Husker Legends: Peaches James on rise of Nebraska softball

About this episode

Peaches James discusses her journey in Nebraska softball and the current team's potential for a national title.

Husker softball legend Peaches James joins Sam McKewon to share her journey from Papillion-La Vista star to Nebraska ace, College World Series standout and Hall of Famer. James reflects on the family culture built by Rhonda Revelle and Lori Sippel, the explosion of women’s softball and NIL, her connection with Jordy Frahm and why she believes this Nebraska team can bring home a national title. The Husker Legends series is presented by Liberty First Credit Union.

People in this episode

Host: Sam McKewon

Guest: Peaches James

Topics covered

• Nebraska softball
• Husker Legends
• women's sports
• NIL
• College World Series
• sports culture

Keywords

• Nebraska softball
• Peaches James
• Husker Legends
• NIL
• College World Series
• women's sports
• Rhonda Revelle
• Lori Sippel

Sponsors

Liberty First Credit Union

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