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Strat-O-Matic Hall of Fame

Del Newell

Class of 2023

Del Newell first began playing Strat in June of 1963. In March 1971, after a phone call to Hal, Del ran the first issue of the monthly Strat-O-Matic Review, the first significant publication dedicated to Strat-O-Matic. Del was the editor of the newsletter for the next 20 years. The Review’s inviting line, “So You Think You’re the Only One?” united Strat-O-Matic gamers. They shared biographical notes, game experiences, playing tips, rule interpretations, classified ads, and more. In many respects, the Review created the Strat-O-Matic community that would not have been acquainted otherwise. In addition to the review, Del helped Strat-O-Matic organize and run the first convention in 1973 in Brooklyn.

Bill Sindelar

Class of 2023

Hal Richman considers Bill Sindelar "Strat-O-Matic’s First Customer". Bill began playing Strat-O-Matic in 1961 and while he might not technically be the first to purchase the game, Bill was the first customer to interact with Hal on a personal basis and let him know his thoughts on the game. Later, Bill became one of the first computer Strat-O-Matic players. Bill was easy to get along with, and always happy to send suggestions to Hal or Bob Winberry for the Windows game, some of which have been implemented and are still used in the current versions of the game today.

James Williams

Class of 2023

James Williams begin his Strat-O-Matic career in the shipping room. Over the next 44 years, James became Hal Richman’s right-hand man and the first executive of the company. He was indispensable working on Strat’s basketball, football, and baseball games. However he may be best known by customers for his kindness and gentle spirit. Everyone who ever came in contact with James says the same thing – James is a wonderful person and the nicest guy. Hal has said that James was like a younger brother to him. The most humble person, James’ strength came from his amazing mother Pauline and his love for his incredible family.

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