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Casey Trucker Stadium Fundraiser

Posted on December 30, 2017 by jovo23

Casey Trucker Stadium is a historical landmark at Fairview Park where national, state, and regional tournaments were held for three decades. Much of Casey’s rich softball heritage began at this facility which was originally constructed by volunteer labor and donated … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on December 27, 2017 by jovo23

Why is the museum now called the USA Softball of Illinois Hall of Fame Museum? What happened to ASA Softball? Here is the answer from Don Brewer, USA Softball of Illinois State Commissioner. “There have been some positive changes in … Continue reading →

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Batter Up!

Posted on August 31, 2017 by jovo23

The “Big Things in a Small Town” slogan has made its way to the park in the form of a large wooden bat in front of the softball museum. Be sure to get a fun picture with your loved ones … Continue reading →

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2017 Casey Hall of Honor Inductees

Posted on August 19, 2017 by jovo23

On August 19, 2017, the following seven individuals were inducted into the Casey Softball Hall of Honor: Kara (Repp) Smith, Player Denny Redman, Meritorious Service Michael (Bo) Bohannon, Meritorious Service Stephanie (Stephen) Scott, Player Mackenzie Connelly, Player Len Cummins, Meritorious … Continue reading →

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2017 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Posted on February 6, 2017 by jovo23

Meeting recently in Decatur, Illinois the USA Softball Association of Illinois Executive Committee voted to induct eleven individuals and three teams/organizations into their Softball Hall of Fame.  The honorees will be formally inducted in a ceremony held at the Illinois Amateur … Continue reading →

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Lady Braves State Champs

Posted on September 26, 2016 by jovo23

Congrats to the Casey-Westfield Junior High Lady Braves Softball Team on their 2016 State Championship!

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2016 Casey Hall of Honor Inductees

Posted on June 21, 2016 by jovo23

On June 10, 2016 six people were elected to the Casey Softball Hall of Honor. Mike Bohanon, Meritorious Service Christi Burris Dodd, Player Megan Murphy, Player Jim Knierim, Meritorious Service Toni Smith Mullen, Player Bob Stifal, Player The induction ceremony … Continue reading →

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Big Bats Coming to Museum

Posted on June 21, 2016 by jovo23

Continuing with Casey’s theme of “Big Things in a Small Town” the Illinois ASA Hall of Fame Museum will soon have its own “big” attraction. Two large wooden bats are being made and will soon be in place in front … Continue reading →

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2016 Illinois ASA Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Posted on January 18, 2016 by jovo23

At the Executive Council meeting in Decatur, Illinois early last month, the Illinois Amateur Softball Association Executive Committee voted to induct twelve individuals and four teams/organizations into their Softball Hall of Fame.  The induction ceremony will be at the Illinois … Continue reading →

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Markwell Donates to the Museum

Posted on December 24, 2015 by jovo23

Representing Markwell Funeral Home in Casey, Jay Markwell makes a donation to the museum. Markwell Funeral Home is one of the top supporters of the Illinois ASA Hall of Fame Museum.  The museum relies on donations from individuals, merchants, and … Continue reading →

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