The fans have officially weighed in, and the debate over the most dominant fastball dynasty of the 2000s has been settled. In an exceptionally close race featuring the absolute elite organizations of the era, the legendary Broken Bow Travelers (Broken Bow, NE) captured the top spot, earning 32.2% of the fan votes!
The powerhouse roster narrowly edged out their fierce rivals, The Farm Tavern (Madison, WI), who captured 29.5% of the vote. The Hallman Twins (Kitchener, ON) finished strong in third place with 21.9%.
POLL RESULTS: Best ISC Team of the 2000s
1. Broken Bow Travelers (NE) — 32.2% 👑
2. The Farm Tavern (WI) — 29.5%
3. Hallman Twins (ON) — 21.9%
The Anatomy of a Decade-Defining Dynasty
Owned, sponsored, and coached by the legendary Ron “Doc” Simmons, the Broken Bow Travelers (later competing as Broken Bow Spirit) didn’t just win during the 2000s—they established a standard of excellence that defined the era.
The Travelers built an absolute juggernaut that captured three ISC World Championship titles in a four-year span (2001, 2003, and 2004), while also adding a second-place finish in 2002. This unparalleled championship run is what ultimately set them apart in the minds of fastpitch fans.
A Roster of Hall of Fame Legends
The 2000s Travelers boasted a star-studded lineup of legendary players who dominated individual award categories:
- Gerald Muizelaar (Pitcher): The anchor of the rotation and newly voted Best ISC Pitcher of the 2000s. Muizelaar spearheaded the team’s three championship runs by putting together an unbelievable, record-shattering 23-game consecutive winning streak from 2001 to 2004.
- Darren Box (Catcher): A true five-tool player who commuted from Alberta, Canada. Box was named a First Team All-World Catcher three times (2001–2003) and took home the ISC World Tournament MVP trophy during their 2001 championship run.
- Jarrad Martin (Outfield/Infield): The quiet, powerful leader from New Zealand who won an incredible four straight titles from 2003–2006 (transitioning from Broken Bow to County Materials). Martin earned an MVP award in 1999 as an outfielder for the runner-up Travelers.
- Steve Schott (Outfield): A 20-year elite veteran and 6-time ISC Champion who brought his heavy bat and outfield versatility to the lineup during their golden era.
- Rob Schweyer (Pitcher/Utility): Another dual-threat superstar who won two ISC World Championships with the Travelers in 2001 and 2003, earning a well-deserved spot in the ISC Hall of Fame.
The team’s incredible depth also saw elite contributors like Frank Cox, who famously teamed up with Muizelaar to pitch a combined perfect game in the 2004 playoff bracket.
Whether it was Muizelaar striking out 20 batters in a single game or Darren Box delivering clutch RBIs, the Broken Bow Travelers delivered unforgettable moments every time they stepped onto the diamond. This fan-voted honor cements what fastpitch purists have known all along: the 2000s belonged to Broken Bow.
