SMSBL Hall of Fame

Steve was born on George Air Force Base, Victorville, Ca and played his Little League years on the base. He attended Victor Valley High School and played both football (MVP) and baseball. Steve went on to star at Victor Valley Community College and was awarded team MVP in both football and baseball in his sophomore year. He transferred to the University of LaVerne playing for legendary coach Ben Hines in baseball. Although he did not play football in his junior year, Steve couldn’t resist the gridiron playing his senior year and earning All-West

Coast NAIA as a defensive tackle.

Steve then began 40-years of coaching both football and baseball in 1978. A part of that time he was a player-coach for two different semi-professional teams; Eston Saskatchewan in the Saskatchewan Major Baseball League and the San Bernardino Pioneers. He was a high school varsity Head Coach in both baseball and football over several seasons. Steve in baseball

coached future major leaguers Greg Colbrunn, Chuck Carr, and Ryan Madson. Colbrunn and Madson each played more than a dozen years in the MLB. Madson is second only to Mariano Rivera for all-time postseason appearances and has two World Series rings (Pilly and KC). Colbrunn has a ring with the Diamondbacks. In football, Steve coached famed NFL offensive

lineman Kyle Turley. “I was so blessed with amazing coaches as I grew up; it was easy to grab the torch and become a part of the coaching profession”. Several of Steve’s former players have gone on to coach.

When Steve joined the SMSBL, he played spring and summer for the Solons, Capitol Dogs, Angels, Phillies, Orioles, and Dragons. Sundays he has played for Mudville, the Dragons, and the Buzzards. He was part of the Yankees in the inaugural 60+ league. Last year while undergoing cancer treatments, Steve tossed over 100 innings for the Buzzards. “Playing with and against my SMSBL brothers is the best medicine money can buy”. Steve enjoys the comradery of the dugout, talking baseball and seeing the game being played right. “God has blessed my time on a baseball field and I am humbled to be selected to the SMSBL Hall of Fame, God bless you all”