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AREA BASEBALL: Inductees for 2017 class to Marshall Baseball Hall of Fame announced

MARSHALL – The Marshall Baseball Association is proud to announce the 2017 inductees to the Marshall Baseball Hall of Fame. These individuals have played an important role in growing and shaping the game of baseball in the Marshall area over the years.

Ron Halgerson

Ron was a dominant force on the mound for the A’s from 1975-92. He was part of 12 state tournament teams during his 18-year career and is considered by many to be among the best pitchers to ever put on an A’s uniform. Ron also served as pitching coach for Southwest State University from 1986-95 and taught many young pitchers proper mechanics at MAYBA clinics throughout the years.

Dallas Kluksdal

Dallas served two stints as A’s manager, first in 1977 and then from 1980-83. He directed his A’s teams to a state tournament berth in all five seasons he managed. Dallas also served on the Marshall Baseball Association board for over 20 years, and was a key part in helping bring the Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament to Marshall in both 1989 and 1999.

Steve Verkinderen

If a baseball game was being played in Marshall over the past 40 years, chances are Steve was somehow involved. Starting as a player in the early 1980’s, his Marshall baseball career included stops with Marshall High School, Legion, VFW, Marshall Giants and finally Marshall A’s. He was a key member of many state tournament teams. Steve also spent two seasons coaching VFW and Legion ball, and currently spends many summer nights umpiring the game that he loves.

The three individuals will be honored prior to the A’s game on Friday, July 14, versus the Milroy Yankees. The Marshall Baseball Hall of Fame is graciously sponsored by Ace Home and Hardware and MDI.

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