Women’s Committee Members

Maci Bennett Cox – Womens Committee Chairman

Highlights:

I’ve played since 1989, for 37 years.
Started at the age of 9. Mostly leagues at county stadium and Lincoln.
I played on an all star team as kids 12 U coached by Ed Loweth.
I played 2nd base when I was little, as an adult Left and Left Center and Pitched a lot.

Highlights:

Began 1977 officially with umpire registration and work at County Stadium.
Began Umpiring for Rick Gilbert at Lincoln Park. Worked Men’s, Women’s, Coed. Worked these leagues 30+ years, approximately 9600 games. More than 10,000 games over my career.
80+ state tournaments for Indiana ASA, 30-40 at Lincoln Park in Columbus. UIC’d (Umpire-in-Chief) 40+ state tournaments.
14+ ASA National Tournaments in Indiana, Kentucky, Arizona, Iowa, Virginia. GSP, WSP, MSP, CoEd, 16″ MSP.
Charter member CSA, CSA Umpire-in-Chief 20+ years
CSA Board of Directors 20+ years
Indiana ASA Umpire Instructor 20+ years
Indiana ASA Region VP 20+ years representing Columbus
Inducted into CISSHOF 2021

Highlights:

Started playing softball in Columbus in 1971 in the womens league on a good Indiana Veneer team .
Played in Columbus leagues for 48 years.
Played in the 1st Coed league created in Columbus and first womens and coed league created at County Stadium .
Was successful on numerous State women’s and coed teams with Margie’s Munchkins team . This team won many women’s and coed league titles and were tourney champs repeatedly.

Highlights:

Started playing when I was 10.
Played until I was 8 months pregnant with my daughter at age 39.
Played at County and at Lincoln. Womens and coed ball.
Highlight would be Coed Nationals in Kansas when Lou Giovanni got male MVP of the tournament and I got female MVP. He batted first and played SS, I batted second and played 2nd base.
Probably best known for hitting behind runners and my speed and aggressiveness on the bases.

Highlights:

Highlights:

Played for over 25 years
Played for the Ponytails, KFC and GB Wilcher
These teams won over 300 tournaments and leagues
Won All-American honors and MVP’s through the years
Lifetime batting average of over .500
Had a rocket arm and threw out many baserunners from the outfield- including throwing runners out at first base
A tenacious baserunner
Inducted into the CISSHOF 2019
One of the best female players in Columbus In.

Highlights:

Began playing at the age of 7 in 1977 and continues to play in Senior Softball tournaments in Las Vegas and Phoenix. Plays an occasional Friday night co-ed game in Scipio.
Began umpiring at age 16 at Lincoln Park under the guidance of Leanne Blackerby and other amazing veteran umpires.
Played and coached league and tournaments with Wilson Concrete Women’s team.
Played many seasons in tournaments with Wilson Concrete Co-ed team.
Traveled out of state many times over the years for women’s and co-ed.
Played many seasons in the Lincoln Park women’s and co-ed leagues and tournaments.

Highlights:

A rare feat. Played one position for over 20 years—“catcher”
Hardworking softball catcher who was dedicated and passionate to play catcher.
Started playing softball the inaugural season when I was 9 years old at the county stadium.
Played at the County Stadium and then the city league.
Also, played on co-ed teams for over 5 years.
Won state tournaments with Dairy Queen and participated in the National Tournament.
Won many tournaments and leagues with various teams.
Enjoyed playing and watching softball through the years. I was fortunate to play with great players and great teams throughout my playing days.
At the end of my playing days knowing I made a difference and tried my hardest keeps a smile on my face.
Softball Rocks and I am looking forward to being a committee member for Columbus Indiana Slow Pitch Softball Hall Of Fame!

Highlights:

Participated in slow pitch softball in Columbus In for 48 years from 1975-2023
She could play any position
Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023
Was a student of the game and a great ambassador. Always gave 100% and displayed the best sportsmanship
Considered one of the best first Baseman to ever play the game

Highlights:

Started playing in 1982 for Mary Drive.
2 years later I played for Big Mack(Jim McMillan) left fielder for a year then to shortstop, got hurt, then I started pitching.
Played 6 years then moved to Jerry Freeman’s team as the pitcher.
Played co-ed, men’s in Indy, as a Pitcher.
Was an umpire, score keeper and on the board for CSA for years.
Started coaching men’s and coed.
Played high league every year but the 1st two.
Won several MVP Awards in tournaments.

Highlights:

I’ve played slow pitch softball since I was 9.
Played on several different women and coed teams.
I played one year of college softball. 88-89 at grace college in Winona lake Indiana.
I played Slow Pitch softball in Columbus Indiana for 20-25 years.
Currently I keep score and play on a coed team and sometimes with the senior league.

Highlights:

Known more as a defensive standout as a shortstop who was always up to making the big plays in the biggest moments
Was an above average hitter who hit to all fields.
Played on many great co-ed teams winning several local and State tournaments.
Won many league and league tournaments in both men’s and co-ed divisions in Columbus

Highlights:

Highlights:

I grew up at Lincoln Park watching my dad play softball, while my sister and I ran around the park.
I started playing softball when I was 8 years old (1985) at County Stadium.
In my teen years I started playing on my family team at Lincoln Park where my dad, Mike Teltoe, was my coach and my teammates consisted of my sister, mom and aunts.
Some of my best memories were made on that team!
I usually played any outfield position but also filled in at catcher.
At bat I was usually all pull to the left side and quick around the bases.
I played in women’s and co-ed leagues.
I retired in my late 20s, but came out of retirement in 2022 for my nephew’s memorial softball team where I played with my niece’s.