In the aftermath of his brother's death, Hoppe faced down his addictions and got his life back on track. Sem a necessidade de instalar ou se inscrever 209 Softball Academy Podcast | Hitting Philosophy. One time he was even able to strike a person out from centerfield. Founded in 1946 by Hoppe's mentor, "The King" Eddie Feigner, the King and His Court travels the country and globe playing exhibition games, with proceeds often going to charity. In 2000, the same magazine ranked the King and His Court as the United States eighth-greatest team of the 20th century. In honor of his time in theMarine Corps, the King and His Court often played against military personnel, often at venues such as Army bases or the decks of aircraft carriers. It's beyond dangerous, it's numb.". The softball team was very popular with audiences because they performed funny tricks that made the fans laugh. On The Tonight Show, a blindfolded Feigner knocked a cigar from Johnny Carsons mouth. "I don't know who'll play Eddie Feigner," he said. The manager walked past Feigner at the tavern and made a nasty comment about Feigner's pitching ability. In 2002, ESPN.com listed Feigner as one of the 10 greatest pitchers in a list that included Walter Johnson and Sandy Koufax. Host virtual events and webinars to increase engagement and generate leads. Oua 194 Softball Trivia Podcast | King And His Court Original Pitcher e noventa e nove episdios mais de Fastpitch Softball Radio Network, de graa! It's your last chance to see a legend, and as the King would say, it's just down the road apiece. He's been with the King and His Court ever since. They were all from the state of Florida. Feigner was satisfied to entertain the thousands of kids in the stands that came to watch him. Eddie Feigner in 1983. Adding teams to the postseason doesn't increase the tension of pennant races, it diminishes it. He was like a drill sergeant who drills you every day and you never do anything right.". He just made me better," Hoppe said. Power your marketing strategy with perfectly branded videos to drive better ROI. This Space For Rent, Florida 73 We need heroes now especially in the Sports world. Anyone? A baseball batter has no concept how to hit a fastball that rises like mine, or sliders and curves that break 18 inches.. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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"Hey Eddie," calls Booth after reaching second on a double. He was able to hit the ball as well as he could pitch it. During one game, Feigner had easily beaten a team from Oregon 33-0. Not enough people died, I guess. He left the military in 1944. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum: 74 I saw the King and his Court in Jasper, Alabama in the early 1960s. 4. My favorite was Land Shark Stadium, which it was called for one year after a deal with Jimmy Buffet. 1951 The King and His Court Softball Program. I hope they think of me as an honest, sincere performer who always put on a good show, he said. And anyway, fast-pitch pitchers dont just throw fastballs. Eddie Feigner was a crowd pleasing softball pitcher and showman who toured the world for 55 years as the King and His Court. People still want to see Williams bat, Palmer golf; there's the charisma there. All rights reserved. Eddie Feigner was a crowd pleasing softball pitcher and showman who toured the world for 55 years as the King and His Court. "It's surreal. 208 Softball Academy Podcast | Athlete Goals. Feigner had been pitching in the Green Pea League of Walla Walla Valley. ", "If you did one tour with the Court, you've been tested. She survives him, as do his son Eddie Jr.; his daughters Shirley, Carol and Debbie; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 3. Call Us: (860) 961-3482 . "YEAH, THAT'S why I'm gonna steal," retorts Booth, to the delight of the crowd. You are very lucky to have had such a special grandfather. Eddie Feigner winds up during a game at Camp Zama, Japan, in May, 1989. You'll need it. In nine games, the Americans allowed one run and 18 hits. A world traveler is he. The team started by traveling around the United States, Canada, and Mexico to play local softball teams. He's been interviewed by Red Smith, Mike Douglas, Johnny Carson, Ed Sullivan and the guy Feigner says gave him his first significant interview, Grantland Rice. The King and His Court" and his visit to. But softball can still teach us something about baseball history. He was a hard-boiled egg. I give this one a difficulty rating of 6.0. Founded in 1946 by Hoppe's mentor, "The King" Eddie Feigner, the. We are at game number 30.. in Deland Florida tonight. I guess in order to even make contact with the ball, you'd have to start your swing before he even released it and trust that it would be somewhere in the strike zone. Its a little long, but great memories of a long gone era.. He even pitched blindfolded from second base for one inning. They endured enough 30-hour rides between cities that Feigner referred to a 10-hour ride as "just down the road apiece. For softball training videos, training aids, softball equipment, or softball bats visit softballjunk.com/. There are, of course, many hundreds of human beings who can hit a low-90s fastball. Feigner knew he was the only one of his kind in the history of the world. Feigner had been pitching in the Green Pea League of Walla Walla Valley. Your email address will not be published. Jim Caple is a senior writer for ESPN.com. He was part of more than 56 foreign tours. But Hoppe's story is about more than just trick pitches and entertaining a crowd. Its like being a world-champion nose-blower.. PNC Park, Pittsburgh: 98 "Who was the original pitcher for the legendary men's softball team, The King and His Court" New questions each week on The Trivia Show with your host Gary Leland. AT&T Park, San Francisco: 94 Anyone can read what you share. In 1981, there was a strike in Major League Baseball. Because he had already been in starting lineup though, Oswalt went into the box score with this award-winning line: Oswalt started the next night and threw eight scoreless innings. "Haven't seen you in 15 years, Eddie. I was about 10 years old, and they asked me to be bat boy. "We need some runs against this team. Over the years, the Court played everywhere, with Feigner firing his 100-plus mph heater (once measured at 112 mph) from behind his back, through his legs, from second base and even while blindfolded. His team, clad in red, white and blue uniforms modeled after those of the Globetrotters, played in ever-smaller parks. The King and His Court touring team played over ten thousand softball games in a hundred countries from the late 1940s to the beginning of the 21st century..while achieving widespread fame similar to that of theHarlem Globetrotters.as Feigners meticulous records claim 9,743 victories, 141,517 strikeouts, 930 no-hitters and 238 perfect games. Rich had taken care of the ailing Robert for the last nine months of his life, and he was left tormented by "intense suicidal thoughts" when he passed away. In this years Olympics, there were 19 games that didntinclude weak sisters Greece and Italy. I just thought that was normal. The Marlins will be hard-pressed to equal their two World Series championship at their new ballpark that opens next season. Larry Rankin from Oklahoma on April 26, 2018: I'd heard of this guy before, but you certainly gave me a great deal more insight into it. In the 2000 Olympics, the gold-medal-winning U.S. softball team allowed only seven runs and 24 hits in 10 games. (Theyre currently on a 79-game winning streak.) If you have a few young girls/guys looking to get into baseball or softball then taking them to one of these games would be. He made Nolan Ryan look like a Little Leaguer. It's absolutely like your life is flashing in front of you," Hoppe said. He would even pitch blindfolded. Eddie Feigner is a member of Shrine of the Eternals, which is part of the Baseball Reliquary. 17. Though it would be nice if Florida ownership could have found the money to keep the out of town scoreboard. Top softball pitchers like Jennie Finch can throw roughly 70 miles per hour, the equivalent of a low-90s fastball thrown from 60 feet away. He was 81. "FASTPITCH IS a lost art — irretrievable in our generation. Nice guys, huh? This didn't stop them. Progressive Field, Cleveland: 82 A celebrity charity softball game was held in February of 1967. Hey, I'm a big Tim Lincecum fan but this card (2010 Topps 206, No. Unfortunately, I'm not talking about the New York Yankees. The King and His court is an extremely entertaining show to go watch! Eddie Feigner pitched a perfect game. Larry, thanks. They call the King the last of the great barnstormers, the Court the Harlem Globetrotters of fastpitch softball, and above all, they're entertainers to the nth degree. VHS Tape, "How to Pitch Fast Pitch Softball Basic Styles With Eddie Feigner of The King and His Court" [autographed]. Feigner was able to play an exhibition game in front of more than 15,500 fans at the Silverdome located in Pontiac, Michigan. The six? Feb. 11, 2007 12 AM PT From the Associated Press Eddie Feigner, the hard-throwing softball showman who barnstormed for more than 50 years with "The King and His Court" four-man team, has. The greatest team that ever stepped onto a diamond is playing its last game this weekend. In international competition, the pitchers plate (or rubber, as baseball fans know it) is only 43 feet from home plate. He hopes to inspire all of those who have battled addiction and felt trapped within their own lives. I remember seeing them in commericals as a kid, pretty sure it was Bud or Lite Beer commericals. Feel free to use this content, in whole or in part, in any manner you like so long as you give credit to Gary leland, Fastpitch.TV and link to fastpitch.tv. To do more than one tour, you're certifiable," Hoppe said. Eddie had a catcher, a !B and a SS. Your email address will not be published. Eddie Feigner, who for 60 years barnstormed the globe with his four-man softball team, hurling 100-mile-an-hour pitches that struck out Willie Mays and 141,516 . I would have loved to have bee able to have a conversation with him. Many writers and others in the sports world have considered Eddie Feigner to be the best softball pitcher the sport has ever known. I never forgot that day, and how Eddie pitched. "I was a broken man.". Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles: 88 He was expelled from high school for troublemaking. Nobody could even touch the ball. Eddie Feigner was still anxious to play. By the 1960s, Feigner was top dog and made $100,000 a month at a time when baseball stars headed for the Hall of Fame made $100,000 a year. 1983 The King and His Court ~ 4-Man Softball Team ~ Signed Autographed Program. "You don't care. Log in, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window). I Can See The Steam Spouting From the Steinbrenners' Ears From Here: You want a meaningful race between the Yankees and Red Sox? Yes, he faced the Cubs. "How did you remember that?" I can only imagine he was something to have watched. He struck out Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Brooks Robinson, Harmon Killebrew and Roberto Clemente consecutively. This Amateur Softball Association (ASA) had forbidden its members to play against Eddie Feigner and his team. Yup, he struck out the side, blindfolded from 2nd base. "It became my anchor," Hoppe said. With all that said, Feigner was amazing. You could really bring it back then," the guest said. For Feigner, it would have been a career in pro baseball, with the New York Yankees, had it not been for Uncle Sam calling in World War II. After decades of popularity, fast-pitch mens softball lost ground to slow pitch (a sissy game, Feigner said) and to womens fast pitch. HE HAS a book planned and a movie scripted, but there's no ending to either, yet; thus, they're both on the shelf. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. included in the interview is Leslie Barber, Charlie Dobbins, Dave Booth, Bob Hale, Ron Davenport and Michael Branchaud. Feigner played in front of millions of people and traveled millions of miles around the world. This week I show you about 10 minutes of the event. (But) we're part sport and part vaudevillian," Feigner insists, adding that written into their show is a myriad of laughs that never end as each inning passes. "Now every pitcher has to be a big, strong pitcher. This Space For Rent Stadium, Florida. Senator issues ultimatum to Japans prime minister for return of imprisoned Navy officer, Air Force command climate investigation ends with Okinawa commanders removal, First hearing of Houses new Chinese threat committee converges on Taiwan, Army secretary says recruiting troubles are very serious and fixing them could stretch into 2024, You matter: Mother and son spread homemade inspiration at US air base in Japan, K-Town Now features the latest news from the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Feigner had an exaggerated windup and he would do things like pitch blindfolded, or pitch an inning from behind second base. He kept meticulous records of his achievements: 9,743 victories, 141, 517 strikeouts, 930 no-hitters and 238 perfect games. "It's entertainment -- it's comedy," Hoppe says. After the game was over, many of the players gathered at a tavern. At his peak, Mr. Feigner threw a softball harder than any. Sadly, I'm talking about the King and His Court, the barnstorming softball team started by the late Eddie Feigner some 65 years ago. Jeff, thanks. Ted Williams was fond of saying that the toughest thing in sports is hitting a round ball with a round bat. On this day in 1967, he happened to appear at an exhibition at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Thanks for sharing such a great childhood memory. Become an Annual VIP member today and get access to VIP content, ad-free forums & more. Sadly, I'm talking about the King and His Court, the barnstorming softball team started by the late Eddie Feigner some 65 years ago. Yankee Stadium, New York: 79 Will King and His Court die when he retires? L Es Stories The Lovesick Blues Boy Was Really The Hillbilly Shakespeare Tribute To The Life and Talents of Hank Williams, L Es Stories Just Say Bogie, That Says It All..I Gave Up Drinking Once.It Was The Worst Afternoon of My Life Tribute To Humphrey Bogart, L Es Stories Well Excuuuuse Me! Many of them were major league players. the guest nearly shrieked. He quickly became a successful businessman and got back into softball, but his alcohol and drug addictions intensified. When joining the Marines during World War II, he had to find details of his birth. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Thats roughly what Finch, Fernandez, and Osterman did these two weeks except they didnt allow as many hits. Thus, is Feigner, with a year or two left in his own career, the last of the great fastpitch showmen? The Marlins are about to enter their final month at their home stadium, which has had seven official names (if you count minor changes from Park to Stadium and from Dolphin to Dolphins), none of them ever spoken in endearing terms. gary leland. We're going to go up to the birthplace and bring it on home.". 7. By Douglas Martin. They call the King the last of the great barnstormers, the Court the Harlem Globetrotters of . You can see highlights of the King and His Court from about 50 years ago here and a news report from about 15 years ago here. Later, Booth, who was recruited by Feigner out of the Army at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, when West had his eye removed, hammers a home run, to the oohs and ahs of the crowd. What amazed most fans that day was how he was able to strike out all of them in a row. You get to touch people and leave them with a message.". So do yourself a favor this weekend. Mary, thanks. I'm still the biggest thing in softball.". Eddie Feigner: King and His Court - YouTube 0:00 / 29:30 Eddie Feigner: King and His Court allendale101 5.05K subscribers 546K views 4 years ago Video on the story of the famed. 15. Either that, or an outtake from "Twilight 4: Team Timmy No-Hits Team Edward.'' Someone like Feigner who can throw a softball 100mph with accuracy is going to strike out a lot of batters. 20. Register Log in Dec 30, 2021 #1 Hillhouse Aug 21, 2008 2,053 113 Why You've Never Heard of the Best Athlete Ever Dec 30, 2021 #2 Rolling Hard Apr 20, 2018 3,842 113 SoCal The King and His Court remain the Harlem Globetrotters of fastpitch. The King and His court is an extremely entertaining show to go watch! Target Field, Minneapolis: 91 The Official Site of - The King & His Court: Original 4-Man Softball Team check it out, contact Jason for info on booking 508-735-2878 ext 113 Hoppe remembers playing in 100-degree heat in Tacoma, Wash., one day and in sub-zero cold the next day in Barrow, Alaska. Feigner and his team, known as the King and His Court, traveled around the world with a flamboyance that recalled the barnstorming teams assembled by Babe Ruth and that perhaps most resembled basketballs Harlem Globetrotters. And the guy blinks and says, `Right.' The last 100 games of the King and his Court. Men's fast-pitch softball has the King and His Court. At his peak, Mr. Feigner threw a softball harder than any major league pitcher has ever thrown a baseball. I was lucky enough to be invited to come film the event. "Merrick? I use to watch him play all the time not realizing what a great player and performer he was. Patrick Villanova/The Jersey Journal He stands blindfolded, some 40 feet from home plate, gleefully hurling pitch after pitch at weary batters as fans in Linden's Memorial Park cheer on the peculiar . Pitchers with speed and a varied repertoirelike current U.S. Olympians Finch, Lisa Fernandez, and Cat Ostermanmake life almost impossible for even the best hitters. from around the world. Fastpitch.TV - A few weeks ago the King And His Court came to the Dallas area. We have everybody falling all over themselves wanting to play us, we've struck out Willie Mays and Ted Williams, for 20 years the word is out, nobody can beat us. SoftballJunk.com is a great resource to find the perfect fastpitch softball bat just for you! Hoppe is a natural lefty who lost full use of the arm in Vietnam and taught himself how to pitch right-handed. Feigner was Sidd Finch with a crewcut, Clint Eastwood with a fastball. The manager challenged Feigner to prove it. Inductees have included Roberto Clemente, Jackie Robinson, Vin Scully, Satchel Paige, and others. Inspire employees with compelling live and on-demand video experiences. Oh yeah, Eisenhower Park. 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