David Henry

National Champion Softball Pitcher

Born June 30, 1913 in Oxnard, California

Attended Oxnard High School 1930-1933

He was a four-sport athlete, earning letters in football, track, basketball, and baseball

Started a 23-year career as one of the most prominent softball pitchers in Southern California

Established local and national pitching records, including two consecutive no-hit, no-run performances in 1938 — struck out a total of 36 batters in those two games

Played against Joe Louis and his world-class touring Brown Bombers in 1938 — David’s team defeated the Bombers 5-0, 6-2, and 6-1

Pitched his Commerce Finance Team to a Southern California Championship in the Los Angeles Examiner Tournament — 1938

Past President of the Salinas Men’s Bowling Association 1976-1977; served on board of directors for 10 years