Bill Plummer died of injuries resulting from a car accident April 9, 2016, at 71. ​He worked for the Amateur Softball Association for more than 30 years, filling roles such as communications coordinator and the National Softball Hall of fame services manager. As a sports writer, he contributed to 14 books, authoring one and co-authoring two. His book, The Game America Plays: Celebrating 75 Years of the Amateur Softball Association, was published in 2008. In retirement, he was a contributing editor to Fast Pitch Magazine and a writer for CollegeSportsMadness.com.