Joe Rossi Hall of Fame

2010 Hall of Fame Inductee Richard Joseph 'Blue Blaze' Mauro – Littleton Richard graduated from North Denver High School, Denver, Colorado in 1948. He now resides in Littleton, Colorado with his wife Marie. 'Blue Blaze' has a long list of contributions to community athletics. He umpired for a total of eighteen years in the high school and college/ university venues. Richard became a member of the Rocky Mountain Umpires Association during those eighteen years of service, and became President of that association for two years. He was on Board of Directors for two years as well. Richard coached Northside Community Centers B-Legion Team for five years where he took the team on to win two League Championships and one State Championship. While acting Assistant Coach to Ron Mitchell, he helped to take the Metz Lumber Girls' Softball Team to three State Championships and a seventh place win in the Nationals in San Antonio, Texas. Richard has a long list of accomplishments which include umpiring at Bears Stadium in three All Star games. He represented the umpires at a C.H.S.A.D. meeting asking for an increase in pay for High School Baseball Games and was successful in accomplishing his mission.