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Passing of NAFA Executive Director Clark Evans

April 10, 2025 by fpw

Sad news from NAFA: Click here to view at NAFA Facebook  ·  Fastpitch Community: With the unexpected passing of our NAFA Executive Director, Clark Evans, while he slept, at the Las Vegas Road Trip on April 6th, The NAFA Executive Board and Umpire Committee have unanimously agreed to bring back former Executive Director, Benjie Hedgecock as the Interim … [Read more...]

Farewell, Pete

September 30, 2024 by fpw

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RIP Willie Mays (1931-2024) Say Hey

June 19, 2024 by fpw

Editor's Note: From my personal card collection, (below), circa 1969. (And no, the crease at the top was not from the spokes of my bicycle. ) I first saw Willie play at Candlestick Park at the age of 12 (me, not him). A doubleheader, no less, against the Braves. Mays, Aaron, and McCovey on the field together. My brothers and I figured we'd see a lot of home runs that day. Alas, … [Read more...]

Remembering Bobby

May 16, 2024 by fpw

Ten years ago today, my younger brother Bobby passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. As the summer approaches, I find myself reflecting on his life and the lessons I learned from him about living with passion, courage, and love. Bobby was a lifelong baseball player and fan, dedicating 15 years of his career to working in the front offices of minor … [Read more...]

Passing of Wisconsin Fastpitch Legend and Hall of Famer John Miller

January 31, 2024 by fpw

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...]

Passing of Dave Forbis

January 23, 2024 by fpw

A celebration of life will be held at the Bravo Family Mortuary, 4427 Rainier Avenue, San Diego, on Sunday January 28th. Doors will open for visitation at 12:30 pm and the service will begin at 1:00 pm. https://www.bravofamilymortuary.com/ From Legacy.com Editor's note I played against Dave in the San Diego leagues over the years, and was lucky enough to call … [Read more...]

Passing of Long Beach Nitehawks Hall of Famer Nick Hopkins

August 11, 2023 by fpw

We sadly report the passing of Long Beach Nitehawks Hall of Famer Nick Hopkins. Nick joined the Nitehawks in 1959 and played with the team for 18 years. He was inducted into the ISC Fastpitch Hall of Fame in 1992 and to the Long Beach Softball and Baseball Hall of Fame in its inaugural year, 2004. Editor's Note: We've update this post to add Memorial Service information, … [Read more...]

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