6’4 Forward Billy Schwall played for the GIDC Hawks for six seasons. He was a valuable and versatile contributor who played all positions. Schwall was a sometime starter and a strong contributor off the bench. During his tenure, he played on 6 CAAD Championship teams, along with being part of the 2008 team that captured the USADB crown his last season. He currently lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Indy Hawks Legends – Darryl Thomas
June 18, 2009Daryl Thomas – a 6’8 center, played for the GIDC Hawks during the 2004-05 basketball season. He averaged a steady 12 points and 8 rebounds a game that season in helping lead the Hawks to the 2005 championship game, where they lost to Dynamingle, California by 4 points, 66-62. Thomas’ contributions were not limited to on-court performances. His gentlemanly manner off the court also influenced many young Hawks players. His being named to the 2005 Deaflympics team was also a big honor for him, as well as the team. After the season, he retired and moved to the Memphis, Tennessee area.
a short stroll down history lane
June 6, 2009![Team20A[1] 2005 CAAD Champions](https://i0.wp.com/indyhawks.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/team20a1.jpg)
2005 CAAD Champions
Both losses to Dynamingle were sandwiched around a February victory over Dynamingle in Indianapolis. Dynamingle featured the four Valencia brothers and Jimmy Newsome – a veritable dynasty that won three consecutive USADB championships from 2004 to 2006. Dynamingle later became involved with the NDBO and have captured the past three titles there, as well.
![MVC-014F[1] 2006 CAAD Champions](https://i0.wp.com/indyhawks.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/mvc-014f1.jpg)
2006 CAAD Champions