Dave grew up on the south side of Chicago in the Roseland neighborhood playing the game at 7 using sewer covers for bases. In 1971 he started playing in local 16-inch leagues in Justice, Bridgeview, Bedford Park, and Summit. Dave played and won titles for Lumbar Company and Shattered in the 80s. For over decades
This righty pitcher was most widely known for inventing the hesitation pitch and also having a big drop on the ball even though the pitching was much faster in those years. Considered the best before the great Lewa Yacilla came on the scene. He was a Chicago American Hall of Fame member. Also known as
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Many softball historians will tell you that Lewa Yacilla was one of the greatest pitchers of all time. He was the pitcher you wanted on the mound in money games. Lewa started playing softball in the Granada League at Polk and Halsted. He played for the city champ Adducci’s and many others. He was best
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