uring the warmest months of the year, when daylight
seems to hang in the sky like golden curtains on the
horizon, men who are kids at heart lace up their shoes,
grab a bat and head for the dugout.
The South Hills Senior Softball League (SHSSL),
formed in 1992 by Dick Mummert of Mt. Lebanon,
offers men an opportunity to be active and competitive
playing softball.
“Our league is dedicated to competitive, fair play and good
sportsmanship,” says current commissioner Doug Houston. “We
all play to win, but winning at all costs is not what this league is
about.”
The SHSSL age range is 55 and older, with 66 as the average.
The oldest member, Paul Tomanio, recently turned 87. “He can