Cove Players Recognized at Semi-Pro Hall of Fame

On Sunday November 17, The National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame held its Third Annual Mid-Atlantic Region Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at the Blair County Convention Center.

Several players who are originally from the Cove or played for a team from the area were inducted.

Twin brothers Brandon and Ryan Ickes from Claysburg along with team members from Thomas Chevrolet were inducted.

The Thomas teammates were John Brouse, Duke Neatrour, Scooter Ronan and Chad Swogger.

Ryan Ickes started playing baseball in high school alongside his twin brother Brandon.

“We started playing in 1998. We woul...