Dave Kerrone

Dave Kerrone officiated basketball in Pierce County for 30 years, earning the opportunity to officiate in 12 state tournaments. In addition to his work on the hardwood, Kerrone umpired baseball, modified fastpitch and slowpitch softball for 30 years. His outstanding work led to his selection to umpire at five modified fastpitch national championship tournaments.

Kerrone first earned distinction in athletics at Stadium High School. He provided the game’s only points on a 55-yard run when the Tigers knocked off the Lincoln Abes back in 1956. In addition to playing football, he was a guard in basketball and a sprinter and jumper in track.

After leaving Stadium, he participated in football and track at Washington State University from 1958-62, and then started a 35-year teaching and coaching career in the Clover Park School District.

For more than 40 years, Kerrone has been among the state’s top handball players, winning many state singles and doubles titles.