American Horseshoe Pitcher's Ass'n
Hall of Fame
Charles "Chuck" Grothe
Indianapolis, In.
Inducted in 1990
Chuck tied for the AHPA state championship 1988. Chuck also won the 1989 and 1990 state championships. He was honored with Mr. Horseshoe in 1987. Was seated on the AHPA Board of Directors in 1986. Served as secretary of the Capitol City league in Indianapolis. Chuck can always be found helping out at tournaments and giving words of encouragement. Chuck is also a member of the 100 point club.
Robert L. Henderson
Bloomfield, Ind.Inducted in 1991
This a prestigious honor given to few. The basis of the honor is hard work and dedication to the sport. He established the Bloomfield Horseshoe League and has been secretary-treasurer of that organization since it began. He is always willing to work to make the organization better for the members. Fatty Bob, as he is known begin pitching in 1969. Bob was also a member of the National Pitchers Association and has pitched in world tournaments, in the past. The Bob pitched several years with the traveling league. He has also run the Bloomfield Apple Festival Tournament for many years. He helped build the courts in Bloomfield and organize a A.H.P.A. league there in 1982. He was A.H.P.A. league President for a few years. He later served as A.H.P.A. league Secretary for several years. He was elected Mr. Horseshoe in 1983. Served on the A.H.P.A. Board of Directors from 1983 to 1986. Bob also has served on the A.H.P.A. Rules Committee. He is also a member of the 100 Point Club.
William Neilson
Dugger, In.Inducted in 1991
Started pitching horseshoe competition in 1937 three years later he won the N.H.P.A. State Championship. In 1961 and 1962 Bill won the A.H.P.A. State Championships. He also won the A.A.U. National Championship in 1973. Bill promoted horseshoes and Through out the state. He helped build courts in Dugger, Jasonville. Besides pitching in local leagues he pitched in a Travel League. After retiring Bill could be seen at the Dugger courts daily where he practiced and pitched with anyone who would stop by encouraging them to take up the sport of horseshoes. Bill always had time to show a friend or competitor something to better their game. He was well liked and a asset to the game of horseshoes.
Edward T. Weyer
Ferdinand, In.Inducted in 1994
Ed was inducted for his pitching ability, dedication, work and promotion to the game of horseshoe since 1970. Ed pitched in the traveling league for 10 years. He sponsored local teams several years. Ed has traveled many miles for horseshoes pitching in several N.H.P.A. World Tournament and most Indiana tournaments. Many State Tournaments including the A.H.P.A. Pre-Flight State Championship in 1992 are to his credit. Ed was placed on the A.H.P.A. Board of Directors in 1991.
A. W. Sprinkle
Indianapolis, In.Inducted in 1986
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Jim Moore
Bloomington, In.Inducted in 1996
One of the best all around horseshoe pitchers in the state. Setting aside his winning the State Championships in 1994 and 1995, Jim was much better as a person. Jim always had a smile and a kind word for others. In his caring for the sport you could always find him working on the pits so others would have good clay to pitch in.
Flo Huffman
Indianapolis, In.Inducted in 1996
One of the first women to pitch in the AHPA had a love and talent at pitching horseshoes. Flo had a lot of fun pitching. You could hear her all around the court yelling and encouraging others during doubles tournaments, but not to interfere with others. Other pitchers always got a great amount of joy out of her on the court antics. Flo retired from the sport in her seventies having won State Championships in 1979 and 1984
