Charles Bertino

Elected : USSSA New York Hall Of Fame in 2009
Inducted : March 2010, Rochester, NY

Bo was born in Rochester, NY on July 22, 1947. He attended grammar school at Holy Rosary and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1965. Bo is a 1969 graduate of Brockport State College in Physical Education and Health.

Bo and his wife Robyn have five children - four sons, Greg, Louis (wife Emily), Charles, and Lucas and one daughter, Peyton (husband Brett). Bo and Robyn have three grandchildren, Marissa, Michael, and Joseph.

Upon graduation from Brockport State College, Bo signed a one year minor league free agent contract with the Seattle Mariners and then a two year minor league contract with the Montreal Expos. Bo has been playing slo-pitch softball nearly 40 years for many of the top major teams in the area including Al's Green Tavern, Prince George's, RAM 55's, Coors Lite 55's, and RallyTime Sports 55's. He has played on two World Championship title teams, one in 2002 with the Coors Lite / Perna Homes team and again in 2005 with RallyTime Sports / PG's. He has two 'All World' tournament team appointments, both in 2002 with Coors Lite / Perna Homes. Besides his excellent baseball and softball careers, Bo has been coaching high school sports in both baseball and football for over 40 years. He started out at Ben Franklin High School, moving to Charlotte, then to East, Monroe, Penfield, and Brighton. He is currently coaching at Pittsford Mendon High School. Sports have played a major part in Bo's life. He has achieved many victories on the field for which he can be very proud. Perhaps more importantly, Bo has always been there to help others in times of need. Over the years, he has unselfishly answered calls for help many times with the same positive attitude and energy he brings to sports and his personal life. Bo is a true humanitarian and leader. The smiles and gratitude from those he has helped drives Bo to continue to give back to the community and take endless actions to help his fellow man.