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Dennehy team pitcher Trent Lorenz delivers to a batter during a 16-inch softball game at Welles Park in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021. The team will be competing in the park district's 16-inch tournament, which is returning after a 10-year hiatus.
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Dennehy team pitcher Trent Lorenz delivers to a batter during a 16-inch softball game at Welles Park in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021. The team will be competing in the park district’s 16-inch tournament, which is returning after a 10-year hiatus.

Distinctly Chicago: 16-inch softball

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Dennehy team pitcher Trent Lorenz delivers to a batter during a 16-inch softball game at Welles Park in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021. The team will be competing in the park district's 16-inch tournament, which is returning after a 10-year hiatus.
Dennehy team pitcher Trent Lorenz delivers to a batter during a 16-inch softball game at Welles Park in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021. The team will be competing in the park district’s 16-inch tournament, which is returning after a 10-year hiatus.
16-inch softballs lie on the ground as members of Dennehy team come to bat during a game at Welles Park in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021.
16-inch softballs lie on the ground as members of Dennehy team come to bat during a game at Welles Park in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021.
Dennehy team player Connor Quinn hits a home run during a 16-inch softball game at Welles Park on July 8, 2021.
Dennehy team player Connor Quinn hits a home run during a 16-inch softball game at Welles Park on July 8, 2021.
Dennehy team players Ellen Ross, center, and Rebecca Goesling laugh before their 16-inch softball game at Welles Park in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021. The team will be competing in the park district's 16-inch tournament, which is returning after a 10-year hiatus.
Dennehy team players Ellen Ross, center, and Rebecca Goesling laugh before their 16-inch softball game at Welles Park in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021. The team will be competing in the park district’s 16-inch tournament, which is returning after a 10-year hiatus.
Dennehy team infielder Sam Lauer makes a gloveless play on a grounder during a 16-inch softball game at Welles Park in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021.
Dennehy team infielder Sam Lauer makes a gloveless play on a grounder during a 16-inch softball game at Welles Park in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021.
Dennehy team infielder Sean Knoll makes a leaping catch during a 16-inch softball game at Welles Park in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021.
Dennehy team infielder Sean Knoll makes a leaping catch during a 16-inch softball game at Welles Park in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021.
Dennehy team player Ellen Ross connects during a 16-inch softball game at Welles Park in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021.
Dennehy team player Ellen Ross connects during a 16-inch softball game at Welles Park in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood on July 8, 2021.
Dewayne Johnson dives to tag Lee Boyd during a Real Men of Englewood 16-inch softball league game in Ogden Park in Chicago on July 10, 2016.
Dewayne Johnson dives to tag Lee Boyd during a Real Men of Englewood 16-inch softball league game in Ogden Park in Chicago on July 10, 2016.
The Heavy Hitters 16-inch softball team celebrates their 6-5 extra-innings win over Da Other Side in a Real Men of Englewood league game in Ogden Park July 10, 2016, in Chicago.
The Heavy Hitters 16-inch softball team celebrates their 6-5 extra-innings win over Da Other Side in a Real Men of Englewood league game in Ogden Park July 10, 2016, in Chicago.
Cory Coleman, of the Unleashed 16-inch softball team, warms up before a tournament between the Chicago Police Department league and Real Men of Englewood community league at Ogden Park in the Englewood neighborhood on Sept. 10, 2016.
Cory Coleman, of the Unleashed 16-inch softball team, warms up before a tournament between the Chicago Police Department league and Real Men of Englewood community league at Ogden Park in the Englewood neighborhood on Sept. 10, 2016.
Players from teams of the Real Men of Englewood 16-inch softball league warm before playing in a tournament at Ogden Park in the Englewood neighborhood on Sept. 10, 2016.
Players from teams of the Real Men of Englewood 16-inch softball league warm before playing in a tournament at Ogden Park in the Englewood neighborhood on Sept. 10, 2016.
Crissie Lombardino, slides safely into home during a Mayor Daley's Hall of Fame 16-inch Softball Championship tournament game at Grant Park's Hutchinson Field on Aug. 10, 2002.
Crissie Lombardino, slides safely into home during a Mayor Daley’s Hall of Fame 16-inch Softball Championship tournament game at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field on Aug. 10, 2002.
Ken Flaws throws to first during the 16-Inch Softball Hall of Fame Inductee Park unveiling July 19, 2009, in Forest Park. Ceremonies honored 340 heroes of the distinctly Chicago brand of softball.
Ken Flaws throws to first during the 16-Inch Softball Hall of Fame Inductee Park unveiling July 19, 2009, in Forest Park. Ceremonies honored 340 heroes of the distinctly Chicago brand of softball.
A player holds a Clincher 16-inch softball in Chicago on July 25, 2005.
A player holds a Clincher 16-inch softball in Chicago on July 25, 2005.
Suzi Herrmann practices pitching during a practice on Chicago's Northwest Side on May 22, 2002, where the Chicago Park District broke ground for a new softball diamond at the McFetridge Sports Center.
Suzi Herrmann practices pitching during a practice on Chicago’s Northwest Side on May 22, 2002, where the Chicago Park District broke ground for a new softball diamond at the McFetridge Sports Center.
Luis Martinez takes a swing at a softball in Wicker Park while on a skateboard in Chicago on July 19, 1989.
Luis Martinez takes a swing at a softball in Wicker Park while on a skateboard in Chicago on July 19, 1989.
Tony Dinon slides into home during the March of Dimes Snowball 16-inch softball tournament on Jan. 23, 1988, in Lincoln Park.
Tony Dinon slides into home during the March of Dimes Snowball 16-inch softball tournament on Jan. 23, 1988, in Lincoln Park.
The S.Y.B.s play the Woodridge Knights in the March of Dimes Snowball 16-inch softball tournament in Lincoln Park on Jan. 28, 1984.
The S.Y.B.s play the Woodridge Knights in the March of Dimes Snowball 16-inch softball tournament in Lincoln Park on Jan. 28, 1984.
Charles Golden hits a 16-inch softball on Aug. 20, 1983.
Charles Golden hits a 16-inch softball on Aug. 20, 1983.
Pitcher Mary Jo Obrzut delivers during a softball game between Andy Frain ushers who normally work Comiskey Park and Wrigley Field on June 19, 1981, in Grant Park. During the baseball strike, the ushers had plenty of time on their hands.
Pitcher Mary Jo Obrzut delivers during a softball game between Andy Frain ushers who normally work Comiskey Park and Wrigley Field on June 19, 1981, in Grant Park. During the baseball strike, the ushers had plenty of time on their hands.
The Dukes and Muleskinners, two Marquette teams, play 16-inch softball June 28, 1979.
The Dukes and Muleskinners, two Marquette teams, play 16-inch softball June 28, 1979.
Men play 16-inch softball on Aug. 13, 1973, in Chicago. It's also known as as mushball or cabbageball.
Men play 16-inch softball on Aug. 13, 1973, in Chicago. It’s also known as as mushball or cabbageball.
A player bats during a 16-inch softball game at Grant Park June 28, 1969.
A player bats during a 16-inch softball game at Grant Park June 28, 1969.
The official Clincher 16-inch softball on July 17, 1992.
The official Clincher 16-inch softball on July 17, 1992.

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