| Elby "Boom-Boom" Bushong, known for his high-step home runs, was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in the Male Player Category. A Native of Phenix, Arizona, Bushong was a member of the USSSA Men's Class "A" World Champion Campbell's Carpets of Concord, California in 1980. Bushong played his first World Series in 1974 and was Co-Home Run Leader. Bushong has played in eight USSSA World Series. He was a member of the K-Club USSSA National 16-inch World Champion in 1977. Bushong, who has been selected as a member of the Arizona All-State Team none times, was a member of the All-World team twice. He has been on several division all-tournament teams. A former professional baseball player and College All-American, Bushong has a .650 career batting average with over 1,500 home runs in USSSA tournaments. Bushong hits for power and average and always did a good job on defense, his main position was first base; however, during his career, he played every position but shortstop and pitcher. Everyone who has some contact with Bushong on the field admits he is a true hall of famer. |