An all-around exceptional player both offensively and defensively, Sue Ilyes radiated a dedication and passion for the game that was contagious to all who surrounded her. Ilyes was considered to be one of the best to ever come out of Pennsylvania, spanning a 35-year playing career with various teams in the state. A standout on various occasions, Ilyes earned 18 All-American/All-World honors – four of which came in back-to-back years – while helping lead her team to 26 national championship appearances and eight national titles. In addition to her All-American honors, Ilyes was awarded various other accolades and MVP awards, including being dubbed one of the premier shortstops in the country by Softball Publications in 1986 while earning the National Championship MVP in 1998.
“I am so honored and grateful to be inducted along the other inductees and am very excited to be back in Oklahoma to see the Hall of Fame Stadium and museum. This is a personal dream of mine coming true!“