Frank was born in New York City on March 22, 1939. He graduated from Purdys Central High School in Purdy, New York, and State University in New York in 1955, then entered the USMC in 1960. Frank’s officiating career began in 1958 and extended over four decades and concluded in 2002. During these four decades, …
2019 Inductees
Rosalie Kramm, Soccer
Rosalie was born September 18, 1960, the daughter of Hans Kramm (HOF2008), a graduate of Helix High School, Valedictorian of Rutledge College School of Business. She became a California Certified Shorthand Reporter in 1981 and founded her own Court Reporting companyin 1985. Introduced to Soccer Officiating in 1973, by her father. At the age of …
David Hardage, Softball, Football & Basketball
David Hardage was born in the State of Georgia, where he received his early education. He continued his education by attending College and earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering. He was drafted into the United States military in 1971 and served 27 years in the Navy. David began his officiating career in …
Robert Eisele, Swimming & Diving
Robert (Bob) Eisele was born and raised in Iowa. He attended college and worked in Omaha before moving to North San Diego County. He is a retired certified public accountant and resides in Oceanside with his wife Judy. They raised three children, a son and two daughters, both daughters earned college scholarships in swimming. Bob …
Mark Dexter, Wrestling & Water Polo
Mark Dexter was born November 15, 1959 in San Francisco, and grew up in Chula Vista Mark attended Hilltop High School where he discovered the sport of wrestling. Mark wrestled from 1975-1977, during that period of time, his coach suggested that after graduating high school he should try to referee. In 1978, he began to …
Alex Cremidan, Baseball
Born in San Diego, Alex E. Cremidan, is a 1956 graduate of Hoover High School and a member of the 1954 Post 492 American Legion National Championship Team. He obtained his BA from San Diego State University, and MAEd from Northern Arizona University. Alex spent 42 years in San Diego Unified School District as a …
Lee Bjornson, Ice Hockey, Field Hockey & Lacrosse
Lee started his association with sports in 1966 when he moved to San Diego with his family after his father retired from the Navy. Playing first Little League, then Pop Warner Football, and finally ice hockey starting at age 10, Lee played goalie for 13 years, ending his playing career with San Diego State and …