired of playing C and B players, come on down. There is entrance fee for non LA fittness members. Mar 01 Handball in the Antelope Vally. Oct 98 Handball in Santa Barbara May 98 Handball in North County Inland San Diego May 98 Handball in Whittier Nov 97 Handball in Eagle Rock/South Pasadena May 97 Handball in San Diego Mar 97 Handball in San Luis Obispo |
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