New from Kyle Beane in Michigan, from Al's Fastball: Saginaw, MI Some sad news today. Softball's Art Gillis passed away last night. He'd been in a care facility for the past couple months. Please keep the family in your thoughts and tell a softball story in his honor tonight. Any of us involved in our sport for the past 50 years would be hard pressed not to have … [Read more...]
ISC Mourns Loss of Dave Blackburn
Our sincere condolences to the Family, Friends, and Colleagues of Dave Blackburn, of Venice, California, who passed away during the evening of Wednesday May 28, 2014 We, The International Softball Congress have lost a valuable team member who has contributed not only on the field as a regular on the playing surface but was also the driving force behind the network … [Read more...]
Passing of Bob Flanagan
To fastpitch fans in So Cal in the early 1990's he was the voice of the Vista Bombers, serving as the public address announcer for the teams that played in several ISC World Tournaments. His energetic, upbeat style, akin to NBA arena announcers of today, was well received by the fans. His "Goooood Morning Vista C-A" (think Robin Williams in Good Morning Vietnam) and "Danny … [Read more...]
Passing of Tim Hunt – Services this Saturday
We are saddened to report that Tim Hunt, longtime So Cal fastball player was killed in an ATV accident on Saturday night, April 26, 2014. News story here. Tim was 39. Tim is a former member of Team USA, and played at the ISC level for many years, for teams including Team Rainey and Portland, and was widely known, respected and liked by teammates and opposing teams … [Read more...]
Passing of a legend: Rich Plangger
Memorial services for Rich Plangger will be at Dey Florin Funeral Parlor from 5PM - 8 PM on Thursday May 30, 2013. Address: 2506 Niles Ave, St Joseph, MI 49085 Phone:(269) 983-1514 Funeral Services are set for 11:00 AM Friday May 31, 2013 at Scottsdale Church. Address: 4271 Scottdale Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085 Phone: (269) 429-7270 From the South Bend … [Read more...]