The information on this website is taken from records made available by state and local law enforcement departments, courts, city and town halls, and other public and private sources. Of course, the Stones never played my hometown or the hundreds of other towns that are even smaller. Frank? I said. When Jarfly pitched, Wes would play third base and would only be about 15 feet from home plate. ,for Kilburgs Grocery of the Green Pea League. Press Esc to cancel. It was his field, his game, and everyone knew that the pitcher controlled the game. I was a pitiful, screwed-up person with no home, no father and no real mother I knew about. "We had a Hall of Fame lineup (except for Wills)," said McCovey, now a senior adviser for the Giants, adding that Mickey Mantle was there too and also struck out. Besides his son, survivors include his fourth wife, Anne Marie Feigner, who played first base for The King and His Court; three daughters; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He previously worked for publications in Washington, New York, North Carolina and Florida. ?? "During the 1981 Major League Baseball strike, before 16,000 fans at the Silverdome in Pontiac Michigan, he and his Court beat a nine-man team that included several major league players. At his peak, Mr. Feigner threw a softball harder than any major league pitcher has ever thrown a baseball. He is the author of the bookStealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between. He just made me better," Hoppe said. Eddie was the \"King\" of softball back in the day and his court was made up of just three other players on the field.I saw this team playing when I was 16 and they are old school fast pitch softball. The Court has been around since the Chicago Cubs still were the reigning National League champs, and it has played in nearly 4,000 cities and in more than 150 countries. He was a hard-boiled egg. That ended his playing/performing career at age 75. If your phone was torn up, you called Jarfly. He was the king of the mound, never replaced. Since he was pitching from just 46 feet away, the batter practically had to decide whether or not to swing when Feigner was beginning his motion. 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. Add to your scrapbook. Corey Schuettler is at Cloudland, now back teaching what she learned in softball. Radio station WQUT promoted Crazy Thursday, a day set aside to ease the burden of the everyday working person. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The trial court held a pre-trial hearing on Appellant's motion in limine regarding punishment evidence. Who else pitches from behind his back or between his legs? 2. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Then they proceeded to dominate their opponents, with Feigner throwing a perfect game. 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 . Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Information found on this website is strictly for informational purposes and does not entail legal or financial advice of any form. 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. The Ballpark in Arlington, Texas: 77 A weekly version of the column was nationally syndicated in as many as 50 daily newspapers. The teams Feigner and his Court played routinely failed to cooperate with stunts and comedic interruptions. Will Edmonds, Track & Field & 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. Visitors are required to pass through metal detectors Items brought into the courthouse go through xray machines. 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. Richard Jarfly Dugger was inducted into the USA Softball Tennessee Hall of Fame in 2006 and is a member of the Carter County Sports Hall of Fames inaugural class of 2012. ", "If you did one tour with the Court, you've been tested. Year should not be greater than current year. By 1955, Feigner and his Court were turning a profit. And there were not enough bare-chested women, though there were a few of those, too. WASHINGTON -- Eddie Feigner, a crowd-pleasing softball pitcher and showman who toured the world for 55 years as The King and His Court, died Friday from complications of dementia at Cogburn. Sports, as The Simpsons are not-so-subtly suggesting, might be an opiate of the masses. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference. By far my favorite read on Eddie Feigner is this portrait from the Washington Post by John Ed Bradley. He has a degree in political science from the University of Massachusetts. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Eddie Feigner I found on Findagrave.com. He did the whole routine. Search above to list available cemeteries. Tom FitzGerald has been the Stanford beat writer for The San Francisco Chronicle since 2009. You can also usually find him at the Legend Lunches at Dinos every Wednesday in Elizabethton. TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) -A man accused of domestic abuse withdrew his not-guilty plea Monday. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. (And don't rule out the Rays grabbing this year's wild card spot yet.) There, the Amateur Softball Association of America had banned its members all teams, all players from playing against Feigner and the Court out of fear of embarrassment. His team went on to win the 1993 State Tournament where he was voted MVP. Feigner's meticulous records claim 9,743 victories, 141,517 strikeouts, 930 no-hitters and 238 perfect games. That doesnt bother me in the least. That gave him season marks of .301, 34 home runs, 101 RBIs, a 1.023 OPS and a 1-0 record. 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. 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. Which is why the King always had four players. Former major leaguer Jim Northrup said "no man alive" could hit him. And off the field, he was one tough son of a gun. Coors Field, Denver: 87 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. Camden Yards, Baltimore: 92 the State relied on TVI's charitable solicitations to prove each of its claims at the trial court. Clad in red, white and blue uniforms, the team consisted of a catcher, a first baseman, a shortstop and one nonpareil pitcher, Feigner. This is our monthly cross-post from the Sports Stories newsletter. An excellent hitter as well, he once slugged 83 home runs in a 250-game exhibition season. He pitched a perfect game, striking out 19 of 21 batters. I am the worlds finest softball pitcher by at least 100%, Feigner told Sports Illustrated without exaggeration. He struck out players while blindfolded, while pitching behind his back or between his legs 8,698 times. Appellant's trial counsel attended the hearing, but Appellant was not present in the courtroom. He often appeared on television and once knocked a cigar out of Johnny Carson's mouth with a pitch -- while wearing a blindfold. 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. She and Brittney were two of the best hitters I have ever seen, he said. "It was like being on the Rolling Stones, only with a softball.". After Feigners four-man team routed the convicts 7-0, regional newspapers picked up the story and spread it throughout the Pacific Northwest. But the letter campaign failed. He was 81. Hes also been drawing a musician every day for the last year and a half. During the 1981 Major League Baseball strike, before 16,000 fans at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., Mr. Feigner and his Court beat a nine-man team that included several major league players. I threw a ball against a wall to play pitch and went down to the creek and skipped thousands of stones. By that time, he had a new name. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. After playing for several teams, including the great Camara Inn team, Dugger started playing for Carter County Bank, where he teamed up with Wes Holly and Joe Colbaugh. Feigner struck out all six Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Brooks Robinson, Willie McCovey, Maury Wills and Harmon Killebrew in succession. He was a former Marine, and everything was by the numbers. 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. So do yourself a favor this weekend. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. His team won all four games and Scotty Bunton caught all four games. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Theres a 1999 episode of The Simpsons that I think about sometimes. Ken laid down a bunt against Jarflys team in a game that broke up a no-hitter. Thats when Myrle King became a professional roustabout, mainly drifting between Seattle and Portland. He kept meticulous records of his achievements: 9,743 victories, 141, 517 strikeouts, 930 no-hitters and 238 perfect games. ). He even pitched from his knees. He appeared in all 50 states and in 98 foreign countries.In a 1967 exhibition at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, he faced a lineup of six major league baseball players. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. I also fear Buck Showalter's head would probably explode if a player showed up looking like this. 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). 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I dont need monuments built to me, Feigner told SI in 1976. CourtCaseFinder.com is not a consumer reporting agency and does not supply consumer reports as those terms are defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). If you believe in the Bible, you earn a crown of stars when you get to heaven. Try again later. I was wacky and wanted to die. You'll need it. Put up or shut up, the manager replied. Kirsten Kendrick's Q. The King and His Court. In his younger days Jarfly was pretty wild. Then they traveled to North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, where he played with Rick Anderson and Little Wes Holly. And by the time he was 16, he was throwing in Walla Walla mens leagues six nights a week. I loved Mrs. King, but I was so sick of life as her son. An angry Feigner shot back, Youre so pitiful, I could lick you with my catcher.. Most of the filming was done along Goshen Valley Road and around the Goshen Valley Park area. At each stop, he sold t-shirts, hats, and even self-published guides on how to play softball like the King. 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Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He had a curveball that would dip 18 inches. Expelled from high school for troublemaking, he joined the Marines during World War II. Matt Schudel has been an obituary writer at The Washington Post since 2004. This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. How did he do it? Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. If you live anywhere in the Northwest, go to Walla Walla this Saturday to see the end of an era. "I was the only one who could hit him. February 18, 2023 In a barnstorming career that began in 1946, he and his four-man team were all but unbeatable.At his peak, he threw a softball harder than any major league pitcher has ever thrown a baseball. Jarfly once beat the World Famous King and his Court, one of the best fast pitch softball teams ever; that's how good he was. The only run came on an inside-the-park homer that would have been a single had there been any outfielders on Feigners team. Nobody believes him, and he becomes increasingly paranoid before stealing a tank from a military base and using it to shoot down a satellite. In 2000, Mr. Feigner threw out the first pitch before the women's softball competition at the Olympic Games in Sydney. He performed tirelessly for charities and youth organizations and after exhibitions would sign autographs for everyone who wanted one. You know, there was a time when communities built stadiums to efficiently serve multiple teams and sports, and the fans were perfectly content as long as the team, you know, won. I pitched fast-pitch in Alabama -- we didn't have baseball in high school. 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. Sports Illustrated once called Feigner the last true American barnstormer and the most underrated athlete of his time, but Feigner didnt entirely accept the endorsement. Hoppe is a natural lefty who lost full use of the arm in Vietnam and taught himself how to pitch right-handed. Sorry! By Tim "Shoe" Sullivan. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Feigner and the Court played there for eight days, drawing huge crowds. Drag images here or select from your computer for Eddie Feigner memorial. In 1980, Jarfly was voted the craziest of the craziest. But Im not singing the blues. But Wes was never hit. 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). They just want to beat us our ass. Resend Activation Email. "The day of the barnstormer is buried this Saturday.". Being Myrle King was a disgraceful, sleazy existence, and I wanted it over. Make sure that the file is a photo. You understand and agree that full search reports will only be available after you register for an account or purchase a report. Parking garage is located across the street. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He said Feigner could play with the plumber, the maid and grease monkey and still win. Amazing. Clad in red, white and blue uniforms, the team consisted of a. 13. Mary King christened the new arrival Mryle Vernon King and reared him as a staunch Seventh Day Adventist. 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. He was shocked that I could hit him. "He just blew it by everybody.". Safeco Field, Seattle: 87 The Court sometimes played three games in three cities in one day ("You would play a noon game, a mid-afternoon game and a night game"). Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Over the years, fast-pitch men's softball gave way to slow pitch, which he called "a sissy game." Who else pitches from second base? The town, of course, opts for the dingers. Mr. Feigner, who always wore a flattop haircut, often arrived at the pitcher's mound in a red Cadillac convertible. "I got to be part of something where they watch you tie your shoelaces," Hoppe said of the attention the Court occasionally received. 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