40 years later he purchased the Gastonia Rangers from George Shinn and relocated the franchise to Hickory, and since then several clubs have been added. In 2000, he was inducted into the Little League World Series Hall of Fame."
Forty years after purchasing the Gastonia Rangers from George Shinn and relocating them to Hickory, additional teams were established.  In 2000, he was honored by being inducted into the Little League World Series Hall of Fame.