I played and coached for both of Gus Shaffer's teams, ONH and SFH for several years. We traveled almost every weekend and Gus provided everything we needed to compete. He was a great sponsor, loved softball, and traveled with us when he could.

I coached and watched Rick Allred play for many years in multiple states, and I never saw a better defensive pitcher.

He was also a very good hitter and was a lead off hitter for much of his career. He was also a fierce competitor and hated to lose.

Both of these men belong in the Arkansas Softball Hall of Fame.