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Jennie Finch: Softball icon dishes on her legendary career

Just Women's Sports

Just Women's Sports

News, Sports News, Sports, Soccer

4.82K Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2022

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Jennie Finch joins Kelley O'Hara to discuss her iconic softball career, from winning the Women’s College World Series at Arizona to pitching in the Olympics with Team USA. Jennie reflects on her lasting influence, creating the first fast-pitch softball equipment, and the future of her sport.

Transcript

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It wasn't easy and I did a lot, maybe too much at times,

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just trying to compete and do that, but I just knew this is the platform I've been given

0:09.0

and I've got to be able to use it for the sport and for the next generation

0:13.0

and for these young girls.

0:16.0

And it was just like, man, I grew up dodging them in here now.

0:22.0

My daughter now, it's so cool.

0:24.0

Like she's watching self-ful and TV every weekend,

0:28.0

especially with post-seasoning coming around.

0:30.0

It's just an honor to be a part of and to have the opportunity.

0:36.0

Jenny Finch is one of the most dominant and impactful softful players of all time.

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On the mound, she won an NCAA championship at Arizona,

0:44.0

where she was twice named the national player of the year.

0:47.0

With Team USA, Jenny won gold and Athens in 2004 and silver in 2008.

0:53.0

Off the mound, she's credited with introducing a whole new generation of fans to the sport.

0:57.0

Often considered the most famous softball player in history,

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Jenny retired from the sport in 2010 to focus on her family.

1:04.0

Since then, she has continued to stay involved with the sport

1:07.0

as both the coach and a commentator.

1:09.0

Jenny, welcome to the show.

1:12.0

Hey, thanks for having me.

1:13.0

I'm so happy to have you. Thanks for taking the time.

1:16.0

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