Fastpitch History Posts
Stories, teams, players, tournaments and unforgettable moments from the rich history of fastpitch softball.
Oct. 9, 2026
ON THIS DAY: Remembering Softball Legend Dot Wilkinson
ON THIS DAY: Remembering Softball Legend Dot Wilkinson October 9, 1921 — The Birth of One of Softball's Greatest Pioneers Long before softball became an Olympic sport, before national television broadcasts and professional leagues, there were play…
Oct. 8, 2026
On This Day: Women’s Pro Fastpitch Announces a New Professional Era
On This Day: Women’s Pro Fastpitch Announces a New Professional Era On October 8, 1996, a major new chapter in softball history was announced: Women’s Pro Fastpitch was officially coming to the field. After nearly eight years of research, exhibiti…
Sept. 25, 2026
Then & Now: Bradley Ezekiel — From the 2005 Canada Games to Fastpitch Greatness
Every great career has a starting point. For Bradley Ezekiel, one of those early stages came more than two decades ago, wearing the colours of Newfoundland and Labrador at the 2005 Canada Games. He left those Games with a bronze medal. What follo…
Sept. 24, 2026
On This Day: The 1933 Tournament That Helped Shape Organized Softball
September 24, 1933 — Chicago, Illinois Long before the modern World Championships, national tournaments and international fastpitch events we know today, one massive tournament in Chicago helped lay the groundwork for organized softball. In conjun…