Anthony grew up in the shadows of the old Comiskey Park and there he found his passion for the game of 16 inch softball. The first team he played for was the Matador Pros. Shortly after his 14th birthday, he was asked to play with some of the older teams in the area. With the […]
William was an outstanding pitcher that started playing softball at the age of 10 on the concrete at Raymond Elementary in 1969. Then with the Matador Pro’s in 1970 until the team broke up in 1982. He joined the big leagues in 1983 with the Unknown Wild Bunch, they began their rise in local leagues
Eric had a very successful 30 year career as a great hitter, leader and mentor starting with the Tribe, Pound 4 Pound and Solutions on the south side. He was a versatile infielder playing SC, 3rd and 1st. His prime years were from 2007 to 2017 capturing 6 ASA national titles. He earned MVP honors
Ed started playing in 1980 and finished in 2022. His team’s included the Flamingos, LA Posse, Outcast, Steel Gold, West side EL and Grand Theft. His base was Washington Park but those teams played in Mt Prospect, Grant, Blue Island, Joliet and Kelly Park. Of course, they played in tournaments everywhere including out of state
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Bobby started playing softball in high school and would continue for 25 years on the Northwest side and suburbs. He was an outstanding center fielder and batted in most lineups 1st to 3rd because he hit to all fields. He played for the Scorpions, Wedge, Taggers, Youngbloods, March, Inmates, Dogs, Storm and Fusion. His teams
Born in Arcola, Mississippi, he moved to Chicago with his family at a very young age. Started playing softball at 12 in the local parks and playgrounds in his neighborhood. Coty attended Wendell Phillips where he starred in football and track until 1976. His softball career took off and over forty years he was on
Steve first played organized 16-inch in grade school league in 1970 for St. Hilary on the Northside. Steve was a pitcher but later played the outfield or infield depending on what the team needed. He developed into a solid pitcher and fielded his position very well. After high school, he played with friends at Mather
Mike played for the Elites, Knights, and Aces during the 1980s in the Kelly Park, Donovan Park, Pasteur Park and Curie Park leagues. He consistently hit over .600. to help win two ASA A titles, along with numerous titles in those parks. Mike played for the Knights, Frogs and Byrds in the 1990s. The Knights
Lenny started playing softball in 1956 as a left fielder. His career was interrupted by serving in Army in 1961- 63. Upon returning he won numerous titles with a variety of teams at parks across the City especially on the North side, including Chopin, Amundsen, and Garfield Park champs from 1958-61. He was a good
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Ken played with and against many members of the Hall. He started playing with the Chiefs in 1971. We played in Bensenville and Franklin Park, winning these leagues numerous times. We won the Forest Park no glove tournament in 1971 and later won a trip to Nationals after winning the Metro. We also played at
