New England Hall of Fame
///Melvin Meritt Player		1975
Melvin Merritt, Ma. Started pitching in 1957 in tournaments and since 1961 has been one of the best pitchers in New England. He won the Ma. State Championship twice, finished second three times and third three times. In the New England he was champion once and finished second twice and third once. He won the Ma. Open, Keene Open and Maine Open once and the Western Ma. Twice. He averaged over 70% in 10 tournaments during this time. 1971 was his best year when he won the Western Ma., the New England, and Maine Open averaging 72% for 8 meets he played in that year. His best average was 766.3% for 7 games in the Western Ma. Meet that year. In 1973 Mel dropped off to about 60% and 1974 and 1975 have been about the same.