We were saddened to learn, earlier this year, of the passing of Ender Chaparro, of Maracaibo, Venezuela, who died from complications after medical treatment, at the age of 52. As is the case with so many of the players with whom we are lucky to get to know, Maddy and I met Ender and his son Erick, both pitchers, at the AAU International tournament. Last summer, at the NAFA … [Read more...]
Of Fathers and Fastpitch
How many of us are connected to fastpitch because of our fathers? Most I would imagine. For me, it was my father, Harry Flanagan, that first showed me that you could throw a ball underhand as fast as you could overhand. Raising a family with seven children, he didn't have much time to play himself, at least as an adult when I knew him. But those backyard pitching sessions of … [Read more...]
2013 ISC Guide now available for viewing online
Findlay, OH - Fastpitch fans can now view the 2013 ISC World Championship Guide online. Featured on the ISC website at www.iscfastpitch.com, the 2013 Guide showcases MVP and Triple-Crown winner Donny Hale and contains over 160 pages of stats and stories on the 2012 ISC World Tournament, ISC II Championship, inaugural U21 ISC Championship and the ISC Legends 50+ Championship … [Read more...]
Opening Day !
All is right with the world again. More here. Complete schedule of opening day games (all times ET): Atlanta Braves: vs. Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 1, 7:10 p.m. Arizona Diamondbacks: vs. St. Louis Cardinals,Monday, April 1, 10:10 p.m. Baltimore Orioles: @Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday, April 2, 3:10 p.m. | Home opener: vs. Minnesota Twins Friday, April 5, … [Read more...]
It’s Back !
A top o’ the mornin’ to ya – all day
Editor's note: Flanagan on one side, O' Higgins on the other. A wee bit Irish, one might say. Today, we are all Irish. Interesting that today seems to be most celebrated in "fastpitch capitals" around the world, Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand, among others. More on the day: Saint Patrick's Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile … [Read more...]
HBO “Sport in America” TV Series in 2013 – Dave Blackburn’s entry
HBO "Sport in America" TV Series in 2013 - Dave Blackburn's entry The video involves Dave's answers to 4 questions in 6 minutes total. Here are the 4 questions: Introduce Yourself and say where you are from, and who is your favorite Sports Team. (1 Min) Why do Sports Matter to you? (1 Min) Describe your most memorable or significant Sports Story as a fan (2 … [Read more...]