A Hit At 50

Saturday, March 1, 2003

lee Still A Hit At 50 (NAPSA)—Youw’re not being thrown a curve. Wiffle ball, one of America’s favorite backyard games, is turning 50 this year. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Wiffle is opening the Wiffle Ball Hall of Fame on Candystand.com, the game’s online home. The Hall of Fame gives fans the chance to honor those who have excelled at this familyfriendly sport throughout the past half century. Who did you model your swing after? There’s a good chanceyou perfected it in a backyard gameof Wiffle ball. Back in 1953, David Mullany created the Wiffle ball so his son could play in the yard without breaking the neighbor’s windows. The original ball, designed to dip, rise and even curve, remains unchanged to this day. It has even been endorsed by several legendary greats including Whitey Ford, Ted Williams and Lou Pinella. Clearly, over the past half century Wiffle has established itself as an American icon. The game has inspired various backyard leagues and even an online component on Candystand.com. This year, Wiffle commemorates the game’s latest milestone and honors its enthusiasts with the opening of the Wiffle Ball Hall of Fame. For additional information about the Hall of Fame, visit Candystand.com.

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