When you talk about slow pitch softball teams, Sikorsky Aircraft is one of the teams that comes to mind. Fielding one of the most dominant Men’s Slow Pitch teams for over 50 years, Sikorsky Aircraft qualified for the national tournament 46 times with 19 titles, while also finishing as the runner-up eight times and placing in the top five 35 times. Led by Hall of Fame members Eugene Kwalek and Ken Clark, Sikorsky Aircraft had over 50 players earn All-American honors throughout the years, totaling over 200 selections.
“It is a tremendous honor for Sikorsky Aircraft to be the first team inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame. We are all humbled by the fact that never in a million years did any player or coach ever think our company softball team from Stratford, CT would someday be enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Our teams never took National Championship wins for granted, it was always about being a great teammate and giving 100% each and every game. Coach Gene and Harry are looking down with big smiles on their faces.”