| Akron Racers | |
|---|---|
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| Information | |
| League | National Pro Fastpitch |
| Location | Akron, Ohio |
| Ballpark | Firestone Stadium |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Cowles Cup championships | 2005 |
| Colors | black, red, grey |
| Retired numbers | 4, 6, 24, 43 |
| Ownership | Craig Stout |
| General Manager | Stephen Dunn |
The Akron Racers were a women's softball team based in Akron, Ohio. In 2018 they moved to Cleveland and were renamed the Cleveland Comets.[1] The team was started by Joey Arietta in 1999 to participate in the Women's Pro Softball League (WPSL).[2][3] From 2004-2017, they have played as a member of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF).
- ^ "Campaign launches to bring professional softball back to Akron". 14 June 2018.
- ^ "AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER -- TOGETHER". Archived from the original on June 4, 2008. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ^ "1999 WPSL Season" (PDF). Archived from the original on 2010-07-05. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
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