Champs n Charity Softball Tournament History Page

History of the Daily Times/Exelon Champs 'n' Charity Classic

Men's Results
Women's Results
Modified Results

 Year	Champion				
	Runner-Up
	Third Place
	Fourth Place
	Tournament MVP
	HR Derby Champion
	Charity MVP

 1983	J.C Perry 2, All-Athletic 0 (final)
	All-Athletic 5, J.C Perry 4 (gm #1)
	1. JC Perry (Ridley Township)
	2. All-Athletic (Marcus Hook)
	Note: this was the prelude to the Champs 'n' Charity Classic. It was
	called the March of Dimes Tournament of Champions.
	MVP - No MVP was selected
	Notables - Cazzie Grant (P) JC Perry pitched a 2-0 shutout in final.
	and Al Fiorvanti (SS), JC Perry (3-3 in final game)

 1984 	Frontier Saloon 6, Classic Beer 2
	1. Frontier Saloon (Delco Tavern-Modified)
	2. Classic Beer (Hoffman)
	3. (Tie) Sbandi's Café (Chester Rec)
	3. (Tie) Stockton Haulers (IVSL American)
	MVP - No MVP was selected
	Notables - Jim Finnegan (OF), Frontier Saloon (final game, 3-3) and
	Mike McNeely (P), Frontier Saloon (final game, winning pitcher)

 1985 	Pyramid Temporary Services 9, Bill Battey's 2
	1. Pyramid Temporary Services (Ridley Township)
	2. Bill Battey's (Media)
	3. Fraternal Order of Eagles #159 (FOE) (Marcus Hook)
	4. Tinucum Inn (Delco Tavern-Modified)
	MVP - Pat Lancianese, Pyramid Temporary Services (overall, 6-9,
	.667 average, 5 HRs, 12 RBIs, and walked intentionally 9 times)

 1986 	Cheech-O's 10, Danny's Corner Tavern 2
	1. Cheech-O's (Delco Tavern-Modified)
	2. Danny's Corner Tavern (Cardington)
	3. Voigt's Gulf (Father Nall)
	4. Fraternal Order of Eagles #159 (FOE) (Marcus Hook)
	Co-MVPs - Dave Greener (P) & Vito Gricco (P), Cheech-O's (overall,
	shared pitching and gave up 8 runs in 6 games, including 2 shutouts)

 1987 	Martinique II 10, Bill Battey's 5
	1. Martinique II (IVSL National)
	2. Bill Battey's (Rose Tree-Media)
	3. FOE Blue (Marcus Hook)
	4. US Air (Airport)
	MVP - Alfie Fioravanti (P), Martinique II (overall, 11-17, .647 average)

 1988 	Bonnie D's 4, Harry Press Auto 3
	1. Bonnie D's (Father Nall)
	2. Harry Press Auto (Marcus Hook)
	3. Casey's Bombers (Delco Independent)
	4. Young Brothers (Chester Rec)
	MVP - Nick Lombardo (P), Bonnie D's (final game, 2 RBIs, game winning,
	Sac Fly, also winning pitcher)

 1989 	Dougherty Builders 16, Aston Sporting Goods Bombers 12
	1. Dougherty Builders (Leedom)
	2. Aston Sporting Goods Bombers (Delco Independent)
	3. Young Brothers (Chester Rec)
	4. Rutledge AC (Del Val Men's)
	MVP - John 'Lefty' Phillips (1B), Dougherty Builders (overall, .611 average)

 1990 	Bill's Tavern 4, Young Brothers 3
	1. Bill's Tavern (Marcus Hook)
	2. Young Brothers (Chester Rec)
	3. Tap Room USA (Radnor-Capelli)
	4. Dougherty Builders (Leedom)
	MVP - Tink Duranto (OF), Bill's Tavern (overall, 8-14, .571 average, 6 RBIs)

 1991 	Bill's Tavern 11, Dougherty Builders 7
	1. Bill's Tavern (Defending Champs-Marcus Hook)
	2. Dougherty Builders (Leedom/Father Nall)
	3. JCL Builders (Marcus Hook)
	4. Bottle 'N' Can (Main Line Association)
	MVP - Tink Duranto (OF), Bill's Tavern (overall, 16-21, .760 average,
	3 HRs, 14 RBIs)

 1992 	Clank's Bar 16, Della Polla's 6
	1. Clank's Bar (Defending Champs-Marcus Hook)
	2. Della Polla's (Father Nall)
	3. Friendly Café (Marcus Hook)
	MVP - Rich Duranto (P), Clank's Bar (final game, 3 hits, 3 RBIs, also
	winning pitcher)

 1993 	Clank's Bar/Brownie's Pub 15, Bottle 'N' Can/Wayne Beef & Ale 8 (final)
	Bottle 'N' Can/Wayne Beef & Ale 10, Clank's Bar/Brownie's Pub 7 (gm #1)
	1. Clank's Bar/Brownie's Pub (Defending Champs-Leedom)
	2. Bottle 'N' Can/Wayne Beef & Ale (Main Line Assoc./Radnor-Capelli)
	3. Friendly Café (Marcus Hook)
	4. La Pizza Nostra (Community Men's)
	MVP - Norm Sanbe (C), Clank's/Brownie's Pub (2 final games, 6-9)

 1994 	Clank's Bar 11, Willowbrook Pub 8
	1. Clank's Bar (Defending Champs-Marcus Hook)
	2. Willowbrook Pub (Wallingford)
	3. Audrey's Furniture (Pepper)
	MVP - Chuck Brooks (3B), Clank's Bar (final game, 3-4, Double)

 1995 	Willowbrook Pub 16, Clank's Bar 14 (final)
	Clank's Bar 15, Willowbrook Pub 10 (gm #1)
	1. Willowbrook Pub (Wallingford)
	2. Clank's Bar (Defending Champs-Marcus Hook)
	3. Christopher Painting (Father Nall)
	MVP - Calvin Butcher (SS), Willowbrook Pub (2 final games, 6-7, 6 runs
	scored, 4 RBIs)
	HR Derby - 1. Chuck Brooks, Clanks, 2. Bill Donaldson, Willowbrook

 1996 	Sher-rockee Farms/Turf Lounge 10, Willowbrook Pub 8
	1. Sher-rockee Farms/Turf Lounge (Marcus Hook Competitive)
	2. Willowbrook Pub (Wallingford)
	3. DiMatteo's (Father Nall)
	MVP - Ron Duranto (1B), Sher-rockee/Turf Lounge (final game, 2-4,
	RBI single with 2 out in bottom of 7th to win game/tournament)
	HR Derby - 1. Steve DiMarino, Willowbrook, 2. Tink Duranto, Sher-rockee

 1997 	Hopson Seal Coating 19, Sher-rockee Farms/Turf Lounge 18
	1. Hopson Seal Coating (Marcus Hook Competitive)
	2. Sher-rockee Farms/Turf Lounge (Defending Champs-Marcus Hook
	3. Willowbrook Pub (Wallingford/IVSL)
	MVP - Keith Berry (P), Hopson Seal Coating (final game, 5-5, 4
	runs scored, 2 RBIs)
	Other Notable - Mark Willis (game/tournament winning hit in 19-18 final)
	HR Derby - 1. Steve DiMarino, Willowbrook, 2. Chuck Brooks, Sher-rockee
	Tom Clark Memorial Charity MVP Award - Joe and Barbara Organek, Burmont Inn II

 1998 	Willowbrook Pub 15, Hopson Seal Coating 10 (final
	Willowbrook Pub 28, Hopson Seal Coating 18 (gm #1)
	1. Willowbrook Pub (Wallingford/Marcus Hook Competitive)
	2. Hopson Seal Coating (Defending Champs-Wallingford/Marcus Hook Comp.)
	3. Brownie's Pub (Millennium-County)
	MVP - Bob Waters (C), Willowbrook Pub (final game, 2-3, 1 RBI)
	Other Notable - Sonny Chandler (winning pitcher)
	HR Derby - 1. Bob Waters, Willowbrook, 2. Calvin Butcher, Willowbrook
	Tom "T.C." Clark Memorial Charity MVP Award - Mike Hall, Upland AC

 1999 	Willowbrook Pub 16, American Petroleum/Hopson's Seal 7
	1. Willowbrook Pub (Defending Champs-Wallingford)
	2. American Petroleum/Hopson's Seal (Marcus Hook Competitive)
	3. Upland AC (Community Men's)
	MVP - Mike Hall (P), Willowbrook Pub (final game, 2-3, 2 runs scored,
	also winning pitcher)
	HR Derby - 1. Mickey Weber, Casey's Saloon, 2. Tom McLaughlin, TnJ's Bombers
	Tom "T.C." Clark Memorial Charity MVP Award - Bob Hornsby, Millennium League

 2000 	Willowbrook Pub 11, Barnaby's of America 10 (final)
	Willowbrook Pub 23, Barnaby's of America 21 (gm #1)
	1. Willowbrook Pub (Defending Champs-Wallingford)
	2. Barnaby's of America (Marcus Hook Competitive)
	3. Hopson's Seal Coating/Brick Bar (Main Line Association)
	4. Duffer's Pub (IVSL)
	MVP - Bob Waters (C), Willowbrook Pub (2 final games, 7-8, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs)
	HR Derby - 1. Bob Waters, Willowbrook, 2. Jamal Herring, Willowbrook
	Tom "T.C." Clark Memorial Charity MVP Award - Jeff Hilliard, Casey's Saloon

 2001 	Willowbrook Pub 29, Tom n Jerry's/Barnaby's 25 (final)
	Willowbrook Pub 26, Tom n Jerry's/Barnaby's 20 (gm #1)
	1. Willowbrook Pub (Defending Champs-Marcus Hook)
	2. Tom n Jerry's/Barnaby's (Marcus Hook)
	3. Price Toyota/Brick Bar (Marcus Hook/Main Line Association)
	4. Tom n Jerry's Bombers (Millennium)
	MVP - Jamal Herring (OF), Willowbrook Pub (2 final games, 8-9, 9 runs scored)
	HR Derby - 1. Steve DiMarino, Willowbrook, 2. Mickey Weber, Knights (MP)
	Tom "T.C." Clark Memorial Charity MVP Award - Bill Colby, Penn-Del Over 50/60

 2002 	Tom n Jerry's/Mel's Pub 19, Outer Design/Little Brown Jug 6 (final)
	Tom n Jerry's/Mel's Pub 24, Outer Design/Little Brown Jug 8 (gm #1)
	1. Tom n Jerry's/Mel's Pub (Main Line Association)
	2. Outer Design/Little Brown Jug (Main Line Association)
	3. Casey's/Last Call (Millennium)
	4. Willowbrook Pub (Defending Champs-Marcus Hook)
	MVP - Keith Berry (P), Mel's (2 final games, 5-6)
	HR Derby - 1. Joe Povenski, Mel's Pub,  2. Matt Moore, Sweeney's
	Tom "T.C." Clark Memorial Charity MVP Award - Chris Phenenger, Manoa Tavern

 2003 	Mel's Pub (Main Line Association) 19, F.O.E. Rage (Millennium) 6 
	1. Mel's Pub (Defending Champs-Main Line Association) 
	2. F.O.E. Rage (Millennium "A")
	3. Tom n Jerry's Outlaws (Millennium "A")
	4. Seamus Mulligan's Pub/Dave Stitz Paiting (Millennium "A")
	Co-MVPs - Warren Grant (1B), Mel's Pub (final game, 3-3, 2 2Bs, 3 runs, 2 RBIs)
	and Keith Berry (P), Mel's Pub (final game, 3-3, 3B, 2 runs, winning pitcher)
	HR Derby - 1. Steve DiMarino, Clank's Bar,  2. Jeff Brownback, Crusaders
	Tom "T.C." Clark Memorial Charity MVP Award - Jeff Russo, Outer Design/Brown Jug

 2004 	Willowbrook Pub (IVSL) 14, Moore Ptg/Seamus Mulligan (Marcus Hook) 13 
	1. Willowbrook Pub (IVSL) 
	2. James Moore Ptg./Seamus Mulligan's Pub (Marcus Hook)
	3. Tom n Jerry's Last Call (Millennium "A")
	4. Re-Steel Supply (IVSL)
	MVP - Jimmy Jordan, Willowbrook Pub (RF/EH) (final game, 4-4, 3 runs, 3 RBIs)
	HR Derby - 1. Rob Amerson, Team Affiliation N/A,  2. Pete Mohoric, TnJ Rebels
	Tom "T.C." Clark Memorial Charity MVP Award - Jeff Russo, BatsPlus.com
	Barbara "Pickle" Prettie Memorial Award (Non-Player) - Josephine "Gigi" Laird

2005 	Lefty's Irish Pub (Marcus Hook) 13, The Thirsty Bulldog (Defending Champs-IVSL) 12
	1. Lefty's Irish Pub (Marcus Hook)
	2. The Thirsty Bulldog (Defending Champs-IVSL)
	3. Tom n Jerry's Outlaws/BatsPlus.com (Millennium "A")
	4. Mary's Cafe (Lawrence Park)
	MVP - Johnny Nicholas, Lefty's Irish Pub (Pitcher, also Game winning HR in 6th)
	HR Derby - 1. Tim Burke, Frontier Saloon,  2. Jeff Brownback, Frontier Saloon
	Tom "T.C." Clark Memorial Charity MVP Award - Mark Kirby, Upland A.C.
	Barbara "Pickle" Prettie Memorial Award (Non-Player) - Josephine "Gigi" Laird

2006 	Lefty's Irish Pub (Defending Champ-Marcus Hook) 9, Duffer's Pub (Marcus Hook) 8
	1. Lefty's Irish Pub (Defending Champ & Marcus Hook)
	2. Duffer's Pub (Marcus Hook)
	3. Benny's Barbershop (Millennium "A")
	4. Frontier Saloon (Marcus Hook)
	MVP - Tim McLaughlin, Lefty's Irish Pub (4-4, Walk-off HR in bottom of 7th)
	HR Derby - 1. Tink Duranto, Delcora,  2. Dan Kane, Wharf Tavern
	Tom Clark Memorial Co-MVP Awards - Jeff Russo, Millennium & Mark Kirby, Upland
	Barbara "Pickle" Prettie Memorial Award (Non-Player) - Josephine "Gigi" Laird

2007 	Tom n Jerry's Outlaws (Millennium-A) 21, Lefty's Irish Pub (Marcus Hook) 12 final
	Lefty's Irish Pub (Marcus Hook) 17, Tom n Jerry's Outlaws (Millennium-A) 15 gm #1
	1. Tom n Jerry's/Eagles Den Outlaws (Millennium-A)
	2. Lefty's Irish Pub (Defending Champ-Marcus Hook-Comp)
	3. Great American Pub (Radnor)
	4. Kirby's Lawn Care (Upland Park)
	MVP - Steve LeViere, Outlaws (Pitcher, 6-7, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs in the final games)
	HR Derby - Sean Calhoon, Appnet Solutions
	Tom Clark Memorial Co-MVP Awards - Jeff Russo, Millennium & Mark Kirby, Kirby's
	Barbara "Pickle" Prettie Memorial Award (Non-Player) - Josephine "Gigi" Laird

2008 	Lefty's Irish Pub (Marcus Hook) 11, J&P Auto/Eagles Den (Millennium Upland) 7 final
(NSA)	1. Lefty's Irish Pub (Marcus Hook-Uptown)
	2. J&P Auto Transport/Eagles Den Sports Bar (Millennium Upland-Comp)
	3. Kelly Monaghan's Pub/Bats Plus Young Guns (Millennium-A)
	4. Dexter's on the Five (Delco Industrial)
	MVP - Tom McLaughlin, Lefty's Irish Pub (2-3, 2 runs scored)
	HR Derby - N/A
	Tom "T.C." Clark Memorial Charity MVP Award - Matt Moore, James Moore Painting
	Barbara "Pickle" Prettie Memorial Award (Non-Player) - Josephine "Gigi" Laird
	Old Timers Classic - Clank's Bar 10, Willowbrook Pub 9
	Clanks- Chuck Brooks RBI single was the difference in the game. Brooks (3 RBIs),
	Ron Duranto (2 RBIs), Scott Acri (Winning pitcher). Willowbrook- Sonny Chandler
	(3 RBIs), Jeff Brownbeck (2-run triple).

2009 	Sher-Rockee Farms/James Moore Painting (Marcus Hook) 27, Upland A.C. Young Guns 10 (Millennium-A) 10 (final)
(NSA)	Sher-Rockee Farms/James Moore Painting (Marcus Hook) 25, Upland A.C. Young Guns 12 (Millennium-A) 10 (game-1)
	1. Sher-Rockee Farms/James Moore Painting (Marcus Hook)
	2. Upland A.C. Young Guns (Millennium-A)
	3. Lefty’s Irish Pub (Marcus Hook)
	4. Dolan’s Bar (Delco Independent-Uptown)
	MVP - Calvin Butcher (IF), Sher-Rockee Farms/James Moore Painting (8-9, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs in final 2 games)
	HR Derby - Not held - Rained out
	Tom "T.C." Clark Memorial Charity MVP Award - ?
	Barbara "Pickle" Prettie Memorial Charity MVP Award (Non-Player) - ?

Women's Champs n Charity Results

Year	Champion	Runner up	Women's MVP
1988	Moxie	The Chariot (FP)	Kathy Moritz, Moxie
1989	Moxie	Club Pondo	Laura Winslow, Moxie
1990	Moxie	Sporting Goods Place	Tina McElvarr, Moxie
1991	Woolston's Pharmacy	Moxie	Denise Bourassa, Woolston
1992	Moxie	Woolston's Pharmacy	Barb Miller, Moxie
1993	Chariot	Moxie	Leslie Scull, Chariot
1994	Media Spirit	Chariot	Theresa Dunbar, Media Spirit
1995	Media Spirit/Patriots	Tour 'n' Travel	Jen Merola, Spirit/Pats
1996	Media Spirit/Patriots	Woolston's Pharmacy	Wendy Heffernan, Spirit/Pats
1997	Media Spirit	Duke's Tavern	Meghan Brogan, Media Spirit
1998	Media Spirit	Pickel's Place	Alyssa Kendall, Media Spirit
1999	Red Lantern Flames	Duke's Tavern	Vicky Pecunia, Red Lantern
2000	Red Lantern Flames	Duke's Tavern	Maureen Hayburn, Red Lantern
2001	Red Lantern Flames	Domenico's Restaurant	Karen Pelky, Red Lantern
2002	Red Lantern Flames	Max Magee's Pub	Roe Falcone, Red Lantern
2003	Max Magee's Pub	Red Lantern Flames	Karen Masusock, Max Magee's
2004	Max Magee's Pub	Red Lantern Flames	Natalie Shytle, Max Magee's
2005	Appco Sports/Dukes	Max Magee's Pub	Carol Rakich, Appco/Dules
2006	Red Lantern Flames	Re-Steel Supply	Danielle Fagen, Red Lantern
2007	Century-21/Gary Timmes	Red Lantern Flames	Bev Jack, Century-21
2008	Century-21/Gary Timmes	Buck Frank Excavating	Shelly Bauer, Century-21
2009	Buck Frank Excavating	Appco Sports/Dukes	Roe Ryan, Buck Frank

Women's Division Charity MVP Award Winner

Year	Award Winner
1997	Gail Henderson, Del Val Youth
1998	Gail Henderson, Del Val Youth
1999	Gail Henderson, Del Val Youth
2000	Gail Henderson, Del Val Youth
2001	Gail Henderson, Del Val Youth
2002	Gail Henderson, Del Val Youth
2003	Gail Henderson, Del Val Youth
2004	Gail Henderson, Del Val Youth
2005	Gail Henderson, Del Val Youth
2006	Maris Pedrick, Moe's Grille
2007	Gail Henderson, Del Val Youth
2008	???
2009	???

Modified Champs n Charity Results

Year	Champion	Runner up	Modified MVP
1990	Classic Cafe	Lantern I	Mike Walsh, Classic Cafe
1991	Finley Catering	The Lantern	Paul Agostini, Finley Catering
1992	Finley Catering	Martin's Trophys	Mike Walsh, Finley Catering
1993	Knights	Finley Catering	Tom Venditti, Knights
1994	Finley Catering	Knights	Bob Craskey, Finley Catering
1995	J&G Deli/Brownie's Pub	Rudy's	Dennis Hennelly, J&G Deli/Brownie's
1996	Casey's Saloon	Inside Jewelers/Domenico	Brendan Dunn, Casey's
1997	Rudy's Knights	Friendly Cafe	Rick Taggart, Rudy's Knights
1998	Brownie's/Brett Painting	Clifton Inn	Bob Craskey, Brownie's/Brett Ptg.
1999	Casey's Saloon	J.D. McGillicuddy's	Pat Murphy, Casey's
2000	Red Lantern Young Guns	Fieldhouse	Rick Taggart, Red Lantern
2001	Fieldhouse	J.D. McGillicuddy's	Brian Gougler, Fieldhouse
2002	Red Lantern	Fieldhouse	Ed Miller, Red Lantern
2003	Casey's II	Fieldhouse	Greg Heydet, Casey's II
2004	Fieldhouse	Knights	John Scanlon, Fieldhouse
2005	Casey's Knights	Fieldhouse	Greg Heydet, Casey's Knights
2006	Terry's Too	Flynn's 49	Rick Taggert, Terry's Too
2007	PBS/Flock	Terry's Too	Greg Heydet, PBS/Flock
2008	Casey's Knights	Preferred Sportswear	Butch DiPietro, Casey's Knights
2009	Clifton Inn Knights	J.D. McGillicuddy's	Paul Craskey, Clifton Inn Knights

Champs n Charity Home Run Derby Results

Year	Champs n Charity Home Run Derby Champs
1995	Chuck Brooks, Clank's Bar
1996	Steve DiMarino, Willowbrook Pub
1997	Steve DiMarino, Willowbrook Pub
1998	Bob Waters, Willowbrook Pub
1999	Mickey Weber, Casey's Saloon
2000	Bob Waters, Willowbrook Pub
2001	Steve DiMarino, Willowbrook Pub
2002	Joe Povenski, Mel's Pub
2003	Steve DiMarino, Clank's Bar
2004	Rob Amerson, Team Affiliation N/A
2005	Tim Burke, Frontier Saloon
2006	Tink Duranto, Delcora/Weston Solutions
2007	Sean Calhoon, Appnet Solutions
2008	Not held
2009	Not held due to rain

Thanks to the Delaware County Daily Times for this information