George Duke – 1985

July 19, 2021

LEAGUE LEGEND INDUCTED 1985

NSSL LEAGUE MEMBER FOR 15 YEARS

TEAM(S) AFFILIATIONS: Original Birmingham Cruisers (1982), Bell Watlings’ Cruisers, Rage Renegades, Birmingham Huntsmen, Buchanan’s Braves, A-Train, and Birmingham Sliders (2nd year)

Helped form the original Birmingham Cruisers (1982) • Helped form the New South Softball League (1983) • Helped form the Southern Shootout (1983)

35 Tournament Appearances

George was an original player, coach, and board member of the New South Softball League. He played for the original Birmingham Cruisers (1982) and assisted in creating the New South Softball League in 1983.   George has raised money for the tournament and league for many years.  Additionally, he assisted in writing league and tournament related articles to the “Alabama Forum” in the 1980’s and 90’s,  George has coached, played, and assisted teams the entire duration of his of his 15 active years in Birmingham as well as Huntsville, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, and Mobile.  Today he continues to support the NSSL and Southern Shootout, and attends as many games and functions as possible.

NSSL GOVERNANCE ACTIVITIES

ORIGINAL NSSL BOARD MEMBER (1983-85)

NSSL FIELD DIRECTOR:  2 YEARS

SOUTHERN SHOOTOUT TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:  1 YEAR

SOUTHERN SHOOTOUT TOURNAMENT ASST. DIRECTOR:  2 YEARS

NAGAAA WORLD SERIES APPEARANCES: 10