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Hall Of Fame Inductees – Special Honorees
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The AFL Hall Of Fame Inductees – Special Honorees
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Front Office – 1947-48 Andalusia
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Marvin Walker’s dedication to his city, Andalusia, and to baseball is well known.
His love for the game lead him to become business manager of the Andalsuia Arrows during the late forties. For over 50 years, Marvin has been involved in all types of civic activities dedicated to the betterment of Andalusia and the promotion of baseball. He was instrumental in the growth of Little League programs and projects to build new civic facilites. His true impact on the AFL was felt 37 years after the league collapsed when Walker organized the first AFL reunion. More designed to get some old friends together than to promote the old league, the reunion drew more than 30 former players, all who wanted to know what had happened to all the players they used to know. It was through Marvin’s efforts to find former players that I made his aquaintence. He memories of the old AFL, along with his leadership in making the 1999 and 2000 reunions a success, planted the seeds that brought this web site to life. It’s safe to say that Marvin Walker is responsible for the inspiration that keeps the AFL’s memory alive today. |
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Joseph Pinder’s baseball career was short: He pitched only one season for the Greenville
Lions, but his dedication to the United States makes him more than worthy of a special place in the AFL Hall Of Fame. Pinder is one of only two professional baseball players at any level to be awarded the Medal Of Honor. Pinder died on D-Day, June 6th, 1944. For more information on Pinder, click on the American Flag below |