National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum is a
softball
Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball on a smaller field. Softball is played competitively at club levels, the college level, and the professional level. The game was first created in 1887 in Chicago by George Hanc ...
museum located in
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City (), officially the City of Oklahoma City, and often shortened to OKC, is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, it ranks 20th among United States cities in population, a ...
's Adventure District. It includes the
Don E. Porter Hall of Fame Stadium, home to the
World Cup of Softball The USA Softball International Cup previously known as the World Cup of Softball, is an annual softball tournament. The first eight World Cups were held at the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The competition is governed by USA ...
and the annual
Women's College World Series
The Women's College World Series (WCWS) is the final portion of the NCAA Division I softball tournament for college softball in the United States. Eight teams participate in the WCWS, which begins with a double-elimination tournament. In other wo ...
.
Amateur Softball Association
USA Softball
USA Softball (formerly the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) and ASA/USA Softball) is the governing body for the United States national softball team. It is a member of the sport's international governing body, the World Baseball Softball Conf ...
(formerly the
Amateur Softball Association
An amateur () is generally considered a person who pursues an avocation independent from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, self-taught, user-generated, DIY, and hobbyist.
History
His ...
) operates the National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum.
British Hall
On 17 February 2007, the
British Softball Federation
The British Softball Federation (BSF) is the national governing body of softball within the United Kingdom, organising fastpitch and slowpitch leagues and national tournaments and registering players.
The BSF is a federated member of both the E ...
enshrined 12 members into its inaugural Hall of Fame. Members included players Kate Allen, GB manager/player Mark Berman, the late umpire Dave Allen, and Natalie Fox.
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See also
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National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame was established in 1991 to recognize coaches who have made extraordinary contributions to the sport of softpitch softball. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association
National may refer to:
...
References
External links
National Softball Hall of Fame and MuseumNational Softball Hall of Fame and Museum information on TravelOK.comOfficial travel and tourism website for the State of Oklahoma
Team Rich Softball
Hall of Fame and Museum
Softball museums and halls of fame
Softball
Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball on a smaller field. Softball is played competitively at club levels, the college level, and the professional level. The game was first created in 1887 in Chicago by George Hanc ...
Sports museums in Oklahoma
Museums in Oklahoma City
Sports in Oklahoma City
Awards established in 1957
Museums established in 1957
1957 establishments in Oklahoma
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