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2008

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	Jimmy Banks, Player category Currently resides in Milwaukee, WI. He was born in Milwaukee in 1964. His successful playing career in Wisconsin began with the Salvation Army, and included the Milwaukee Brewers, the Milwaukee Kickers, and the Milwaukee Bavarians Soccer Clubs. Jimmy was a High School All-American with Custer High School and a College All-American selection at UW-Parkside as a freshman and sophomore and an All-Midwest selection at UW-Milwaukee as a junior and senior. In 1987 he join the Milwaukee Wave indoor professional team. He continued a successful professional career as a member of the Milwaukee Wave from 1987 to 1993, including an All-Star selection in 1990. His playing skills were widely recognized as he was selected as a U.S. National Team member from 1987 to 1993, which included participation in the 1990 World Cup. Jimmy's leadership skill were evident through his selection as the Milwaukee Wave Team Captain from 1990 to 1993. He was a leader on the field with his superlative skills and an example and role model for those who saw him play. In addition to being a player, Jimmy has ALSO made an impact as a soccer coach. He has obtained an "A" License and coached at Concordia College and currently coaches at MSOE. He is an Olympic Development Program (ODP) regional coach and is currently coaching with the Milwaukee Kickers Academy. To expand the growth of soccer in the City of Milwaukee, Jimmy founded, with the Boys & Girls Club, the Jimmy Banks Soccer League in 1990.
	Ian Davies, Player Category Currently resides in Madison, WI with his wife Marta and son Jonathon. Ian was born in London, England in 1962. As a youth player, Ian was a London Schoolboys Select Team member. As a University player he was a London University Select Team choice. He played in the Amateur Football Association (AFA) and won two championships in 1979 and 1981. Ian played professionally for three years with Woking Town and Sutton United in the Isthmian Senior League from 1981 to 1984. In 1984 he moved to Madison, Wisconsin to attend graduate school at UW-Madison where he obtain his Doctorate Degree. He joined the Madison 56ers Soccer Club Major Team that year and embarked on a tremendously successful twelve year playing career, until retiring in 1996. Ian led the Madison 56ers to eleven consecutive WSA State finals, winning three Wisconsin Major Division titles, four State Open Cup Championships, and two State Amateur Cup titles in 1990 and 1992. The 56ers won the Region 2 Amateur titles both those years and advanced to the USSF national finals. In 1992, Ian was instrumental in the 56ers winning the USSF National Amateur Championship. He led them to three consecutive Region 2 Tournament of Champions titles in 1988, 1989, and 1990. In addition to playing, Ian coached the Madison 56ers Major team from 1989 to 1996. He coached at soccer camps for the UW-Madison and was a Region 2 Women's Regional Camp Coach from
	Joe Krzyzaniak, Referee Category He currently resides in Greenfield, WI with his wife Dani. Joe was born in Milwaukee in 1955. He played soccer in Milwaukee area leagues as a youth and adult. In 1987 he became a USSF registered referee and as a State Level Referee he served for eleven years, until 1998 when he attained "National" level status. As a National referee Joe officiated professional games for five years. He retired as a referee in 2003 to assume the responsibility of State Referee Administrator, a position he currently holds. Joe served as a National Referee Assessor for Major League Soccer officials. He also continues to serve as the Lead Assessor at National Tournaments throughout the county. Joe has been instrumental in the growth and development of referee ranks in Wisconsin with 20 years of service in the administration, training and assessment of Wisconsin's game officials.
	Rade Latinovic, Player Category Currently resides in Brookfield, WI with his wife Biljana. Rade was born in Milwaukee in 1959. He began his playing career as a youth player for the Milwaukee Serbian Soccer Club and eventually with their Major Division team. Rade also played for Marquette University from 1978 to 1981 With the Milwaukee Serbian's, Rade led them to three Wisconsin Major Division and four Wisconsin Challenge Cup Championships. He was widely recognized by his peers for his playing skills and was selection to the Wisconsin All-Star Team for nine years from 1982 to 1990. Rade was also selected four times as a Wisconsin representative to the North team at the U.S. Sports Festival from 1984 to 1987.
	Miroslav Rokvic, Player Category He currently resides in Muskego, WI. Mr. Rokic was born in Drvar, Yugoslavia in 1954 and where he began playing youth soccer. "Miro" immigrated to Wisconsin and attended UW-Milwaukee from 1973 to 1977. He was instrumental in reviving the UW-Milwaukee soccer program. He also began playing for the United Serbians S.C. in 1973, where he played for the Major Division team for 16 years. As a prolific goal scorer, Miro led the United Serbians to numerous Wisconsin Challenge Cup championships, indoor titles, and State Championships in 1973 and 1980. Miro's skills as a forward were widely recognized and he was selected as a Wisconsin All-Star six times.
	Nick Schimpf, Overall Category Currently resides in Dousman, WI with his wife Helen. Nick was born in the Croatia, in then Yugoslavia in 1928. He began his playing career there and later in Linz, Austria, where he developed a life long love for the sport of soccer. Injury prematurely ended Nick's playing career but not his passion for the sport. He brought his love of soccer to Wisconsin in the early 1950's and in 1953 joined the new Milwaukee Sport Club, where he has been an officer and member for 53 years. Mr. Schimpf was instrumental in the development and success of the Milwaukee Rampage A-League professional team and assumed sole ownership of the franchise in 2000. He has been a generous sponsor and supporter of the growth and development of the sport, with the Milwaukee Sport Club and with the Waukesha County Rampage.
	David Scherer, Player Category He currently resides in Germantown, WI with his wife Lana and sons David and Michael. David was born in Milwaukee in 1958. He began his youth playing career with the Brewers S.C. from the age of 8 to 17. He played for James Madison High School from 1973 to 1976, which he led to a city conference championship in 1975. In 1974 and 1975 he was the team MVP and All Conference selection. During this period David, David played with the Milwaukee Bavarians on both the U19 and Major Division teams. As a Bavarian, he helped win four state championships and a Midwest Championship in 1977. David was a four-year starter for UW-Milwaukee, from 1976 to 1980. He was selected Team Captain, and defensive MVP as a senior. In 1979 David began an eleven-year association with the Milwaukee Sport Club, where he Captain the Major team for seven years. His leadership brought the club State Amateur and Open championships. His skills and tireless work rate was recognized by his peers with multiple Major Division All-Star selections. David started coaching soccer with Shorewood High School in 1980 as the Varsity Head Coach for the boys until 1990 and girls from 1981 to 1982. He became the Wauwatosa West High School Varsity Head Coach for both the Boys and Girls in 1993 through 2006. David's Wauwatosa West teams have won seven Boys Woodland Conference championship and five Girls conference championship.
	Fritz Weiler, Player Category He currently resides in Milwaukee, WI with his wife Marise. Mr. Weiler was born in Ubstadt, Germany in 1950 where he played youth soccer with F.V. Ubstadt. Fritz immigrated to Waukesha in 1964 after the death of his parents, where he played youth soccer for the Waukesha Continentals. In 1968, he joined the Milwaukee Bavarians' Major team where he played for 17 years. As a midfielder for the Bavarians, Fritz led them to numerous Major Division, State Amateur and Open Cup championships and in 1976 to the USSF National Amateur Championship. Fritz was widely recognized for his tremendous work rate and tireless running in midfield and his ability to enable his teammates to maximize their effectiveness.

2007

‘2007 Hall Of Fame Banquet photos

	Tim Alioto, Bravarian SC, Player category Currently resides in Colgate, WI with his wife Mina and children Kristine and Dana. He was born in Milwaukee in 1958. His successful playing career in Wisconsin was primarily with the Milwaukee Bavarians, but included the Milwaukee Sport Club and Milwaukee Serbians. His state league teams were highly successful, winning a National Championship with the Milwaukee Bavarians, 9 State Major Division Championships and 8 Indoor Championships. He continued that success as a member of the Milwaukee Wave Indoor professional team from 1986 to 1990. His playing skills were widely recognized as he was selected to the 1980 US Olympic Development Team. Tim was a leader on the field with his superlative skills and an example and role model for those who saw him play.
NBP	Tom Alioto, Mequon United, Player Category Currently resides in Milwaukee, WI with his wife Amy and son Evan Thomas. Tom was born in Milwaukee, WI in 1958. He has been successful both as a player and a coach in the top levels of amateur and professional soccer. As a player he led every team he played with to numerous Major Division and State National Cup Championships; including the Milwaukee Bavarians, Milwaukee Serbians, Milwaukee Sport Club, and Mequon United. His playing skills were recognized by his peers with several All Star and Regional Team selections. Tom also played professionally for a number of professional indoor and outdoor teams, including the indoor Kansas City Comets and Milwaukee Wave, and the outdoor NASL Chicago Sting and the Milwaukee Rampage. Where he was selected as an A League All-Star. His coaching career overlapped his playing career with stints at Fort Wayne, Indiana as well as the Wave and Rampage. He coached Mequon United to State and Regional Open Cup Championships.
	Ben Bavinck,Fox Valley Bombers, Overall Category Currently resides in Appleton, WI with his wife Jude. Ben was born in the Netherlands and began this playing career there. He brought his love of soccer to Wisconsin were he played for years with the Fox Valley Bombers and the Oshkosh Soccer Club. He was regularly selected to regional All-Star and select teams to represent the area as one of its top players. He soon began coaching both youth and adult teams and for many years has provided the region with coaching leadership. Ben became involved in the promotion and organization of soccer in the Fox River Valley area. He has organized many area youth programs, including boy's soccer at St. Mary's High School. He has organized and directed many youth soccer camps to promote the growth and development of the sport. With the growth of soccer, Ben has taken on the administrative responsibilities for a variety of programs, both youth and adult. His leadership and commitment to the sport of soccer at all levels has been critical to growth and development soccer has had in the Fox River Valley area.
	Peter Knezic,Serbian S.C., Milwaukee, Player Category Currently resides in Cudahy, WI with his wife Annie and six children, Stevan, Katrina, John, Timmy, Gabriella, and Daniella. Peter was born in Milwaukee in 1959. He began his playing career as a youth player for the Milwaukee Serbian Soccer Club in 1967 and eventually with their Major Division team. He led them to three Wisconsin Major Division and two Wisconsin Challenge Cup Championships. Peter was widely recognized by his peers for his playing skills including selection to the Wisconsin All-Star Team for 10 years from 1979 to 1989. He was a First Team All-American and Team Captain for UW-Milwaukee. Following college Peter had a ten-year professional indoor playing career with the Chicago Horizon, Oklahoma City Slickers, and the Milwaukee Wave, where in addition to playing, he served as Team Captain, Assistant Coach, and final as the General Manager. In addition to coaching the Wave, Peter has coached high school boys and girls at Waukesha Catholic Memorial, Brookfield East, and Brookfield Central. He's coached amateurs with the Milwaukee Serbian Soccer Club and the Milwaukee Kickers, where he was Director of Coaching. He is currently active with F.C. Milwaukee.
	Mark LaPorte,Madison 56ser, Madison, Player Category He currently resides in Delafield, WI. Mark has three children, Dominick, Elise, and Michael. Mark was born in Milwaukee in 1961. He started play with the Milwaukee Kickers in 1969 and won numerous WSA Youth State Champions. In high school Mark was an All City and McDonalds All-American goalkeeper at Milwaukee Riverside. In college at UW-Madison he was Team Captain, three times Team MVP, two-time All Mid-East selection and was picked to play in the College Senior Bowl All-Star Game. As an amateur Mark led the Madison 56ers and Milwaukee Serbians to five State Championships. With the Madison 56ers Mark also led them to one Amateur and three State Open Cup Championships, two Region 2 Tournament of Champions Championships, a National Amateur Cup Region 2 Championship and a National Semi-finalist placing in 1990. In addition to being an outstanding Goalkeeper for two decades, Mark was noted for his on and off the field leadership and enthusiasm for the sport of soccer.
	Dr. James Mullen,Madison 56ser, Madison, Player Category He currently resides in Hazelhurst, WI with his wife Diane and sons Keegan and Kieran. Jim was born in College Station, Texas in 1957. He began his senior playing career in soccer at the age of 15 as a player for the Madison Soccer Club in 1972, which he led to a league championship at age 17. As a three-year starter for the UW-Madison he was the midfield leader and a leading goal scorer, Team Captain, team MVP, All-State selection in 1978 and 1979, and an annual All-Tournament selection. As a midfielder with the Madison 56ers, Jim provided the midfield leadership in leading them to the top of the WSA Major Division and multiple State and Cup Championships. His skills and tireless work rate was recognized by his peers with multiple regional All-Star selections. In addition to playing soccer, Jim earned a position on the U.S. National Speed Skating Team for six years, skating with Eric Heiden, including participation in the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Trails. Jim started coaching soccer will at the UW-Madison as an Assistant Coach at Memorial High School and then as the Head Coach for both boys and girls at Madison Edgewood HS. He was a UW-Madison Men's Assistant Coach and regularly selected as both a Madison and Wisconsin youth teams Select Team Coach. After Medical School Jim continued his soccer participation as the Medical Director for Teams USA, traveling to Europe and the Soviet Union.
	Robert Newbery,Madison Chargers, Madison, Referee Category He currently resides in Madison, WI with his wife Nancy and daughters Anna and Elsbeth. Bob was born in Burbank, California in 1945. He played Goalkeeper in the Capital Division for 10 years with the Madison Chargers from 1969 to 1979. Once done playing Bob coached youth soccer and began refereeing local games. In 1980 he became a USSF registered referee and as a State Level Referee he served for twenty years, until 2000. He has continued to serve as a Emeritus Referee up to the present. Bob served as a Referee Assessor from 1995 to 2003 and became a State Referee Assessor in 2001, which he still performs. In addition, he assumed the responsibility of being a Referee Instructor in 2000, which he also continues to perform. Bob has been instrumental in the growth and development of referee ranks in Wisconsin with over 20 years of service in the administration, training and assessment of Wisconsin's game officials.
	Bill Sandoval,Club Latino, Milwaukee, Administrator Category He currently resides in Milwaukee, WI with his wife Susan and three children, Marie, Bill and Dennis. Mr. Sandoval was born in Milwaukee, WI in 1939. Bill has been active in the sport of soccer in the Milwaukee area for over fifty years. He has been a youth coach and club administrator for Club Latino for over 15 years, including serving as President for 10 years. Bill has worked tirelessly for the development and promotion of youth soccer in the Milwaukee Metro area. He was responsible for the start and growth of the Journey House Youth Soccer League, which provides 1200 youth from 7 to 15 years old with the opportunity to play soccer. He continues to serve as a Board Member. He was worked to expand the number of certified youth coaches and referees to serve the needs of youth soccer. Bill has provided outstanding leadership to Wisconsin soccer for years as the Wisconsin Adult Soccer Association Vice-President and Region 2 Delegate. He has also provided legal representation for the Wisconsin Soccer Association. In addition he has taken on the responsibilities of serving as the Wisconsin Soccer Association Vice-President. In his love for the sport of soccer and willingness to devote countless hours of service to its furtherance, William Sandoval has been a vital leader and servant of the Wisconsin Soccer Association.

2006

2006 Hall Of Fame Banquet photos

	Annibale Cesarini, Verdi SC, Player category Currently resides in Cudahy, WI with his wife Antonia. Mr. Cesarini was born in Italy in 1947. He began his successful playing career in Sicily from1964 to 1969 as a junior and later a senior player. His teams were successful, including winning the prestigious Copa Mineo. He continued that success after coming to Milwaukee as a valued member of the Verdi Sport Club and one of the top players in the WSA Major Division for sixteen years from 1970 to 1986. His playing skills were widely recognized as he was selected four times to the Major Division's All-Star Team. Mr. Cesarini was a leader on the field with his superlative skills and an example and role model for those who saw him play. In addition to his playing experience, he has given back to the community as a volunteer at St. Philip's and coach at Cudahy High School.
	Wolfgang Koch, Brewers SC, Player category Currently resides in Nashotah, WI with his wife Anna and son Karsten. Mr. Koch ws born in Hamburg, Germany in 1941. He began his successful playing career in Germany. After coming to Wisconsin in the 1960's, Wolfgang embarked on a twenty year playing career, mostly in the Wisconsin Major Division. After one year playing for the Milwaukee Sports Club, Wolfgang played-out his career with the Milwaukee Brewers Soccer Club. As the anchor to the Brewers' defense, he led the team to numerous Major Division and Indoor Championships. Mr. Kochs skills were recognized by his peers with several State All Star Team selections. He received national recognition with selection to the USA Olympic Team roster.
	Dusan Kresovic, United Serbian SC, Player Category Currently resides in Bell, Florida with his wife Jo Ann. Mr. Kresovic was born in Yugoslavia, now Croatia, in 1944. Before coming to Wisconsin, Dusan played for six years for teams in the Yugoslavian Soccer Federation's Premier League from 1960 to 1965. In Wisconsin Mr. Kresovic played in the Major Division, mostly with the United Serbian Soccer Club, for eighteen years beginning in 1967. Dusan was a leader for the United Serbian team throughout this period. His playing skills received national recognition with his selection to the 1972 USA Olympic Team roster. In addition to playing, Dusan has coached at the youth and adult levels, and served as a Metro referee.
	Vojkan (Wally) Popovic, Serbian SC,Player Category Currently resides in Las Flores, California with his wife Nada. Mr. Popovic was born in Yugoslavia, now Serbia, in 1938. He began his playing career as a youth in 1950 with SLOGA Kraljevo and quickly moved up to the Serbian First Division. Upon coming to Wisconsin, Wally became a player for the Milwaukee Serbian Soccer Club in 1955 and lead them to Wisconsin Major Division and Wisconsin Challenge Cup Championships in 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1962. Wally was an on-field leader and was widely recognized by his peers for his playing skills including selection to the Wisconsin All-Star Team in 1958 and 1959.
	Sirous Samy, Milwaukee Kickers FC, Over-All Category He currently resides in Vancouver, Washington with his wife Elfriede. Mr. Samy was born in Iran in 1940. He came to Wisconsin in the early 1960's and quickly embarked on a career of promoting the sport of soccer that will impact future players for years to come. He has been a successful coach at every level of Wisconsin soccer - youth, college, and adult. Mr. Samy's greatest contribution to the sport and to the state was his leadership and drive to provide future players with playing opportunities of the highest quality. Beginning in 1964 with the founding of the UW-Platteville soccer program and the Milwaukee Kicker Soccer Club, the largest in the nation, in 1968. More recently Sirous was instrumental in the founding of the FMI Youth Soccer Club and the Hub Horizon Youth Soccer Club. Generations of youth players have benefited from Sirous Samy's accomplishments. His gifts to Wisconsin soccer will continue to give far into the future.
	Emmeric Strigens, Milwaukee Sport Club, Over-All Category He currently resides in Pewaukee, WI with his wife Elizabeth. Mr. Strigens was born in Hungary in 1939. He began his involvement with soccer as a player for the Milwaukee Bavarians and the Milwaukee Sport Club. He has served the Milwaukee Sport Club for years as a board member and President. Mr. Strigens has been a long time supporter and promoter of the sport of soccer in Wisconsin. He has worked with past Wisconsin Soccer Association Presidents Gene Edwards and Mike Kabanica to reach out to athletic organizations and sports groups to spread the good word about soccer and has successful obtained the sponsorships of many corporations, including both Miller and Schlitz, for local clubs.
	Donald Wilson, FMI SC, Administrator category He currently resides in Brookfield, WI with his wife Kate. Mr. Wilson was born in Kentland, Indiana in 1943. He is best know as the founder and long time administrator of the FMI Soccer Club which provided a large number of kids with a quality soccer experience that many might not have otherwise had. He is also well known for the influential role he played in obtaining the financing for the Brookfield soccer field complex, which has benefited the area's soccer community. Mr. Wilson has been great supporter of the Wisconsin Soccer Association, aiding in the growth and development of both the youth and adult soccer programs.
	Thomas Zaiss, Bavarian SC, Coaching Category He currently resides in Mequon, WI with his wife Kim and two children, Ashley and Renee. Mr. Zaiss was born in New York City in 1968. After his family moved to Wisconsin, Tom had a successful playing career as a youth with the Milwaukee Kickers and the Milwaukee Bavarians, in high school at Whitefish Bay and in college at the University of Connecticut. As a coach, Mr. Zaiss has obtained the highest levels available, the NSCAA National Advanced License and the USSF A license. He has had great success at every level. He coached both the boys and girls soccer teams from Whitefish Bay High School to the WIAA State Tournament. His Milwaukee Bavarian coached youth teams have also been very successful. Mr. Zaiss's most notable achievements have been as a senior amateur coach. He led the Milwaukee Bavarians to three National Amateur Cup National Championships in 2001, 2002, and 2003. A first in Wisconsin history. He also led them to a National USASA Open Cup Championship in 2003. The first time a Wisconsin team has won this national championship. The double national cup championships in 2003, another first in Wisconsin, that hasn't been achieved for nearly forty years.

2005

2005 Hall Of Fame Banquet photos

	Amadou Diagne, Madison 56ers, Player Category He currently resides in Elkins Park, PA with his wife Alexanda. Amadou was born in Saint Louis, Senegal in 1951, and began his playing career on local area teams. In 1971 he game to Wisconsin and began playing for Shorewood Soccer Club of Madison leading them to a regional and state championships. Amadou was one of the most gifted goal scorers to ever play in the Madison area and was selected to every regional All-Star Team named by the WSA Capital Region. In 1979 he began play in the WSA Major Division with the Madison 56ers and immediately made his mark as one of the best goal scorers in Wisconsin. He led the Madison 56ers in scoring for five years in the mid-1980's, totaling 91 goals and 50 assists in eight years of play in the WSA Major Division. His outstanding play, his leadership and example, aided the Madison 56ers in winning first conference championships and eventually Major Division championships.
	Milorad Grozdanic, Serbian SCPlayer Category, 2005 Currently resides in Altadena, CA. Milorad was born in Serbia, in 1925. He began his successful playing career as a goalkeeper after World War II in Germany from1946 to 1950. He continued that success after coming to Milwaukee as a valued member of the Serbian Sport Club and one of the top goalkeepers in Wisconsin's from 1951 to 1958. Milorad led Serbian Sport Club to several state and tournament championships during this period, including1954, 1956,1957 and 1958. Milorad was a leader on the field with his superlative skills and an example and role model for those who saw him play.
	Richard Kilps, Polonia SC, WSA Coaching Category Currently resides in Racine, WI with his wife Mary and son Derek. Rick was born in Milwaukee in 1951. He played youth and later adult soccer in both Milwaukee and Racine, including four years as a starter at UW-Parkside. After graduating from UW-Parkside, Rick began his coaching career. He was an Assistant Coach at both Parkside and Bowling Green State University and Head Coach at Aurora College and at UW-Parkside from 1984 to the present. As one of the top college coaches in the mid-west, Rick has given generously of his time and effort to the development of soccer though-out Wisconsin. He has given youth soccer clinics and coaching clinics; directed State Coaching Licensing Schools, hosted youth indoor and outdoor soccer tournaments, high school tournaments, and for adult men and women. His contributions were recognized with a WSA Meritorious Service Award in 1994.
NBP	Hayden Knight, NASL, Bavarian SC, Player Category Currently resides in Cedarburg, WI with his wife Debbie. Hayden was born in Trinidad in 1957. He played his college soccer at Marquette University and was an amateur player with the Bavarian Soccer Club of Milwaukee. Hayden was one of just a few Wisconsin players who had played professionally in the North American Soccer League during the 1980's. He had a distinguished professional career with the Edmonton Drillers, Atlanta Chiefs, Montreal Manic, San Jose Quakes, and Chicago Sting. He also played with the Milwaukee Wave in the MISL.
	Donald Lord, Milwaukee Brewers F, Player Category Currently resides in Neenah, WI with his wife Lynn. Donald was born in Lacrosse, WI in 1953. He moved to Milwaukee in the early 1960's and began playing with the Milwaukee Brewers Soccer Club as a youth. Donald was an on-field leader for all the teams he played for - UW-Milwaukee, Brewers, and later in his career with the Oshkosh Pepsi. Donald was widely recognized by his peers for his playing skills.
	Jim Patterson, WSA Referee,Referee Category Currently resides in Appleton, WI with his wife Patricia. Jim was born in New York City in 1929. He began his career as a soccer referee in Wisconsin in 1980 and quickly established himself as one of the states' most reliable, dependable, and affective game officials. In addition to his years as a game official, Jim soon became a referee instructor where he has spent eighteen years developing new officials to meet the growing demand. He has been a Referee Assessor for fourteen years, four as a State Assessor, in the quest to improve the quality and performance of Wisconsin's referees. Jim has also invested fifteen years in a leadership capacity as a Referee Unit Administrator.
	Edwin Rack, Milwaukee Sport Club, Player Category He currently resides in Menomonee Falls, WI with his wife Astrid. Eddy was born in Slovenia in 1939. He began his playing career as a youth in Austria. He came to Milwaukee in 1956 and quickly became a raising star with the Milwaukee Sport Club where he played in the WSA Major Division from 1958 until 1974. He was a major contributor to their success during these years. Edwin displayed the technical skills and superior tactical understanding of the game that had him regularly selected to WSA Select and All-Star teams.
	Peter Saemann, Bavarian SCOver-All Category Peter currently resides in Menomonee Falls, WI with his wife Enika. He was born in Germany in 1943. He began his involvement with soccer as a player and then as a coach of both youth and senior teams while in Germany. Peter came to Milwaukee in 1978 and immediately resumed his coaching activities. He quickly became recognized as one of the Milwaukee areas better and most enthusiastic coaches, being honored as the 1990 WSA Coach of the Year. Peter has invested nineteen years as a Wisconsin Olympic Development Program (ODP) coach to assist in the development of youth soccer in Wisconsin. He has also served for years as a Milwaukee Metro Youth District official, including as President in support and promotion of the sport.

2004

2004 Hall Of Fame Banquet photos

	Mary Clarksen, Administrator Category Mary currently resides in Waukesha, WI. A founder of Spring City Soccer Club in 1982, Mary soon expanded her role to becoming the Metro Youth District Administrator, Secretary/Treasurer, WYSA State Board Member, and most notably as the Metro Youth District Registrar. Under Mary's guidance, the WYSA youth soccer program has successfully addressed the issues of growing from 11,000 to over 67,000 registered players. In addition to player registrations, tracking recording player insurance claims, club's and officer's demographic data, and officials information, are some of the many record keeping and communications challenges that Mary has successfully met to ensure the WYSA current success. Mary is also representing Wisconsin nationally as a committee member of the USYSA Registrars and the Midwest Regional Registrars to work with other state associations to help implement registration procedures.
NP	Tony Davis, Player Category Currently resides in Ontario, Canada. Tony was born in England, in 1941. He began his successful soccer-playing career in England. He continued that success while in Canada, and during the his years in Wisconsin he played with some of the top club teams in the state, including the Milwaukee Bavarians, Madison 56ers, and Milwaukee Sports Club. Tony has led his teams to many state, regional, and tournament championships. Based on his playing skills, Tony was often selected to local and regional All-Star teams both here in Wisconsin and in Canada. His on the field leadership ability has benefited all his teams. He has also coached club and collegiate soccer teams, including UW-Platteville.
	Heinz Eder, Referee Category Currently resides in Glendale, WI. Heinz was born in Munich, Germany. Heinz played amateur soccer in Munich, before coming to Milwaukee in 1959, where he played for the Milwaukee Sports Club. He began his long and successful career as a soccer referee in 1960, with the WSA, and he continues to referee today, 43 years later. He has refereed in every league in Wisconsin, from youth to adult, to semi-pro, high school and college. Heinz has been assigned to officiated many of the most important play-off, championship, and National Cup games, and has for years been a valued member of Wisconsin's soccer referee fraternity.
NBP	Heinz Kiefer, Player Category Currently resides in Cudahy, WI. Heinz was born in Karlsrude, Germany in 1929. He was a long time player with Bavarian Soccer Club in the 1950's, 60's and 70's. He was a major contributed to the Bavarian State championship teams of that period. Heinz also coached the Bavarian Major and youth teams.
	Joseph Ludan, Player Category Currently resides in Wauwatosa, WI. Joseph was born in Hungary in 1933, immigrated to Milwaukee in 1948 and began playing with the Hungarian Tigers. Behind his leadership on and off the field, the Tigers became one of elite teams in the Major Division. Joseph was widely recognized by his peers for his playing skills. Later in his career he played with the Bavarian SC, Victoria SC, Milwaukee Kickers, and was named WSA Manager of the year in 1974. He has also coached several youth teams and worked with the WSA, in several capacities
	Stanimir (Stanko) Nedic, Player Category Currently resides in Santa Barbara, CA. Stanimir was born in Bitolj, Yugoslavia in 1929. He played First Division soccer in Yugoslavia and Austria from 1950 to 1956. In 1956 he immigrated to Wisconsin and became a key part of the Serbian Sports Club that won numerous Major Division and Challenge Cup championships. He was named to the WSA All Star team, several times. In 1956 helped his team make it to the final 4 in the U.S. Amateur Cup. Since moving to California he has coached and officiated high school, college, and amateur games.
	Milorad (Mitch) Pavlovic, Player Category He currently resides in Cudahy, WI. Mitch was born in Yugoslavia in 1941. He played with Serbian Soccer Club Major team for 18 years, being a primary contributor to their winning several Major Division and Challenge Cups championships. After his playing career, Mitch coached the Serbian S.C. to the U.S. Open Cup final 8 in 1977. Mitch has also officiated in Wisconsin for 18 years including many championship and National Cup games.
	Michael Zawada, Administrator Category Michael currently resides in Waukesha, WI. He was born in Milwaukee in 1933. Mike has served on the WSA Board since 1980. He was a youth coach for various clubs and an assistant coach at Thomas Moore High School. He has willingly assumed the most challenging and difficult responsibilities needed to support and promote the success of the WSA. Mike has served as the Major/Reserve/Metro Divisions Registrar and Games Commissioner, as WASA President, as a delegate to the US Soccer Federation, and as a member of the USASA Region II Appeals Committee.

2003

	Milan (Srba) Bujic, Player, Serbian Soccer Club, Milwaukee
	Debra Treichel Duerst, Player, Madison 56ers
	Dmitar "Mitch" Jovic, Referee, Wisconsin Referee Unit
	Attila Meszaros, Player, Hungarian Tigers & Milwaukee Sport Club
	Jeff Roberts, Player, Madison 56ers
	Franz Strigenz, Player, Bavarian Soccer Club
	Ken Voigt, Administrator, Milwaukee Kickers & WYSA
	Hans Werner, Player, Oshkosh Sports Club

2002

	Hans Hubmann
	Egon Muelder
	Joseph Orr
	Will Peters
	Alexander Schulko
	Robert Spielman
	Milan Sulejic
	Gerd Voelker

2001

	Fred Begale
	Mario Ferrise
	Karl Friedrich, 2001
	Tony Kreidl, Jr.
	Klaus Kroner
	Lorenz Mollgaard
	Frank Schuler
	Nenad Timarac

2000

	Charles Billings
	James Gibson
NP	Paul Kaponya
	Peter Koek
NP	Hans Mueller
	Josef Scherer
NP	Herb Schweinert
	Rudy Weber

1999

NP	Golen Ami Amini
	Enrique Barbosa Perches
	Guenther Breede
	Ian Huxley
NP	Stanley Kaczmarek
	Anton Kreidl
	Zach Papanikolaou
	Zvonko Vujic

1998

	Leslie Cseter
	John Janasik
	Bruno Kriese
	Andrew Krupa
	John Spielman
	Milan Stojsavljevic
NP	Milan Vidakovich
NP	Glen Ward
	Fred Werner

1997

	Tunji Akiwowo
NP	Stephen Bartolic
	John Bisswurm
	Joseph Dentice
	Victor Flegel
	George Foszpanczyk
	Dan Harris
	Frank Hazi
	Jim Nash
	Adam Notheis

1996

	Nick D'Amato Born in Italy. Played full back with Croation Eagles, Tigers and Verdi Sport Club. Coached Verdi Sports Club for 25 years.
NP	John Jesmok Born in Milwaukee. John played full back and center forward since the age of ten, with Hungarian Tigers, Falk Sport Club and Chicago Hansa.
	Harry Kelderman Born in Holland. Harry played with the Fox Valley Bombers and Oshkosh Titans. He coached at Youth Sports, Paper Valley SC, Lawrence University, Neenah HS.
	Sigfried Radtke Born in Poland. He played with the Croation Eagles and the Bavarian S.C. Siegfried has been a referee for more than 25 years in Wisconsin Soccer Ass'n Leagues, High School and College Leagues.
	Zdravko Ropac Born in Zagreb, Croatia. Zdravko played with the Cleveland Croatians, Racine S.C. and Croatian Eagles. He played with Metalas N.K. In Croatia at age 15.
	Gary Zindler Born in Milwaukee. Gary has coached numerous boys and girls teams in Waukesha and has officiated at several levels. He founded Spring City S.C. He served WYSA in many capacities.

1995

	Carlos Alvarez
	Guenther Heinrich
	Udo Hild
	Reinier (Dutch) Kemeling
	Boris Kuzmanovic
	Emmerich Mueller
	Tomislav (Toma) Tomasevic
	Ljubisa Vasilic

1994

	Arlyn Clarksen
	Milan Djakovich
	Guenther Maurer
	Alex Toth
	Tom Vicini
	Domenico Zizzo
	Viktor Zorc

1993

	C. Brian Dandy
	Laura Moynihan
	Dan Nelson
	Zdravko Novak
	Stan Schmidt
	Dieter Schwartz
	Walter Ziaja

1992

	Bruno Burkle
	Dusan Gajevic
	Ron Holzhueter
	Ivo Lusic
	Erick Polack
	Stanley Stadler, Sr.
	Ted Wedemeyer, Jr.
	Richard Williams

1991

	Guenther Behre
	Mario Carini
	Frank Geibl
	Ivo Jugovic
	Jerry Panek
	Ivan Pavlovic
	Willi Wessels

1990

	Steve Botic
	Lew Dray
	Jim Gondi
	Joe Orr
	Graham Perrett
	Otto Schulze
	Richard Schweinert
	Petar (Pete) Tomasevic

1989

	John Adema
	Elmer Ehlers
	Klaus Feller
	Karl Krehl
	Hermann Rostek
	Aldo Santaga
	Louis Stark
	Horst Stemke
	Gebhard Windbiel

1988

	Tony Ansems
	Tonny Franjic
NBP	Al Hospel
	Peter Litjens
	Alex Nikolic
	Charley Papp
NP	John Stier
	Mike Wuertz

1987

	John Bocwinski
	Pete Bostenescu
	Jovan (Joca) Bratkovich
	Robert Gansler, US Soccer/Bavarian SC, Player/Coach categories Bob currently lives in Kansas City where he coaches the Kansas City Wizards. He has coached high school, college (UW- Milwaukee), Milwaukee Rampage (A-league 2002 championship), World Cup (USA) and Olympic teams.
	Julius Horvath
	Fred Kezele
	Cornelius Noordover
	Ade Van Geffen
	Moritz Zimmermann

1986

	Gene Edwards
NP	Ferdinand Goetz
NP	Walter Habel
NP	John Joachimczyk
	Mike Kabanica
	Henry Koller
	William Reddan
	John Reega
NP	Frank Trimmel
	Henry Wawrzyniak

1985

	Peter Becker
	Geza Behringer
	Leo Gabrich
	Louis DeLa Pasqua
NP	George Panich
NP	John Petek
NBP	Joe Poeschl
	Paul Rechnitzer
	Steve Reega

1984

NP	Walter Karsten Baade
	George Bauer
	Stan Kezele
	Frank Markus
NP	Peter Murphy
	Milos Rankovic
	Bill Reega
	Frank Scheerenberger
NP	John Zussman

1977

	Norman Blaeske
	Albert Fuellengraben
	John Hartenberger
	Henry Karchner, Sr.
	Charles Kezele
	Hannes Kondziela
	Joseph Moosmueller
	Erich W. Mueller
	Walter T. Schroeder
	George Weiler, Sr.

*NP means that we need a photo - if you are willing to lend us a photo, we would make a high-quality scan and return the photo after

*NBP means that we need a better photo than the one we have now

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