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Beginning in the summer of 1949 fast pitch softball made its debut in Saranac Lake.  Games were played on the [[Petrova%20field|Petrova Avenue field]] and fast pitch softball enjoyed a run of twenty six summers providing hard nosed competition between the various teams from the Tri-Lakes, and plenty of enjoyment for spectators.  The summer of 1973 was the last season for fast pitch softball and it was also the first season for the new slow pitch league called the Black Fly Softball League.  Slow pitch softball became very popular as more players could play the game versus fast pitch softball which was often dominated by an overpowering pitcher and therefore only more skilled players took part in the game.  The games could not go on without umpires and for many years the fast pitch league benefited from umpires such as Bob Utting, Donald "Ducky' Martin, and Ralph Sorillo.  Ducky Martin also umpired many slow pitch games.
Beginning in the summer of 1949 fast pitch softball made its debut in Saranac Lake.  Games were played on the [[Petrova field|Petrova Avenue field]] and fast pitch softball enjoyed a run of twenty six summers providing hard nosed competition between the various teams from the Tri-Lakes, and plenty of enjoyment for spectators.  The summer of 1973 was the last season for fast pitch softball and it was also the first season for the new slow pitch league called the Black Fly Softball League.  Slow pitch softball became very popular as more players could play the game versus fast pitch softball which was often dominated by an overpowering pitcher and therefore only more skilled players took part in the game.  The games could not go on without umpires and for many years the fast pitch league benefited from umpires such as Bob Utting, Donald "Ducky' Martin, and Ralph Sorillo.  Ducky Martin also umpired many slow pitch games.


In 1973 [[Jack%20Muldowney|Jack Muldowney]], owner of a local establishment on [[New%20York%20Route%2086|Route 86]] called [[Muldowney's%20Steak%20House|Muldowney's Steak House]], came up with the idea of forming a slow pitch softball league and Muldowney served as President of the league while long time softball supporter, [[Donald%20Martin|Donald 'Ducky' Martin]] served as the Commissioner.  On May 22, 1973 the slow pitch games began and seven teams comprised the new league which included the [[Blue%20Line%20Sport%20Shop|Blue Line Sport Shop]], Byno's, The Handlebar, Muldowney's Steak House, [[Nick%20%26%20Vern's%20Restaurant|Nick & Vern's Restaurant]], Sunmount CSEA, and the [[Swinging%20Tiger|Swinging Tiger]].  Games were played in Saranac Lake, [[Ray%20Brook|Ray Brook]], [[Bloomingdale|Bloomingdale]], Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake.  In 1974 there were a total of twelve teams in the league and for many years thereafter up to as many as sixteen teams and over one hundred fifty players were competing each summer for the Black Fly Softball championship. 
In 1973 [[Jack Muldowney|Jack Muldowney]], owner of a local establishment on [[New York Route 86|Route 86]] called [[Muldowney's Steak House|Muldowney's Steak House]], came up with the idea of forming a slow pitch softball league and Muldowney served as President of the league while long time softball supporter, [[Donald Martin|Donald 'Ducky' Martin]] served as the Commissioner.  On May 22, 1973 the slow pitch games began and seven teams comprised the new league which included the [[Blue Line Sport Shop|Blue Line Sport Shop]], Byno's, The Handlebar, Muldowney's Steak House, [[Nick %26 Vern's Restaurant|Nick & Vern's Restaurant]], Sunmount CSEA, and the [[Swinging Tiger|Swinging Tiger]].  Games were played in Saranac Lake, [[Ray Brook|Ray Brook]], [[Bloomingdale|Bloomingdale]], Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake.  In 1974 there were a total of twelve teams in the league and for many years thereafter up to as many as sixteen teams and over one hundred fifty players were competing each summer for the Black Fly Softball championship. 


<u>'''Black Fly Softball Champions:'''</u>
<u>'''Black Fly Softball Champions:'''</u>
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1973 - Muldowney's Steak House
1973 - Muldowney's Steak House


1974 - [[Alpine%20Hotel|Alpine Hotel]]
1974 - [[Alpine Hotel|Alpine Hotel]]


1975 - Alpine Hotel
1975 - Alpine Hotel


1976 - [[Mark's%20Bar|Mark's Bar]]
1976 - [[Mark's Bar|Mark's Bar]]


1977 - [[Cedar%20Post%20Restaurant|Duffy's Cedar Post]]
1977 - [[Cedar Post Restaurant|Duffy's Cedar Post]]


1978 - Duffy's Cedar Post
1978 - Duffy's Cedar Post
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1979 - Mark's Bar
1979 - Mark's Bar


1980 - [[Club%2086|Club 86]]
1980 - [[Club 86|Club 86]]


1981 - [[Belvedere|Belvedere]]
1981 - [[Belvedere|Belvedere]]


1982 - [[Back%20Door%20Restaurant%20and%20Tavern|Back Door]]
1982 - [[Back Door Restaurant and Tavern|Back Door]]


1983- [[Rondack%20Room|Rondack Room]]
1983- [[Rondack Room|Rondack Room]]


1984 - Rondack Room
1984 - Rondack Room
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1992 - Belvedere
1992 - Belvedere


1993 - [[Snuffy's%20Pub|Snuffy's Pub]] II
1993 - [[Snuffy's Pub|Snuffy's Pub]] II


1994 - Snuffy's 
1994 - Snuffy's 
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1999 - Roomers
1999 - Roomers


2000 - [[Vets%20Club|Vets Club]]
2000 - [[Vets Club|Vets Club]]


2001 - Snuffy's Pub
2001 - Snuffy's Pub
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2007 - Wiseguy's
2007 - Wiseguy's


2008 - [[76%20Broadway|Captain Cook's]]
2008 - [[76 Broadway|Captain Cook's]]


2009 - No League existed this year
2009 - No League existed this year
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2010 - Captain Cook's
2010 - Captain Cook's


2011 - [[Grizzle%20T's|Grizzle T's]]
2011 - [[Grizzle T's|Grizzle T's]]


2012 - Captain Cook's
2012 - Captain Cook's
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2013 - Captain Cook's
2013 - Captain Cook's


2014 - [[Shamrock%20Bar%20and%20Grill|The Shamrock]]
2014 - [[Shamrock Bar and Grill|The Shamrock]]


2015 - Wiseguy's
2015 - Wiseguy's


2016 - [[88%20Broadway|Rusty Nail]]
2016 - [[88 Broadway|Rusty Nail]]


2017 - Rusty Nail
2017 - Rusty Nail

Revision as of 11:19, 23 December 2025


Beginning in the summer of 1949 fast pitch softball made its debut in Saranac Lake.  Games were played on the Petrova Avenue field and fast pitch softball enjoyed a run of twenty six summers providing hard nosed competition between the various teams from the Tri-Lakes, and plenty of enjoyment for spectators.  The summer of 1973 was the last season for fast pitch softball and it was also the first season for the new slow pitch league called the Black Fly Softball League.  Slow pitch softball became very popular as more players could play the game versus fast pitch softball which was often dominated by an overpowering pitcher and therefore only more skilled players took part in the game.  The games could not go on without umpires and for many years the fast pitch league benefited from umpires such as Bob Utting, Donald "Ducky' Martin, and Ralph Sorillo.  Ducky Martin also umpired many slow pitch games.

In 1973 Jack Muldowney, owner of a local establishment on Route 86 called Muldowney's Steak House, came up with the idea of forming a slow pitch softball league and Muldowney served as President of the league while long time softball supporter, Donald 'Ducky' Martin served as the Commissioner.  On May 22, 1973 the slow pitch games began and seven teams comprised the new league which included the Blue Line Sport Shop, Byno's, The Handlebar, Muldowney's Steak House, Nick & Vern's Restaurant, Sunmount CSEA, and the Swinging Tiger.  Games were played in Saranac Lake, Ray Brook, Bloomingdale, Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake.  In 1974 there were a total of twelve teams in the league and for many years thereafter up to as many as sixteen teams and over one hundred fifty players were competing each summer for the Black Fly Softball championship. 

Black Fly Softball Champions:

1973 - Muldowney's Steak House

1974 - Alpine Hotel

1975 - Alpine Hotel

1976 - Mark's Bar

1977 - Duffy's Cedar Post

1978 - Duffy's Cedar Post

1979 - Mark's Bar

1980 - Club 86

1981 - Belvedere

1982 - Back Door

1983- Rondack Room

1984 - Rondack Room

1985 - Belvedere

1986 - Rondack Room

1987 - Belvedere

1988 - Back Door

1989 - Back Door

1990 - Belvedere

1991 - Belvedere

1992 - Belvedere

1993 - Snuffy's Pub II

1994 - Snuffy's 

1995 - The Pub

1996 - Mud Puddles

1997 - The Pub

1998 - The Pub

1999 - Roomers

2000 - Vets Club

2001 - Snuffy's Pub

2002 - Rondack Room

2003 - Pub and Brewery

2004 - Rondack Room

2005 - Wiseguy's

2006 - Wiseguy's

2007 - Wiseguy's

2008 - Captain Cook's

2009 - No League existed this year

2010 - Captain Cook's

2011 - Grizzle T's

2012 - Captain Cook's

2013 - Captain Cook's

2014 - The Shamrock

2015 - Wiseguy's

2016 - Rusty Nail

2017 - Rusty Nail

2018 - Bitters and Bones

2019 - Tail o' the Pup

 

 

 

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