Underneath all the corruption and cynicism and spy satellites operated by Major League Baseball, there is our resilient capacity to be amazed and there is our enduring desire to be amazed together. They played in a lot of tournaments and went to the 1974 Tennessee State Tournament. He threw behind his back, through his legs.". Feigner died in 2007, but his team has continued on without him, like the Glenn Miller Orchestra or Lynyrd Skynyrd (roughly three dozen players have played for the Court over the years). Beating that crew in 1973 with just three other players was a feat. The King and His Court. They escaped flash floods and tornadoes. He also pitched for the Glendale White Center Athletic Club and won a state championship. Resend Activation Email. Hey, I'm a big Tim Lincecum fan but this card (2010 Topps 206, No. Most people dont know his first name, but he is the most recognized person in East Tennessee. An excellent hitter as well, he once slugged 83 home runs in a 250-game exhibition season. Instead of throwing to his catcher, Feigner slammed the ball into his own mitt, creating a loud smack. A tick of the clock later, the catcher slammed his fist into his own mitt, creating another loud smack, as though hed caught the ball. When a local team did win, it was big news. A psychiatrist told me Id never straighten up until I found my mother. You can also usually find him at the Legend Lunches at Dinos every Wednesday in Elizabethton. Sports are also a place people go together. His name as a child was Myrle Vernon King and, when he began his career, he adopted his mother's maiden name and a friend's first name. Feigner pitched hundreds of games each year against local all-star teams. They played in prisons where the inmates bet cigarettes on the outcome. 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). SPORTS LEGEND Eddie Feigner was the King And His Court a Professional Softball. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. I used to throw strikes from center field. Jar is the real deal as a teammate and a friend, Bunton said. Eddie Feigner was born on March 25, 1925, in Walla Walla, Washington. He even pitched from his knees. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. More Impressively, He Even Made a Trip to Toledo Seem Worthwhile: Props to Tigers veteran Brandon Inge, who accepted a demotion to the minors in mid-July and then returned with a home run in his first at-bat back with Detroit on Saturday. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Feigner retired to Trenton, TN., for several years and then relocated to Huntsville, AL, where he died Feb. 9, 2007, from a respiratory ailment related to dementia. Please try again later. SPORTS LEGEND Eddie Feigner was the King And His Court a Professional Softball. You'll need it. 15. Feigner pitched through more than five decades. Which is why the King always had four players. If you crowded the plate, one pitch might catch you in the side of the head. Im a pipsqueak because Im caught up in a nothing game, Feigner told the magazine in 1972. He made millions, and was generous to a fault.. He said Feigner could play with the plumber, the maid and grease monkey and still win. Eddie Feigner, a crowd-pleasing softball pitcher and showman who toured the world for 55 years as The King and His Court, died Feb. 9 from complications of dementia at Cogburn Health and Rehabilitation facility in Huntsville, Ala. He lives in Benicia. Jarflys buddy, Jim Ensor, also played on that team that beat the defending state champs in the first game. Please reset your password. But the week's most interesting line was by Philadelphia's Roy Oswalt, who officially started games on consecutive days and didn't allow a run in either. That was the beauty of the team. I have to play with a four-man team. Progressive Field, Cleveland: 82 Eddie Feigner, was a crowd-pleasing softball pitcher and showman who toured the world for 55 years as The King and His Court . You cant be negative with girls. Feigner claimed he performed at more USO events than Bob Hope. Known all over the world, Jarfly still lives in Eastside; he still attends Eastside Baptist and this makes his 72nd year in attendance there. He spent his life bringing people together and creating transcendent, memorable moments for them. The games werent fixed, but Feigner and his squad nearly always won. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Overall 11-2; PCT.846; Conf 0-0; PCT.000; Streak W7; He also pitched a one-hitter against Dyersburg in the Tennessee State Tournament. He struck out all six -- Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Brooks Robinson, Willie McCovey, Maury Wills, and Harmon Killebrew all in succession.His records include 9, 743 victories, 141,517 strikeouts, 930 no-hitters, and 238 perfect games. When he returned home, the story of a legend began. ball In four parks, the longest o! In 1950, he dubbed his traveling team The King and His Court, and they became the Harlem Globetrotters of softball, complete with gaudy red-white-and-blue uniforms. He played on several of. He performed tirelessly for charities and youth organizations and after exhibitions would sign autographs for everyone who wanted one. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The count was two balls and two strikes and it was the last inning. I was bent on destroying myself. Beyond the staggering numbers, Mr. Feigner created his most lasting impressions with a series of remarkable pitching stunts. He often appeared on television and once knocked a cigar out of Johnny Carson's mouth with a pitch -- while wearing a blindfold. His team went on to win the 1993 State Tournament where he was voted MVP. My catcher told me if this is it, If this is really your last game, I want to see what youve got. "We can't compete with modern entertainment," Hoppe said. In 1950, he dubbed his traveling team The King and His Court, and they became the Harlem Globetrotters of softball, complete with gaudy red-white-and-blue uniforms. Feigner claimed nearly 10,000 victories, 141,000 strikeouts and almost 1,000 no-hitters. "He just blew it by everybody.". Yes, he faced the Cubs. A day later, he had a stroke and would never pitch again. Eddie Feigner, was a crowd-pleasing softball pitcher and showman who toured the world for 55 years as The King and His Court, He was with out a doubt the greatest softball pitcher who ever lived. Meters are available, but there is no validation for these locations. For decades, he has helped many a girl learn the art of fast pitch softball, whether they attend Unaka, Happy Valley, Elizabethton, Hampton or wherever. Published 8:41 am Wednesday, March 1, 2023. 1st hour is free, the court validates for an additional 2 hours. They just want to beat us our ass. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Then Megan Heaton was there all the time. 1. Among the many momentous games he has covered were the 49ers' victory over Dallas in the 1982 NFC Championship Game, which featured "The Catch'' by Dwight Clark, and the U.S. hockey team's 1980 Olympic upset of the Soviet Union in Lake Placid, N.Y. At the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, he rode the bobsled run with members of the U.S. team for a first-person story. Either that, or an outtake from "Twilight 4: Team Timmy No-Hits Team Edward.'' I give this one a difficulty rating of 6.0. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. But the letter campaign failed. For 15 years he wrote a popular sports humor column called "Top of the Sixth" (later re-titled "Open Season"). A few musings about sports journalism as the unwinding begins, Carrolls staff makeover seeks to get Wilson back in the game, Arizona loss unmasks truths about Hopkins, UW hoops, Rams win a survivors contest called the Super Bowl. This is a story on sports legend Eddie Feigner\" a.k.a. In 1949 and 1950, the King and His Court beat the world champion softball team. He pitched a perfect game, striking out 19 of 21 batters.In 1950, he dubbed his traveling team The King and His Court, and they became the Harlem Globetrotters of softball, complete with gaudy red-white-and-blue uniforms. It featured the best of baseball against the likes of Woody Allen, Bobby Darin, James Garner, Peter Falk, Robert Loggia, etc. I threw a ball against a wall to play pitch and went down to the creek and skipped thousands of stones. I cant tell you how many times I have been in South Carolina, North Carolina or Georgia, when people would ask me where I lived. Hearing a woman and a child say, I love you is worth more than any number of those fickle fans who drop you in a moment., And this: If I ever bear down, the teams we play dont have a chance in hell. We like it very much, and if youd like to become a subscriber you can do soby signing up here. Kirsten Kendrick's Q. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Its easy for the Globetrotters because the other team plays along, Feigner told Sports Illustrated. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18089855/eddie-feigner. 1987 was a special year for softball players and fans in Stevens Point. February 18, 2023 The King and His Court\" and his visit to Dunedin, Florida in 2005. He started playing baseball and softball when he was a fourth grader and played baseball at Jordan and Long Beach City College before putting his emphasis on softball. Amazing. Or do you want to see me sock a few dingers!. He discovered that his birth mother was living nearby and took her last name. Jarfly won with 624 votes, followed by The Midnight Rambler with 500 votes. People in my own sport know who I am. Sports Illustrated once called him "the most underrated athlete of his time. 255) may be the equivalent of the high school annual photo. His team won all four games and Scotty Bunton caught all four games. The Quad Cities had gathered an All-Star team of fast pitch softball players and beat The King and "I just wanted to return the van keys to Walla Walla where it all came out of," said Rich Hoppe, who has been pitching with the Court for decades. Feigner often appeared on television, including The Today Show, Ive Got a Secret, Whats My Line? and CBS Sports Spectacular. On The Tonight Show, he knocked a cigar out of Johnny Carsons mouth throwing blindfolded. 3. He used a curveball that dipped 18 inches. In front of 2,000, Feigner and the Court won 5-3 with Feigner fanning 12, including four while pitching between his legs and two more blindfolded from second base. While appellant was . After Feigners four-man team routed the convicts 7-0, regional newspapers picked up the story and spread it throughout the Pacific Northwest. His fastball was officially timed at 104 mph and unofficially at 114. Jarfly played in the National Tournament where he won four games, losing only to Federal Lock and Key, who won the National Title. Get the top stories sent to your inbox every Thursday. Drag images here or select from your computer for Eddie Feigner memorial. I have perfect control. Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay: 68. I am the worlds finest softball pitcher by at least 100%, Feigner told Sports Illustrated without exaggeration. He has worked with clients such as Nike, Jordan Brand, Adidas, Dr. Martens, and Fender in addition to editorial work for VICE and The Ringer. To give his opponents a chance, he often pitched from second base or, on occasion, from center field. 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. Check out DavidsWayback Machine Archive. David can be reached at (206) 441-1900, or at seattlesportshistory@gmail.com. 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. And there were not enough bare-chested women, though there were a few of those, too. My in-drop and in-raise are super pitches and unique. Below you will find a collection of offline providers for ArizonaState County ofMaricopa City ofTempe Death records, these are both governmental agencies and privately run organizations. Make sure that the file is a photo. "I've made more money at this than any other ballplayer at any other sport," he told The Washington Post in 1976. That doesnt bother me in the least. English You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. "The King changed my life, and he was the toughest guy I've ever been around. Feigner was adopted at birth and given the name Myrle Vernon King. Camden Yards, Baltimore: 92 Onsite Spanish translators. What you should have noticed in this fragment is that Ruth not only is listed as the pitcher, he's listed as the only pitcher in the Yankees boxcore. The 4-man softball team named itself the King and His Court. And by the time he was 16, he was throwing in Walla Walla mens leagues six nights a week. But Feigner, intrigued by the concept hed proposed, selected three players a catcher, first baseman and shortstop that hed known since fourth grade and scheduled a game against a nine-man contingent of convicts on a field inside the Walla Walla state pen. The fastest documented pitch ever thrown by a major league pitcher is 103 mph. 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. & A. with Thiel can be heard every Friday during Morning Edition at 5:45am and 7:45am and again that same day on All Things Considered at 4:44pm. 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. Soon came challenges from practically every town and city in the state and, before long, The King (Feigner) and His Court were on their way. He was a hard-boiled egg. 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. But Feigner eventually rustled up some games, essentially after auditioning the Courts act and showing local promoters what it could do. She was a great basketball player as well as softball. He's a legendary softball player. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. During the 1981 major league strike, in front of 16,000 at the Silverdome in Pontiac, MI., Feigner and his Court beat a nine-man team that included several major league players. The trial court granted the unopposed motion in limine. Meanwhile, as ESPN colleague Doug Kern points out, the last four Rays home games drew just 61,897. But Im not singing the blues. The game, held at Dodger Stadium, was pretty outrageous. I bet you it was over 100 mph Youd find the ball and the umpire had already called a strike.. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He pitched in cemeteries, and on airplane runways. Two games, a scoreless tie and a 1-0 win over the Tip Top Tailors, then the world softball champions, not only attracted enormous publicity, but legitimized Feigner and his Court. That gave him season marks of .301, 34 home runs, 101 RBIs, a 1.023 OPS and a 1-0 record. By far my favorite read on Eddie Feigner is this portrait from the Washington Post by John Ed Bradley. "Hollywood missed a hell of a story. The floods in the film were supplied by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Army Corps of Engineers with water from the Fort Patrick Henry Dam. Walla Walla Academy, run by Seventh Day Adventists, kicked Mryle King out of school after he peppered the building with rocks for reasons unknown. The King and His Court were a novelty from the beginning: a four-man softball team that toured the world and took on all comers. He struck just about everybody out. Florida starter Ricky Nolasco had an atrocious game Wednesday when he allowed 11 runs in three innings (3 IP, 11 H, 11 R, 11 ER, 1 BB, 2 K). Verify and try again. As for the others, yes, they all struck out against Feigner in the exhibition, which was staged for TV at Dodger Stadium in the offseason. By the time he retired, Feigner had pitched in all 50 states and 98 countries. He previously worked for publications in Washington, New York, North Carolina and Florida. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. According to The Washington Post, which published an extensive profile following his death, Feigner could strike out players while blindfolded (8,698 times) or while pitching behind his back or between his legs. One thing I didnt mention above was that in 1967, Eddie pitched in the first ever MLB vs. Celebrity Softball Game. One of the qualifications of being in the hall of fame is to be a resident of South Carolina; thats how good he was. "I hope they think of me as an honest, sincere performer who always put on a good show," he said. Jarfly was inaugurated on Sunday, June 15, 1980, during a baseball game that raised money for the Carter County Boys Club and the Johnson City Girls Club. (This is a documentary the Sports Stories team would love to watch or even help make.). Meters are available, but there is no validation for these locations: Directions: The Court is located in downtown Tempe, two blocks east of Mill Avenue on Fifth Street between Tempe Mission Palms Hotel and the Tempe Transportation Center. Failed to delete memorial. At his peak, Mr. Feigner threw a softball harder than any major league pitcher has ever thrown a baseball. Feigner not only threw more than 1,000 doubleheaders, he tossed more than 200 tripleheaders. The King and His Court went to towns even McDonald's ignores. This Space For Rent, Florida 73 He was my toughest coach, Dugger said, adding he inspired Dugger to pursue pitching. The team started by traveling around the United States, Canada, and Mexico to play local softball teams. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The King County Superior Court ruled against TVI Inc. on three Consumer Protection Act claims in 2019, but that ruling was overturned in 2021 by the Court of Appeals. In the days of xBox and 15-screen Cineplexes, it was something to see ballparks packed with five generations, with great-grandfathers and fathers holding little babies. 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 pitched fast-pitch in Alabama -- we didn't have baseball in high school. The King and His Court played in smaller and smaller parks, but Feigner never forgot his orphan's past. That gave him season marks of .301, 34 home runs, 101 RBIs, a 1.023 OPS and a 1-0 record. The one-time fireballer once called Longview home and he pitched there during the 1940s. My dad took me to that game at what is now Modern Woodman Park on river front. "His opponents took up the challenge, allowing him to add a shortstop and first baseman. It is believed that Mike Disher, Randy Wievel . In the final game he collected 23 strikeouts. Round it out afterward with a look at his website, where the keepers of his legacy are working to get a documentary made about him. (And don't rule out the Rays grabbing this year's wild card spot yet.) Feigner comes in out of the bullpen at select moments as a ringer for the celebrity team. You get a fragment from an old box score and the challenge of determining what game it is from and why it is significant. Most of the filming was done along Goshen Valley Road and around the Goshen Valley Park area. Eddie had a catcher, a !B and a SS. Comerica Park, Detroit: 87 Hes even helped some Unaka Elementary girls prepare for softball at the high school level. He was 81. Eddie Feigner, a crowd-pleasing softball pitcher and showman who toured the world for 55 years as The King and His Court, died Feb. 9 from complications of dementia at Cogburn Health and. During his career, he spoke frequently about his desire for softball to be recognized as an Olympic sport. A weekly version of the column was nationally syndicated in as many as 50 daily newspapers. "Rage and obsession can make you do amazing things," he explained. Clad in red, white and blue uniforms, the team consisted of a. He sat on the bench for two years before he learned to throw a strike. Since then, they've toured the globe, winning 10,000 games, visiting more than 100 countries and thousands of. 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 and achieved widespread fame similar to that of the Harlem Globetrotters. Wrigley Field, Chicago: 90 The trial court held a pre-trial hearing on Appellant's motion in limine regarding punishment evidence. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. In a barnstorming career that began in 1946, he and his four-man team were all but unbeatable. Mary King christened the new arrival Mryle Vernon King and reared him as a staunch Seventh Day Adventist. 22. Far as we can tell, the grudge rematch never happened. Safeco Field, Seattle: 87 Myrle Vernon King became Eddie Feigner (after a buddy named Eddie and his adopted moms maiden name), or simply The King. It also airs Saturday at 9:35am. Jarfly doesnt remember all the girls he has worked with but its well over a hundred. Nice guys, huh? He has written, illustrated, and self-published roughly one hundred zines. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. The year: 1946. I was not a real hard thrower like him. Documents are in English and Spanish. ). He supported himself as a dock worker, crane operator, ditch digger, streetcar conductor, vegetable and prune picker, gas station attendant, stand-up comedian, and paid tenor at funerals. I never had the chance to see Feigner pitch but I DID follow that PaynPak team closely over the years and they were (by far) the best fastpitch team in the Northwest with guys like Butch Batt, Dick Christenson (who topped 100 MPH himself) and the Nokes brothers. If I got nine together, the game would be a farce. The one thing he could do well was throw. The result was a challenge. I throw the best changeup there ever was. 4. Good luck, Jeff. He also put on thousands of free clinics. 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. The official 2023 Softball schedule for the Arizona State University Sun Devils. Eddie Feigner was born March 25, 1925 in Walla Walla, soon became separated from his unwed mother, and was adopted by a woman named Mary King, who had already raised four sons after her husband deserted her during the Great Depression. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. And off the field, he was one tough son of a gun. Scotty and Jarfly traveled as a team playing for Rawl Coal Company in Matewan, West Virginia. He did the whole routine. You further agree not to use the information provided for any unlawful purposes and you understand that we cannot confirm that information provided below is accurate or complete. They were called "The King and His Court." Alana Parsons wasnt a pitcher but I worked with her since she was about 10 years old. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Feigner never shied away from tooting his horn. ", "If you did one tour with the Court, you've been tested. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Then they traveled to North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, where he played with Rick Anderson and Little Wes Holly. "It's magical and joyful in a way, but this has been on my radar since 1958 when I was a kid in the stands and saw the King for the first time. PNC Park, Pittsburgh: 98 While Feigner worked to conjure up what newspapers of the day described as gimmick games, he pitched seriously in a variety of mens leagues, including for the 1947 Skyroom Flyers in Seattles Double A League. Dressed in trademark red, white and blue uniforms, and taking the field as a 4-man team: Pitcher, catcher, first baseman and shortstop, "The King & His Court" was America's favorite family softball entertainment . Im the fastest. Tom Kleins morning show proceeded with the votes by telephone. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. After that, they got the idea that this could be bigger than a single game. Thanks. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Four years later, at the Olympics in Sydney, Feigner threw out the honorary first pitch before the first game of the womens softball tournament. Story Links TEMPE - Justin Robinson is officially the king of the 400m! A guy asked me if I ever pitched against Sinatra. Jarfly went on to play in Shelby, North Carolina, where he won 76 games in five years, pitching against the best teams in five states. According to legend, Feigner was bragging up his skills one night when an opposing player challenged his abilities. He was as safe as being behind a brick wall. I think I broke her heart.. The following day, Feigner suffered a stroke that would end his playing career. ", "I'm a pipsqueak because I'm caught in a nothing game," Mr. Feigner said in 1972. The King and His Court got its start the way so many wonderful sagas begin -- in a bar. Then those two teams will really have something to play for. One of the newspaper boys said it best many years ago. It just pleases me to look out there and see these girls play and in all the years Ive only had one thats gone, Jessica Robinson. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. AP Photo Eddie Feigner formed the King and His Court more than 14,000 games and 4 million miles ago in his hometown of Walla Walla, Wash. At his peak, in the 1950s and 1960s, he threw a softball harder than any major league pitcher ever threw a baseball. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. I was a pitiful, screwed-up person with no home, no father and no real mother I knew about. According to court records, Montrice Hughes withdrew his not-guilty plea and pleaded guilty to domestic . In an era where guys refuse $100 million because it's disrespectful, this is about guys who carried their own bags, washed their own laundry -- and at a very steep price tag to their families. 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