Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame

The Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame board is seeking nominations for the class of 2026. Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame mission statement is to recognize men, women and teams who have played a passionate role in the growth and development of slow-pitch or fast-pitch softball in the Fargo Moorhead area and who’s abilities, performances, and services were considered outstanding by their peers. The nomination deadline for this year’s class is February 15, 2026. Please send a Messenger chat to the Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame with the nominee's name. Application process details will be provided upon nomination suggestion.

The Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame Ceremony for 2025 is scheduled for August 16 at 2 p.m. and will be held at the North Softball Complex. The event is open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend.
Inductees
• Chuck “Butch” Evert – Men’s fast-pitch softball
• Dean Wixo – Men’s slow-pitch softball
• DaLee Wilkinson – Women’s slow-pitch softball
• Brittany Rheault Kapaun – Club, high school, and college fast-pitch softball
• Tim Rheault – Girls club fast-pitch softball coach and men’s fast-pitch softball player
• Klevgaard Construction (1989–2002) – Women’s slow-pitch softball (team). Team members: Diane Klevgaard Jones, Jill DeVries, Sue Phillips Klabunde, Holly Heitkamp, Kristi Kassenborg Trautwein, Kay Kassenborg Edwards, Deb Lien, Kari Tuton, Rene Smith, Wanda Meslow, Nancy Meers, Lashalle Boehm Leingang, Carolyn Wilberts, Tracy Baily McGillis, Patty Schmidt, Lynette Mund Johnson, Leora Appel, Kim Kassenborg Ulven and Brenda Hubrig Radloff.

This year’s ceremony will honor the outstanding history and ongoing passion for softball in the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo area. The inductees represent dedication, achievement, and sportsmanship, each leaving a lasting impact on the region’s softball scene. Family, friends, teammates, and fans are invited to gather at the celebration and show their support for these remarkable contributors whose commitment and talent have elevated the sport. The festivities will include speeches, award presentations, and a chance for attendees to congratulate the honorees and reminisce about memorable seasons.

The Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame board is seeking nominations for the class of 2025. Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame mission statement is to recognize men, women and teams who have played a passionate role in the growth and development of slow-pitch or fast-pitch softball in the Fargo Moorhead area and who’s abilities, performances, and services were considered outstanding by their peers. The nomination deadline for this year’s class is March 16, 2025. Please send a Messenger chat to the Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame with the nominee name. Nomination process details will be provided after nominee name is received.

Hey Friends! The 2024 Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 17th at 2pm inside the main pavilion at the North Softball Complex in Fargo. The 2024 Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame inductees are:

* Corey "Bronco" Richart
* Scott Trana
* Tim Houser
* Scott Warner
* Bellerud Trucking Softball Team

Please come out and let's celebrate these deserving individuals and their accomplishments in making Fargo-Moorhead softball great! Hope to see you there!

2023 Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame inductee - Idso Sales women's fastpitch softball teams 1975 through 1985

2023 Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame inductee - Darren Mueller

2023 Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame inductee - Randy Emerson

2023 Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame inductee - Lyle Hokanson (posthumously)

The 2023 Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, August 19th at 2:30 pm at the North Softball Complex in Fargo. The 2023 Fargo Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame inductees are Lyle Hokanson (posthumously), Randy Emerson, Darren Mueller and Idso Sales fastpitch softball teams 1975 through 1985. This event will be held in conjunction with the 2023 North Dakota Rec 4 East State Men’s Slowpitch Softball Tournament.

Lyle Hokanson was a prominent figure in the Fargo Moorhead fastpitch softball world in the 1970’s and 1980’s. He could be found at the diamonds at Mickelson Field every summer night as a team manager, pitcher and umpire. He managed and pitched for the Otto’s Welding team. Lyle also served as umpire and umpire and chief for the Fargo leagues, state, regional and national tournaments for twenty years. Lyle’s Otto’s Welding team finished runner-up in two state tournaments. Lyle’s talent included public address for sporting events. He was the public address announcer for many national and local fastpitch tournaments held in Fargo. Lyle was “the voice of the NDSU Bison” for many years. His signature “everyone up for the kickoff” while announcing football is still used today.

Randy Emerson was known as one of the greatest fastpitch softball shortstops and hitters in the history of the Tri-River League. Randy played for Wolverton, Minnesota from 1966 through 1980 and Christine, North Dakota from 1981 through 1989. Randy was known for hitting with a high average, .350 lifetime, outstanding homerun power and great fielding and throwing ability. Randy played on many Tri-River League All Star teams. Randy’s team won many league championships and finished State runner-up a couple of years. Randy was known as a great leader and organizer for his team and the Tri-River League.

Darren Mueller played fastpitch softball in the Fargo Moorhead leagues for twenty-four years. He played outfield, first base and catcher. The teams he played for are Moose Lodge II, Amvets, Kegel Black Knights and Chubs Pub. Darren was known as a very good fielding power hitter. His teams won two state championships and played in eleven national tournaments and an ISC World Tournament. Darren was named to the NAFA All World team. Darren is the Head Coach for the North Dakota State Bison women’s fastpitch softball team. He has coached the Bison women for 29 years, 22 years as head coach. As head coach, his Bison teams have won 730 games. Darren’s Bison women have won 10 Summit League tournament championships. He has authored many articles for the NFCA and produced four videos on hitting. He has coached internationally for team USA in Australia and Holland.

The Idso Sales fastpitch softball teams 1975 to 1985 were a power in the women’s fastpitch softball world. Their teams won six State Championships and two Region Championships. They won six championships at the prestigious Red River Tournament hosted annually in Fargo. The team competed in national tournaments in Colorado and New Mexico. The team took pride in the fact it was comprised of local athletes. The team was coached 1975 through 1981 by Bob and Pepper Toussaint and 1982 through 1985 by Harold Larson assisted by Don Hanson and Dick Belisle. Players included Ally Toussaint Manavel, Barb Hirchert Olson, Cheryl Wiexel, Deb Kjelvik Isaacson, Di Worner, Diane Carlson, Jill Bendel, Jill Harter, Jodi Lien Wileman, Judy Nelson, Kari Larson Teschendorf, Karin Schumacher, Kathy Johnson Duginski, Kay Kassenborg Edwards, Kim Kassenborg Ulven, Kristin Mitchell, Kristi Kassenborg Trautwein, Lisa Schwartz Comstock, Lori Larson Wixo, Lori Worner, Mary Sweeney, Merry Fischer, Pat Aageson Halldorson, Pepper Toussaint, Sara Lee, Shelly Peterson Lundborg, Sheri Toussaint Wanzek, Sue Gytri Allen, Sue Sanner and Theresa Anderson. Bat boy Lance Belisle and bat girl Wendy Larson Hell.

Happy new years friends, from all of us with the FM Softball Hall of Fame.

To start 2023 off right, I wanted to let everyone know that we have a new website! This new website will have information about the HOF, all of our inductees (not yet complete), and you can even nominate people/teams right on the website. You no longer need to hunt down a board member for a paper application (however paper applications are still available if requested)!

So if you have a player, manager, umpire, sponsor, team, or any other individual that you believe is worthy of the Fargo-Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame (and has played fastpitch or slowpitch softball for at least 15 years in the Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, and surrounding communities including Horace, Tri-River League, Dilworth, Cass & Clay counties, as well as teams/players participating in the Fargo, Moorhead, or West Fargo fast pitch and slow pitch softball leagues) show them how much you care by nominating them today!

Also, please take the time to like and share our page so we can raise awareness. Thanks everyone!

Fargo-Moorhead Softball Hall of Fame The FM Softball Hall of Fame Board consists of 8 volunteers who have been around fastpitch and slow-pitch softball in the FMWF area for a significant period of time. All of our board members strive to acknowledge those individuals who have helped grow and bring attention to the softball community, w...

Congratulations to 2022 Fargo Moorhead Area Softball Hall of Fame inductee the 1998 and 1999 DMS Knights! Left to right front row Doug Holloway, Tim Tweiten, Dan Brekke and Pat Johnson. Second row Steve Baumgartner, Guy Carlson, John Tschida, Scott Deutsch and Lamar Noriega. Third row Bob Fleming, Kelly Grindahl, James Speral, Paul Lybeck and Joe Peyerl. Not pictured Mike Geist.