Jarfly would become a renowned pitcher and travel the world playing softball. Eddie "The King" Feigner, perhaps the greatest men's softball pitcher to ever live, and his "Court" of three players a catcher, first baseman and shortstop came to town to take on a. 13. Then Megan Heaton was there all the time. Feigner made two notable appearances in Seattle during the height of the Courts popularity, the first against Pay n Pak, the defending Pacific Northwest regional fast pitch champions, June 14, 1972 at Sicks Stadium. That was probably the hardest pitch I ever threw: a riser, that the batter missed about a foot. 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. He was something to behold., Youd be waiting for that fastball, then hed throw a change-up, Manning said. Feigner suffered a stroke in 2000, the year he was inducted into the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame and one day after he threw out the first pitch before the womens softball competition at the Sydney Olympics. Undeterred, Feigner and the Court struck out for the South in a pair of station wagons, receiving a nasty surprise when they arrived in El Paso, TX. It was as Myrle Vernon King that he grew up playing sports, and as Myrle Vernon King that he served in the US Marine Corps. They played in prisons where the inmates bet cigarettes on the outcome. Which brings up an interesting question: When was the last time the starting pitcher appeared in box scores on consecutive days with no runs allowed in either game? 255) may be the equivalent of the high school annual photo. 10. And that feeling has never left. Hoppe remembers playing in 100-degree heat in Tacoma, Wash., one day and in sub-zero cold the next day in Barrow, Alaska. According to court records, Montrice Hughes withdrew his not-guilty plea and pleaded guilty to domestic . He was 56 at the time.He was thrown out of school in his teens and joined the Marine Corps during World War II but was discharged after a nervous breakdown. He was just phenomenal. In a 1964 exhibition at Dodger Stadium, Feigner faced a lineup of six major league players, five of whom were later elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. By clicking I Agree, you acknowledge and agree to our Terms of Service, and agree not to use any information gathered through this website for any purpose under the FCRA, including but not limited to evaluating eligibility for personal credit, insurance, employment, or tenancy. 1. He was 56 at the time. Who else pitches blindfolded? The King and His Court touring team played over ten thousand softball games in a hundred countries from the late 1940's to the beginning of the 21st century..while achieving widespread fame similar to that of the Harlem Globetrotters.as Feigner's meticulous records claim 9,743 victories, 141,517 strikeouts, 930 no-hitters and 238 perfect games. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The cast and their families moved to the area a month before the start of production, to connect with the local people and learn farming skills. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. One batter who faced Feigner described the experience to The Orlando Sentinel: I was waiting for a pitch, heard a noise, watched the catcher throw the ball back. Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay: 68. He and his "court," which included only a catcher, first baseman and shortstop, played everywhere from Yankee Stadium to the Great Wall of China, with countless military bases, rodeo arenas and cow pastures in between. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The King And His Court went to the YMCA and the Boys And Girls clubs to hold clinics." Douglas Lyons' 2004 biography on Feigner was titled, "From an Orphan to a King." Feigner was . I grew up playing softball (in Mobile, Ala.). "We were all having fun with it," McCovey said. After practicing against inmates at the Washington State Penitentiary, Mr. Feigner and his four-man team had their rematch. This Space For Rent Stadium, Florida. Notice: Your use of CourtCaseFinder.com is conditioned on your full compliance with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Sound amplifiers are provided to those who have hearing difficulties. Thurman played city-league ball against the King and His Court during the teams early days. 7. He was thrown out of school in his teens and joined the Marine Corps during World War II but was discharged after a nervous breakdown. There is a problem with your email/password. I loved Mrs. King, but I was so sick of life as her son. He and "his court", which included only a catcher, first-baseman. "I hope they think of me as an honest, sincere performer who always put on a good show," he said. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. ball In four parks, the longest o! Hoppe is a natural lefty who lost full use of the arm in Vietnam and taught himself how to pitch right-handed. As the town gathers around the burning satellite, they see the MLB logo on it and realize that, wow, Major League Baseball was spying on them for market research. He also pitched for the Glendale White Center Athletic Club and won a state championship. Busch Stadium, St. Louis: 78 At the time of Feigners death Feb. 9, 2007 the fastest documented pitch thrown by a major leaguer was 104.8 mph (Joel Zumaya of the Detroit Tigers in a playoff game Oct. 10, 2006). But Im not singing the blues. Known all over the world, Jarfly still lives in Eastside; he still attends Eastside Baptist and this makes his 72nd year in attendance there. 0 cemeteries found in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, USA. That doesnt bother me in the least. Feigner added two more players: enough that even with the bases loaded, his team would always have somebody available to bat. The King and His Court played more than 10,000 games and won approximately 9,400, softball's version of . The second-year Sun Devil ran a 45.40 in the 400m final of the USATF Indoor Championships, claiming gold and shattering his own Arizona State program record he set less than 24 hours earlier. February 18, 2023 You further authorize CourtCaseFinder.com to conduct a person search to identify preliminary results of the search subject you entered. Sure, I pitched against Frank, and Deano, too, and Sammy Davis. But thats enough. 1987 was a special year for softball players and fans in Stevens Point. All that gave me a strong arm. He hooked up with a young boy named Meade Kinzer, and they became so good at pitch and catch that they were eventually invited to participate in organized games. Feigner kept meticulous records, documenting 9,743 wins, 141,517 strikeouts, 930 no-hitters, 238 perfect games and 1,500-plus shutouts in more than 10,000 games staggering numbers that he achieved with 19 windups, 14 types of deliveries and five speeds. Feigner was Sidd Finch with a crewcut, Clint Eastwood with a fastball. It was in 1996 and my catcher called timeout and walked to the mound. Feigner passed away in 2007 but kept detailed records of his career that began in 1946. Not bad for a fat man. Insulted, Feigner bet the guy he could beat his team with just four players -- himself, a catcher, a first baseman and an infielder. 11. His underhand fastball was once timed at 104 mph -- or, according to some accounts, 114 mph. Whatever you needed, an extra jack, a longer phone cord or if your phone just wasnt working correctly, you called Jarfly. Nobody believes him, and he becomes increasingly paranoid before stealing a tank from a military base and using it to shoot down a satellite. But really, he comes from the part of our collective psyche that just wants to see some good old fashioned entertainment; a few dingers from Big Mac, a 50-year-old dude in a shiny uniform striking out chump locals with a 100 mph underhand heater pitched from second base. Pitching in hundreds of games each year against local all-star teams, Mr. Feigner won 95 percent of the time. More than 66,000 fans attended the four games Friday, including a LLWS single-game record of 41,848 for a game with a Pennsylvania team. At his peak in the 1960s, Mr. Feigner made $100,000 a month. At each stop, he sold t-shirts, hats, and even self-published guides on how to play softball like the King. There was a problem getting your location. At his peak, Mr. Feigner threw a softball harder than any major league pitcher has ever thrown a baseball. Feigner, who died recently from a respiratory ailment related to dementia at the age of 81, struck out 141,517 batters in his barnstorming career. Family members linked to this person will appear here. A psychiatrist told me Id never straighten up until I found my mother. But Wes was never hit. Jarfly won with 624 votes, followed by The Midnight Rambler with 500 votes. At his peak, in the 1950s and 1960s, he threw a softball harder than any major league pitcher ever threw a baseball. I was wacky and wanted to die. iPads for hearing impaired individuals. Over a two-night stand in St. Petersburg, FL, Feigner and his Court drew 4,000 fans to Al Lang Field, and one of the attendees was a promoter working on behalf of the annual Canadian National Exhibition, slated in 1950 for Toronto. That ended his playing/performing career at age 75. 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