| Floyd Salter, the man credited with writing the USSSA Rule Book, was the fist person inducted into the United Stats Slo-Pitch Softball Association Hall of Fame in the Umpire Category. A native to Rochester New York, Salter was appointed as USSSA National Umpire-In-Chief in 1970. Salter established the National Umpires Clinic that is held annually in each division. He has traveled to numerous states conducting umpires' clinics and promoting the USSSA Umpire Program. Under Salter's direction, umpires registration increased from 1,000 to over 10,000. His continuing efforts have produced many benefits that are enjoyed by umpires serving in their position today. In 1978, Salter earned the USSSA Executive Board President's Award, the same year he was elected into the Hall of Fame. As Umpire-In-Chief, Salter handled the administrative duties for the National Umpires Program, each year he personally supervised the umpires assigned to the World Series. Salter, serving as Chairman, has been a key member of the National Playing Rules Committee. He has served on the Executive Board of the association for many years. |