Rutherford Little League History: 1985

Officers

• Tony Gwiazdowski, President
• Gus Boisits, Vice President
• Dick Allen, Secretary
• John Jasionowicz, Treasurer
• Jeff Cassella, Player Agent

Managers

• American League
  • Elks: Jim Hadrava
  • Flash Cleaners: Kevin McAuliffe
  • Keller-Depken Oil: Jeff Cassella
  • Lions: Jim Brinksma
  • Naborhood Pharmacy: Bill Edwards
  • Tommy's Towing: Tom Prince
• National League
  • Boiling Springs Savings: Dan Mariano
  • Kiwanis: Pete DeLuise
  • Kurgan-Bergen Realtors: Ed Brim
  • Park Exxon: George Rosenbower
  • Rotary: Tom Keeler
  • Rutherford Sporting Goods: John Inglese

Former Rutherford Little Leaguer Harry Usher, now commissioner of the United States Football League, is the grand marshal of the opening day parade. He is joined by Dr. Creighton J. Hale, president and chief executive officer of Little League Baseball, Inc., as well as by the 12 former league players who formed Rutherford High School's state championship basketball team. Lost in the hoopla is pitcher Ryan Hadrava, who pitches Elks to victory in the season opener.