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KENTUCKY SOFTBALL HALL OF FAME

Kinder, Joe

Inducted: 1988

Kinder, Joe

Lexington, Kentucky

John Kinder was manager and sponsor of the Revival Tabernacle and the John Kinder Electric teams from 1974 thru 1986. The Revival Tabernacle won the Lexington league each year from 1976-1986 (excluding 1977, 1978, & 1982). Won the city tournament each year from 1979 thru 1986 (excluding 1981 & 1984). Total wins were 1406 and losses 288 for 83%. They were Kentucky State Champs 1979, 1981, and 1983 and were Mid-West Regional Champs 1979, 1981, and 1983. They were Mid-West Regional Runner-up in 1980. Played in National Major Church tournaments five years and finished second in 1984-1985. Kinder Electric won the Lexington City League each year from 1975 thru 1986 (excluding 1976 and 1981). Won 121 tournaments and 183 trophies over a 13-year period.