Glorious weather and perfect field conditions were on tap for the 2012 Kick-Off Classic
held on January 21 & 22 at Papago and Victory Lane parks in Phoenix, Arizona. As
Tony Jenson of Rustys said, "It was like playing on a putting green."
In all 23 teams participated in the Kick-Off Classic. When the dust had settled, every
team had played at least five games and there were seven champions crowned.
The highlight of the tournament was the induction ceremony of Doc Metcalf, player,
SSUSA director, SSUSA ambassador and all around good guy. Doc was inducted into
the SSUSA Hall of Fame on January 21 at Papago Park.
Earlier in the week, chief executive officer, Terry Hennessy and executive director, Fran
Dowell made a special trip to Phoenix to present Doc with his SSUSA Hall of Fame ring.
In 2012, the Kick-Off Classic will be renamed to the Doc Metcalf Hall of Fame
Invitational.
Congratulations to Doc and the winners and thanks for playing.