MINOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL REPORT

 

 

Willie Garret	Player
James Taylor	Player
Anthony Edwards	Player
Marlyndi McNeal	Player
Naka Jackson	Player
Ricky Ray	Player
Ramone Cooper	Player
Winkie James	Player
Clint Mertz	Player
Kevin Fane	Player
Kevin Branch	Player
Jesse Lee Swan	Player
Jerry Lily	Player
Dovan Spaight	Player
Barry Williams Sr	Player
Darrin Dave	Player
Joseph Mitchell	Player
Ben Murdoch	Player
Jeff Parsley	Coach
Jason Russell	Player
Brian Cortez	Player

 

Lamonte Jefferson	Player
Justin Reber	Player
Brian Banks Sr.	Coach

 

Marshall Slate

Player

Raymond “POPS” Marchan	Manager
John Altes	Player - DL

 

James Farinha SR.	Player – OL
Scott Sutak	Player – OL/DL -
Jeffery Dottson	Player –Running Back-
C.C. Losli	Player – DL
Josh Chopper	Player – OL
Stephanie Fisher	Executive
Bruce Warren	Player – Linebacker
Rudy Mendez	Player – OL DL.
Bill Medina	Player – OL DL
Sherman Gillum Sr.	Player/Manager
Danny Scott	Player – DL OL
Eric Bailey	Player/Owner/GM
Scott Wallace	PLAYER-  Inside linebacker
John Socha	Player - Inside Linebacker
Matt Eleopoulos	Executive/Owner/Coach
Ken Curry	Player/Executive
Bruce Madden	Coach
Terry Luster	Player
Keith Clay	Player
Kerry Overton	Coach
Marcus London	Player
KELDRIC STOKES	Player
DERON BLAIZE	PLAYER
STARSKY LONG	PLAYER
RAVEN KEENE	PLAYER/COACH/ ADMIN
MICHAEL ANTHONY NORWOOD JR.	PLAYER – LINEMAN
ERIC JOSEPH SAMANIEGO	PLAYER/COACH
MARK H. BUFORD	PLAYER/EXECUTIVE
DAVID KING	PLAYER
MANUEL ALCANTAR	Coach/Def.Coordinator
JAMES SMITH	PLAYER
KEVIN WOODS	PLAYER - DL
BRAD NEWNHAM	PLAYER/ADMIN/COACH
ANDRE WALKER	Player and Coach – DB
TONY ZEFIRETTO	EXECUTIVE –
RUDY GUZMAN	EXECUTIVE/TEAM OWNER
LEONARD JEFFRIES JR.	PLAYER
JASON HARRISON	PLAYER
RONALD WHITE	PLAYER
MICHAEL ROGERS	PLAYER -

 

                      The 2017 Minor League Football Report Hall of Fame Nominees

 

 

Darrin Dave – Player- DE/LB Darrin is a first responder and veteran firefighter/paramedic in Houston Texas and started playing minor league football after attending Texas A&M. Darren’s minor league football career started in the mid 90’s. He started with the Houston Gladiators then played with the Houston Firewalkers, the Houston Cardinals, and the BFFL Texas Lonestars. Darrin was a 12 time All Star through the years. He played with the NRRFL-Texas team winning the NRFFL championship. He also was a part of the TLSWFA 2010 League Champion Houston Cardinals. He also played with the Texas All Stars in Las Vegas against Colorado. He has been an all-star 4 consecutive years in the Dynamic Texas Football Association League while with the BFFL Lonestars. Darrin is nominated by 2014 Hall of Fame Member Chris Boykins

Joseph Mitchell –  Player – Defensive/Offensive Line, played with the Arkansas Wildcats from 2007 – 2011 in in 2012 played with the NW Arkansas Battle. In 2009 was runner up in the Defensive Lineman of the Year Award. Joseph was a 5 time ALL Star. Twice in 2008 and 2009 in the World Football League and in the same year a National Football Events All Star. He was also an All Star in 2010 and 2011 in the Alliance Football League. Joseph since retiring from playing in 2012 helps coach the offensive line with the NWA Battle and continues his interest in football as he does live broadcasts with the Springdale Sports Network. Nominated by 2014 Hall of Fame Member James Burkheart.

 

 

Ben Murdoch – Player in 2001 played with the San Jose Predators, 2003 -2015 played with the Central Coast Barnstormers. Ben was a 5X All Star. He was part of the 2015 League Champions in the PCFL and the 2015 MLF Western National Champions nominated by Joffre Longoria Member 2015 MLF HOF

 Jeff Parsley – Coach 2002 – 2015 Central Coast Barnstormers, 13 playoff appearances, 10 Conference Championships, 5 Championship Game Appearances, 3 State Championship Appearances, 2 NorCal Championships, 1 MLF National Championship, Overall Record 124 wins 29 losses, nominated by Joffre Longoria Member 2015 MLF HOF

 Jason Russell – Player- Played OL/DL for Central Coast Barnstormer from 1999-2006 , 2009-2015, All Star in 2014,  made 4 Championship Game Appearances, 2 State Championship Game Appearances, 1 Nor Cal Championship, 2 League Championships, 1 MLFN Western National Championship, nominated by Joffre Longoria Member 2015 MLF HOF

 Brian Cortez – Player – Played OL/DL with the Central Coast Barnstormers from 2000-2012, 3 Championship Game Appearances, 2 League Championships, 2 Nor Cal Championships, MLFN All American, nominated by Joffre Longoria Member 2015 MLF HOF

  

Lamonte Jefferson – Player – in 2001 started with Mile High Eagles, also played with the Rocky Mountain Reapers and won the MVP award in a game against the Tri City Marshalls. Lamonte was an All Star in 2001 and 2002. In 2003 while playing with the Metro Wolverines he also made the All Stars and was named Offensive Lineman of the Year. In 2004-2005 he played with the Denver Pirates and made the All Stars. Lamonte then went on to play for the Wildcats. Lamonte returned to the Pirates for the 2007 – 2009 seasons. He started coaching in 2011 – 2015 at the college level, then started coaching with the Colorado Football Conference Englewood Eagles. Nominated by Darren Magpie 

 

Justin Reber - Player Running Back – 2003 – 2004 Sacramento Wolverines, and GSAFL Championship. Justin then went to the Capital City Fury. 2006 Justin played Arena Football with the New York Dragons, Manchester Wolves, and the Louisville Fire. In 2007 Justin returned to the Sacramento Wolverines and where he contributed to earning a Golden Bowl Championship. Justin started coaching in 2008 as an Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Coach with the Wolverines. From 2009 - 2006 Justin has coached at the both the collegiate and high school level. He has led the Capital City Fury to 2 consecutive undefeated seasons to date in 2016 and in 2017. Nominated by Darren Magpie

 

Brian Banks Sr. – Coach – started coaching in 1993 -1995 with the California Air Rangers. Coach Banks then went to the Los Angeles Inferno in 1998 – 2004. During this time Coach Banks also coached as an Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator for the California Quake Women's Professional Football Team, winning the 1st Women's World Bowl Championship in 2002. 2006 saw Brian go to the Long Beach Lion as an Offensive Coordinator. In 2008 he went on to coach with the California Dolphins and also with the Inglewood Blackhawks through 2010 where they won 2 league championships. 2011 He coached the Inglewood Patriots. 2012 – 2013 He coached the Los Angeles Falcons. 2013 – 2014 He coached the Los Angeles Inferno. 2015 – 2016 he coached the High Desert Phoenix and in 2017 coached with the Los Angeles Scorpions. Nominated by Darren Magpie

  

Marshall Slate – Player – LB/OL/DL  4X All Star, Marshall played LB with the Denver Pirates ’98 – 2000, He then went to play with the Metropolitan Wolverines as a LB,OL, and DL from 2001 – 2004, 2005-2006 with the Mile High Grizzlies he played OL/DL. 2006 Marshall went on to play with the Denver Titans which won a Championship. In 2008 he played with the Colorado Cobras. 2009 played with the Broomfield Dawgs, his work took him to South Dakota in 2010 – 2011. Marshall finished playing in 2012 with the North Metro Thunder. His All Star years were with the Pirates  ’99, the Wolverines 2003, the Cobras 2008. His 2002 to him were most exciting as he played for Team Colorado All Stars.Nominated by Mike Rivera Member 2015 Hall of Fame  

 Raymond “POPS” Marchan – Manager – Pops was the “equipment manager” every team wants to have, Favored, liked, and dearly loved by players and staff. Pops was the “equipment manager” of the Mountain View Flyers from 1992 – 1998. Pops then went to the Redwood City Dodge Forty Niners also to serve as “the go to person” when needed from 1999 – 2003. Pops excelled in game day logistics and issuing everything from football equipment and uniforms. Regardless of the organization he served, he was always the hardest working man at preparation and on game day. Nominated by James Clarke 2006 Hall of Fame Member.  

 

John Altes – Player  - defensive lineman – John Played with the Austin 1998 – 1999. Played for the Austin Rattlers 1999- 2002. In 2003 John returned to the Austin Gamebreakers where played until 2008. While a player John was a 5X All Star and team captain on many occasions. He was a 2 time champion with the Austin Rattlers and a 2 time champions with the Austin Gambreakers. John was also a National Star in the NAFL and also the WFL and also played with Team USA in 2006. John eventually went on to coach with the Austin Vipers and then the Texas Xtreme. Nominated by Mark Nomura 2016 Hall of Fame Member

 

James Farinha SR. – Player – Offensive Lineman - Casper Storm 2008 – 2011,  2X All Star. In 2011 went to play with the Wyoming Knights of the American Development Football League in Denver Colorado where James was a 3X All Star. James became owner Wyoming Knights prior to the beginning of the 2012. Where James was Owner/ Coach/ Player. Playing all positions on both the offensive line and defensive line as needed. In 2012 the Knights were we were asked & agreed to play an Arena game in Cheyenne against the Cheyenne Warriors. Nominated by HOF member Mike Rivera and Darren Magpie

Scott Sutak – Player – OL/DL - Lafayette Co University of Northern Colorado 1982-1986. Started playing with Boulder Bandits semi Pro 1986 -1989  Played Iron Man football and played both ways. Played All-star game 1988 won 1 Championship 1989. Played with the Denver Outlaws 1990 – 1992. After 2 years the Outlaws folded. Scott went and played OL/DL with the Colorado Wildcats 1993 -1996 and made the All Stars. Scott then went to play for the Colorado Wolverines 1996-1999 South Denver once again playing OL/DL. In 1999 Scott hurt his knee ending his career.  Nominated by HOF member Mike Rivera and Darren Magpie

Jeffery Dottson – Player –Running Back- 2003 – 2016, 2003 -2007 Grand Junction scorpions position Played RB. Rushed for over 1000 yards a season. League was Rocky Mountain Football conference. Won 3 Champions with the Grand Junction Scorpions. 4X All Star. 2007-2016  Grand Junction Gladiators  played RB played in 2 Different Leagues Rocky Mountain Football Conference and the American Development Football League. Playing with the Gladiators won 5 Championship. Played 5X All Star. 2015 played with ADFL COLORADO All Stars in Las Vegas. Nominated by HOF member Mike Rivera and Darren Magpie

 

C.C. Losli  - Player –Defensive Line - 1st year of semi pro football played for the Rocky Mountain thunder in 94 and 95. 3rd year played for the North metro sharks 95 96 made all Star team 95 and 96 as Defense line. Started with a new team played Red Raiders 97 98 99 2000 made the Colorado All-star team 97 98 99. 2001 played for the Denver Titans. In 2002 played with the Colorado Lightning. In 2003 started playing with the Mile High Panthers. C.C. finished his last year with the Broomfield Dogs in 2004. Nominated by HOF member Mike Rivera and Darren Magpie  

 

Josh Chopper – Player – Offensive Line in college played for Miami Hurricanes in 1990. Transferred to Hastings Nebraska played 2 years 1991, 1992 as OL.1st Year of Semi pro football played for the Denver Bulls 93 -94. 94 played in the All star game. 94-96 Colorado Wild Cats. 96 All-star game. Denver Titans 1997-1998. All-star game 98. Colorado Sharks 1999-2000. 1 championship with the Denver Bulls in 1995 nominated by HOF member Mike Rivera and Darren Magpie

 

Stephanie Fisher – Executive started her career in Minor League Football in 1998 as an owner of the Mile High Eagles from 1998 – 2000, She then went on to serve as the General Manger for Denver Titans from 2001 – 2005, after somewhat of a break she returned in 2014 as the General Manager for the Colorado Greyhawks. In 2016 – 2017 she became the General Manager for the Englewood Eagles. Through the years she was a general manager of the Denver Titans when they won the Colorado Football Conference Championship in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005. She was also a part of the Colorado Greyhawks when they won the Colorado Football Conference Championship in 2014 and 2015.During those years Stephanie also served as the CFC Treasurer in 2000 and 2001. She served as Assistant Commissioner in the CFC in 2004, 2005, 2006. In 2016 she was and remains the Secretary of the Colorado Football Conference.

Bruce Warren – Player – Linebacker  – Stats, Tackles 2,230, Interceptions 39, sacks 154, forced fumbles 95, Safeties 12, Fumble Recoveries 66, Defensive TD’s 8. Bruce played on 10 Championship teams. 1993, 1994, 1995 Tornadoes GRFL Champions, 2001 Makos CFA Champions, 2009 Raiders UAFL Champions, 2014, 2015, 2016 ELIITE / PAC West (League Champs), also in same year 2016 Desert Sentinels / Super8 League *Arena, 2016 / HD 49ers / PAC West (League Champs. Nominated by Dennis Morris MLFN HOF 2009

Rudy Mendez – Player – Guard, Tackle, and Defensive Tackle played since 2001 for the Headhunters in the Arizona Football League made the all-stars several times and won countless awards. Dominated the OL for 16 years. Rudy tried retiring but was called out of it not once but 3 times.

Bill Medina – Player – Guard, Tackle, and Defensive Tackle played since 2001 for the Headhunters in the Arizona Football League made the all-stars several times and won countless awards. Dominated the OL for 16 years. Bill tried retiring but was called out of it not once but 3 times.

Nomination of Rudy Mendez and Bill Medina played side by side for 16 years. This nomination is a bit unusual but very deserving as they have been a team of road graders to be reckoned with for so many years. Upon retirement of Anthony LaBarbera the head coach Headhunters, Rudy Mendez became the Head Coach and Bill Medina became the owner of the Headhunters in 2017. It is only fitting that this INSEPARABLE TANDEM to this date since 2001 continue their careers in Minor League Football together with induction to the Minor League Football Hall of Fame. Both Nominated by Anthony LaBarbera MLFN HOF 2005

 

Sherman Gillum Sr. – Player/Manager – Player Career span of 23 years beginning in 1990 with the Kenner City Chiefs and ending in 2013 with the Louisiana Pride. While playing he contributed to 4 minor league titles and another 7 title game appearances. 2 of the championship titles came while with the Kenner City Chiefs in the IFL in 1990 and also in 1999.  In 2007 he helped to win a championship title with Louisiana Survivors in the SWFA. He also contributed to winning a 4^th championship title with the New Orleans Gladiators in 2012 in the SAFL. Among his many attributes he is most proud of his longevity in the game lasting long enough to have played 3 full seasons with his eldest son (DeShawn) and his youngest son (Sherman Jr.) and winning a Championship with his eldest son in the SAFL. After entering retirement Mr. Gillum now serves as Executive Board Member and Director of Football Operations for the newly formed Crescent City Kings Football Organization which to date have won 2 Division titles, 1 Conference Championship and an appearance in 2015 in a national championship in the Grid Iron Football League. Nominated by Darren Magpie

Danny Scott – Player – 17 Year Defensive and Offensive Lineman in the Colorado Football Conference, with teams the likes of the Colorado Panthers, Denver Warriors, Rocky Mountain Reapers, Metropolitan Wolverines, North Metro Red Raiders, Colorado Wildcats, Mile High Eagles, Denver Titans, Nebraska Pounders, and the Denver Pirates_. Unfortunate for Danny, teams fold as is common in minor league football. Danny remained loyal to the game nonetheless. Danny is and was always a real team player and an asset to every team he played for. Danny was the player that seemed to always get hurt but bounced back the very next play. Danny’s competitive spirit and team attitude earned him 4 All Star awards with the Wolverines, Titans, Grizzlies and the Denver Pirates. Danny also played in 2 championship games. Since his retirement as a player, Danny has coached for the following teams; the Metropolitan Wolverines, the Denver Titans, and the Mile High Grizzlies. Nominated by Gene Essman HOF Member Class of 2016

Eric Bailey – Player/Owner/General Manager - Exemplifies the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and moral character. Eric has been a vital part of the Capital City Fury for the past 2 decades. He played a major role as he won rushing titles, all star awards and multiple team MVP awards. In the process he helped the Fury achieve numerous championships. He evolved from the playing field with the same passion to ownership and manager of the Fury. Most recently in the past 2 years with Eric as the owner and general manager, the Fury have won Back to Back PCFL Championships and achieved a record of 25 – 0. Nominated by 2006 Minor League Football Hall of Fame Member and founding father of the Capital City Fury Charlie Ruiz.

Scott Wallace – PLAYER-  Inside linebacker CFC 1991 thru 1998 Colorado Wildcats Scott appeared in 6 championships helping to win 4 championships. Scott was a 6 time 1^st team All Star. He helped lead a defense that only allowed 14 points in 24 games. Scott was a participant in the Pittsburgh IPFL Arena Football training camps in 1999 and 2000. Favorite things about the game for Scott, was of course being a linebacker and busting heads. More importantly no matter about color, background or any of that BS that one is led to believe, was ever in the huddle and it doesn’t separate us Now! Scott “We all had a common goal. A bond is formed among football players that only we understand. No matter where we are or who we meet that has played football, the bond is there.... A Brotherhood!!!” Nominated by Jason Lechuga MLFR HOF 2014 and Rob Esquivel MLFN HOF 2004

 

John Socha – Player - Inside Linebacker Played in the Colorado Football Conference (CFC) 1991-1999, with the ​Colorado Wildcats 7 years and with the ​Metro Wolverines- 2 years. John participated in 6 championships of the 6 Championships he helped to win 4 Championships. John was ​6 time 1^st team all star starting inside linebacker. John “ It is truly an honor to even be considered for induction, and is a blessing to be recognized for all of our hard work and dedication during that time we played. For me the best thing about playing football with all of the people that we have was at the most cruicial time in the game my teammates always knew that they could count on me being there to support them or make a big play. It was always about the guy standing next to you and not letting them down when they counted on you the most! I always tried to bring Humor, Integrity, intensity and leadership to every practice and every game that I was apart of.  Nominated by Jason Lechuga MLFR HOF 2014 and Rob Esquivel MLFN HOF 2004
 

Matt Eleopoulos – Executive/Owner/Coach - Matt first entered semipro football in 1997. Matt played with the Solano Chiefs through 1998. He then coached a year of high school and entered the Police Academy. He then returned to the Chiefs in 2006 and coached through 2012. First as a position coach, but the pull of the game was too strong so he also played. In 2010 Matt took over as owner of the Solano Chiefs from HOF'er Ed Sememschin. He was owner/HC/OC from 2010-2012 until he moved out of the Solano area. From 2013-2014 Matt was an owner/DC/OC with the Capital City Fury. When the Fury took a hiatus for 2015, he was with the River City Royals as an owner, and stepped in at the last minute to fill the role of OC. In addition to player and ownership roles, he was instrumental in the forming of the PCFL in 2010 which is now in its 9^th season. After a tumultuous inaugural season, Matt stepped in as interim commissioner, his integrity and influence helped the league get on track. He also was the PCFL League Treasurer from 2011-2012. Nominated by Member of the PCFL Advisory Board Mike Eleopoulos 

Ken Curry – Player/Executive – Ken started playing semi pro football in 2005 with the Norcal Lawmen. The Lawmen were 2006/2007 GCFL Champions. Ken was also a first team All American. In 2006 Ken was the Offensive MVP of the team as an Offensive Lineman. He helped manage a website which was a social media platform for football players. In 2010 Ken started providing media assistance for PCFL. Ken was also the PCFL Commissioner From 2011-2013. In 2012 Ken was very instrumental with others in restructuring the PCFL helping to elevate the league to a serious and respectable AAA level. Ken’s integrity and influence played a major role in shaping the PCFL into what it is today. Nominated by Member of the PCFL Advisory Board Mike Eleopoulos

Bruce Madden – Coach - 1976 - April 22, 2017, Oklahoma Thunder Head Coach 2004-2010. His all time head coaching record is 81-10. Bruce was one of the original founders of the legendary Oklahoma Thunder franchise. Six years after Bruce's retirement the Thunder is one of the top teams in the nation on a yearly basis because of the foundation he established. Bruce Madden ended his Semi-pro head coaching career with a 43 game winning streak and 3 consecutive World Football League championships, 2008, 2009, and 2010. Bruce was selected as the World Football League coach of the year in 2008, 2009, and 2010.

In 2009 his offense broke the national record for points per game by scoring a staggering 74.1 points per game and allowing only 3.4 and Bruce was selected as the Minor League Football News Coach of the Year. 

After leaving the Thunder in 2010 Madden coached High School football in Oklahoma until his cancer diagnosis in April of 2016. In March of 2017 while in the final stages of his battle with cancer, Bruce made a final return to the semi pro game he had dominated years before. He joined the Tri-City Panthers of the Central Football League. On April 22, 2017 Bruce lost his battle with cancer. His imprint on the team was infinite and two months after his passing the Panthers won Bruce his final championship. Bruce Madden's career was a true measure of excellence in semi pro football. Video Tribute https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80l3D9z_Y6udjg2V1dFT2l1R1U/view 

Nominated by James Burkheart HOF Class of 2014

 

Terry Luster - Player - 9 Time All Star, Terry played multiple positions ranging from QB, WR, RB, DB, LB, DE and also TE where in 2006 earned the award for Tight End of the year. In 2013 Rich Reye’s Colorado Man of the Year, 3 Championship appearances, with Titans, Pirates, and Mile High Grizzlies. Played with the 2008 Colorado Conference Championship Mile High Grizzlies. Terry also played with the 2001—Rapid City Red Dawgs (Arena Football). Terry currently serves as a coach with the Colorado Panthers. Nominated by Mike Rivera 2015 HOF Member

 

Keith Clay – Player -  Played with the Austin Gamebreakers from 2000 – 2008 and helped to win 5 Championships and won  an MVP award 5 times in multiple leagues, Texas United Football League, North American Football League, and the World Football League with multiple 100 + yards rushing titles and scoring titles. Keith then joined the Austin Vipers playing with them from 2009 – 2015. While with the Vipers, Keith more than contributed to winning 5 Championships. Keith earned another 5 MVP awards in multiple leagues starting with the STAF League in 2011, XFL League in 2013, Sunshine Bowl National Championship, the MPFL League in 2015, and again in the Sunshine Bowl National Championship, while at the same time earning multiple rushing and touchdown titles as well. Keith through his humbleness, his somewhat quiet demeanor, and team leadership has never been one to boast of his accomplishments. Keith prefers and would rather recognize those instrumental in helping him achieve his awards and titles, his family, his coaches and his teammates whom he is forever grateful too. Keith with all that he has accomplished wants to make sure he never takes people for granted. When learning of his nomination Keith states, “The Hall of Fame means the world to me not just because you get a ring, it's because you become a part of a very prestige brotherhood and develop a bond that can't be broken. It would be an honor to be in the semi pro hall of fame but the greatest honor has been the journey, the relationships and the life lessons.” Nominated by Hank Morris 2016 HOF member.

 

Kerry Overton – Coach – Austin Gamebreakers 2002- 2003, Austin Gamebreakers offensive coordinator 2004 -  2008, Kerry became Gamebreakers Head Coach and OC during that time he was instrumental in winning 6 Division titles, 3 conference titles and in 2006, the North American Football League 2 (NAFL) National Championship. He then took a 5 year break until 2011 when Coach Overton joined and became a member of the Austin Vipers family and immediately took the reins as the Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator and QB coach. His legacy of excellence continued as the Austin Vipers won 2 League Championships, and 2 National Championships with a third looming. Kerry’s biggest love is his wife Anita of 25 years his 6 children, and loves giving back to the community. His greatest pleasure is training his son Kyle at position of QB. Kerry is a long time resident of Austin, Texas and proud alumni of Lyndon Baines Johnson High School. Kerry attended Rice University in Houston, Texas where he excelled academically and athletically. Upon graduating from Rice University, Kerry attended the University of Texas at Austin pursuing and obtaining dual Master’s degrees from the schools of Business and Public Affairs. Professionally, Kerry is Executive Manager for Austin Energy. Kerry’s dedication and love of family, the game of football, his success and his achievements in youth football leagues and minor league football have earned him the honor of being in the Minor League Football Hall of Fame. Nominated by Hank Morris 2015 HOF Member 

 

Marcus London - Player -QB/WR – Played spring and summer semipro football, played in 175 games over 18 seasons as a QB/WR with 12 playoff appearances and 5 Championship appearances, winning two with  the Tulsa Stampede in 1999 and the Oklahoma Thunder in 2009. Prior to the 2011 season with the Arkansas Warriors, Marcus was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia. Immediately following chemotherapy London returned to the field and helped guide the Warriors to an 11-3 season and their first league Championship appearance. As he continued his battle with cancer Marcus played and appeared in two more league championships in 2012 and 2015. Retiring in 2015, London currently resides in Northwest Arkansas and continues to be involved in semipro football as a live broadcast announcer for Springdale Sports Network covering semipro football. Marcus was a 9 time league All Star, a 2 time National All Star and nominee to team USA in 2000. Nominated by James Burkheart 2014 HOF Member. Media Coverage of his diagnosis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0NBzYjIGng   

KELDRIC STOKES – Player - Chippewa Valley Predators (GPFL & NEFL) 07-10
2006 GPFL Rookie of the year, 2007 GPFL League MVP,2007 All Star Game MVP
2009 NEFL Champ, 2010 NEFL League MVP, Eidsvoll 1814s (Norway) 2008 League Champions, League and Finals MVP, Lake Superior Rage (NEFL) 2012 – 2013, Chippewa Valley Predators (NEFL)2015, 2016 NEFL League MVP. All total 8 time All Star, 4 League MVP awards, 2 league Championships. UPDATE: nominated by Darren Magpie President of Minor League Football Report  Hall of Fame

DERON BLAIZE  - PLAYER -  2000 STARTED PLAYING WITH THE BAYOU CITY GATORS IN HOUSTON. IN HIS FIRST YEAR HE ONLY HAD 1 INTERCEPTION 2 FUMBLE RECOVERIES, AND 25 PLUS TACKLES. IN 2001 DECIDED TO PLAY FOR THE HOUSTON WOLVERINES. THAT YEAR DERON SET A RECORD OF 14 INTERCEPTIONS, 15 DEFLECTIONS DURING REGULAR SEASON PLAY. IN THE PLAYOFFS HE HAD 3 INTERCEPTIONS AND 6 DEFLECTIONS. SINCE 2002 DERON'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE 5 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS RINGS, 11 CONFERENCE FINALS, AND OVER 100 INTERCEPTIONS. HE IS A 10 TIME ALL STAR, ONE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR, ONE SEASON MVP, AND ONE CHAMPIONSHIP MVP. DERON THEN RETIRED AND COACHED FOR 2 YEARS IN HOUSTON WOLVERINES, AS A DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR HOLDING #2 DEFENSE IN THE LEAGUE. NOMINATED BY DAVID BOLER HOF MEMBER 2016. 

STARSKY LONG – PLAYER/COACH  WR / QB 11 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND 7 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THE GCFA.  PLAYED FOR HOUSTON WOLVERINES IN 2002 LED THE TEAM WITH 13 TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS. THREW FOR 16 TDS. FOLLOWING YEAR HAD 17 TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS AND THREW FOR 20 TDS. WON BACK TO BACK CHAMPIONSHIPS. HE HELPED ACHIEVE A 24 -2 RECORD AND IN 2004 WAS SELECTED QB OF THE YEAR. AFTER BEING INJURED IN 2007 HE CAME BACK TO LEAD THE HOUSTON WOLVERINES TO A 2008 UNDEFEATED SEASON WHERE HE LEAD THE TEAM TO A PERFECT RECORD OF 13-0. WON ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE GCFA AND WAS "LEAGUE MVP, LEAGUE QB OF THE YEAR, TEAM OFFENSIVE MVP, AND CHAMPIONSHIP MVP". IN 2010, HE JOINED THE TEXAS RED RAIDERS WHERE HE BECAME WR/QB/OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR. IN 2011 AS OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR HE HELPED LEAD THE RED RAIDERS TO THE 2011 TEXAS UNITED FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP DEFEATING HIS FORMER TEAM, THE HOUSTON TEXAS WOLVERINES. ALL TOTAL HE HELPED TO WIN 5 CHAMPIONSHIPS. HE CONTINUED TO PLAY FROM 2012-2016 AND TOOK ON A MORE ACTIVE ROLE AS OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR. FOLLOWING THE 2016 SEASON HE HUNG UP THE CLEATS. STARSKY ENDS HIS 14 YEAR CAREER WITH A 12 ALL-STAR APPEARANCES, 7 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME APPEARANCES, WINNING 5 TITLES, 1 LEAGUE MVP, 2 TIME LEAGUE OFF PLAYER OF THE YEAR, 1 RECEIVER OF THE YEAR AND MANY UNMENTIONED TEAM AWARDS. NOMINATED BY DAVID BOLER HOF MEMBER 2016.

 

RAVEN KEENE - PLAYER/COACH/ ADMINISTRATOR -1993 NOR CAL LAWMEN- 1995-1997 NORCAL LAWMEN 1998 ASSISTED IN STARTING THE GOLD COAST AMATEUR FOOTBALL LEAGUE (GCAFL)  NOR-CAL  LAWMEN MAKE SEMI-FINALS LOSE TO EVENTUAL CHAMPION SACRAMENTO STRAY DOGS, 1999 NOR-CAL LAWMEN WIN (GCAFL) CHAMPIONSHIP BEATING THE SACRAMENTO STRAY DOGS, 2000 NOR-CAL LAWMEN WIN SECOND (GCAFL) CHAMPIONSHIP DEFEATING THE MENDOCINO LOGGERS, LAWMEN VOTED STATE CHAMPIONS, 2001 NOR –CAL LAWMEN APPEAR IN THIRD STRAIGHT (GCAFL) CHAMPIONSHIP LOST TO CAPITAL CITY FURY ENDING A 29 CONSECUTIVE GAME WIN STREAK.  RAVEN KEENE IS RETIRED AS A PLAYER, PLAYED LINEBACKER FROM 1993-2001 RAVEN KEENE COACHED WEST ALL-STARS FOR THE MLFH. NOMINATED BY BOOTS JAMES HOF MEMBER 2008

 

MICHAEL ANTHONY NORWOOD JR. – PLAYER 2006 OTTAWA RENEGADES CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE TRYOUT PRESEASON CAMP BEFORE TEAM WENT BANKRUPT. 2007-2011 DEFENSIVE TACKLE WITH STALLIONS OF COUNTRY CLUB HILLS. MLFN ALL AMERICAN 2007, 2008, 2009, AND 2010, 2007 GMFL ALL STAR, 2007 STALLIONS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, 2007 – 2008 STALLIONS MOST VALUABLE LINEMAN 2008 CASINO BOWL INVITEE, 2008 AFL DEFENSIVE MVP, 2008 – 2010 AFL ALL STAR 2008 ALL AMERICAN BOWL PARTICIPANT (MINNESOTA) 2009 AFL DEFENSIVE MVP
PLAYED IN 2012 CASINO BOWL, 2008-2014 - PLAYED DEFENSIVE TACKLE ON TEAM USA EAGLES, 2013-14 CRICIÚMA SLAYERS/MINERS (BRAZIL) - PLAYED DEFENSIVE TACKLE AND COACHED ABROAD IN CRICIÚMA, SC, BRAZIL. LED SLAYERS TO FIRST BIG WIN IN ITEPMA BOWL. NORWOOD HAD FIVE TACKLES, ONE FORCED FUMBLE, AND TWO FUMBLE RECOVERIES. REDESIGNED THE TEAMS PLAYBOOK ON OFFENSE AND DEFENSE. AIDS IN RECRUITING TO SEND PLAYERS TO BRAZIL AND IN THE USA. NOMINATED BY DARREN MAGPIE

 

 ERIC JOSEPH SAMANIEGO - PLAYER/COACH – STARTED AT 18 YEARS OLD AND A 7 TIME ALL STAR WITH 7 PLAYOFF APPEARANCES - SAN ANGELO CAVALRY, SAN ANGELO SPARTANS AND WEST TEXAS SCORPIONS. 2 TIME BOWL CHAMPION AT&T STADIUM -CANCER AWARENESS BOWL (SUSAN G. KOMEN)-ARMED FORCES BOWL. 3 TIME STATE CHAMPION -WEST TEXAS SCORPIONS, 1 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP - WEST TEXAS SCORPIONS, RUNNER UP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WITH WEST TEXAS SCORPIONS, TEAM CAPITAIN ON ALL TEAMS HE PLAYED WITH. ERIC STARTED COACHING IN 2015 - ASSTISTANT O.C./OFFENSIVE LINE COACH NORTH TEXAS STAMPEDE AND WEST TEXAS DRILLERS. CURRENTLY IN 2017-ASSISTANT HEAD COACH/ASSTISTANT O.C/OFFENSIVE LINE COACH/DEFENSIVE LINE COACH WITH WEST TEXAS SCORPIONS. ERIC IS COMMUNITY SERVICE ORIENTED HOLDING A MINIMUM OF 3 FREE FOOTBALL CAMPS FOR YOUTH AGES 7 – 18 SETTING AN EXAMPLE FOR MINOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND THE COMMUNITY. ERIC SERVES AS A DEPUTY SHERIFF FOR TOM GREEN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT IN SAN ANGELO, TEXAS. AS A RESULT OF EMPLOYMENT HAD TO GIVE UP PLAYING AND START COACHING AT 28 YEARS OLD. SUBMITTED BY DAVID SAMANIEGO, JR HOF 2015

MARK H. BUFORD – PLAYER/EXECUTIVE – played minor league football from 1996 – 2013 a span of 17 years during that time Mark also served as member of the board of directors through 2011 and as the General Manager for the Colorado Spring Flames from 2005 – 2009. Mark played football while in the Army from later switching to play Rugby. In 1996 Mark joined the Colorado Springs Flames and played through 2013. He participated in 7 championship games winning in 1999, 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013. Mark was selected as an all-star on multiple occasions while in the Colorado Football Conference. In 2007 played and participated with the USA Eagles from 2007 – 2013. He played in many international games from Mexico to Europe. Also played with the Mainland All Stars in 2008 and 2009 in Hawaii. Mark eventually started coaching and mentoring young players. Nominated by 2016 HOF Member Gene Essman

DAVID KING – PLAYER - Mountain View Flyers/ Flying Tigers 93-98. Position Kicker: Holds the longest Field of 58 yards VS the Mendicino Loggers USAFF 1995. First team from 1993 – ’98. David had a 97% success rate on Field goals from inside 45 yards. In 1994 against the East Bay Buccaneers he kicked 5 Field Goals and 4 extra points.  Nominated by 2006 HOF Member James Clarke

 MANUEL ALCANTAR - Coach/Defensive Coordinator Manuel begin coaching in 2011 and made a quick rise as a coach.  Manuel started coaching with the AZFL West Valley Headhunters (Arizona). More recently he was with the GFL Southwest Stampede. With the Headhunters he managed an impressive record of 50-11 record helping lead his team to 3 state championship games. Transitioning from one league to another and switching teams Coach Alcantar's success did not drop off as he lead the Southwest Stampede to back to back championship appearances with a record of 21-5 in the GFL. Manuel’s current minor league record holds solid at a 73-15 with 5 championship game appearances in a 6 season span. Manuel is planning on taking off in 2018 to focus and dedicate himself to his high school program at Cesar Chavez High School (Laveen, AZ.) Nominated by Coaches James Fischer G.F.L (class of 2015) and Anthony LaBarbera  A.Z.F.L.  (Class of 2005)

 JAMES SMITH – PLAYER - Mountain View Flyers/ Flying Tigers 1993-1998 Redwood City Forty Niners 1999-2004 Position Receiver : 1st team USAFF 94-95-96-97  01-03 Lead The Flyers/Tigers to two consecutive USAFF Amateur Bowls. 96-97. He played with 2016 HOF Inductee Corneal Washington and was a favorite receiver of his. Nominated by 2006 HOF Member James Clarke.

KEVIN WOODS – PLAYER - Mountain View Flyers/Flying Tigers 92-98 Redwood City Forty-Niners 1999-2004 Position DL. First Team DL 94-98-1999-2004 Averaged 7 Solo's a game with no less than 2 sacks a game. So tenacious he was often referred to as “the Warren Sapp” in minor league football. Teams adjusted their offense to run away from him, only to run into 2009 HOF inductee Carl Stevens. Nominated by 2006 HOF Member James Clarke

BRAD NEWNHAM – PLAYER/ADMINISTRATOR/COACH  Played MLB, TE and OL. Brad’s career in minor league football started in the 1980’s. He played for the Hayward Outlaws from California. He later played for the Concord Showboats then moved on to play with the Pacifica Outlaws going undefeated from 1993 – 1995. Brad then played with East Bay Buccaneers. In 1996 Brad joined the Sacramento Straw Dogs winning a championship 3 consecutive years. Brad played both spring and fall football. 1999 saw Brad moving onto the NorCal Lawmen team where they won back to back championships. In 2001 Brad playing with the NorCal Lawmen lost in the championship but returned in 2002 regaining their championship. At his point Brad was asked and made General Manager. Brad later joined the North Bay Rattlers contributing to a National Championship in 2012. Brad remained part of the North Bay Rattlers until 2016 when he retired form Minor League Football. Brad contributed to Minor League football for over 30 years. Nominated by 2008 Hall of Fame Member Henry (Boots) James.

 

ANDRE WALKER – Player and Coach – Played Defensive Back beginning with the Sacramento Stray Dogs 1996 -1999 winning 2 championships. In 1999 Andre played for the NorCal Lawmen contributing to the beginning of a semi pro football dynasty. In 1999 the Lawmen defeated the Stray Dogs for a championship. In 2000 they repeated as champions. 2001 the Lawmen were runner-ups. In 2002 the Lawmen regained their championship by defeating the Solano Chiefs. Andre was voted #1 cornerback from 1999-2002. He received honors to All West Coast Selection by the NAFL. 2004 – 2005 Andre became a part of the Capital City Fury. Andre returned to the NorCal Lawmen in 2006. He contributed heavily to defeat the Fury in the championship 14-8 and was voted the MVP.  Andre returned to school in 2008 to become a coach. He coached at Clayton Valley High Charter School. In 2012 Andre returned to the field helping to coach the North Bay Rattlers to a National Championship. Andre continues to work with Clayton Valley High Charter School in football and track and is now a teacher in the classroom. Nominated by 2008 Hall of Fame member Boots James.

 

Tony Zefiretto – Executive - Currently serving as the CEO of American Arena Football League, served in different capacities with the Augusta Colts Arena Football team as well as the Myrtle Beach Stingrays Arena Football team, Coached Lafayette High School to undefeated season and championship in 1985, served as a an assistant coach at Brooklyn College 1982 -1983. Tony also served as a football official from 1978 – 1986. Tony was nominated by Jack Bowman 2004 Minor League Football Hall of Fame Member.

Rudy Guzman – Executive/Team Owner - Rudy was owner of the Victoria Texans which were CRAFL league Champions and highly ranked nationwide. Rudy then spread his wings forming the Bay City Texans. Current team owner of the Victoria Hurricanes in the CRAFL in Texas. He coaches and assists in managing the game. Doing all this he always finds time to promote not only the game of football, but his passion in helping non-profit organization after non-profit organization by raising and donating funds to groups such as the Women’s Center for Battered Wives, the Court Appointed Special Advocates - Golden Crescent group, and many other children’s programs, as well as supporting Veterans groups.

Leonard Jeffries Jr. - PLAYER - played left Offensive and Defensive Tackle for the Gary Golden Bears from 1995 - 2000’s 2 all-star nominations 1996 and 1997. Then played for the Lake County Steelers from  2000’s - 2005 when he joined the Great Lake Wolfpack. Was selected as  Offensive Lineman of the Year in the Northwest Indiana Football League. After playing for the Great Lake Wolfpack, Leonard took his last ride before hanging up the pads with the Illinois Spartans where he was also an all-star lineman. He played with the Illinois Spartans from 2008 to 2011. Leonard  announced his retirement in 2011. UPDATE: nominated by Darren Magpie President of Minor League Football Report  Hall of Fame

Jason Harrison – PLAYER - played running back and started playing minor league football on 2009 with the Helsinki Wolverines and selected as 2009 Rookie of the year, rushing 106 times for 1361 yards. He also was a punt returner. Jason was a member of the  2011 National Champion Pacific Islanders and selected as the MVP in the National Championship Game running for 210 yards and 2 tds against the Georgia Firebirds in Las Vegas. While playing with the Islanders was selected as Best of the West Running Back. Jason also ran for 160 yards in the PCFL Championship against the River City Gators. Jason is currently coaching with the South Bay Patriots in the Pacific Coast Football League. Jason was nominated by Ron Birdsall 2015 Hall of Fame Member

Ronald White – PLAYER – Ronald while in Gary Indiana played the Gary Golden Bears semi pro football team from 1996 to 1999. He then went to play with Lake County Steelers from 1999 to 2000. In 2000 he also played with the Chicago Force winning the Mid State Football championship and later also in 2003. He coached Pop Warner Football until he decided to form his own Semi Pro Football team calling them the Great Lakes Wolfpack. Ronald has his team until 2008. In 2008 he decided to shutdown and started coaching with the Illinois Spartans. He became an assistant football coach at the Gary Lighthouse High School and then became the high school Head Coach at at Gary Roosevelt High school in Gary Indiana from 2012 – 2015.  UPDATE: nominated by Darren Magpie President of Minor League Football Report  Hall of Fame

MICHAEL ROGERS – PLAYER - Michael played safety with the Baltimore Bears and the Baltimore Renegades. Michael was an All Star 5 of the 7 years he played. He attended high school at Woodlawn Senior High School Baltimore County then went to college at Howard University where he played. Mike was also on the board of directors of the Baltimore Renegades. Mike was a correctional officer for several years and well known in the community. Mike passed away in May 2017. Michael was nominated by Randi Brunner 2005 Minor League Football Hall of Fame Member.