Polk County Senior Softball
Hall of Fame Banquet
2009

Honoring Jose Agosto and Russ Winner



The annual Polk County Senior Softball Hall of Fame banquet and member induction was held at the Clarion Country Kitchen in Winter Haven on March 10, 2009.
Jose Agosto and Russ Winner were enshrined this year.
Floyd Welton hosted the event and Doug Chamlee gave the invocation prayer.


Floyd Welton spoke to the 100+ in attendance. Seated in the background were Joel Freedman, Patricia Freedman, Ron Thompson, Bernie Welton, Wayne Mundy, and Elinor Mundy.

Russ Winner gave his acceptance speech. Pictured are Jose Agosto, Ron Thompson, Russ Winner, and Bernie Welton.

Sam Harrell wrote and performed a humorous account of Jose's journey to Winter Haven.

Joel Freedman presented the HOF plaques to Russ Winner and Jose Agosto.

Jose Agosto and Russ Winner proudly display their HOF plaques and caps with Joel Freedman in between the two new HOF members.

Eli Agosto, daughter of Jose Agosto, and Jose's wife Doris Agosto attended the induction ceremony.

Lakeland Ledger sports writer Lisa Coffey penned an excellent article for the online newspaper.

Jose Agosto and Russ Winner, Polk County Senior Hall of Fame inductees for 2009.