The King & His Court Announce It’s Farewell Tour

Kennewick, Washington – 9/16/2010 - After 65 years, performing for more than 20,000,000 fans in over 4,000 cities worldwide and throughout 104 countries, the King & His Court made it official today by announcing preparations for its last 100 events tour.

The King & His Court have been one of sport's constants, its longest running show. Founded in 1946 by the “King of Softball” Eddie Feigner -- the King & His Court debut was a perfect game in Pendleton, Ore. -- and the act has stretched into the next millennium. Having won games in Yankee Stadium, beside the Great Wall of China, playing from the deck of the aircraft carrier Midway, to the DMZ bordering North and South Korea, to the jungles of Thailand, the locks of the Panama Canal and the sand dunes and oil fields of Saudi Arabia, the King & His Court have entertained fans the world over.

Throughout the years The King & His Court have seen 7 wars, 8 presidents, and the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall. Listed in Sports Illustrated; September 6, 1999 as #8 on the all-time list of teams American's enjoyed watching they have amazed fans with the trademark blindfolded pitching performances on “The Steve Allen Show”, “The Tonight Show”, “The Jerry Lewis Telethon”, and “CBS Sunday Sports Spectacular” to name a few.

Still dressed in the trademark red, white and blue uniforms and taking the field as a 4-man team; pitcher, catcher, first baseman and shortstop, the King & His Court will travel the back roads and busy streets of cities and communities one last time bringing a message of Hope, Awareness and of Choice. Encouraging fans and spectators to follow their hearts and commit to their dreams.

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