How did softball become softball?

Answer 1

Softball was created by Ben Javitz on Thanksgiving of 1887 after a football game. after all of the bets were paid off, a couple of men grabbed a few boxing gloves and the handle of a broom and with chalk drew a diamond on the indoor football feild. there they rolled up a pair of old sox and played the first softball game. Of course this was Javitz's idea. although some people think it was pro Baseball players that needed things to do in off season, that is not true! pros do have an off season but ar e always playing with a baseball! it

Answer 2

softball originated as an indoor sport in a indoor gym in 1887. outdoor softball has roots in Minneapolis and in 1895 was created. it was created by fire department officer Lewis Robert Sr. he was looking for a way to get his men some exercise during their down time. he created his game to fit the confines of a vacant lot next to his firehouse.

Answer 3

Long time ago... i forgot when... durning one of the wars, men's baceball had to be shut down for the duration of the war. So they decided to keep baceball going by letting woman play. And the person who tought of it, his manager decided to keep womans baceball going. Then later they called it softball.

And that's the short version!!

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Answer 4

The first game of softball was invented around the 20th century. It was invented by professional American baseball players who wanted to keep practicing during off season. Canadian amateur players began to play a game outdoors, this became popular in Canada and got a foothold in the US.

Answer 5

Started when a group of Harvard and Yale students were watching a football game in TV

Answer 6

when men needed to play baseball indoors. then it became a real sport and the ball became much harder

Answer 7

The softball originated for the use of women to play baseball. The ball became bigger and softer so women could hit it easily.

Answer 8

Chicago Illinois

Answer 9

Chicago, IL.