Softball was invented in Chicago, Illinois in1887.
why was it invented?
Softball was created to be played inside and is often called indoor baseball
interesting, so who invented it?
George Hancock, who was a reporter for the Chicago Board of Trade, created it.
what did they use for the "softball'
They started by using a boxing glove.  Someone would throw it and another person would hit it with a stick
lol, I heard there is a softball hall of fame, is it in Chicago?
Actually, the National Softball Hall of Fame is in Oklahoma City.