The rest of the 2010 H.O.F. Class Will be Announced Soon!
The West Coast Hall of Fame Chairman for the last several years is Anthony "Big Tone" Costanzo. In addition to his work on the Hall of Fame, Big Tone has been a pillar of the Police Softball community for the last 20 years. He started out as a new player with the versatility to play infield or toss the rock from the bump. While speed was never one of Tones' exceptional qualities, hitting was. A typical game for Big Tone was a 3 for 4 with one sent over the fence for good measure. It wasn't long before Tone was both playing and managing the Sacramento Sheriff's team, and doing it with great success. He lead his team to numerous tournament and Olympic medal victories, all the while establishing himself as a great friend and reliable asset to other Nor-Cal managers and tourney directors.
As time came to pass Big Tone's fiery on-field leadership and off-field camaraderie was well-known throughout all of California. He continued to run his Sac. Tourney and team while developing friendships on a National level. As PoliceSoftball.com.
Big Tone so loved the sport and the friendships that came with it, he truly became an ambassador for the sport as evidenced by him traveling to Dayton solo just to be a part of the experience. Even though it is not "his" tournament, Big Tone has helped run the World Series and has arranged for the PS.com Year End Awards to be presented to the players at the World Series.
Most Hall of Fame inductees make the Hall either based on their play on the field or their contributions off of it. Big Tone is one of the rare players who could have made the Hall of Fame in either category.
Big Tone's nomination was kept from him and the West Coast Hall of Fame voted in secret without his knowledge. Well now the veil of secrecy can be lifted and Anthony "Big Tone" Costanzo can be rightfully called a PoliceSoftball.com Hall of Famer! Welcome Big Tone!!!
We would also like to thank Hall of Famer Carl "Hollywood" Gaskins for his nomination and work on this effort.
