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The first softball game was played on Thanksgiving Day in 1887. They players played inside of a gym at Farragut Boat club, located in Chicago, IL. The believed inventor of softball is George Hancock.
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Why was the sport of softball named softball?
Visit this site for the history of softball: http://www.asasoftball.com/about/asa_history.asp
When was softball named?
Visit this site for the history of softball: http://www.asasoftball.com/about/asa_history.asp
What century was softball first played?
1887 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softball#History
Where can you learn about the history of softball?
You can get to learn the history from books or internet links
Where can you find info about the history of sotfball?
Click on the 'History of Softball' links below to read about the history of the game.
History of Softball in The Bahamas?
Etney Bethel,Auria Wood Knowles,and Brad Wood Sr.
When did softball get its name?
Visit this site for the history of softball: http://www.asasoftball.com/about/asa_history.asp
What is the longest game in softball history?
Doug The Silver Fox Burns 535 feet
Baseball versus softball?
They are practically the same. I've played both, the only difference is the pitching, the size of the ball, the size of the bats, and if you are playing for leagues or school then boys play baseball and girls play softball.
What has the author Rodger Nelson written?
Rodger Nelson has written: 'The Zollner Piston story' -- subject(s): History, Basketball, Zollner Pistons (Basketball team), Zollner Pistons (Softball team), Softball 'Insurance Secrets Revealed' 'The Zollner Piston story' -- subject(s): Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons (Basketball team), Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons (Softball team), History, Sports sponsorship
Why did they name softball softball?
They named it softball because the game of softball was derived from Baseball. The baseball had a hard core whereas the softball has a soft core, so they named it softball. Although the ball is not softball the core of the ball is soft.
What is the court of softball?
Softball is played on a softball field or it is often referred to as a diamond.
