Softball

Invented

Oct 25, 1887

In 1887 softball was invented in Chicago as an indoor game.

Name

Jan 1, 1926

The name softball was given to the game in 1926.

Becoming Popular

Jan 1, 1933

Softball became popular in 1933 when a tournament was held at the Chicago World's Fair

Rules

Feb 23, 1934

In 1934 the Joint Rules Comittee on Softball collaborated to create a set of standardized rules. Even today they use those rules.

Softball in the Olympics

Mar 14, 1991

In 1991 womens fast pitch softball was added to the 1996 Summer Olympic roster.

No More Olympics

May 18, 2005

Softball was dropped in 2005 from the 2012 Olympics.

Softball at its prime

Feb 22, 2015

Softball is now one of the biggest sports. It is now known in 113 countries. Softball is not only played by girls, but loved by both men and women.