• Original player / manager member of the DFW ABA since 1992
• Managed teams at 18+, 28+ age groups
• Managed 13 years and 26 seasons. 
• Managed two teams from 1995 to 2003  18+ & 28+
• 18AAA Spring League Champions, 2001, 2002
• 18A Fall League Champion, 1997
• 18AA Fall League Champion, 1999
• 28AA Spring League Champion, 1995, 1997, 2004, 2005
• Second member of the NABA National Hall Of Fame
• League President DFW Adult Baseball Association since February 1993

Jack's love of the game of baseball started at the age of eight in Sabinal Texas and has continued throughout his life and even today.  Playing America's Game in high school and college, then in organized city leagues, he had to resort to softball when he dedicated himself to his career.  He found the DFW ABA in 1992 and attended the very first meeting.  He has managed a team every year allowing many players the opportunity to play baseball. 

He has given countless hours to the league since its inception.  Assisting at tryouts, all star games, making schedules, serving as commissioner, helping with awards and developing systems for the league that have  continued to improve the quality and excellence of the DFW Adult Baseball Association.  His knowledge, integrity and commitment has helped our league grow and improve since 1992.

In recognition of all the above accomplishments Jack is hereby inducted as a member of the DFW ABA Hall Of Fame in the year 2005.

• Original player / manager member of the DFW ABA since 1992
• Managed teams at 18+, 38+, 48+ age groups
• 1993 DFW ABA 18B Champion
• 1993 DFW ABA 18B State Champion
• 1995 DFW ABA 40+ Champion
• 1995 DFW ABA 40+ State Champion
• 2003 DFW ABA 48+World Champion
• Served as All Star Manager several years
• Served as DFW ABA Commissioner
• Served on many DFW ABA advisory committees

Mike began playing baseball at the age of nine.  He played every year through one year of junior college before an elbow injury ended his career.

In 1994 he began playing in the DFW Adult Baseball Association.  He has played every year since and continues to pitch with greatness.  You can count on Mike to be a competitor at any age level.  He has a mild demeanor but don't be fooled.  Mike wants to win.

In recognition of all the above accomplishments Mike is hereby inducted as a member of the DFW ABA Hall Of Fame in the year 2005.

• Won DFW ABA league championships 1994, 1995, 1997, 2004, 2005
• Over 75 wins pitching
• Over 750 strikouts pitching
• World Series Champion 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003
• Pitched perfect game in 1996

Bobby began his career with the DFW ABA in 1994.  He attended the 1994 by the Jackals.  He then he has played for several teams in several different age groups and his baseball ability helping to contribute to several championships.  He has been to several NABA tournaments and consistently helps keep his team competitive.

Bobby is well respected in every league and all age levels.  His peers admire his talents and respect his integrity for the game. 

In recognition of all the above accomplishments Bobby is hereby inducted as a member of the DFW ABA Hall Of Fame in the year 2005.

• Won DFW ABA spring league championship, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
• Won spring division championship, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2005
• Won fall league championship, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004
• Won fall division championship, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004
• Won 2004 World Championship
• Won Gold Glove Award at World Series Championship, 2004
• Selected as DFW ABA All Star 13 times
• Lead league in home runs two years
• Received multiple MVP Awards

Ken's love of baseball started at age eight in Houston, TX and he has lived the dream at all levels ever since beginning with Little League. As a high school and college standout, he won numerous All-District and All-State honors as a pitcher and shortstop. He then played junior college baseball and finished his collegiate career at TCU where he set the Southwest Conference record for complete games as a senior.

Ken began his association with the NABA in 1993 and has played in every age classification over the years. No matter what age group, his reputation as a flame-throwing right-hander preceded him and intimidated those in the opposing dugout as his nine strikeout titles and 95-14 career record would testify. His skills are not one-dimensional though, as he is also known as a power hitting shortstop with a career batting average over .450.

In recognition of the above accomplishments, Ken Benedict is hereby inducted as a member of the 2006 class of the DFW Adult Baseball Association Hall of Fame.

• Has played and excelled in 18+, 28+, 38+, and 48+ age groups
• Selected for 10 All-Star teams throughout all age classifications
• NABA DFW 18A Champion, 1993
• NABA 18A State Champion, 1993, 1995
• Three-Time NABA DFW 18+ League Champions
• Four-Time NABA DFW 40+ League Champions
• Two-Time NABA 38+ National Tournament Runner-up
• NABA 48+ League MVP and Pitcher-of-the-Year, 2005, 2006
• DFW ABA 48+ League Champion, 2006

Shawn's love for the game of baseball started at age five in Overland Park, KS. He continued playing in the Chicago, IL area until moving his freshman year of high school to Texas. He continued to play third base for Duncanville High School and was state runner up in 1989 and state champion in 1990. He attended and played baseball at Baker University in Kansas where he played third base and catcher.

Shawn began playing in the NABA in 1995. After playing one season he used his leadership abilities to manage a successful team for over 10 years playing at the NABA's highest level. He has helped the NABA in many ways during this time. His professionalism on the field and off is of the highest standards.

In recognition of the above accomplishments, Shawn Trueblood is hereby inducted as a member of the 2006 class of the DFW Adult Baseball Association Hall of Fame.

• Player / manager member of the NABA DFW since 1995
• Managed 10 years-12 seasons.
• 18AA Spring League Division Champions 2001
• 18AA Spring League Champions, 2001
• 18AAA Spring League Division Champions, 2002, 2004, 2005
• 18AAA Spring League Champions, 2004
• 18AA Fall League Champions, 2004
• Lone Star Tournament Champions, 2002
• Career Managerial record of 145-58-3 (.711%)
• Served as All Star Manager several years
• Served on many NABA DFW advisory committees

Vernon's athletic career started at age nine in Port Arthur, TX as he excelled as a Little Leaguer, always playing with kids much older than himself. He was an all-sports star at S.F. Austin H.S. and also played semi-pro baseball. He became an All-American receiver at Ranger J.C. and later played at TCU where some of his records still stand, making the All-Decade Team for the Horned Frog's. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs and enjoyed a brief pro career in the AFL, CFL, and AFA. 

Vernon began his association with the NABA in 1996 and has been a premier player ever since. He is a perennial All-Star selection in every age classification where he participates and has won numerous awards and championships. Among his many accomplishments is an amazing 44-game hitting streak spanning the 2004-2006 48+ seasons and five consecutive power hitting championships in the annual 48+ All-Star competitions.

In recognition of the above accomplishments, Vernon Wells is hereby inducted as a member of the 2007 class of the DFW Adult Baseball Association Hall of Fame.

• Has played and excelled in 38+, and 48+ age groups
• Selected for All-Star teams in every year of participation
• Seven-Time NABA DFW 38+ League Champions
• NABA 38+ World Champion 2005
• NABA 48+ World Champion, 2003 and 2005
• Three-Time NABA 38+ or 48+ National Tournament Runner-up
• Fourteen NABA World Series Championships
• NABA 48+ League Batting Champion 2007
• NABA 48+ League Champion 2006 and 2007

Ethan began playing baseball at the age of 8 in San Angelo, TX. He played high school ball at San Angelo Central. His senior year he was 1st team All District 4-5A and his pitching coach was Jim Morris, known from the movie, The Rookie. He attended and played baseball at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, TX where he was a pitcher.

Among his accomplishments is a 32 game hitting streak from June 6, 2010 to Sept 10, 2011. Ethan managed the 18+ League Championship team in Denver, CO in 2000 and was a member of the 2001 Mile High Tournament Championship team. He was also the league president of the NABA San Angelo in 2001 and 2002

• Player / manager member of the DFW-ABA since 2003
• Managed 17 years-36 seasons.
• 18A Spring League Champions 2012
• 25A Spring League Champions 2015
• 25 Spring League Champions 2016, 2017
• 18 Spring League Champions 2020
• 18A Fall League Champions 2004, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013
• 18 Fall League Champions 2017
• 28A Fall League Champions 2012
• 18 Fall League Champions 2020
• Career Managerial record of 401-205-18 (.657%)
• Served as All Star Manager several years
• Served on many DFW ABA advisory committees

• 1996-Entered DFWABA on team Threat
• 1996-1997 Played for A's
• 1997-2004 played for Rangers
• 2005-2013 played for Indians
• 2014 played for the Mudhens and Redbirds in two different age groups
• Won several championships over the years in both spring and fall seasons
• Umpired in the DFWABA from 2008 until present
• Well respected both as a player and umpire

• Began playing NABA in 1999.
• Loved to challenge himself by playing in several different age groups.
• Played on championship teams in ages 38, 48, and 58 and over leagues.
• Made several All-Star teams.
• Prided himself on being versatile, playing every position except pitcher and catcher.
• Managed for over 15 years, in multiple age brackets.
• Managed multiple All-Star teams.
• Umpired for over 15 years.
• Coached many years of Little League.
• His experience as Arlington City Attorney made him extraordinarily organized and efficient in managing his teams.
• Loved the game and knew only one way to play.  He hustled, stole bases, dove, and gave it his all up until his last game.

Starting throwing a baseball at the age of 4 growing up just south of Pittsburgh, PA. Tryout at age 8 for the Mount Vernon Little League and made the team. Played 4 years with the Mount Vernon Little League as a pitcher. Played in the Little League World Series in 1961 and loss in the championship game 3-2. Went on to play varsity baseball in High
School and lettered as a freshman and through my senior year. Still hold the record for the number of wins in a High School career with a record of 19 and 5. Moved to Florida and played 5 years in the Gulf Coast League for the Sarasota Saints. Moved to Queens, NY and played
for the Long Island Mets run by the MSBL and Steve Sigler. Played in the Legends of Baseball tournaments in Cooperstown, NY winning 7 Championships from 1992 to 2010. Moved to Denver, CO in 1996 and played in the NABA with the 40A and 40B Stars as a player manager. Won the Championship in both divisions. Moved to Dallas in 1998 and joined the Braves of the DFW-ABA. Became the Braves manager and won two championships. Formed three teams with the Braves 28, 38 and 48 plus divisions. Won Championships in two of the three divisions. Started the White Sox 38 division and won a championship against the Rangers. Took the manager role of the 50 plus division White Sox in
2007 and won 13 Championships from 2008 to 2019. Played in the MSBL World Series in 2009 and 2013 winning Championships and World Series rings.

Robert began his NABA career in 1998. A pitcher, for the most part, his success was derived from the incredible players around him.  All he did was pitch to contact and his teamates did the rest.  Robert and his Yankee teammates dominated from 2000 to 2006 winning most spring and fall leagues they played in.  In 2004 his Yankees won the NABA world series in Phoenix.

His current team, the DFW Phillies has been highly sucessful.  Robert now has 7 world series titles.

He is proudest, however, to be able to make the collages of many of the league players.  Those memories last a lifetime and are a testament to the quaility people around him.

• Began DFWABA Career in 1998
• 7 world series titles

John developed a love of baseball at age seven in Bay Shore, Long Island, NY.  Since then he has been fortunate to have only missed three years of organized ball (60 years), while playing college, military, and recreational ball.  Playing for and against so many ballplayers that have become his brothers on the field has been the most rewarding experience of all for him, sharing the love of the game. 

John started his DFW ABA run in 1993 and has played for several teams in different age groups.  He was a dominate catcher for many years, shutting down the running game of most teams.  His offense provided average and power which helped his teams compete for many title games.

Playing in this league has given me the opportunity to meet hundreds of players, many of whom have become good friends. That alone brings value to my life and career in the game. I need to thank my wife, the baseball widow, for supporting my playing. Without her support, it wouldn't have happened.

Thanks to all my fellow players and coaches. I've tried to be a good teammate and supportive. For all those opposing players that got HBP......sorry. Kinda. LOL. Many thanks to Our Commissioner, J.D. Magee for running this league that provides us with an opportunity to meet, compete, and play this great game we all obviously love.  J.D. gets more complaints than kudos. Again. Thanks J.D.
Well, its almost time for the new 2024 season openers. Heck. Let's play two.

• I began playing baseball at the age of 6 in Dallas, TX.
• Played church and city Little League ball in Dallas until age 12 then Pony and Colt Leagues in Garland until age 16.
• Discovered the local adult leagues in 2002 and joined DFW-ABA in 2004.
• During these 20 years in DFW-ABA I've played 34 team seasons from +38 through +57 divisions.
• I've been lucky enough to be voted to numerous All-Star Teams
• Played on 10 World Championship teams to include a NABA World Series Championship as a pitcher with Frank Philips +65 DFW Phillies in 2021.

Paul always loved playing sports as a kid.  He started playing fast-pitch softball in elementary school and continued playing into his mid-30s. In his final game playing fast-pitch softball, Paul was named the MVP of the championship game as he had several great defensive plays and had 2 of the 3 hits his team produced, scoring the winning run on the other hit to win the game 1-0.  

After moving to Texas from Western Maryland, Paul started coaching baseball in Little League and managed select baseball teams as his sons got older. He also coached at the high school level for several years.  

Unlike most baseball men, Paul never played baseball until he was 52.  He tried out at the 38+ DFW-ABA fall tryouts in August 2000 and was drafted by the Rockies. With his speed, Paul became known throughout the league for his ability to steal bases and bunt for a hit or to move runners, almost anytime he chose to do so. Even though not a power hitter, Paul was known to have great plate discipline, rarely striking out and hitting the ball where the opposing team's fielders could not get to the ball.   

Paul played competitively in the 18+ and 25+ leagues into his middle 60’s, going 3 for 4 in an 18+ championship game. As a 64-year-old, Paul had a 0.400+ batting average in the 40+ league.  His teams won league championships in 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2020, 2023, and 2024. His teams also finished as the season runner-up 10+ times.  

Some other highlights of Paul’s baseball career included playing in many all-star games in the 40+, 50+, and 57-60+ divisions. He had the opportunity to play in the 40+ all-star game as a 74-year-old and went 1 for 2 with a solid single over the shortstop's head, becoming the oldest player in the league to get a base hit in a 40+ all-star game. Another highlight was when Paul’s son, Nathan, played in the 18+ all-star game following the 48+ all-star game Paul played in at Air Hogs Stadium in Grand Prairie, TX. 

My passion for the game centers around the competitive nature of the game and the many relationships you gain over the years in league play or tournaments.

Randy grew up in Massillon, Ohio and started playing Bantam League at age 7 and each summer league after. Little, Pony, Colt to the 18+ Canton Class A League.

Randy attended Washington High School /Massillon, Ohio and played Football, Wrestling, and Baseball.

High School was selected All District and All County as a second baseman and was nominated for MVP of All County All Star Game.

In college Randy played Shortstop for Kent State University 1981, 1982.

• 1982- Most Improved Player, Honorable mention ALL MAC, @ KSU
• 1982  3 - Single Season School Records ---  Most Hits, Walks, and Assists.
• NABA- Started in 2016 Several League Championships over the years.
• NABA- Several All-Star selections
• NABA World Series Championships in 60’s - 2021, 2022, 2023
• NABA World Series Championship in 65’s – 2023

Catcher Lester Bedford was voted into the DFW-ABA Hall of Fame in September 2024. His 25-year journey in the league started in 1998 at age 43. He would become the winningest catcher in DFW-ABA history, playing on 22 Championship teams in four different age groups. Bedford has also been a perennial All-Star, having been selected for each of those 25 years. He was the Homerun Derby champion for the 25/over All-Star game at age 49.

Behind the plate, Bedford has been considered an outstanding defensive catcher, shutting down opponents' running game by throwing out more runners than any other catcher in DFW-ABA history. At the plate, he was a top hitter most years. He led several teams in batting average over the years, including hitting .543 for the 2019 Redbirds. He was 63 when he tied for the team batting crown on a team that won the 40/over league championship.

Bedford’s diamond accomplishments include becoming professional baseball’s oldest rookie in 2005, when, at age 49, he played in a regular-season game for the El Paso Diablos against the Pensacola Pelicans. He caught four innings and recorded a leadoff walk in his only professional plate appearance. His Diablos won 10-2.

For five years (2006-2010), Bedford assisted former MLB star Pete Incaviglia as an assistant coach for the minor league Grand Prairie Airhogs. He would start as the team’s Bullpen/Catching coach and then be elevated to Bench coach. He would also assist as a bullpen catcher. Another tentacle of Bedford’s career in baseball included serving as a player agent for more than thirty professional baseball players, including MLB Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett.

Bedford is perhaps best known for his 43 years in Professional Boxing. During this time, he has managed two world champions and managed/marketed over 700 live gate events, including over 200 World Championship fights. He is also the founder and president of the Texas Boxing Hall of Fame

As the son of a seven-year professional baseball player, Bedford’s first love has always been Baseball. He started playing at ten and eventually at Everman High School. He would start his college baseball career at Concordia Lutheran University (Austin, 1976) and then Texas Wesleyan University (Fort Worth, 1977-1979). He graduated from TWU with a degree in Business Psychology and an English minor. He also served as the Sports Editor of the University newspaper, The Rambler. He would also write sports for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for four years.

After his college career, Bedford would not play baseball again until he was 43 when he began his DFW-ABA Hall of Fame career.