James Ralph Gardner, 78, of Pitman, passed away on April 8, 2013 with his family by his side. Legacy Born in Marion, OH; raised in Williamsport, PA famous for hitting the first Home Run recorded at the first Little League World Series under manager Johnny Lindenmuth.( He was recruited to the organization by Carl Stotz, founder of Little League) Known as the "blonde bombshell" during his HS wrestling career. Earned Eagle Scout for the boys scouts of America. Jim wrestled and graduated from...
James Ralph Gardner, 78, of Pitman, passed away on April 8, 2013 with his family by his side. Legacy Born in Marion, OH; raised in Williamsport, PA famous for hitting the first Home Run recorded at the first Little League World Series under manager Johnny Lindenmuth.( He was recruited to the organization by Carl Stotz, founder of Little League) Known as the "blonde bombshell" during his HS wrestling career. Earned Eagle Scout for the boys scouts of America. Jim wrestled and graduated from...