Story #27 - Wiffle Ball Memories

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Story #27 is a collection of memories about the era of our wiffle ball tournaments!

The story goes that David Mullany invented the Wiffle Ball in the 1950s in his backyard. Mullany set out to design a ball that his 12 year old son and friends could use to easily throw curveballs. After a few versions, they agreed the one with the 8 perforations worked best. The name "wiffle" came from the neighborhood name for strikeout, "wiff." After all - those curveballs led to many strikeouts!

Once there was a Friday afternoon game of Wiffle Ball at SSM. And then there was another. And another. And, they continued to grow into a full Wiffle Ball season that was enjoyed several summers in a row.

Our Wiffle Ball seasons culminated with a picnic and award of fun prizes and team accolades. There were regulars at the game - on the field and off - some just grabbing a lawn chair and enjoying the game!

We've always enjoyed a bit of competition mixed with a load of comradery. If you missed our story about summer mini golf competitions, you're going to want to go check it out!