In Memory of Jerome
Earnest
April 5, 1942 - April
9, 2000
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One of the
Greatest Softball Reporters of ALL Time |
Jerome was inducted into
the ISA Hall of Fame
December 2nd,
2000
I
am dedicating my own website to
Jerome Earnest, my good
friend and softball partner, who will be missed
by me and the softball world. I met Jerome in 1992 at a
tournament in Cleveland, Ohio, and from that day became
very good friends. Even though my knowledge of softball
was vast, I sure learned a lot about Big Time Softball
from one of the best, my friend Jerome.
Jerome and I traveled many highways over the years for
this great game of softball. One of my greatest
experiences that I had with Jerome that I will always
remember, was going to Mr. Richard Howard's house with
Jerome in Denver, North Carolina. We talked about his
days in softball and went over with him to see Russell
Bradley, the Crusher Rick Scherr and Don Arndt. We also
went to see the ball field behind Howard's furniture
store, where the famous Howard's played their games. It
was unbelievable to look out at that ball field and
reminisce with all of them about the great players that
had played on that ball field for Mr. Howard, as well
as other great teams. Howard said the best player he
had ever had was the Crusher, and the best team was
Elite Coating or the Great Steele's Team. He said he had
seen Rich Superior's team and thought they were very
close to these two teams in performance. Jerome and I
had a great day as we had many in our travels.
It didn't matter to Jerome how far we traveled on
weekends, as long as we made it to the Big Time
Softball. Without him I feel a sense of loss, but hope
with all of your help out there I will try to make this
the best page that I can. That's why I am dedicating all
of my efforts in Big Time Softball this season to
Jerome Earnest, My Buddy, My
Friend. God Bless You Jerome.....
Gordie.....
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