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
I started playing softball in 7th grade during recess; then in day camp, where my skills and knowledge of the game were honed by playing with and against players 3 or more years older than me. It was during my early teens that I first saw men’s organized 16” softball being played at 71st and
I started playing 16-inch softball in 1978 while interning for my company team, Sergeant & Lundy, in Grant Park. I was immediately hooked. Once I completed college in 1979, I put together the Assassins which played out of Hiawatha, Norridge, and Indian Road Parks. We played in the neighborhood leagues for a few years while
Sylvester “Sly” Hoey started playing with The Family in 1989. He was considered one of best defensive 2nd baseman in the game. He was also an outstanding clutch hitter and base runner. That combination landed him 7 MVP’s and 8 All-American awards in different leagues and tournaments over his 26-year career. He played for excellent
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Bob is a pioneer of 16 Inch No Glove Softball, playing in eight decades. Bob began playing softball in gravel lots, playing line ball in the late 1940s. Bob played on numerous teams during his career, including JJ Crispo, Bakers, and the early Sobies to name a few. And played with the likes of Bill
Ed began playing softball in 1962 and played all over the South Side of Chicago and suburbs of Hodgkins, Bedford Park, Summit, LaGrange, etc. I began playing with the Doctors team in the late 1970s. We were very successful and won several league championships at the local level and developed into a powerhouse “A” team.
