Episode 209 - Jim Wana

About this episode

Jim Wana discusses his illustrious career in fastpitch softball, including his achievements and legacy.

What does it take to win an ISC title at just 19 years old… be named Most Outstanding Pitcher… capture four ISC Championships… win a World Championship… and cement your name in the Hall of Fame? This week on Outside The Chute, we sit down with ISC Hall of Famer Jim Wana — one of the most dominant pitchers of his era. From winning the 1985 Junior World Championship with New Zealand… to starring with the legendary Penn Corp teams… to representing the Black Sox on the world stage… to being inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame in 2019… Jim walks us through the mindset, the moments, and the legacy behind one of the greatest careers in fastpitch history. If you love softball history, elite pitching, and stories from the golden era of the ISC circuit — this episode is for you. Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and let’s get Outside The Chute.

People in this episode

Host: outsidethechute

Guest: Jim Wana

Topics covered

• softball history
• elite pitching
• ISC circuit
• Jim Wana
• fastpitch legacy

Keywords

• ISC title
• Most Outstanding Pitcher
• softball
• fastpitch
• Hall of Fame

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Zealand, Penn Corp, Black Sox, ISC Hall of Fame

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