Known as an absolute powerhouse at the plate, Ray Fleetwood blasted over 2,000 home runs in his 26-year career (1969-1994) while compiling an overall batting average above .650. With more than 100 home runs hit in a single season for 11 consecutive years (1971-1981), Fleetwood earned four All-American honors and was named to the 1970 All-Decade Team in addition to an honorable mention to the All-Century Team. A resume filled with standout awards, additional accolades picked up by Fleetwood include being named the Smokey Mountain Classic Co-MVP and OK ASA Co-Player of the Year in 1975. Fleetwood’s contributions to the Slow Pitch game will forever label him as a “difference maker” for the sport – both on and off the field.
“The beginning of the golden era of slow pitch softball was built in the 1960s and 1970s – The players from those days were the most dominant that the game has ever seen. The National Softball Hall Of Fame is where the history belongs, and it’s my hope that many deserving individuals continue being added to this great fraternity”