After reading Travis Gage's post stating that Gus Shaffer was one of the best softball sponsors in the state of Arkansas, I must say I wholeheartedly agree. Travis is a much deserved HOF softball player who played on a number of great softball teams and knows of what a great sponsor consists. I played with the Ozark Nursing Home softball team in the mid-seventies and into the nineties. Mr. Shaffer provided everything needed for ONH to travel and compete throughout Arkansas and many other states. Mr. Shaffer once flew the entire team to Detroit, Michigan to play in the 35 and Over National Tournament, and true to form, paid for the entire trip. More importantly than monetary support, Mr Shaffer and his teams were, in my opinion, outstanding ambassadors of the game which we all love. There is no doubt the Shaffer family deserves to have Gus Shaffer inducted into the Arkansas Softball Hall of Fame.

Play hard, boys and girls!
Respectfully,
Johnny Yother