Southern Connecticut Diamond Club inducts five individuals and one team Oct. 22
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

The Southern Connecticut Diamond Club will host its 18th annual Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony on October 22 at The Woodwinds in Branford. The 2026 Hall of Fame class includes Chris Borelli, Billy Mitchell, Chip Porto, Bob Turcio, and the 2026 Team Connecticut Unified Softball, which won a silver medal at the Special Olympics USA Games. Additional awards will be presented to Joe Tonelli Sr., Jay Midolo, and Mike Madera. Tickets for the event will be sold in advance and include hors d'oeuvres, a speaking program, and a dinner.
- •The banquet begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m.
- •Tickets are priced at $65 and can be purchased in advance.
- •Tonelli, Midolo, and Madera will receive special awards during the event.
- •The Team Connecticut Unified Softball includes athletes from 13 towns.
- •The Hall of Fame class features prominent local figures in baseball coaching and development.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Southern Connecticut Diamond Club to induct four people, one team into Hall of Fame Oct. 22
"Chris Borelli, Billy Mitchell, Chip Porto, Bob Turcio and Team Connecticut Unified Softball lead the class.
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