LEN BAJENSKI, Retired Chicago Police Detective, Investigator for the Illinois State Attorney's office & a member of the Chicago Police Golf League for over thirty years.Len's now performs on the big screen, television and stage. You may have seen him on the big screen in "Novocaine" with Steve Martin, "Payback" with Mel Gibson or "U.S. Marshall" with Tommy Lee Jones. Len was the key person in U.S. Marshall (if he doesn't let the prisoner go to the head, the plane doesn't crash and there's no story).

Len has also performed on television in: "Turks" on CBS, "Early Edition" on CBS, "Untouchables" on UPN and Missing Persons on ABC. He appeared in commercials with Scottie Pippen & Grant Hill and another with Payne Stewart.
He also played the roll as Cap'n Crunch in a cereal commercial for Quaker Oats.
Len with Actress Michelle Courvais the star of Boy meets Girl

Len was live on stage in: "Boy Meets Girl" as Les Kennkat"Guinea Pig Solo" as Charlie, "Biloxi Blues" as Sgt. Toomey, "Fool for Love" as the Old Man, "Maker of Dreams" as the Manufacturer, "Mame" as M. Lindsey Woolsey, "Breaking Legs" as Tino DiFilece, "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" as Val, "God's Favorite" as Joe Benjamin & "Harvey" as Dr. Chumley. (Len auditioned for the roll as Harvey, but couldn't remember the lines & his ears were to small). Len was the leagues most valuable player in 1999.

KEN RUGGIERO

Ken joined the department in 1994 and is currently working as a tactical officer in the 1st district. Ken joined the golf league in 1996 as a below average player and soon became the league's best.

Known as Mr. Ruggiero by most of his opponents, he has been awarded, Most valuable player in 1998, Low scratch game in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, & 2004 with Scores of 71, 73, 70, 69, 68, & 72, Low Average 1999, 2000, 2001 & 2002 with averages of 78, 77, 78, & 75, 1998 Low Handicap Game 61, Winning Team Captain in 2003 and was runner up in the Texas hold-em tournament during the league's golf trip to St. Augustine Florida in 2004.

The highlight of Ken's golfing accomplishments was in 2002 when he was low scratch score in the Police vs Fire Department Charity golf outing for Big Brothers Big Sisters. That score gave him an invitation to play in the Advil Western Open Pro-Am Tournament at Cog Hill. He played with professional golfer, Robert Allenby, and Ken's bagger was his Uncle Tony Ruggiero who shaved his head for the event. Allenby was puzzled by the large audience following his group because most spectators were staying in one location so they could see all the pros. Ken informed Allenby that they were not following him, they were following Ken, they are all police officers and members of the Chicago Police Golf League. Allenby was not upset and said he felt well protected by Kenny's followers and appreciated there presence (Eat your heart out "Tiger"). After the round, Allenby spent time with the group and participated in a group picture with Kenny and several of his friends. During the round, Allenby complimented Ken on his driving ability and told him he should be hitting from the back tees with the pros. It was great that Ken drew a nice guy like Robert Allenby as a playing partner.

Ken's Father, Frank was detailed to the Mayor's Office and is now retired. Frank was a member of the golf league for over 20 years along with Ken's Uncle Tony (Bagger) Ruggiero who retired as a Detective out of Area 1. Tony was low handicap game in 1988 when he shot a 59 and Frank was low handicap game in 2003 with a 60.

Ken has been very instrumental in strengthening the league with his continuous recruitment of young players. Ken has always been a class act and is someone you should know.

PAT GUNNELL

        Pat has been a member of the league since its inception.
        Pat has certainly made his mark on the league with his accomplishments, he was the leagues low average in 1985, 1987 & 1994 with an average of 77, 78 & 77. He was Most valuable player in 1982 & 1994 and captured low scratch game in 1978, 1979, 1984, 1987, 1990 & 1994 with scores 0f 71,74,72, 73, 74 & 70. Pat also grabbed the low Handicap game in 1994 with a 60.

        Following in Pat footstep are his two sons Chris and Brian. Chris joined the department in 1999 and first assigned to the 21st District and presently works in asset forfeiture. Chris has been a member of the league since 2001, Brian became a member of police Department in 2000 and started his careen in the 1st District. Brian join the golf league in 2002 and walked off with the leagues low average in 2005 posting an average of 79. This will be the first of many awards to come for the Gunnell brothers.

       After thirty three years, Pat states that the league has been great, it gives you something to look forward to during the cold winter months. He also stated that since the draft system was introduced in 1983 the league is the most completive system he's ever played in and now that his two sons are in the league it gives him the opportunity to match up against them and show them who's still king. (we'll see Pat)

2005 Was a Great Year for DENIS SUGRUE
Monday, June 27 2005 - Denis Sugrue displays the ball that he used to get his hole in one on the 160 yard, 12th hole.
Denis will receive a check from the league for $500.00 & won the top prize at the banquet (Slot Machine) well done Denis !
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______________________________LARRY AUGUSTINE
Said Let's Have Another Round of Drinks
After his hole in one on the Par three, 12th hole, July 25th 2005,
Larry will also receive a check from the league for $500.00. Well done Larry !
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CHARLIE BILLINGS, the oldest member of our league, is 91. Charlie retired as a patrolman in 1974 and joined the league in 1982 at the age of 68. Charlie said the league has been great to him and it's something he looks forward to each year. He best enjoys the comradely and competition that the league provides for all levels of players. Charlie also said that he was getting a new fairway wood --- so opponents beware.