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Jupiter Senior Softball Association

The Jupiter Senior and after moving to Jupiter in 2002. His participation in Richmond is a retired journalist who, after his
Softball Association Jupiter’s Senior Softball program includes efforts to help newspaper career, served on the staffs of two U.S.
(JSSA) has selected promote the Senior Softball program throughout the area, congresswomen’s San Diego offices. He and his wife
Mike Richmond as serving on the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors Alice are parents of a blended family of six grown
the 2021 inductee and managing a winter league team. children and two grandchildren.
into its Hall of Fame In announcing the Hall of Fame selection, Association The year-round slow-pitch senior softball activity is
that was created last President Tom Cosentino said, “Mike’s selection is a open to persons 55 and over. New players are being sought
year in honor of the well-deserved honor for his many years of dedication to to help fill pick-up games that are held every Monday,
late Ted Battiston, the the league. The Jupiter Senior Softball program’s profile Wednesday and Friday morning beginning at 8:30 a.m.
2020 honoree. in the community has risen and resulted in many new at Jupiter Community Park. For information contact Tom
The Hall of Fame honors members who represent players being recruited because of his efforts.” Cosentino at (412) 721-0173. To register go to www.
the very best of the JSSA. They are players who have Upon learning of his selection for the Hall of Fame, leaguelineup.com/jssa.
set the highest standards for membership and teach Mike said he was surprised and honored to be chosen.
that sportsmanship and competition are not mutually “I’ve received much more than I’ve given to the league.
exclusive. An engraved plate with Mike’s name as the It has enriched my life in so many ways. Foremost among
2021 inductee will be added next to Battistone’s in the them is the camaraderie and friendships I’ve enjoyed
Hall of Fame plaque in the association’s outdoor display with so many wonderful teammates.” Also, “The Town of
case at Jupiter Community Park. Jupiter’s commitment and cooperation have been crucial
Mike, 85, has been involved in senior softball for to the success of the program, and for that I know that
30 years, starting in San Diego, Calif., at the age of 55, all JSSA members are most appreciative.”

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