August 27th we spent the day with Eddie Feigner, “The King” of “The King and his court”.   The King and His Court touring team has played over 10,000 softball games in 100 countries since the late 1940’s and achieved widespread fame similar to that of the Harlem Globetrotters. 
Feigner’s fastpitch was once clocked at 104 mph .   In a two-inning exhibition in 1967, he fanned Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Brooks Robinson, Maury Wills, Harmon Killebrew and Roberto Clemente.   At 80 ‘The King’ still tours with his “Court.” "
  Sports Illustrated rated the “Court” in the Top Ten Teams of the Century.  Feigner, became famous for his ability to pitch from second base - while wearing a blindfold!
His fastball, named by ESPN as one of baseball’s “Ten Greatest Pitches”.
For over 60 years, he has traveled the country with his four-person team, regularly beating amateur and professional teams with nine players. Over the decades, he has thrown more than 930 no-hitters and 238 perfect games.
Although he has lost sight in one eye and uses a wheelchair, Feigner still put on a show from the sideline, narrating the action and entertaining fans, all for charity.
Feigner estimates, the King and His Court have played more than 10,000 games in more than 100 countries.
He would delight crowds by pitching blindfolded, behind his back and between his legs. Mostly, he relied on speed.
These days, he's relegated to the sideline, where he narrates as his team mixes hijinks with serious softball. The King and His Court include his wife, Anne Marie; Jack Knight, a former television star and decathlon champion from Massachusetts; and Rich Hoppe.
  The king has an autobiography out that is only on sale through their website.  I picked up a copy and it is one great read.  This man has dedicated his life to softball and children's charities.  Check out his site at www.kingandhiscourt.com and although he says this is his retirement year, I’m sure Eddie will be entertaining people for years to come.