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National Softball Day: Recognizing our local athletes

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4 years ago

June 13, 2022

Keith Phillips

Robbie's Auto: Photo by Keith Phillips

Monday is a special celebration for many as they celebrate National Softball Day.

Softball was invented by George Handcock in 1887 while he and friends were watching a football game between Harvard and Yale.

The game became popular among fire departments in the area. For 135 years, softball has remained a top sport among athletes.

Vicksburg Daily News would like to recognize our local softball teams for the dedication they have for the sport.

Porter’s Chapel Academy softball team (photo by Keith Phillips)

WC softball team: Photo by Keith Phillips

Missy Gators softball team (photo by Keith Phillips)

St. Aloysius softball team (Credit: Savannah Buck)

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Keith Phillips

Keith Phillips is the Vicksburg Daily News Sports Editor. He has been on staff since October 2019 where he was part-time until becoming full-time in 2020. Keith is a Vicksburg native and graduate of Vicksburg High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. In his years with VDN, he has covered multiple stories including sports, human interest and crime(courtroom).

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National Softball Day: Recognizing our local athletes

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