We regret to report the passing of our friend Ken Vierling this afternoon. For those who may not have known Ken, he was the ISC II Umpire in chief in 2008 at Appleton, Wisconsin, but was badly injured and paralyzed in an auto accident in April 2009, in Colorado on his way to Las Vegas for a bowling tournament. His moniker "Comic dude" reflected his comedic nature his … [Read more...]
Ken Vierling Update
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Larry Lynch honored for commitment to fastball
Larry Lynch honored for lengthy, passionate commitment to fastball By John Thompson, May 2011 At the recent 13th annual Kitchener-Waterloo & Area Athlete of the Year Awards Ceremony hosted in Elmira, Ontario, ten gifted athletes were recognized for their outstanding performances in the year 2010. In addition, “Awards of Excellence” were presented in three … [Read more...]
More about the 2011 ISC Media Guide
Editor’s note: We are delighted to be able to share the online version of the 2011 ISC Media Guide with our readers here at Fastpitchwest. The ISC takes a big step forward this year with the online version, making the publication available free, and to a much wider audience than was lucky enough to get their hands on the hard bound printed copy in the past. I’ll be ordering … [Read more...]
Prayers for those in tornado country (Updated with funeral info for Gray Family)
Update from Robert Gray and family: Funeral arrangements are listed below: Visitation: Gassett Funeral Home in Wetumpka, AL, Monday, May 2 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm ( It will be a dual funeral.) Martha Myers & Melissa Gantt. Graveside Service following visitation at 2:00pm at Central Baptist Churchyard Cemetery North of Wetumpka, approx. 8 miles on US 231 & AL 9. The two … [Read more...]
Passing of Tom McAvoy
Update: March 22, 2011: Obituary at Funeral Home website, click to leave condolences and direction DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home 39 So. Main St. , Mechanicville , NY 12118 518-664-4500 OBITUARY - Thomas J. McAvoy August 12, 1936 - March 19, 2011 STILLWATER, NY - Thomas J. “Mac” McAvoy, 74, of Clinton Court , passed away peacefully at his home, on Saturday, … [Read more...]
Tom McAvoy, former MLBer and softball HOFer, dies
Reprinted with permission from the Times Union By Mark McGuire Former Major Leaguer and softball Hall of Famer Tom “Mac” McAvoy of Stillwater has died. He was 74. Here is the obituary: STILLWATER, NY – Thomas J. “Mac” McAvoy, 74, of Clinton Court, passed away peacefully at his home, on Saturday, March 19th, 2011, with his family by his side, following a courageous 3 … [Read more...]