
Woodpecker History
Founded in 1983 by Harry Cartales, the Woodpeckers
were originally in the Queen Anne league. In 1992, a master’s team was
organized, in the Green Lake League. Both teams played until 1995, when
the Queen Anne team disbanded. In 2004, the Peckers moved from the
master’s division to an open league at Green Lake.
Woodpeckers have played in league tournaments roughly half of their
seasons, and won the Green Lake masters league three times. The team has
been to state championships five times, advancing to Sunday once.
Peckers have won two open tournaments, and been in the hardware numerous
other times.
The Queen Anne team frequented the Hilltop Tavern, now the Hilltop
Ale House. The Green Lake squad has been regulars at Teddy’s since 1992.
The Beginning 1983-1984
Featured players recruited through community center bulletin board postings.
The Christian Era 1985-1986
Fellowship of Christian Athletes came to dominate the Peckers for some of the most successful on field seasons ever. In 1987, the FCA boys moved on to
Bitter Lake.
Click here for 1985 Team Photo.The Docker Boys 1987-1992
Intensity waned for a few years as the P’s recruited players who were more likely to talk about cheese in the dugout than throw it on the diamond.
Who’s Pounding the Peckers 1994-1996
Sad masters teams at GreenLake featured recruiting of joggers to fill out the roster some nights.
Lincoln High School 1997-2003
The addition of several baseball players from Lincoln High Teams of the early 1970s restored the Ps to glory in the GreenLake masters league.
Today 2004 – 2008
Looking to upgrade competition, the Peckers rejoined an open league in 2004. After learning the hard way that masters’ speed won’t cut it in an open league, they are restocking with young talent and looking forward to great things.
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