2008 USFTL Ohio Hall Of Fame

Rich Slaina - "Sly"

Induction: Director/Player/Coach
Presenter: Jeff Slaina
City/State: Youngstown, OH
Date of Birth: 03/02/62
Height/Weight: 5’10” / 195
Spouse: Sheri
Children: Richie, Payton
Occupation: Employee of the Mahoning County Engineers Dpt.
Career as Player: 21 Years (1981-2001)
Position: WR/QB/Punter
Number: 28
Team: Jolly Joe’s Sports Bar, Cricket’s Bar
National Tournament Appearances: 4
All-American Team: (1) 1995 “B-Touch” Offense-3^rd Team
State Tournament Appearances: 5
City Tournament Appearances: 15
City Championship Titles: 3
All City Teams: 2
City MVP: 1
All League Team: 1
League MVP: 1
All Tournament Team: 3
Tournament MVP: 1
Career as Director: 8 years (2001-2008)
Career as Referee: 10 years (1999-2008)
Career as Coach: 20 years (1982-2001)
Special Awards: 25 years as an Ohio High School Football Referee. 18 years as an Ohio High School Basketball Referee.
Most memorable moment in flag & touch football: All though there were a few on the field, they were not possible without the help of others. My most memorable moment was off the field. Prior to the 2001 season, convincing our 7 on 7 Touch League, that if they wanted to compete in tournaments (States & Nationals), we would have to change to 8 on 8 Flag. It was not easy, but I was successful!!!