WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL TOURNEY
I recently went by America's Home for Women's Fast Pitch Softball in my Hometown of Plant City, Fl. What a beautiful Sports complex.
I LOVE watching Fast pitch softball at this level. My Dad played back in the day against Eddie Feigner- The King & His Court. Thay played exhibition games with only 4 Players! He would pitch from second base, blindfolded, behind his back etc, and they beat most all of the teams they played. My Dad's team beat them once!
I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS IS ABOUT WATCHING THESE WOMEN PLAY!
I guess I could pitch them, as I so enjoy the game. I hope they never go on Strike. I would Ball like a baby. A lot of games are free, and that's a STEAL! It's not a bunch of Old BATS playing, butt real Athletes. I'm a true Athletic Supporter....and I could have a FIELD day with these forever, but I'm OUTta here......
GROAN IF YOU'D LIKE!
JMc
What
was to one day become The King And His Court all began in 1946 when
Eddie Feigner, an energetic strong-armed young man who had excelled
as a softball pitcher before the war and in the Marines, was home
again buzzing his fast ball by home town batters. There was one thing about Feigner, he had a world of confidence in himself and his ability to pitch a softball. Whenever anyone hurled a challenge at this lad in his early 20's, he had an immediate taker. Playing in an early spring league, Feigner was pitching for a local team of 9 men in a game in Pendleton, Oregon. Eddie's team won the game by a whopping score, but afterwards his skill as a "hot shot" softball pitcher was challenged. This was too much for the "King" who brazenly announced, "I would play you with only my catcher but you would walk us both." |
(Our founder and the King of Softball - Eddie Feigner) |
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The
other team's manager said, "OK, you bring your catcher, shortstop,
and first baseman down here and we will play you." On the way
back home, the four wondered what they should do to get ready.
Because
it was early spring and the local ball parks were unavailable to
practice on, the 4 men requested permission to play some of the
teams inside the Washington State Prison. The request was granted.
With high walls as a backdrop, and the curious inmates looking on,
The Four-Man Softball Team came into being. That same week, the
name "The King and His Court" was chosen.
A
week later 400 fans were on hand to view the unpublicized, initial
4 versus 9 game. Feigner rose to the occasion. In 7 innings, he
pitched a perfect game and struck out 19 batters. One ball was hit
to the shortstop, and one to the first baseman. The final score
was 7-0 in favor of the Court.
The
players of the opposition team deserve much praise. Sometimes during
our games they are subjected to a little of what is called "horseplay."
The intention is never to make a player look bad. After all, when
a man offers his services to play, we have nothing but respect for
him.
From
that simple beginning started what has grown into a world renowned
success with the King and His Court performing for more than 20,800,000
fans in over 4,405 cities worldwide and throughout 104
countries, all while traveling over 4,100,000 miles and providing over 2,947 pitching and hitting clinics for boys and girls around the globe. |
Sorry John. I hate baseball.
ReplyDeleteJeannie--It's Softball--but you're right--same thing!
ReplyDeleteJ
I made it to 1st base on an Eddie Feigner pitch once. His pitch was high and inside, and hit me on the inside of the right upper arm. turned my arm black above the elbow.
ReplyDeleteWhat made it impressive was that he was pitching from 2nd base when he did it, and I still couldn't get out of the way in time.
You don't have to like sports to appreciate what they can do for youth. Nice post, John!
ReplyDeleteAD_ OMG--I would never have even stood in the box with that dude--my Dad got a couple of hits off him. I think they played 3 times over the years--I was just a chap! Great to see ya my friend.
ReplyDeleteRemember- Ace, Ice, Elevate, Cry!!!!
John
RK--I got most of life's lessons from Coaches and Sports. I think it's so important for kids to get involved!
Thanks my friend!
J
Well, he was probably in his 70's at the time, just a year before he had his stroke.
ReplyDeleteStill, he could whip a softball past you like nobody's business, even at that age.
wnba on da way!!!!! yay!
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;-)
Bowling?
Hugs sis----
J