ISC Publishes Special 75th Anniversary Commemorative Book

Blair Setford • May 31, 2021

Order Your Limited Edition ISC 75th Anniversary Book in the ISC Webstore

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the ISC World Tournament, the ISC is proudly releasing a limited edition program showcasing the rich history of the organization.

 

Starting with the first World Tournament, held by the newly formed National Softball Congress in 1947 in Phoenix, AZ, up to and including the 2019 World Tournament in Denmark, WI, this special anniversary book is a walk through ISC history.


Included in the 66-page book are:

• Team photos for all of the various ISC Championship Teams,
• Complete listing of all teams that have participated
• All-World Teams
• Most Valuable Players and Most Outstanding Pitchers
• ISC Officials and ISC Umpires


We hope that everyone enjoys this look back at the teams, players, facilities and people that made the ISC World Tournament what it is today – the top men’s club championship in the fastpitch softball world.


The Special 75th Anniversary Issue is available for purchase in the ISC Webstore.


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