(Published at Maccabi USA Website, Wednesday, 22 December 2010) David Blackburn is known as a friend to everyone who meets him, and to the people he meets in the softball community, he is family. Everyone who meets him, loves him. David first became involved with Maccabi USA as a member of the inaugural Open Men's Fastpitch Softball Team at the 12th Maccabiah over 25 … [Read more...]
Umpire Milt Hand – Updated
Update: January 8, 2011 Many of you have been following Milt's progress on the caring pages site. I know he loves to read your comments. Although he is on the road to recovery, this will be a very long process incurring many expenses not covered by insurance for both him and wife, Sheree as she cares for him. Even when Milt is released from the hospital he will need to … [Read more...]
Former softball great Bob Wright will be missed
By Don Winger, Midland Daily News [Midland MI] -With the death of Bob Wright last week, another member of the famous Dow ACs men's fastpitch softball team took his place in history. Bob was a standout catcher who helped the ACs to the world and national championships during his days with the team between 1947 and 1955. After his playing days with the ACs, Bob remained … [Read more...]
Peligro Cup Tabs Al Doran
From Brian Ballie, via Al' Fastball: Peligro 2011 - update!! Monday, December 20, 2010 NEW YORK, NEW YORK Having made the announcement last week regarding my involvement and overseeing of the Peligro Cup in NYC, there were a few absolute priorities that needed to be met. And this is one of them... It is with GREAT pleasure that I tell the softball world … [Read more...]
Link to Dave Blackburn Updates
. We continue to receive emails from people asking about Dave Blackburn, and asking for his address for Christmas cards and such. Dave Blackburn is at the Kaiser hospital in Los Angeles, and can see visitors, and receive mail. You can send your letters or cards to: Kaiser Permanent Los Angeles Medical Center 4867 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles,CA 90027 (323) 783-4011 At … [Read more...]
Passing of Softball Canada Umpire Earl Rice
Earl Rice long time Level 5 Umpire from St. John, New Brunswick passed away yesterday after a courageous battle with cancer. He was with his family during his last moments. Earl was a great friend to our Softball Canada Umpire family working hard to develop umpires in his local area of St. John and his province of New Brunswick. Earl always supported and promoted Softball … [Read more...]