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Southern Illinois softball King still firing strikes
Gary Endres, a legendary fast-pitch pitcher in Southern Illinois, remains dominant with a lifetime 624-85 record and key roles for Southern Illinois Amxter Cable. His career spans state titles, multiple MVPs, and near- Hall of Fame eligibility, with plans to pitch at least five more years if health holds.
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Mike Chamness
Southern Illinoisan
Gary Endres
Endres
Whiff
Decatur
Alton
Amateur Softball Association Hall of
Don Brewer
ASA
Martin Oilers
Jakes
Southern Illinois
Anixter Cable
Brewer
Gary
Oilers
Reading
Ty Stoffler
Sports Illustrated
Aurora
Bill Pierson
Pierson
Endrés
Seattle
Canada
King of