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7 Bill Fraser 1967 Golden Gate SF
10 Bill Blexrude 1969 Golden Gate SF
21 Bruce Lyons 1976 Golden Gate SF
26 Jack Seymour 1978 Golden Gate SF
44 Paul Mori 1982 Golden Gate SF
56 Jack Sorg 1989 San Francisco

If you have information, or photos about any of listed hall of fame pitchers please add it below their name. If we get enough information we can create a separate page for each Hall of Famer. Or email the information to pznkz (Peter). Thanks

BILL FRASER

BILL BLEXRUDE

BRUCE LYONS

JACK SEYMOUR

PAUL MORI


JACK SORG
Jack Sorg SF Examiner 81
The following information was provided by Jacks Grandaughter:
Jack Sorg was inducted into the hall of fame in 1989. I grew up watching him pitch horseshoes in Golden Gate park and traveled all over the state with him for tournaments throughout most of my childhood. He was the world champion once or twice and the state champion many times. He even became the world champion in his division after battling cancer. He was an absolutely amazing man. I have so many fond memories of being with him during tournaments, especially in SF. My grandmother joined him often in his travels and my Aunt who has also since passed away, was also a horseshoe pitcher within the club, Char Sorg. My father just found a bunch of things including the picture that is my profile picture that I would like to send to you for your site. The picture I posted was taken by the SF Examiner in 1981 at the pitts in Golden Gate Park. I believe I have the flag from the chapter somewhere as well. I can still remember the smell of the eucalyptus trees and feel the cool breeze as I watched him throw ringer after ringer near the polo grounds in Golden Gate Park. I know shooting 60+% was common for him, I believe he shot about 85% to win the worlds, but I will check some of the records we have. He had a pit in his backyard that was clay for a long time. I still have his competition horseshoes. Being a member of the chapter in SF and later other chapters was a very integral part of his life. He had many friends who loved him very much. I miss him dearly. I look forward to sharing with you what I find.
Jack Sorg 2_2001Jack SorgJack Sorg - Tom Webb

Jack Sorg - NCHPA HOF
Left to right: Vince Maurico deceased, Sharon Paddock as the skunk, Marty Dunn deceased, Genevieve Lavett deceased, Ernie Kim deceased, Vern Brightman deceased, he donated the burl for the plates to go on, Dave Loucks, Back row: Verndon Zelmar, Marqurite Henry, Jack Sorg deceased, Bill Henry deceased, Marthe Dunn, Vern Gosney, Tom Webb in Lumberjacks costume, Yvonne Mauzey, Al Crabtree, Bob Mauzey, John Morehouse and Earl Blunton.