LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the 1958 South Utica Little League
All-Star Team upon the occasion of its induction into the Greater Utica
Sports Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those exemplary athletes and coaches who have distinguished
themselves through their outstanding commitment, and attained
unprecedented success and the highest level of personal achievement; and
WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging
those historic events which brought great prestige to the State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the 1958 South Utica Little League All-Star Team upon the occasion
of its induction into the Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame, to be cele-
brated on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the Radisson Hotel-Utica Centre; and
WHEREAS, In 1958, the South Utica Little League All-Star Team were the
New York State Champions; and
WHEREAS, The team was led by Manager Jack Barkett, and Coaches John
Ronchetto and Frank Borden; players were Barry Donalty, Gary Stevens,
Jim Fluty, Dan McCabe, Tony Karrat, Jack Faniglula, John Covel, Mike
Sweeney, Tom Petronio, Johnny White, Rich Joseph, Bob Hollenbeck, Bill
Dehnert, Joe Hopkins, Dick Benz, and Bob Byrd; and
WHEREAS, The South Utica Little League All-Star Team went 11-1 in the
single elimination tournament format; they were affectionately known as
the "Cinderella All Stars", who lost their last game to the Darien,
Connecticut All-Stars led by future Major League Baseball pitcher Joe
LeHoud in the Northeast Regional; and
WHEREAS, Throughout their impressive season and exciting tournament,
South Utica players exhibited remarkable athletic ability, sportsman-
ship, and teamwork which is a tribute to their legacy; and
WHEREAS, The 1958 South Utica Little League All-Star Team are wonder-
ful role models for ballplayers of all ages across the entire country;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the 1958 South Utica Little League All-Star Team upon the
occasion of its induction into the Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the players and coaches of the 1958 South Utica Little League
All-Star Team.