By Thomas Grant Jr.
The second annual South Carolina American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame ceremony is set for Thursday at Seawell’s Restaurant.
This year’s Class of 2024 includes eight inductees:
– Justin Hawkins (Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24)
– Mookie Wilson (Orangeburg Post 4)
– Bill Spiers (Orangeburg Post 4)
– Joe Clayton (Charleston Post 147)
– Wally Jones (Sumter Post 15)
– Jessie Campbell (Spartanburg Post 28)
– Tommy Moody (Columbia Post 6)
– Steven Keibler James (Greenwood Post 20)
Hawkins was a member of the 2015 American Legion World Series champions that posted a 32-1 record. It was the first South Carolina team to win the title in 79 years and Hawkins was named the George W. Ruion American Legion Player of the Year.
Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. and tickets are $55 or $500 for a table of 10 people. For more information, call (803) 240-6047.
Photo by Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24 – The 2015 American Legion World Series champions of Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24 which included Hall of Fame inductee Justin Hawkins.
