Great piece on Al Doran at Bob Otto’s “Otto in Focus
RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO – In the world of fastball, Al Doran is known as a visionary, a game changer, a technology expert. And if you were to fix a title on him, “Friend of Fastball,” fits pretty well.
For he certainly has been that and more; especially to the International Softball Congress (ISC) and legions of fastball fans worldwide.
His ball diamond exploits won’t win him much fame. He played fastball as a teenager and adult, and he coached boys and girls’ fastball in Toronto.
But off the field?
That’s where he’s made his mark. Doran has nearly 50 years of experience in the design, development and application of computer-based information systems.
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“Al Doran literally changed the game of fastball when he got involved,” said ISC Regional Commissioner Blair Setford. “He became the focal point for fastball news. The game has never been the same since. He truly is a pioneer.”