On February 4th 2002 the Joe DiMaggio League lost a treasured member. His dedication and love for the game and the youth of the Napa Valley will always be remembered. For the past 30 years, Keith was involved with the league first as a coach and later as a league official both locally and at the state level. He started and organized the 4th of July tournament for the past 25 years. The Joe DiMaggio League will honor one of its own every year and be proud to name them the recipient of the Keith Connelly award. Keith will never be forgotten.

2002: Ray Meyer, Napa

2003: Carl Vallero, Pacifica

2004: Tom Lara, San Bruno

2005: Peter Murray, San Francisco

2006: Bob Greenberg, San Bruno

2007: Tom King, San Francisco

2008: Steve Meyer, Napa

2009: Nick Kuster, Reno

2010: Carlos Roman, South San Francisco

2011: Jerry Smith, Winters

2012: Mike Hughes, Pacifica

2013: Ron Isola, San Francisco

2014: Kenny Ray, Belmont

2015: Tim McGrew, South San Francisco

2016: Chuck and Betty Rathjen, Napa

2017: Paul Cunnie, Daly City