Prescott Guide invites you to explore the Arizona Softball Hall of Fame in Prescott

Prescott Guide invites you to experience the history of Prescott.
Being in the “Wild West” means that Prescott has a rich history. With all of these historical sites, it is easy to overlook some of our more recent history. At Prescott Guide, one of our favorite places to visit in Prescott is the Arizona Softball Hall of Fame (ASHF). It may not seem like much at first glance, but it deserves a second look. We want to invite you to explore this fascinating historical archive.

History of the Arizona Softball Hall of Fame
The foundation was formed in 1973. It honors Arizona’s greatest teams, players, and coaches of fast-pitch softball - both men and women. For unknown reasons, the ASHF stopped operations from 1980 to 2000 but was rekindled when a group of retired fast-pitch players formed a new committee.

For a long time, the ASHF did not have a permanent home and frequently moved around. But in 2005, it found a permanent home in Prescott.

Inductees
The first person to be inducted into the Arizona Softball Hall of Fame was Art Funk.
Art was the sponsor of the Funk Jewels, a team that was a dominating force in 16 national championships. Art built many of the softball fields in Phoenix, including the Phoenix Softball Park which is located at 17th and Roosevelt.

The following year only 16 players from the pre-war era were inducted. These players were the charter members and were honored at the first induction banquet. From 1975 to 1980, an additional 88 players were inducted into the hall of fame. Since the Arizona Softball Hall of Fame was rejuvenated in 2000, the number of inductees who have been honored with this great achievement is 127. As of March 2018, the hall of fame has 232 members.

The Arizona Softball Hall of Fame stands as a monument to many great players in the sport of fast-pitch softball. We are proud that the foundation calls Prescott home. Prescott Guide invites you to learn more about the rich history of Prescott and all that Prescott has to offer at http://www.prescottguide.com.

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