National Senior Softball Hall of Fame

Pioneer Player Path

Nominee Application Form

Argie Haddock

Pioneer Nomination Path Category applied for: Player

Current Team Name: / San Francisco Seals
Name(s) of Nominator(s) / Name(s) of Nominator(s)
George Pickett / Joe Perryman, Mgr
Gayle Cowen, NSSHoF 2011 / Eddie Hogan, NSSHoF 2009
Pete Conley, NSSHoF 2011 / Jim Phillips, NSSHoF 2013
Ronald Power, Mgr / Gus Niklas, NSSHoF 2008
Tom Palma, NSSHoF 2000 / Don Farber, NSSHoF 2009

Nominee’s Senior Softball Accomplishments

Number of years participating in Senior Softball: / 20
Special accomplishments in Senior Softball (including comments from nominators):
-21 individual awards: All-Tournament (11), All-World (1), MVP (3), All-American (4), All-Star (2)
-3 Triple Grand Slams and 11 National Championships
-as impressive as the above record is, it is not the total story of Argie Haddock’s influence on his teams. The rest of the story can be described in four words: A MANAGER’S DREAM PLAYER! Argie runs fast and smart, hits with power and average, can expertly play any position, is always positive and upbeat, encourages his teammates, supports administrative decisions, and does whatever asked to help the team.
-a fine gentleman; never says a bad word about anyone, on or off the field; probably the best all-around player that I have ever been blessed to play with; as a manager, if there were a player draft, Argie would be #1.
-he has compiled an impressive record over the years; he can run, hit, field, and throw. I hope I never have to play against him again.
-Argie is a GREAT PLAYER who can play anywhere. He is also a wonderful human being and a great husband who treats everyone how he would like to be treated.
-Argie is one of the best players I have ever played with or against. Always a team player, he is there to encourage and never criticize his teammates. He is an outstanding asset to his team. My wife says he is the “smoothest” player she has ever seen.
-one of the most unselfish players I have ever had the pleasure to manage
-Argie has an enthusiasm and passion for the game. He is an excellent base runner with great speed and instincts. He hits for a high average with excellent power.
-Argie has all the tools including great base-running abilities, an exceptional throwing arm, and can play any position. He is one of the best, and definitely one of the most versatile players. He is a valuable teammate.
-One of the luckiest moments in my life was when Argie agreed to play with the San Francisco Seals. Due to his playing ability and positive personality, he immediately became a teammate the moment he put on the uniform. He is a manager’s dream come true.

Listing of individual player honors and awards earned, National, Regional, or Seasonal championship teams played on, etc:

Year Earned / Tournament / Honor /Award / Sr. Softball Assoc / Age Group / Team / Team
Classifi-
cation
1997 / National Championships / All-Tournament / SPA / 55 / Plano Sports / AA
2001 / National Championships / All-American / SPA / 60 / Texas Greyhounds / AAA
2001 / World Championships / All-Tournament,
Champions / SSWC / 60 / Texas Greyhounds / AAA
2002 / National Championships / All-Star Team / SPA / 60 / Texas Greyhounds / Major
2003 / National Championships / Champions / NSA / 60 / Texas Legends / AAA
2003 / National Championships / All-Star Team / SPA / 60 / Texas Legends / AAA
2004 / All American Classic / Champions / SPA / 65 / Texas Greyhounds / AAA
2004 / Blue Bonnet Classic / Champions / SPA / 65 / Texas Greyhounds / AAA
2004 / National Championships / All-American / SPA / 65 / Texas Greyhounds / AAA
2004 / Big Easy / MVP / SPA / 65 / Texas Greyhounds / AAA
2004 / Peach State Classic / All-Tournament / SPA / 65 / Texas Greyhounds / AAA
2004 / World Masters / MVP,
Champions / LVSSA / 65 / Texas Greyhounds / AAA
2006 / Winter World / Champions / SS-USA / 65 / Arizona Force / Major +
2006 / Spring World / Champions / SS-USA / 65 / Arizona Force / Major +
2006 / World Masters / Champions / LVSSA / 65 / Arizona Force / Major +
2006 / National Championships / All-American / SPA / 65 / Arizona Force / Major +
2007 / Winter World / Champions / SS-USA / 65 / Arizona Force / Major +
2007 / Southwest Region / Champions / SS-USA / 65 / Arizona Force / Major +
2008 / World Masters / Champions / LVSSA / 65 / Arizona Force / Major +
2008 / World Championships / MVP / SSWC / 65 / Arizona Force / Major +
2009 / Winter World / Champions / SS-USA / 70 / Sidewinders / Major +
2009 / Western Nationals / Champions / SS-USA / 70 / Sidewinders / Major +
2009 / World Masters / Champions / LVSSA / 70 / Sidewinders / Major +
2009 / USA Nationals / Champions / SS-USA / 70 / Sidewinders / Major +
2009 / World Championships / All-Tournament,
Champions / SSWC / 70 / Sidewinders / Major +
2009 / Triple Grand Slam / Champions / SS-USA / 70 / Sidewinders / Major +
2010 / Southwest Region / Champions / SPA / 70 / Sidewinders / Major +
2010 / Spring Classic / Champions / LVSSA / 70 / Sidewinders / Major +
2010 / World Championships / Champions / SSWC / 70 / Sidewinders / Major +
2010 / World Masters / All-World / LVSSA / Sidewinders / Major +
2011 / 70 / Las Vegas Elks/Pirates / Major +
2012 / Western National / Champions / SS-USA / 70 / Arizona Heat / Major +
2013 / Spring World / Champions / SS-USA / 75 / San Francisco Seals / Major
2013 / Rock n Reno Cup / Champions / SS-USA / 75 / San Francisco Seals / Major
2013 / Western Regionals / All-tournament,
Champions / SS-USA / 75 / San Francisco Seals / Major
2013 / USA Nationals / Champions / SS-USA / 75 / San Francisco Seals / Major
2013 / World Masters / All-tournament,
Champions / LVSSA / 75 / San Francisco Seals / Major
2013 / Triple Grand Slam / Champions / SS-USA / 75 / San Francisco Seals / Major
2014 / Southwest / All-Tournament,
Champions / LVSSA / 75 / San Francisco Seals / Major +
2014 / Rock n Reno Cup / All-Tournament,
Champions / SS-USA / 75 / San Francisco Seals / Major +
2014 / Western Regionals / All-tournament,
Champions / SS-USA / 75 / San Francisco Seals / Major +
2014 / USA National / Champions / SS-USA / 75 / San Francisco Seals / Major +
2014 / World Masters / All-Tournament,
Champions / LVSSA / 75 / San Francisco Seals / Major +
2014 / Triple Grand Slam / Champions / SS-USA / 75 / San Francisco Seals / Major +
Nominees, please give us your thoughts about what senior softball means to you:
Senior softball provides the opportunity to continue playing a sport I thoroughly enjoy (My goal as a 4 year old was to play SS for the Yankees.)

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