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Softball field named for Al Benninger, UofL stats legend

Al Benninger is one of the most familiar faces along press row at University of Louisville athletic events, having served as a statistician for UofL basketball and football teams for 46 years. What’s less commonly known is that Benninger is a legend in the softball community at large.

Al Benninger was a pitcher, coach and commissioner for the senior softball league. He is retiring this year at the age of 93. (Charlie Springer photos)

The 93-year-old Benninger had such an impact on the sport that the softball field at Camp Taylor Park was recently named Al Benninger Field in his honor.