Joe Rossi Hall of Fame

2011 Hall of Fame Inductee David Schmidt – Littleton David Schmidt was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 6, 1947 to John and Marge Schmidt. David moved to Colorado in 1980 with Diane and they married in 1982. Shortly after, they opened a Stamp Store West packing store. Their daughter Mindy was born in 1985. David passed on May 31, 2008. David graduated from Chartiers Valley High School in 1965 and continued his higher education at Robert Morris College. He graduated with a major in education. David had a long and distinguished career. He began coaching Little League in Pennsylvania and then began umpiring both baseball and softball after moving to Colorado. He taught umpire school and became an umpire assignor to both the Metropolitan and Skyline leagues. David held many positions in his life including softball and baseball umpire as well as a basketball referee. David also held the Annual 4th of July Tournament at Dakota Ridge High School. David received many awards in his career including: • Mr. Baseball Award from the Colorado High School Baseball Coaches Association in 2005. • Honorary Member of the Colorado High School Softball Umpire Association in 2005 • Distinguished Service Award 2006-2007 He was a fine man and a big contributor to the baseball community.