PREFERRED PRONOUNS: HE/HIM

NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE NSSL: 15

CURRENT TEAM: TWISTED KILTS D

SUBMITTED BY KIARA SMITH: Ian embodies what the league is all about- a safe space for softball enthusiasts to play the game they love, be themselves unequivocally, and have a blast doing it! He has tirelessly dedicated 15 years to building his legacy in this league as a player and now head coach. As a coach, Ian leads with a fiery passion and pushes every player that he encounters to be their best selves-on and off the field. I’ve watched him pour so much of his time, energy, as well as personal finances, into his team to ensure they are set up for success as much as possible. Ian promotes and advocates for the league not just locally in Birmingham, but with established roots in cities like Huntsville and Atlanta also. With over 20 tournaments under his belt, he has built many relationships. He makes newcomers feel welcomed, along with the genuine camaraderie that this league has to offer. Ian Smith deserves to be in the NSSL Hall of Fame not only for his past efforts, or what he’s currently achieving in building a team, but for the legacy and vision that he has for the future of his team and this league!

PREFERRED PRONOUNS: HE/HIM

NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE NSSL: 10

CURRENT TEAM: FIRE BREATHING KITTENS

SUBMITTED BY JASON HENDERSON: I have the honor of nominating to the NSSL Hall of Fame Brad Webb. Brad embodies everything that the league values. He is a strong competitor on the field, and a stronger friend off the field. Brad has made many close friendships with people on all teams, all divisions and those who are only fans. He has played in over 50 tournaments and 4 Gay Softball World Series – finishing 3rd in one and 1st in another, both in the E division. Brad has worked extensively to help promote the league as both as not only a player, but a team rep and as multiple tournament directors’ tenures. Brad is directly responsible for many folks joining the league in his promotion of the league. He has promoted the visibility of the league in his drag persona of Ella Foxx, recently riding the Pride Parade on the New South Softball Float. Not only am I fortunate enough to call Brad a teammate and my coach, but he is also one of my very best friends. Actually, at this point, me and my whole family have come to think of him as the little brother we never knew we had. He is my family, and I am thankful for that every day. Because of all of this, and more, It’s my honor to nominate Brad Webb for entrance into the NSSL 2025 Hall of Fame

PREFERRED PRONOUNS: SHE/HER

NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE NSSL: 10

CURRENT TEAM: LIFE’S A PITCH

SUBMITTED BY ALYSSA RYAN: Myka is truly the heart of our team. She is passionate about the game and her fellow players. She has brought in many players and helped to guide and teach them. Her knowledge of the game is astounding and she passes that knowledge on to anyone that she can. She has played in over 30 tournaments and represented NSSL in 1 Gay Softball World Series where her team finished 3rd place in the E division. She is always willing to help when needed, including helping with bar shifts during Southern Shootout Registration and bartending shifts during the Pride parade. She represents our league well both on and off the field. Myka has won several awards within the league: Golden Glove, MVP and Grass Stain in addition to some tournament MVPs as well. She puts her all in to everything she does and I believe she would be a great addition to our Hall of Fame.

PREFERRED PRONOUNS: SHE/HER

NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE NSSL: 10

CURRENT TEAM: BIRMINGHAM SLIDERS C

SUBMITTED BY ERIC WHITE: I am excited to nominate Deanna Scott for the Hall of Fame, as she exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated and passionate member of our league, playing in over 25 tournaments and 2 World Series. Time and again, Deanna has shown her willingness to step up and take on challenges, embodying the spirit of teamwork and leadership that we value deeply. Deanna has made a significant impact in promoting a strong sense of camaraderie and a family-friendly atmosphere within the league. Her enthusiasm for softball is contagious; whether she’s at work, on the ball field, or socializing at the bar, she actively engages with others to discuss the sport. She frequently invites friends and colleagues to come watch our games, inspiring them to either become spectators or even participate in the league themselves. Moreover, Deanna’s commitment to the league is evident in her role as Public Relations Director in past years. In this position, she effectively communicated our mission and values, helping to raise awareness and interest in our activities. Her efforts played a crucial role in strengthening our community and ensuring that our league continues to thrive. For all these reasons and more, I strongly believe that Deanna Scott deserves to be nominated for the Hall of Fame in 2025. Her passion, leadership, and commitment to our league not only enhance our experience but also leave a lasting legacy for future members.

PREFERRED PRONOUNS: HE/HIM

NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE NSSL: 11

CURRENT TEAM: Birmingham Sliders D

Parrish is one of the most well-known players in our league. He is a person everyone feels like they can talk to and hang out with for a good time, with great sportsmanship. He is the epitome of a team player. He brings such joy to all those who have the privilege of playing the field with him. He is full of laughter and love, and a carefree spirit that is impossible not to feed off of. He has played in both the D and C divisions, has played in over 15 tournaments across iPride, and enjoyed years representing the NSSL league. I know that our league is better for having him in it, and I believe that our Hall of Fame would be the better for having a person like him in it. As a teammate, he always does what is best for the team and is a true joy to the Sliders. He is an amazing representative of our league, with a depth of knowledge about the game. As his coach, I believe that Parrish is an amazing example of the people we should honor in our Hall of Fame.

PREFERRED PRONOUNS: HE/HIM

NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE NSSL: 10

CURRENT TEAM: Birmingham Sliders

Submitted by Tiffaney Piper

Hudson is one of the most well-known players in our league. He has attended over 25 NAGAAA tournaments and recently helped send the Birmingham Sliders to the World Series—his third time representing NSSL. He has been a player, coach, and manager for the Sliders during his time in the league. He has participated in over 30 tournaments and three Gay Softball World Series.

In 2021, he took on a leadership role to help me as a coach. He keeps our team moving forward as a pitcher and is willing to play any position needed to help the team. He has picked up with numerous teams across the division to play. He has helped teams in the E Division at practices to help them improve, pitched at ratings days to help the league, and routinely picks up during Fall Ball to help teams get the chance to play.

Hudson is everything we ask our allies to be—he stands up for us when we are not in the room and he speaks of our league with pride. He is an amazing representative of our league, with a depth of knowledge about the game. As his coach, I believe that Hudson is an amazing example of the people we should honor in our Hall of Fame.

PREFERRED PRONOUNS: HE/HIM

NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE NSSL: 18

CURRENT TEAM: LIFE’S A PITCH

SUBMITTED BY ALYSSA RYAN: Affectionally known as Tippy Toes, Tim always has a smile on his face and welcomes new players with open arms. While working at Al’s, he is always speaking about softball to anyone who will listen and tells anyone interested to come and join the league. Tim is just an all around amazing person and player. He loves the game of softball and even when dog tired after a long shift at the bar will still make it out to the fields to be able to play at least one game. He always plays with sportsmanship and has even been a coach for a team. He has played in over 40 tournaments and has represented the NSSL in 7 Gay Softball World Series. He has also supported the league as the Tournament Director for Southern Shootout I believe he would make a great addition to our Hall of Fame because of his proven dedication to this league over the years.

PREFERRED PRONOUNS: HE/HIM

NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE NSSL: 11

CURRENT TEAM: Birmingham Sliders D

Submitted by Tiffaney Piper:
Lecroy is one of the most well-known players in our league. He is a person everyone feels like they can talk to and hang out with for a good time. Lecroy is the unofficial bookkeeper for the Sliders. While not a player, Lecroy is someone we can always count on to be at the field and prepared to help the team. He is always there to support, speak to umpires for book concerns, and help in any other managerial capacity the team needs.

As any team knows—a good and consistent bookkeeper is such an important part of a team. Being able to play and coach without worrying about the book is incredibly helpful, and I personally believe this is something we should consider for our Hall of Fame.