ROCKFORD, Ill. — Robert Petersen reported he played his first fastpitch softball game as a six-year-old. Fast forward to Saturday, Aug. 9, when Petersen will be enshrined in the North American Fastpitch Association Hall of Fame — the culmination of a lifetime playing this sport. “It’s quite an honor,” Petersen said in a telephone interview with the Pipestone County Star Monday. “I’m humbled. I’m fortunate to receive this honor from my peers.” Petersen serves as both the City of Pipestone recreation director and Pipestone Area Schools’ head softball coach. The future honoree said he’s been around great players and he’s...

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