Upon returning to the Cleveland Marriott after the Awards Show, members of Fritz's Polka Band posed for a picture with the new Polka Hall of Famer, Fred!
After the Awards Show wrapped up on November 27th, Fred is shown here with all three of his kids (L to R) Fritz, Nancy, and Linda, who are all so proud of their Dad for winning this prestigious award.
Fritz is shown here proudly with his Dad, Fred, on November 27th, after he congratulated his Dad on getting inducted.
Shortly after receiving his Trustee's Honor Roll Award, and being inducted into the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame, fellow Hall of Famer, Joe Fedorchak congratulated Fred.
One of the first people to congratulate Fred on his Hall of Fame induction, was 3-time Grammy Winner & Polka Hall of Famer, Walter Ostanek, Fred's good friend.
Fred's big moment on November 27th during the Awards Show, as he's inducted into the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame. Fred's acceptance speech included thanks to his family, band members, fan club, and "all the great people here today."
Fred is shown here with Joey Tomsick, prior to Joey announcing Fred's induction into the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame.
Fred is shown getting his make-up done in preparation for his induction into the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame in Euclid, Ohio on November 27, 2004.
Fred is shown here getting the ceremonial corsage pinned on the lapel of his tuxedo by Linda.
Fred is shown here with one of his daughters, Linda, inside the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame on November 27th.
Members of Fritz's Polka Band are shown inside the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame in Euclid, Ohio on November 27th.
FPB and their friends are shown on the front steps of the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame prior to the Awards Show on November 27th.
