Rutherford Little League History: 1999

Officers

• Walt Mager, President
• Frank Marsico, A.L. Vice President
• Jeff Cassella, N.L. Vice President
• Fred Lyons, Secretary
• Donna Kolich, Treasurer
• Charlie O’Reilly, Player Agent

Major League Managers

• American League
  • DiNoto Fuel Oil: Kevin McAuley
  • Elks: Steve Smith
  • Flash Cleaners: Tom Bloomer
  • Keller-Depken Oil: Jeff Cassella
  • Lions: Steve Mazzaro
  • Tommy’s Towing: John Della Fave
• National League
  • Boiling Springs Savings: Dan Mariano
  • Fire Department: Bob Simone
  • Inline Skating: Phil Giordano
  • Kiwanis: George Dunn
  • Kurgan-Bergen Realtors: Pete Schiro
  • P.B.A. Local 300: Jack Dunn

Another sponsorship opens in the National League, as the Rotary chapter ends its 48-year run with a Major League team. P.B.A. Local 300 takes its place.

Vinny Mazzaro of Lions becomes the fourth pitcher in league history to strike out 18 in a Major League game, performing the feat on opening day against Elks. He then caps off the season by tossing a no-hitter in the town championship game. Later, Mazzaro would pitch Rutherford High School to two state championships and be drafted by the Oakland Athletics.

For the sixth time in 20 years, Rutherford American and Rutherford National battle for the district championship in the 12-year-old tournament. Rutherford National wins the title and advances to the sectional tournament at Lodi, where it places second to Millburn-Short Hills (District 9).