ASA of PA Men’s State Slow Pitch Softball Champions

Year

Class

Champion, Home Town

Runner-up, Home Town

1955

Open

American Slovak Club, Glassmere

Grande Lounge, New Kensington

1956

Open

Spot Tavern, Creighton

American Slovak Club, Glassmere

1957

Open

Spot Tavern, Creighton

Yankee A.A., York

1958

Open

Dapper Dan's, Vandergrift

PBI (Spot Tavern), Glassmere

1959

Open

Krivan Club, Springdale 

Dapper Dan's, Vandergrift                       (Grande-Caruso, New Kensington and                    Jednote #831, Tarentum both went to Nationals)

1960

Open

Krivan Club, Springdale

Laurel Fire Company, York

1961

Open

Krivan Club, Springdale

Laurel Fire Company, York

1962

Open

Grande-Leah, New Kensington

Robert's-Caruso Carpets, Springdale

1963

Open

Grande-Leah, New Kensington

Moosic Merchants, Scranton

1964

Open

Krivan Club, Springdale

Villella's Lounge, New Kensington

1965

Open

Vigilant A.A. (Vigilantes), York

Grande Lounge, New Kensington

1966

Open

Vigilant A.A. (Bollinger's), York

Dante's Literary Society, Scranton

1967

Open/A

Dante's Literary Society, Scranton

IAES Club, Arnold

Regional - Dante's Literary Society, Scranton (went to region-12 championship as Pennsylvania State Champ)                            - Vigilant AA (Bollinger's), York (went to region-12 championship as defending Pennsylvania State Champ)
B Hub's, New Kensington Girard A.A., York

1968

Open/A

Creighton Hose, Creighton

Ferris Construction, New Castle

Regional - San Carlos (Vigilant AA), York (Won region-12 championship as defending District Runner-up, Jim's Sport Shop was the defending District Champ, but they decided to play USSSA in 1968)                                                                 - Golf Oasis, Arnold (went to region-12 championship as defending Pennsylvania State Runner-up, Dante's was the defending Stat Champ, but decided not to attend the Regional)                                                                              - Girard AA, York (went to region-12 championship as the Host team)
B ? ?

1969

AA

Jay Weaver Motors, New Castle

Ferris Construction, New Castle

Regional - 615 Lounge (San Carlos), York (Won region-12 championship as defending District Champ)                                    - Jay Weaver Motors, New Castle (went to region-12 championship as Pennsylvania State Champ)
B Bosak-Bushko Insurance, Scranton Cannon's Cafe, Chester

1970

AA

Arena News, York

Schaefer Beer, York

Regional

- Aero Oil (615 Lounge), York (Won region-12 championship as defending District Champ)                                        - Girard AA, York (went to region-12 championship as the Host team)
A Ray Cooper Roofing, Greenville Murray Ford, Dubois
B ? ?

1971

AA

Dante's Literary Society, Scranton

Girard A.A., York

Regional

- Schaefer Beer (Aero Oil), York (went to region-12 championship as defending District Champ)                                   - Dante Literary Society, Scranton (went to region-12 championship as Pennsylvania State Champ)                              - Girard AA, York (went to region-12 championship as Pennsylvania State Runner-up)

A Ray Cooper Roofing, Greenville Murray Ford, Dubois
B New Rainbow Tavern, Bristol Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Meadville
C Weaver Printing, New Holland ?
16" Ingersol Rand Company, Athens ?

1972

AA

Iron Dukes, New Castle (69-7)

Zippay's Cafe, Scranton

Regional

- Zippay's Cafe, Scranton (went to region-12 championship as Pennsylvania State Runner-up;                                     - (State Champ, Iron Dukes decided not to attend the regional due to work commitments)
A Clair's Grocery, Lititz Ray Cooper Roofing, Greenville
B Mercer Tire, Mercer Easton Fire Company, Easton
C Weaver Printing, New Holland Casey Cole Steel, York

1973

AA

Iron Dukes, New Castle        (Co-Champs)     Girard A.A., York

Regional

- Iron Dukes, New Castle (went to region-12 championship as Pennsylvania State Co-Champ)                                     - Girard AA, York (went to region-12 championship as Pennsylvania State Co-Champ)                                              - New Era Dye York (went to region-12 championship as the Host team)

A Ray Cooper Roofing, Greenville                     New Era Dye, York (was the host team for the Nationals) St. Ann's, Bristol
B Frankies, Williamsport Mercer Tire, Mercer
C ? ?

1974

AA

Cray's Iron Dukes, New Castle                       New Era Dye, York (was the host team for the Nationals)

Amity Hall Inn, Harrisburg

Regional

- Cray's Iron Dukes, New Castle (went to region-12 championship as Pennsylvania State Champ)                                - Budweiser, York (went to region-12 championship the Host team)
A Stowe's Sporting Goods, Bristol Ray Cooper Roofing, Greenville
B Italian Civic Club (ICC), Meadville Edward DeCarbo Funeral Home, New Castle
C Carbon-Limestone, New Castle Zeka's Tavern, Sharpsville

1975

AA

Cray's Iron Dukes, New Castle

Library Lounge, Wilkes-Barre  

Regional

- Cray's Iron Dukes, New Castle (went to region-12 championship as Pennsylvania State Champ)                                - Library Lounge, Wilkes-Barre (went to region-12 championship Pennsylvania State Runner-up)
A Hilltop Inn, Ephrata Ray Cooper Roofing, Greenville
B Mercer Tire, Greenville Zeka's Tavern, Sharpsville
C The Civics, New Castle Markey Electric, Denver

1976

Major

Iron Dukes, New Castle                                        York Barbell, York (Host team for regional)

N/A

Regional

- Iron Dukes, New Castle (went to region-5/6 championship as Pennsylvania State Champ)                                        - York Barbell, York (Won region-5/6 championship as Host team)  
A Dohman's Sportique, Wilkes Barre Hilltop Steelers, Easton
B Eagen's Bar, Larksville Twin Kiss, Manheim
C Crystal Lake Tavern, Greenville Son's of Italy, Ellwood City
D Spring Ford AA, Linfield Alcaro's, Farrell

1977

Major

St. Margaret's Club, New Castle

York Barbells, York

Regional

- York Barbell, York (Won region-3 championship as Pennsylvania State runner-up and defending regional champ)         - Al's Cold Cuts, Norristown (went to region-3 championship by winning regional qualifier)

A R&T Mobil Home Travelers, Ephrata Duffy's, Greenville
B Walt's Inn, Sharon Saegertown, Meadville
C Time Out Inn, St. Mary's Crystal Lake Tavern, Greenville
D Underside Bar, Abbottstown Troxelville, Middleburg
Firemen Goodwill Fire Company, Pottstown Eddystone Fire Company, Eddystone

1978

Major

York Barbells, York   (went to nationals)

N/A

A

R&T Mobil Home Travelers, Ephrata

The Godfather Lounge (Misfits), Easton

B

Vince's Tavern, Phoenixville                                Bob Hoffman Red, York (won regional)

Chippers, Lock Haven

C

Griesemer Enterprises, Pottstown

Crest Sporting Goods, Allentown

D

Ambler Sporting Goods, Ambler

Town and Campus, Gettysburg

Firemen West Easton Fire Company, Easton Goodwill Fire Company, Pottstown

1979

Major

Bob's American, Ephrata   (went to nationals)
York Barbell, York  (host team for the Nationals)
N/A

A

Bob Hoffman Red, York

Bob Hoffman Blue, York

B

Cobras, Martinsburg

Crest Sporting Goods, Allentown

C

Jo-Lees Market, Beaver Springs

Marine Corps League, Chambersburg

D

Driebelbis Reality, Pottstown

McCambliss Ford, Harrisburg

Firemen Goodwill Fire Company, Pottstown West Easton Fire Company, Easton

1980

Major

York Barbells, York   (went to nationals)

N/A

A

Holiday Jack's, Easton (won regional)

Overbrook Inn, Wilkes-Barre

B

Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne

Pete's Bingo, Reading

C

Markee's, Washington

American Speed Center, York

D

J&J Corner Store, Everett

Gino's Central News, Moosic

Firemen ? ?
16 " Sports Page ?

1981

Super

York Barbell/Ken Sanders, York                    (went to nationals)

N/A

Major

Bob Hoffman Blue, York

Cobras, Martinsburg

A

Engle Printing, Manheim

Blatz Beer, New Brighton

B

All-Star Builders, Linfield

John & Kay's Pub, Scranton

C

J&L Towing, Norristown

Hearthstone Pub, York

D

Big Valley, Spring Run

Shankys, Kingston

Firemen ? ?
16" Sports Page, ? ?
Open Field Bob Hoffman Products, York ?

1982

Super

York Barbell/Ken Sanders, York                    (went to nationals)

N/A

Major

Bob Hoffman Blue, York (won regional)

Holiday Jack's, Easton

A

Doc's Sports Bar, Exeter

Norristown Sporting Goods, Norristown

B

Spingler's, Radnor

Bierly's Meat Market, State College

C

JC Perry, Ridley Township

Perrone's Catering, Norristown (* see note)

D

Curfman's, Williamsport 

Upland A.C., Chester

Firemen Liberty Fire Company ?
16" I.S.I., Albion ?

1983

Major

Bob Hoffman Blue, York

Farrell's Maintenance, Lititz

A

Holiday Inn, Meadville

Diamond K, Scranton

B

Bob's Market, Lititz

Roger's Trucking, Grove City

C

D'Aiello's Construction, Pottstown

Temple Car Wash, Reading

D

Blazers, ?

Marchose Honda, ?

Firemen Lower Alsace Fire Company, Temple Reiffton fire Company, Reading

1984

Major

Bob Hoffman Blue, York   (went to nationals)

N/A

A

Al's Cold Cuts, Norristown

Holiday Jacks, Easton

B

Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne

Arena Steak Shop, Bedford

C

Town & Campus Barber Shop, Gettysburg

Berube Beverage, Lewistown

D

B&B Roofing, Chambersburg

Maxie's Lounge, Scranton

Firemen Columbia Fire Company, Columbia Lehigh Township Fire Company, Slatington

1985

Major

Jackie B's/ Champion Line, York                   (went to nationals)

N/A

A

York Barbell Hall of Fame, York

Brogna's Deli, Wilkes-Barre

B

The Sting, Huntingdon

Berube Beverage, Lewistown

C

Sites & Stouffer, Chambersburg

Rainbow Restaurant, Everett

D

Easy Pieces, Bensalem

My Place, Scranton

1986

Major

Bud Light/Jackie B's, York   (went to nationals)

N/A

A

Al's Cold Cuts, Norristown

Our Place, Pottstown

B

John Rugala Chevy, Meadville

Absco, Bristol

C

New Bethleham Bank, New Bethleham

Demon's, Easton

D

CJ Asphalt, Wilkes-Barre

Weaver Printing, New Holland

1987

Major

N/A -

N/A

A

Farrell's Maintenance, Lititz                               J.C. Perry, Ridley (won regional)

Jackie B's, York

B

Gregg's Associates, Pittsburgh

Penn Reality, Lititz

C

Charles Adler Insurance, Harrisburg

Casey's Auto Sales, Allentown

D

Eckert's Mobil Homes, York

Harvey's Auto Sales, Harrisburg

1988

Major

Maroadi Transfer, Pittsburgh and Stewart's Lounge, Pittsburgh (only Major teams)

A

Farrell's Maintenance, Lititz

Smith Transport/Cobra's, Roaring Springs

B

C.H. Bachman, Lititz

Casey Auto Sales, Allentown

C

Sites & Stouffer, Chambersburg

Lynn Chevy, Waynesboro

D

Brian Kaufman Autorama, York

Faust Auto, Bethlehem

1989

Super

Stewart's Lounge, Pittsburgh   (went to nationals)

N/A

Major

Stewart's Lounge, Pittsburgh and Caesar's Tavern, Jeannette (only Major teams)                   Stewart's Lounge, Pittsburgh went to nationals

A

Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne

Smith Transport/Cobra's, Roaring Springs

B

Orange Crush, Juniata

Valley Chevrolet, Wilkes-Barre

C

Strait Mfg, Greencastle

Fat Daddy's, York

D

Trophy Lounge, Washington

Penn Tech, Johnsonburg

1990

Super

Stewart's Lounge, Pittsburgh   (went to nationals)

N/A

Major

Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne

Smith Transport/Cobra's, Roaring Springs

A

P.J. Greco/WP Nix, Pittsburgh

Smith Transport/Cobra's, Roaring Springs

B

Casey's Auto, Allentown

Charles Adler Insurance, Harrisburg

C

Hoffman Chevrolet, Mercersburg

Thomas Chevrolet, Osterburg

D

Della Polla, Swarthmorwood

Fadely's Garage, York

1991

Super

Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne   (went to nationals)

N/A

Major

Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne   (went to nationals)

N/A

A

Lemoyne Sleeper, Lemoyne

Lemoyne/JPS, York

B

Strait Mfg., Greencastle

Shoemakers Sports, Mechanicsburg

C

Nitro, Altoona

Accent Computing, Lewisburg

D

Dave's Tavern, Ridley Township

Bobtown Pizza, Bobtown

1992

Major

N/A

N/A

A

Jo Jo's Pizza, Elizabethtown

WSBA Sports Talk, York

B

Santanna A.C., Hershey

Rip Van Winkle, Easton

C

Willowbrook Pub, Wallingford

Prime Time Sports Bar, Pittsburgh

D

Good Spirits, Chippewa

Orgals, Pittsburgh

1993

Major

N/A

N/A

A

WSBA Sports Talk, York

Tri-Gem Builders, Levittown

B

Lititz American Legion, Lititz

Stitchworks, Elizabethtown

C

Stouffer Auto, Chambersburg

George's Family Restaurant, Harrisburg

D

Beacon Softball, Reading

Acoustic Kleen, Sunbury

1994

Major

N/A

N/A

A

N/A

N/A

B

Cooperstown Sports Cards, Lewisburg

Hubler's Well Drilling, Port Royal

C

Primetime Sports Bar, Pittsburgh

Diversified Construction, Bobtown

D

B&B Cards, Hazelton

Matt's Service Station, Old Forge

1995

Major

N/A

N/A

A

Lewisburg Legion, Lewisburg                       (went to nationals)

N/A

B

Ernst Trucking, Orwigsburg

Vector Security, Harrisburg

C

JD Vending, McKees Rocks

Red Coach Inn, Mercersburg

D

CRS Insurance, Gettysburg

Dobyn's Taxidermy, Newport

Rec Polkas Candies, Girard Main Street Pub, Girard

1996

Super/Major

SoJern/Specialty Tank, Levittown

N/A

A

Crock's Sports Bar, Allentown

Steve Black Builders, Lititz

B

Frank-N-Stein, Pittsburgh

Spikes, Reading

C

Hubler's Well Drilling, Port Royal

Century 21, York

D

Gray's Pallets, Mifflintown

Jerry's Softball Club, Wilkes-Barre

Coors ASA ZoZo's Softball, Pittsburgh                           (Won Regionals, advanced to finals) Jerry's Softball Club, Wilkes-Barre       (advanced to regionals)

1997

Super/Major

SoJern/Specialty Tank, Levittown

N/A

A

Frank-N-Stein, Pittsburgh                               (went to nationals)

N/A

B

Marcello's Pizza/Porky's Place, York

Beacon Softball, Reading

C

Hopson's Seal Coating, Marcus Hook

Sports of Course/11th Frame, York

D

Saturn of York, York

Trindle Inn, Carlisle

Coors ASA Enola Sportsmen, Enola Pasco Tool, Girard

1998

Major

N/A

N/A

A

Maroadi Transfer/Mifflin Club, Jeannette and Tailgaters/Frank-N-Stein, Pittsburgh            only Class-A teams) - Maroadi Transfer/Mifflin Club, Jeannette went to nationals

B

GPAC Mustangs/Reda Sports, Easton

Dobyn's Taxidermy, Newport

C

Team Supply, Hazelton

Geo's, Harrisburg

D

Sheely Kokomos, Mechanicsburg

JBS Hauling Sharks, Lancaster

1999

Major

N/A

N/A

A

Maroadi Transfer/Mifflin Club, Jeannette and Beloli/Tailgaters, Springdale                           (only Class-A teams) - Maroadi Transfer/Mifflin Club, Jeannette went to nationals

B

Shadow Fax, York

DeAngelo Brothers, Hazelton

C

Penepacker Insurance, Lewistown

Gates Logging, Howard

D

PA Embroidery/Berry Mowing, Norristown

John's Bar, Evans City

2000

Major

N/A

N/A

A

Maroadi/Frank-N-Stein/Nike, Jeannette      (went to nationals)

N/A

B

Beloli/Tailgators, Springdale

Mim's Hoagies, Chambersburg

C

Ebersole Excavating, Harrisburg

Miller Transfer, Danville

D

Red Lion Antique/Roma's Pizza, York

JTL Chariot/McDonald's, Lebanon

2001

Major

N/A

N/A

A

Beloli/Tailgators, Springdale; JC Casner Equipment, Reading; EMO Communications, York and Beacon Softball, Reading (only Class-A teams)

B

Frederick's/Doc's/Geo's, Harrisburg

Dibella's Pizza, Spring Run

C

Rox Stars, McKees Rocks

Penepacker Insurance, Lewistown

D

Eye-Care/Harley-Davidson, York

Lanco Concrete Walls, Bird In Hand

2002

Major

N/A

N/A

A

Frank-N-Stein's/Mizuno, Jeannette                (only Class-A team)

N/A

B

EMO Communications, York

Frederick's Chevrolet, Harrisburg

C

Robert Phillips Construction, Herndon

PF Environmental/All-State, New Castle

D

Lamparter Trucking, York

Phillips Ford, Manheim

2003

Major

N/A N/A

A

Theme Lounge, Mechanicsburg and Team SSS/Maroadi/Tailgaters, Jeanette                      (only Class-A teams)

B

EMO Communications, York Square News, Pittsburgh

C

Jackdaddy's, Lehigh Valley Custom Blends, York

D

Shiderly's/T-Time, New Castle Great American Pub, Radnor
2004 Major N/A N/A
A Maroadi Transfer, Jeanette                            (only Class-A team) N/A
B XTL Trucking/Frederick's, Marcus Hook Hollywood Show Bar, West Mifflin
C Louie's Auto Service, York Shorb's, York
D Tony's Pizza/BK Clams, Topton Jabco-Maggi Isuzu, Bellefonte
2005 Major N/A N/A
A N/A N/A
B Craig's Bullshippers, Chambersburg; Louie's Auto, York and Shorbs, York  (only Class-B teams) - Craig's Bullshippers, Chambersburg went to nationals
C Streamline Fitness, Pittsburgh T-Time/Shiderly's, New Castle
D Team Audacity/Clancy's, Pittsburgh Fabri-Kal, Wilkes-Barre
2006 A N/A N/A
B Craig's Bullshipper's, Chambersburg  and AMR/Tailgators/Big Dogs, Pittsburgh               (both went to Nationals)
C Wagner Farms/EFX, Bethlehem Mel's Pub/Primo's Pizza, Norristown
D Team Apex/Tanel, York Team Fury, Pittsburgh
2007 A N/A N/A
B Craig's Bullshippers, Chambersburg Fisher's Deli/Rebel's, Intercourse
C Gates Logging, Howard Landis Express/V&S/Al's, Denver
D Santana Banana, Harrisburg Giannilli’s II, Greensburg
2008 A N/A N/A
B N/A N/A
C-Major Craig’s Bullshippers, Manheim New Holland Legion, Denver
C J&P/Eagles Den/Catagnus/GAP, Norristown Savorys/Team Combat/ADU, York
D Trio's/Bud Light, Manheim Cook-Denome, Ben Franklin-New Castle
D-East Geedey's Towing, Mifflintown Upland AC, Upland
D-West Cedars Schemers, Ben Franklin-New Castle Cook-Denome, Ben Franklin-New Castle
E Kelly Insurance/Trappe Tavern, Collegeville Catagnus/Rapid Recycling, Norristown
2009 A N/A N/A
B Chain Gang, Brownsville (only Class-B team) N/A
C-Major Craig’s Bullshippers, Denver Vigilant Social Club/APC, York
C Steppy's/TNT Sports/Worcester, Norristown Paragon Alliance, Norristown
D Brooks Motors, Manheim Geedey's Towing, Mifflintown
D-East Pro Ink Screenprinting, Middleburg Reichard Auto Sales, Lewisburg
D-West Steeltown/Bellisario's, South Hills-Pittsburgh Monte Cello's, Glenshaw-Cranberry Township
E-East Barnaby's UBBIBC, Millennium-Upland Five Points Inn/Centimark, Quakertown
E-West Herman's Garage, New Castle Freedom SOI, Freedom-Beaver County
16" Down & Dirty/Spectrum, Norristown Norristown Rec, Norristown
2010 A N/A N/A
B N/A N/A
C-Major Craig’s Bullshippers, Mercersburg; Tailgaters/Wampum Hardware/Worth, Pittsburgh and   Gates Logging, Howard  (all went to Class-C Nationals)
C Shorbs/Pro-Con/Custom Blends, York    (Co-Champs)    Sunbury Eagles #503, Lewisburg
D Municipal Capitol Corporation, Bethlehem M&M Medical, Mountain Top
D-East Municipal Capitol Corporation, Bethlehem Moosic Diner, Moosic-Old Forge
D-West Diamond Devils New Gallilee-Beaver County Giannilli's-II/Dom's, Greensburg-Westmoreland
E-East Rusty Trombones, Quakertown Beer Boys/Piss Missiles, Kingston
E-West N/A N/A
16" N/A N/A
2011 A N/A N/A
B N/A N/A
C-Major NET/New Holland Legion, Intercourse and McKeesport PNA-#352, Steel Valley-Pittsburgh (Both went to Class-C nationals)
C Torco Supply/Seitz, Bavarian-Barnesville Peppers Restaurant/Hopson Seal, Norristown
D 915 Cafe/Steve Black , Manheim Township M&S Softball/Bass, Lewisburg
D-East M&S Softball/Bass, Lewisburg Moosic Diner, Moosic-Old Forge
D-West Gianilli's-II/Dom's Pest, Westmoreland Co. Brewski's, Brady's Run-Beaver County
E-East Wreck-It Softball, Kish Area-Lewistown Nocchi's Pharmacy, Northside-Drifton
E-West Johnson Club, Ben Franklin-New Castle Cedars, Ben Franklin-New Castle
E-Fall States Jake's/Fabri-Kal, Northside-Drifton Ron Davis Auto, Bridgeport
16" N/A N/A
2012 A N/A N/A
B Tailgaters/B&E/Jett/Tyler Trucking, Pittsburgh (registered Class-B)
C-Major NET/New Holland Legion, Intercourse, Bullshippers, Chambersburg, and Torco Supply/Seitz, Bavarian-Barnesville (All registered Class-C)
C PLTS/Elite, Tri County, Mechanicsburg APC/Savory's/M&S, York
D Relax Lounge, Chambersburg J&C Autobody/Mid-State, Mifflinburg
D-East Progress Marine, Millennium-Sunday C&M Auto, Columbia
D-West Diamond Devils, Bradys Run-Beaver County Michael's Tavern, South Hills Sunday
E-East Kinsley's Razorbacks, York Bridgeport Beer, Norristown
E-West N/A N/A
E-Fall States Reppin Time, Leighton Sunday Kline's Runnin Rebels, Lewisburg
16" N/A N/A

* Note (1982 Class-C):
JC Perry of Ridley beat Pyramid Temp Services of Ridley in the finals. This was the first (and last) time ever that two teams from the same league (Ridley Township League in Delaware County) came in first and second. However, it was later determined that Pyramid used an illegal player and they were stripped of second place. Perrone's Catering of nearby Norristown, the third place team was then awarded second place. 

NOTE- In 2008, the State went to an East/West format for Class-D Area States and did away from the multiple sectional area states

NOTE- In 2011, the state added a Class-E Fall States


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