History of Softball-(Part 7)

February 21, 2010 by BattersUp  
Filed under Baseball Bats, Baseball Equipment

It all started with baseballSixteen inch softball has spread to other states, but remains most popular in the Chicago area. Numerous leagues and teams have sprung up and it is even a “letter sport” in Chicago high schools. With more kids and youngsters playing the game, its popularity will go on for years to come.

 

One of the really neat things about the game of 16” softball is that kids and parents can play it together. Kids are surprised to find out that their moms can smack a 16” softball with a baseball bat, and played the game when they were young girls. Many ethnic groups play in their own leagues all over the city. What a fun game! It knows no barriers…  


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  1. History of Softball-(Part 5)
  2. History of Softball-(Part 4)
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  4. History of Softball-(Part 2)
  5. History of Softball-(Part 6)

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