League: Chippewa River Baseball League

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Jim Hall

Outfielder, Player/Manager

Lafayette Indians 1963-65, 69-79; Bloomer Merchants 1980; Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks 1985-86, 92
Player/Manager: Lafayette Indians 1969-72

  • A strong-armed and stout defender in the outfield.
  • Led the Lafayette Indians to two WBA appearances during his four seasons as player/manager.
  • Led the CRBL in home runs twice with 4 long balls in 1969 and 1970.
  • Led the CRBL in walks twice.
  • Hit over. 300 four times during his 18-season career.
  • Served our country in the military from 1966 to 1968.

Managerial Record:

G W L Pct. Div Titles League CS CSG App

68 41 27 .603 0 0 0

(WBA)

App G W L Pct. Final 8’s WBA CS

2 3 1 2 .333 0 0

Gene Vavra

Catcher

Lafayette Braves 1956-60; Lafayette Generals 1961-64; Lafayette Indians 1965-70

  • A respected catcher during his 15 seasons of play in the Chippewa Valley League.
  • A 9-time all-star selection.
  • Led the CVL in hitting in 1966 with a .469 average (23 for 49).
  • Led the league in doubles and RBIs in 1968.
  • One of the best and most durable receivers in league history.

Bubba Stolt

Outfielder, 1st Base

Bloomer Blackhawks 1976-77; Bloomer Merchants 1979,1986-92; Bloomer Fighting Woodticks 1993-2018

  • Two-time all-star.
  • Honorable Mention All-CRBL selection in 1988 at 1st base and 2009 as a designated hitter.
  • Upon induction, ranks 8th all-time in games played and 14th all-time in at-bats.
  • A dedicated, devoted, and well-liked player throughout his 26 seasons of play in the CRBL.

Jim Spaeth

Shortstop

Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks 1983-94

  • A five-time all-star.
  • All-CRBL selection at shortstop in 1987.
  • Hit over .400 twice and over .300 in seven seasons during his 12-year career.
  • Hit .478 (22/46) in 1987 while leading the league in runs (32) and walks (20) in 1987.

Chuck Hall

Infielder, Player/Manager

Lafayette Indians 1979-81; Cooks Valley Hayshakers 1982; Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks 1983-2007, 2010-16
Player/Manager: Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks 1990-2005

  • Played 28 seasons in the CRBL.
  • One of the most dedicated and durable players in CRBL history.
  • Hit better than .300 in 15 seasons and over .400 in three seasons.
  • In 2014, became only the second player in CRBL history to have over 500 hits.
  • Upon induction, Hall is the all-time leader in runs scored with 448.
  • His other all-time batting rankings include being 2nd in walks, 2nd in at-bats, 3rd in singles, 3rd in hits, 4th all-time in games played, 5th in RBIs, 6th in total bases, and (tied) for 7th in doubles.
  • As player/manager, Chuck led the Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks to three Northern Division titles, two CRBL crowns, and 12 WBA appearances.
  • Managerially, he is ranked 6th all-time in wins, 4th in games managed, and 4th all-time in WBA appearances.

Managerial Record:

G W L Pct. Div Titles League CS CSGApp

272 163 109 .599 3 2 3

(WBA)

App G W L Pct. Final 8’s WBA CS

12 13 1 12 .077 0 0

Reggie Franz

Pitcher, Utility

Cooks Valley Hayshakers 1981-82; Tilden Tigers 1983-88,91-93; Hallie Eagles 1989; Beef River Bullfrogs 1996, 9

  • 3-time All-CRBL: 1984, 1985, and 1992 – -all as a pitcher.
  • Honorable Mention All-CRBL selection in 1986 as a pitcher.
  • 2-time All-Star game — 1985, 92.
  • Led the CRBL twice, winning percentage three times, innings pitched once, strikeouts once, saves once, and shutouts once.
  • Had a career high in wins in 1992, going 9 and 0 for the Tilden Tigers.