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RIP King.

I saw The King and His Court at the Erie County Fair as a child, and was amazed at his ability. That one game made me fall in love with fast pitch softball and subsequently slo-pitch. A love affair that is now approaching 40 years -- although my playing time is very limited now, I mainly coach and sub in now and then.

1 posted on 02/10/2007 6:48:54 AM PST by commish
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To: commish

RIP, King.


2 posted on 02/10/2007 6:53:13 AM PST by Fierce Allegiance ("Campers laugh at clowns behind closed doors." GOHUNTER08!)
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I remember seeing them on Wide World of Sports when I was a kid. I remember Eddie pitching from second base.

My dad played slow pitch softball for over 40 years. When he finally retired from the game at the age of 76, he was playing in an "over 40" league. Our local paper had a big write-up about him.


3 posted on 02/10/2007 6:55:45 AM PST by zook (America going insane - "Do you read Sutter Caine?)
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To: commish
RIP King.

An inspiration to all of us beer-league players.

4 posted on 02/10/2007 6:56:09 AM PST by 1rudeboy
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Yes, RIP Eddie! I saw The King and His Court at the old Silver Stadium (Rochester Red Wings). My softball glove that I'm still using today is "The Eddie Feigner Special". commish, I played Kodak Park Athletic Association (KPAA) softball when I was a kid (as with you, 40 years ago). The neighborhood I lived in didn't have Little League, so we'd organize our own teams and sign up and play in KPAA leagues. BTW, it was fast pitch! Eddie "The King" Feigner was my hero!


6 posted on 02/10/2007 6:59:25 AM PST by rochester_veteran (born and raised in rachacha!)
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Not fer nuthin', but

Hank Bauer, Steve Barber, and Lew Burdette, of major league BASEBALL died in the past week.


8 posted on 02/10/2007 7:08:45 AM PST by Vaquero (time again for the Crusades.)
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To: commish

Fascinating. Thanks for posting.


10 posted on 02/10/2007 7:38:31 AM PST by Starboard
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..Eddie Feigner was the greatest I ever saw...


12 posted on 02/10/2007 7:57:38 AM PST by WalterSkinner ( ..when there is any conflict between God and Caesar -- guess who loses?)
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RIP

Saw these guys at our high school 30 years ago.

16 posted on 02/12/2007 3:34:38 PM PST by Doomonyou (Let them eat lead.)
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