Position: Infield

Chuck Hall

Class of 2023

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

Wally Beranek

Class of 2023

Pitcher, Infielder

Lafayette 1932-34; Lafayette Needles 1935-37; Woldt’s Red Bords 1938

  • One of the premier pitchers in the league during the 1930s.
  • Led the league In ERA twice, winning percentage twice, saves twice, shutouts once, and wins once.
  • A career .312 hitter, he led the league in runs and stolen bases in 1932.
  • Still ranks second all-time in innings pitched per season with 73.62.
  • Threw a remarkable 121 innings in 1933.