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| Duration | 00:44:35.733 |
| Abstract | Edward John Konetchy (1885-1947) was posthumously inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame as the 37th inductee in 1961. The enshrinement ceremony took place in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, October 3, 1962, as part of the Oktoberfest USA festivities in the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. |
| Abstract | Konetchy, called “The Candy Kid,” “La Crosse Lulu,” Koney” and “Big Ed,” was born in La Crosse in 1885. From 1905-1907, he played baseball for the La Crosse Class D team in the Wisconsin State League. He was scouted by the St. Louis Cardinals major league baseball team and joined them during that season as a first baseman. Konetchy played in the major leagues from 1907-1921, wearing the uniforms of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Federal team, Boston Braves, Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. He then was sent to the minor leagues, winding up his professional playing career in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1927. |
| Abstract | After his playing days were over, Konetchy managed several teams, including the 1940 La Crosse Blackhawks team that won the Wisconsin State League pennant. Konetchy died in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1947. |
| Abstract | Contents: :00 Robert “Bob” Abbott continues reading the WAHF Call of the Roll from plaque #15 through plaque #36 -- 10:02 37th entry -- 10:26 Ray Ping, Sr., toastmaster of the banquet, sets up the presentation of Edward John Konetchy plaque sponsored by the G. Heileman Brewing Co. and introduces Roy E. Kumm, president of the G. Heileman Brewing Company -- 11:57 Roy E. Kumm presentation of the plaque and his remarks -- 16:36 Ken Blanchard requests the certificate of induction -- 18:11 Ken Blanchard reads the certificate for Konetchy as a 1961 selection; unveiling of plaque by George McBride and Merv Henley -- 19:22 Ray Ping, Sr., introduction of George Ruediger, former municipal judge and president of the La Crosse Blackhawks during Konetchy’s time, accepting the plaque on behalf of the Konetchy family -- 20:03 George Ruediger response on behalf of the Konetchy family -- 22:35 Ray Ping, Sr., replica of plaque for the G. Heileman Brewing Company; introduces Lou Boudreau, former major league player and manager -- 24:29 Lou Boudreau presents a replica of the plaque to the G. Heileman Brewing Company -- 28:22 Joseph J. Krueger, chairman of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame, gives the final address and comments -- 41:34 Ray Ping, Sr., introduces Rev. Arthur M. Feroe, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to give the benediction -- 42:34 Rev. Arthur M. Feroe gives the benediction -- 42:50-end Jim Conway, announcer of the recording and special events director for WLCX radio, wraps up |
| Creator | WLCX (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.) |
| Moderator | Jim Conway |
| Musician | Olive Plamadore |
| Owner | La Crosse Public Library |
| Recording engineer | Joe Rohrer |
| Speaker | Ray Sr. Ping |
| Lou Boudreau | |
| Robert Abbott | |
| George Ruediger | |
| Roy E. Kumm | |
| Joseph J. Krueger | |
| Arthur M. Feroe Rev. | |
| Kenneth Blanchard | |
| Type of resource | sound recording |
| Genre | sound |
| Genre authority | marcgt |
| Place of publication | La Crosse, Wis. |
| Date captured | 1962-10-03 |
| Language | eng |
| Subject topic | Award presentations--Wisconsin Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Baseball players--Biography Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Baseball players--Wisconsin--Biography Authority: LCSH |
| Subject geographic | La Crosse (Wis.)--History--20th century |
| Subject topic | St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team) Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | La Crosse Blackhawks (Baseball team) Authority: Local |
| Subject topic | Konetchy, Edward John, 1885-1947 Authority: Local |
| Subject geographic | Country: United States State: Wisconsin County: La Crosse City: La Crosse |
| Subject temporal | 1960s |
| Note | Duration: 44:35 |
| Note | Forms part of the Mss 122 William "Boober" Parizek Papers held by the La Crosse Public Library Archives |
| Note | Joe Rohrer of WLCX radio was the sound recording engineer of this program and Jim Conway the announcer. The recording was created for Mrs. Aubrey (Seawel) Konetchy, widow of Edward John Konetchy, who was unable to attend the presentation. It may have also been broadcast over the WLCX radio airwaves. The recording was migrated from reel-to-reel tape to digital format by Scene Savers in 2021. |
| Use and reproduction restrictions | This item has been made available for educational purposes only and may be protected by copyright law. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. |
| Collection | Sports |
| ID | 4fc54699-4285-43ee-949f-13f3fe678141/wlac0000/20230720/00000016 |