You can see highlights of the King and His Court from about 50 years ago here and a news report from about 15 years ago here.ĪP PhotoEddie Feigner formed the King and His Court more than 14,000 games and 4 million miles ago in his hometown of Walla Walla, Wash. Which is why the King always had four players. Feigner was confident he could win with only himself and a catcher but worried the other team would just walk the two and leave them without a batter. Insulted, Feigner bet the guy he could beat his team with just four players - himself, a catcher, a first baseman and an infielder. According to legend, Feigner was bragging up his skills one night when an opposing player challenged his abilities. The King and His Court got its start the way so many wonderful sagas begin - in a bar. We're going to go up to the birthplace and bring it on home." ![]() In an era where guys refuse $100 million because it's disrespectful, this is about guys who carried their own bags, washed their own laundry - and at a very steep price tag to their families. ![]() "I wanted to recognize in his birthplace that something so special happened. "I just wanted to return the van keys to Walla Walla where it all came out of," said Rich Hoppe, who has been pitching with the Court for decades.
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