Editor's Note This week's Throwback Thursday features the October 1985 edition of Ray Andersen's Fastpitch Bulletin. Call this one the "Pay 'n Pak" issue, the World and National Champions of 1985. On the front cover is a photo of Pay 'n Pak manager Tom Wagner, whose Seattle Washington based team became the first to win both the ISC World Tournament and ASA National … [Read more...]
Throwback Thursday – Long Beach Nitehawks Media Guide 1986
Editor's Note This week's Throwback Thursday takes our time machine back to 1986, 38 years ago, to the Long Beach Nitehawks Media Guide. The guide was retrieved from the keepsakes of ISC Hall of Famer, Long Beach manager and franchise owner, Irvin "Red" Meairs. When not on the diamond, Red was my mother's mailman; when on it, beloved by all. Red was also the man that … [Read more...]
Update to our Throwback Thursday – Fastpitch Bulletin – January 1983 – Mark Smith
Editor's Note An update to yesterday's "Throwback Thursday" piece. Be sure to see Bob Otto's profile of Mark Smith below. The front page of the January 1983 edition of Ray Anderson's "Fastpitch Bulletin" (below) mentions Canadian great, Mark Smith returning to Canada, after a two year stint pitching in California with the Camarillo Kings, during which time, Mark led the … [Read more...]
Throwback Thursday – Fastpitch Bulletin – January 1983
Editor's Note This one from the way-way back machine, pre-internet days. Before Fastpitchwest, there was Al's Fastball; before Al's Fastball there was (Bob Tomlinson's) Fastpitch Chronicle; and before the Fastpitch Chronicle, there was the Fastpitch Bulletin, by Ray Anderson (with ace reporter Betty Stoudt). Ran across this single (front) page while cleaning out some … [Read more...]
The Editor and Maddy Flanagan Among Honorees at Greater San Joaquin Softball District Hall of Fame Event
Editor's Note: Maddy and I are honored to be among those being feted by the Greater San Joaquin Softball District at the Hall and Wall of Fame Ceremonies on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Lodi, California. Special Guests at the ceremonies will include USA Men's National Team coach Greg Hicks and Stockton softball legend Bill Simoni. .. … [Read more...]
Passing of Wisconsin Fastpitch Legend and Hall of Famer John Miller
Our condolences to friends and family.? From the ISC tribute (see link below for complete) Wisconsin loved John Miller. More specifically Wisconsin fastpitch teams, players and fans really loved John Miller. His resources, generosity and passion for the game made indelible marks on state teams for close to a half century, including the Denmark Dukes, Denmark Circle … [Read more...]
Greg Hicks, USA Softball Men’s National Team Assistant Coach
"A Decade of Experience, Passion and Memories" Cap tip, Tim Dietzen … [Read more...]