Mike Royko was a fiercely devoted 16-inch softball player and team sponsor. He describes playing for the team his father’s tavern sponsored as one of his “great thrills in life”. After his death, Royko was inducted into the Chicago 16-inch Softball Hall of Fame.
“And I tell ya. The Pulitzer Prize doesn’t even compare.” - Mike Royko describing his home run in a memorable softball game.
July 13, 2024
Mike Royko