Mark will go down as one best power hitters in 16 inch softball history. He started his career in 1997 at Bulger Park with friends. The next 2 years playing with the Penguins and Flash and then 3 years with the Bats. In 2002 he played for the 45s until 2009 and then he played […]
Marty’s softball career started in 1995 playing for the original Snappers from the Eastside, managed by his brother, Matt. In 1997, he got my first taste of major softball when he joined the Rizza Rockers. Two years later he was recruited to the Puglise/Bucks. They went on to have a great four-year run which included
Nick was one of the most outstanding outfielders of his era with speed and had a cannon arm. He played every outfield position for some the top teams in his career including the Laborers 714, Blues, Lettuce, Hollywood Casino, Dollhouse, Red Dog, Licorice, Flash, Miller 45s, Woodpeckers, Hangers, Helots, Gamblers, Ice, Maxime and Paragons. He
Rich “Cletus” Baran is considered one of the top shortstops of his generation. He was an outstanding defensive starter and hitter. He started with the Jynx in 1988 and led them to a variety of league and tournament titles. He is was recruited by Licorice and Lettuce and won personal honors and major National Championships
Edward “Juice” Douglas started his 4-decade career at 13 with his family team the Gypsy Stars in Englewood. He was an excellent athlete at Englewood High. After their break up he joined the Wild Bunch. He was the MVP of the Black World Series held at Comiskey Park witnessed by Mayor Washington. He went on
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Greg Ziegler started playing softball at the age of Seventeen in leagues in Berwyn and Cicero and played until mid forties. After meeting his mentor and best friend, Lane Nieman, he played a bulk of his career with The Rizza Rockers in leagues from North Riverside to Mt. Prospect and won league championships in North
Mike “Q” McCune first started playing 16” softball the summer of 1988 after his freshman year at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa where he played both NCAA Division II football and baseball. His first exposure to 16” softball was with LASH Softball in Carlisle, Iowa where he started to learn the game. Soon after
It did not take long for Tim to fall in love with the game when he started playing 16-inch softball in the Marshalltown, Iowa area with many of his high school friends. He played his first major National Tournament in 1987 with the Des Moines Merchants in Mt. Prospect. In order to compete at a
Nick was a champion, he was one of the most outstanding outfielders of his era with speed and cannon arm. He played every outfield position for some the top teams in his career including the Laborers 714, Blues, Lettuce, Hollywood Casino, Dollhouse, Red Dog, Licorice, Flash, Miller 45s, Woodpeckers, Hangers, Helots, Gamblers, Ice, Maxime and
As a young boy, Dennis traveled from park to park watching his Dad (Ron) play everynight. He and his brother Bob would run the bases after each game and slide into home plate just like their Dad. Although their Mom wasn’t thrilled with the dirty clothes, she knew they both loved this game! Fresh out
