Alle-Kiski Valley HOF-er Carol Perroz keeps playing, racking up honors
Mar. 25—Carol Perroz was a softball standout among the three sports she played at Freeport, and she continued in softball in college at Slippery Rock. Though she was dedicated to her school teams in the spring, her diamond exploits didn't end when her scholastic seasons came to a close.
Many of her summer days, starting in the late 1970s and into the early '80s, were full of softball for amateur club teams locally and throughout the region. With more than 45 years of competition under her belt, Perroz, now 63, doesn't expect to slow down any time soon. Her love of the game and her passion drives her desire to still play.
"It is just a part of me. I enjoy it so much," said Perroz, who grew up the youngest of seven siblings. "It's been a part of our family for as long as I can remember.
My brother, Dick, and my brother, Bill, still play in their senior league. I also play in a guys league Mondays and Fridays in the summer at Kunkle Park (in Washington Township). That also keeps me competitive and keeps me going.
" Her longstanding, dedicated, and accomplished career as a shortstop and her success at the plate has earned her many accolades, and USA Softball of Pennsylvania recently celebrated her with induction into its hall of fame for an "outstanding ability as demonstrated in softball competition, sportsmanship, integrity, character and contribution to the sport of softball. " "Growing up, you never expect something like this," Perroz said of the hall-of-fame honor. "I just played the sport because I loved it.
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