AFA HALL OF FAMEThis section is NOT UP TO DATE.
Check back soon for up-to-date Hall-of-Famers.American Football Association Hall of Fame
Red & Black
1996
Legends Award Category - Watertown Red and Black, Celebrating 100th Year. (AFA Historians**)
2002
Coaches Category - George Ashcraft - (Alvin Lollie**)
Pioneer Category - J.B. Wise* - (AFA Historians**)
AFA All-Americans
3rd Team
RB Al Countryman
DB Trent Clark
2003
Players Category - Mike Britton- (George Ashcraft**)
AFA All-Americans
Second Team
PK Scott Ford
DT Rubin Hano Hano
Third Team
PT Al Countryman
2004
Pioneer Category - *Alex Duffy - (Mike Britton**)
Trainer Category - Dr. David Van Eenenaam - (George Ashcraft**)
AFA “General Manager of the Year” George Ashcraft
2005
Players Category - Pat Nulty (George Ashcraft**)
2007
Media Category - Mel Busler – (George Ashcraft**)
Golden football Award - For promoting Semi Pro Football
(George Ashcraft)
2008
Player/Coach: Steve Fisher – (George Ashcraft**)
2011 Player: Lynn Patrick – (George Ashcraft**)
2012 Player: Al Countryman – (George Ashcraft**)
The Watertown Red and Black Organization would like to congratulate Al
Countryman on his induction into the American Football Associaion Hall
of Fame Class of 2012.
The list of accolades below are the reason #22 Al Countryman has earned this honor.
In Al's 13 years with the team he helped the Red and Black earn 95 wins and bring us back to the top in the Empire Football League. Al was a true IRON MAN to football. When starting with the team in 1993 Al started out on the defense. By his second season he proved to be he most feared defensive player earning EFL honors as a Iron Man, defensive player of the year and a first team allstar. In 1998 when the team needed an extra boost on offense Al went to Coach Ashcraft and said he wanted to run the ball. In just four short season's he rushed for over 4,400 yards and became the number one rusher in Red and Black history. In 2006 Al had become only he 2nd player in Red and Black history to have his jersey retired. With his short stocky frame, quiet presence, and his ability to change the game at any time, #22 will never be forgotten.
On behalf of The Watertown Red and Black, Coach Ashcraft, Coaches, players and fans at this time we would like to thank you for your services to the organization.
Long live #22.
1993 Empire Football League 8-5
1st Team DB
1994 Empire Football League Awards 5-7
1st Team DB
Defensive Player of the Year
Iron Man of the Year
1995 Empire Football League Awards 7-3
2nd Team DB
1996 Empire Football League Awards 7-3
1st Team DB
Defensive player of the year
Co Ironman
All-Minor League AFA
1997 Empire Football League Awards 8-2
1st Team DB
1998 New York American Football League 9-1 Championship Game
1st Team RB
1999 New York American Football League 8-2
1st Team RB
2000 Empire Football League Awards 7-2
1st Team RB
2001 Empire Football League Awards 8-2
1st Team RB
AFA All American 3rd Team RB
2002 Empire Football League Awards 4-5-1
EFL- 1st Team RB
AFA All American 3rd Team RB
2003 Empire Football League Awards 8-1 Championship Game
EFL Iron Man of the Year
PNT 1tm
RB 2nd
DB 2nd
2004 Injured Made come back beat Lake City at Home 10-0 8-2
2005 No accolades 8-2 Retired Your Jersey at the start of 2006
95 wins 34 losses 1 tie this does not include pre season w/l
2013 Player: Earnest Wash– (George Ashcraft**)
It's no secret that anyone who has followed the Watertown Red and Black since 1988 recognized the same person wearing the # 84. The name is Earnest Wash. Earnie has been stationed in Watertown since 88 and been a part of our long standing tradition. Number 84 caught passes from many different Red and Black Qb's becoming one of the most feared receivers in Semi pro football. With his military obligation and several deployments Earnie never forgot where his home was. Stationed on Ft. Drum for over 20 years and recently retired from the US Army Earnie has earned his way into this years 2013 American Football Association Hall of Fame. This is one of the biggest honors you can receive in Semi Pro Football where you truly play for the love of the game. In his 16 seasons played with the Red and Black and some shortened season do to military call Earnie has become the all time leading receiver in the history of the Red and Black. He has more receiving yards, catches, and Tds than any other receiver in the teams history. You cannot ask for a better person to be around. With his great personality, wonderful smile, true love and passion for football and family I am proud to announce and welcome Ernest Catch 84 Wash into this years 2013 AFA Hall of Fame.
2014 Player: Patrick Killorin – (George Ashcraft**)
Semi Pro Football: 1968 - 1973 - Helped re organize the Watertown Red and Black
1969- 1971 - Red and Black head coach and played D Tackle, Coached till 1971 before retiring. The team was 18-7 in the three years. Played D Tackle in 72 and 73.
1976 - Played and coached for the Syracuse Aces under team coach Rock Pirro
1995 - Inducted into the Red and Black Hall of Fame
College - 1962 - 1966 Played for Syracuse University, First team All American, All East Center, 64,65, Bill Horr MVP player 65, Played in the 65 Sugar Bowl, Played Hula Bowl east west All Star game and college all star game vs Green Bat Packers.
Selected as Letter Winner of Distinction in 1993. Received S.U. Zinc Award in 2013, Elected VP class of 66
Pro - 1966-1967 - Drafted 3rd round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, received serious knee injuries in 66,67 that ended pro career.
2015 Player: Doug Black - (George Ashcraft**)
In 1995 The Watertown Red and Black were gifted to have the young and talented Doug Black join the team at the quarterback position. The local General Brown standout led the R&B offense 11 straight years to many victorious seasons. Doug passed for 17,989 yards, completed 1253 passes, threw 197 tds, and 112 ints which are all records that he broke in his time with the Red and Black. Doug will now join Earnest Wash, Al Countryman, Lynn Patrick, his high school coach Steve Fisher and his coach and still current head Coach George Ashcraft of the Watertown Red and Black on June 25th 2015 in the American Football Association Hall of Fame. Congratulations Doug on your induction and thank your for your contributions and hard work.
2016 Player: Jamee Call - (George Ashcraft**)
2016 Coach: Jerry Levine - (George Ashcraft**)
*Deceased
**Nominated By
Check back soon for up-to-date Hall-of-Famers.American Football Association Hall of Fame
Red & Black
1996
Legends Award Category - Watertown Red and Black, Celebrating 100th Year. (AFA Historians**)
2002
Coaches Category - George Ashcraft - (Alvin Lollie**)
Pioneer Category - J.B. Wise* - (AFA Historians**)
AFA All-Americans
3rd Team
RB Al Countryman
DB Trent Clark
2003
Players Category - Mike Britton- (George Ashcraft**)
AFA All-Americans
Second Team
PK Scott Ford
DT Rubin Hano Hano
Third Team
PT Al Countryman
2004
Pioneer Category - *Alex Duffy - (Mike Britton**)
Trainer Category - Dr. David Van Eenenaam - (George Ashcraft**)
AFA “General Manager of the Year” George Ashcraft
2005
Players Category - Pat Nulty (George Ashcraft**)
2007
Media Category - Mel Busler – (George Ashcraft**)
Golden football Award - For promoting Semi Pro Football
(George Ashcraft)
2008
Player/Coach: Steve Fisher – (George Ashcraft**)
2011 Player: Lynn Patrick – (George Ashcraft**)
2012 Player: Al Countryman – (George Ashcraft**)
The Watertown Red and Black Organization would like to congratulate Al
Countryman on his induction into the American Football Associaion Hall
of Fame Class of 2012.
The list of accolades below are the reason #22 Al Countryman has earned this honor.
In Al's 13 years with the team he helped the Red and Black earn 95 wins and bring us back to the top in the Empire Football League. Al was a true IRON MAN to football. When starting with the team in 1993 Al started out on the defense. By his second season he proved to be he most feared defensive player earning EFL honors as a Iron Man, defensive player of the year and a first team allstar. In 1998 when the team needed an extra boost on offense Al went to Coach Ashcraft and said he wanted to run the ball. In just four short season's he rushed for over 4,400 yards and became the number one rusher in Red and Black history. In 2006 Al had become only he 2nd player in Red and Black history to have his jersey retired. With his short stocky frame, quiet presence, and his ability to change the game at any time, #22 will never be forgotten.
On behalf of The Watertown Red and Black, Coach Ashcraft, Coaches, players and fans at this time we would like to thank you for your services to the organization.
Long live #22.
1993 Empire Football League 8-5
1st Team DB
1994 Empire Football League Awards 5-7
1st Team DB
Defensive Player of the Year
Iron Man of the Year
1995 Empire Football League Awards 7-3
2nd Team DB
1996 Empire Football League Awards 7-3
1st Team DB
Defensive player of the year
Co Ironman
All-Minor League AFA
1997 Empire Football League Awards 8-2
1st Team DB
1998 New York American Football League 9-1 Championship Game
1st Team RB
1999 New York American Football League 8-2
1st Team RB
2000 Empire Football League Awards 7-2
1st Team RB
2001 Empire Football League Awards 8-2
1st Team RB
AFA All American 3rd Team RB
2002 Empire Football League Awards 4-5-1
EFL- 1st Team RB
AFA All American 3rd Team RB
2003 Empire Football League Awards 8-1 Championship Game
EFL Iron Man of the Year
PNT 1tm
RB 2nd
DB 2nd
2004 Injured Made come back beat Lake City at Home 10-0 8-2
2005 No accolades 8-2 Retired Your Jersey at the start of 2006
95 wins 34 losses 1 tie this does not include pre season w/l
2013 Player: Earnest Wash– (George Ashcraft**)
It's no secret that anyone who has followed the Watertown Red and Black since 1988 recognized the same person wearing the # 84. The name is Earnest Wash. Earnie has been stationed in Watertown since 88 and been a part of our long standing tradition. Number 84 caught passes from many different Red and Black Qb's becoming one of the most feared receivers in Semi pro football. With his military obligation and several deployments Earnie never forgot where his home was. Stationed on Ft. Drum for over 20 years and recently retired from the US Army Earnie has earned his way into this years 2013 American Football Association Hall of Fame. This is one of the biggest honors you can receive in Semi Pro Football where you truly play for the love of the game. In his 16 seasons played with the Red and Black and some shortened season do to military call Earnie has become the all time leading receiver in the history of the Red and Black. He has more receiving yards, catches, and Tds than any other receiver in the teams history. You cannot ask for a better person to be around. With his great personality, wonderful smile, true love and passion for football and family I am proud to announce and welcome Ernest Catch 84 Wash into this years 2013 AFA Hall of Fame.
2014 Player: Patrick Killorin – (George Ashcraft**)
Semi Pro Football: 1968 - 1973 - Helped re organize the Watertown Red and Black
1969- 1971 - Red and Black head coach and played D Tackle, Coached till 1971 before retiring. The team was 18-7 in the three years. Played D Tackle in 72 and 73.
1976 - Played and coached for the Syracuse Aces under team coach Rock Pirro
1995 - Inducted into the Red and Black Hall of Fame
College - 1962 - 1966 Played for Syracuse University, First team All American, All East Center, 64,65, Bill Horr MVP player 65, Played in the 65 Sugar Bowl, Played Hula Bowl east west All Star game and college all star game vs Green Bat Packers.
Selected as Letter Winner of Distinction in 1993. Received S.U. Zinc Award in 2013, Elected VP class of 66
Pro - 1966-1967 - Drafted 3rd round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, received serious knee injuries in 66,67 that ended pro career.
2015 Player: Doug Black - (George Ashcraft**)
In 1995 The Watertown Red and Black were gifted to have the young and talented Doug Black join the team at the quarterback position. The local General Brown standout led the R&B offense 11 straight years to many victorious seasons. Doug passed for 17,989 yards, completed 1253 passes, threw 197 tds, and 112 ints which are all records that he broke in his time with the Red and Black. Doug will now join Earnest Wash, Al Countryman, Lynn Patrick, his high school coach Steve Fisher and his coach and still current head Coach George Ashcraft of the Watertown Red and Black on June 25th 2015 in the American Football Association Hall of Fame. Congratulations Doug on your induction and thank your for your contributions and hard work.
2016 Player: Jamee Call - (George Ashcraft**)
2016 Coach: Jerry Levine - (George Ashcraft**)
*Deceased
**Nominated By