A bumper crop of softball standouts associated with Duluth and the Northland are among 21 individuals who will be inducted into the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame at its 35th Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday at Grand Casino in Mille Lacs.

The biennial event recognizes players, managers, umpires, sponsors, promoters, administrators, organizers, volunteers or media that have contributed to the success of the sport statewide.

Kasey Frank of Silver Bay played 21 years behind the plate, many of them as part of the legendary Stewart Taylor squad, often going without chest or shin protection. His arm and other renowned skills allowed him to take his game in New Zealand, winning a national club championship there in 1992 to go with four Minnesota state championships and the 1988 American Softb

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