Photos: Softball pitcher Jennie Finch
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Though she's retired, former Arizona Wildcats pitching superstar Jennie Finch works just as hard as she ever did for the Cats, Team USA or her National Pro Fastpitch teams. Now living in Louisiana with her husband, Casey Daigle, and her three children, Ace, Diesel and Paisley, Finch is a full-time mom who also endorses product for Chobani, a Greek yogurt company, runs triathlons, appears in celebrity softball tournaments and presents awards at the ESPYs - among other things. Here's a look back at her through the years.
Former Olympic softball player and UA star Jennie Finch shares tips on how to keep the family active with attendees at the Hershey's Moderation Nation booth at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Fri., April 27, 2012. (Cheryl Gerber/AP Images for The Hershey Company)
- CHERYL GERBER
This July 19, 2009, file photo shows United States' Jennie Finch pitching against Australia in the fourth inning of a World Cup of Softball game in Oklahoma City. Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch plans to retire next month and bring an end to a 10-year career in which she helped the sport blossom in the United States. The dominating pitcher announced Tuesday, July 20, 2010, that she will play her final games with the U.S. national team this week at the World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma City.
- Nati Harnik/AP 2009
Members of the United States women's softball team watch during medal the ceremony after losing to Japan in the gold medal game in the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008. From left to right are: Jennie Finch, Caitlin Lowe, Victoria Galindo, Monica Abbott, and Kelly Kretschman.
- Elaine Thompson/AP 2008
This July 20, 2009, file photo shows United States' Jennie Finch, left, holding her individual plaque and her son, Ace, following the World Cup of Softball championship game in Oklahoma City. The U.S. defeated Australia 3-1. Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch plans to retire next month and bring an end to a 10-year career in which she helped the sport blossom in the United States. The dominating pitcher announced Tuesday, July 20, 2010, that she will play her final games with the U.S. national team this week at the World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma City.
- AP file photo
Former Wildcat Jennie Finch addresses the crowd at Hillenbrand Stadium in between innings during an all-star game between the National Pro Fastpitch All-Stars team and the Wildcat softball team Monday October 04, 2010 Tucson, Arizona. Finch gave birth to her first daughter in 2013, Paisley Faye. Photo by: Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star Transmission
- Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star
Former Wildcat Jennie Finch addresses the crowd at Hillenbrand Stadium in between innings during an all-star game between the National Pro Fastpitch All-Stars team and the Wildcat softball team. The all-star team won 9-0 on Monday October 04, 2010. Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star
Former Wildcat Jennie Finch catches the ball for an easy out in the fourth inning during an all-star game between the National Pro Fastpitch All-Stars team and the Wildcat softball team at Hillenbrand Stadium. The all-star team won 9-0 on Monday October 04, 2010. Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star
Softball player Jennie Finch arrives at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
- Jordan Strauss
Former Olympic softball player and UA star Jennie Finch shares tips on how to keep the family active with attendees at the Hershey's Moderation Nation booth at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Fri., April 27, 2012. (Cheryl Gerber/AP Images for The Hershey Company)
- CHERYL GERBER
Jennie Finch as color analyst for the NCAA women's softball tourney in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 2003.
- Benjie Sanders/Arizona Daily Star 2003
This July 11, 2010, file photo shows softball player Jennie Finch reacting after hitting a home run during the All-Star Legends & Celebrity softball game, in Anaheim, Calif.
- Mark J. Terrill/AP
Softball player Jennie Finch follows through as catcher Michael Clarke Duncan watches during the All-Star Legends & Celebrity softball game, Sunday, July 11, 2010, in Anaheim, Calif.
- Jae C. Hong/AP
US' starter Jennie Finch pitches to the Dominican Republic at a Women's Softball World Championship game in Caracas, Monday June 28, 2010. US won 10-1.
- Leonardo Ramirez/AP
President Bush gets a University of Arizona jersey from softball player Jennie Finch, left, in the East Room at the White House, Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in Washington during an event with NCAA champions.
- KENNETH LAMBERT/AP 2002
Members of the United States softball team lift their coach Mike Candrea, as they celebrate their gold medal win over Australia at the Olympic Softball Center at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Monday, Aug. 23, 2004. USA won 5-1.
- ERIC GAY/AP 20004
USA Team member and Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch warms up before a game against Japan in an World Cup of Softball game in Oklahoma City on July 24, 2010.
- Alonzo Adams/AP photo
This July 19, 2009, file photo shows United States' Jennie Finch pitching against Australia in the fourth inning of a World Cup of Softball game in Oklahoma City. Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch plans to retire next month and bring an end to a 10-year career in which she helped the sport blossom in the United States. The dominating pitcher announced Tuesday, July 20, 2010, that she will play her final games with the U.S. national team this week at the World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma City.
- Nati Harnik/AP 2009
Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch looks down as she contemplates a question about her decision to retire during an interview in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, July 20, 2010.
- Sue Ogrocki/AP
UA pitcher Jennie Finch in the first game of the 2002 College World Series against Nebraska, in which she gave up only 3 hits.
- Benjie Sanders/Arizona Daily Star 2002
USA's starting pitcher Jennie Finch throws against Venezuela during their women's softball preliminary game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008.
- Elaine Thompson/AP 2008
Members of the United States women's softball team watch during medal the ceremony after losing to Japan in the gold medal game in the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008. From left to right are: Jennie Finch, Caitlin Lowe, Victoria Galindo, Monica Abbott, and Kelly Kretschman.
- Elaine Thompson/AP 2008
UA softball player Jennie Finch receives hugs from children during her visit to The Beginning School at St. Philip's Children's Center.
- RENEE SAUER/Arizona Daily Star 2004
This July 20, 2009, file photo shows United States' Jennie Finch, left, holding her individual plaque and her son, Ace, following the World Cup of Softball championship game in Oklahoma City. The U.S. defeated Australia 3-1. Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch plans to retire next month and bring an end to a 10-year career in which she helped the sport blossom in the United States. The dominating pitcher announced Tuesday, July 20, 2010, that she will play her final games with the U.S. national team this week at the World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma City.
- AP file photo
Jennie Finch, right, and Casey Daigle arrive at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in Los Angeles.
- Dan Steinberg/AP
Finch pictured for The Celebrity Apprentice.
- Justin Stephens/NBC-TV
Former Olympic softball player Jennie Finch throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Colorado Rockies played the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, June 2, 2010.
- Jeff Chiu/AP
Former University of Arizona pitcher Jennie Finch, right, smiles with former MLB player Mike Piazza, left, during the Major League Baseball Celebrity Softball game at Chase Field on July 10, 2011 in Phoenix, Ariz.
- Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Former University of Arizona pitcher Jennie Finch throws a pitch during the Major League Baseball Celebrity Softball game at Chase Field on July 10, 2011 in Phoenix, Ariz.
- Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Former University of Arizona pitcher Jennie Finch, left, smiles while talking with former MLB player Ozzie Smith during the Major League Baseball Celebrity Softball game at Chase Field on July 10, 2011 in Phoenix, Ariz.
- Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Former University of Arizona pitcher Jennie Finch smiles while holding a soccer ball during the Major League Baseball Celebrity Softball game at Chase Field on July 10, 2011 in Phoenix, Ariz.
- Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Former University of Arizona pitcher Jennie Finch smiles while being introduced during the Major League Baseball Celebrity Softball game at Chase Field on July 10, 2011 in Phoenix, Ariz.
- Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Former University of Arizona pitcher Jennie Finch smiles during the Major League Baseball Celebrity Softball game at Chase Field on July 10, 2011 in Phoenix, Ariz.
- Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Former UA softball All-America pitcher Jennie Finch is introduced before a celebrity softball game at Chase Field, which followed the All-Star Futures game.
- DEAN KNUTH / ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Pitcher Jennie Finch walks back to first base after conferring with Becky Lemke who pitched the first game of the double-header against the Washington Huskies in 1999. Finch pitched the second game.
- Sarah Prall/Arizona Daily Star 1999
Billy Bob Thorton is seen in the background as Jennie Finch and Jon Lovitz look at a photo they had taken of each other at the 2005 All Star Futures Game and Legends and Celebrities Game on Sunday July 10, 2005.
- MANDI WRIGHT/Detroit Free Press 2005
UA softball players Courtney Fossatti (22), Jennie Finch (in jacket) and Leneah Manuma (9) watch as Lovieanne Jung circles the bases after a game-winning home run against UCLA.
- MAX BECHERER/Arizona Daily Star 2002
Jennie Finch takes batting practice before the Bandits' game against the Heat in 2005.
- DAVID SANDERS/Arizona Daily Star 2005
UA pitchers Becky Lemke and Jennie Finch in 2000.
- Benjie Sanders/Arizona Daily Star 2000
Jennie Finch pitches during the 5th inning play against the UCLA at Hillenbrand Stadium in 2002.
- Ian Wingfield/Arizona Daily Star 2002
Former UA pitcher Jennie Finch poses with her retired jersey prior to the Wildcats' 7-5 win over UCLA in 2003.
- Rich-Joseph Facun/Arizona Daily Star 2003
Former UA player's Jennie Finch talks with former player Leah O' Brien Omico in 2006. Both were on the 25th anniversary softball team.
- James S. Wood/Arizona Daily Star 2006
A young UA pitcher Jennie Finch poses for a mug shot in 1999.
- David Sanders/Arizona Daily Star
Former University of Arizona pitcher Jennie Finch laughs while pitching during the Major League Baseball Celebrity Softball game at Chase Field on July 10, 2011 in Phoenix, Ariz.
- Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star
Former Wildcat Jennie Finch addresses the crowd at Hillenbrand Stadium in between innings during an all-star game between the National Pro Fastpitch All-Stars team and the Wildcat softball team Monday October 04, 2010 Tucson, Arizona. Finch gave birth to her first daughter in 2013, Paisley Faye. Photo by: Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star Transmission
- Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star
Jennie Finch arrives at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
- Chris Pizzello
Jennie Finch's post-Wildcat career has included Olympic softball, marriage and two kids. She also pitched in celebrity softball games on All-Star weekends, this one at Chase Field.
- DEAN KNUTH / ARIZONA DAILY STAR 2011
Former UA star pitcher Jennie Finch stands between former Diamondbacks hurlers Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson on March 7, 2002. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
- Ed Andrieski
Former Wildcat Jennie Finch addresses the crowd at Hillenbrand Stadium in between innings during an all-star game between the National Pro Fastpitch All-Stars team and the Wildcat softball team. The all-star team won 9-0 on Monday October 04, 2010. Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star
Former Wildcat Jennie Finch catches the ball for an easy out in the fourth inning during an all-star game between the National Pro Fastpitch All-Stars team and the Wildcat softball team at Hillenbrand Stadium. The all-star team won 9-0 on Monday October 04, 2010. Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star
- Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star
Former UA star Jennie Finch wipes a tear while her No. 27 was retired. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame before the start of the Univeristy of Arizona softball game against UCLA on May 10, 2003. Tricia McInroy/Tucson Citizen.
- Tricia McInroy
Former New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza makes a play during the All Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game on Sunday, July 14, 2013 in New York. Former softball player Jennie Finch is at right. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
- Kathy Willens
Former softball player Jennie Finch greets National League teammates with Ozzie Smith at the All Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game on Sunday, July 14, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
- Kathy Willens
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Jennie Finch, the Arizona Wildcats star that became the face of softball worldwide, announced today she will retire from the United States national team after this weekendβs tournament.
Of all the benefits of being the world's most famous softball player, none was more pleasing…
OKLAHOMA CITY - Jennie Finch closed her international softball career as a champion.
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