Pocatello in Bannock County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Dedicated to Fay Yost • Naida Yost • Ruth Yost

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2024

1. Dedicated to Fay Yost • Naida Yost • Ruth Yost Marker

Inscription. The "Let's Play, Pocatello" mural was created to honor three sisters — Faye, Naida, and Ruth Yost — for their significant contributions in the evolution of women's sports in Pocatello.

In their youth, the Yost sisters played on neighborhood softball teams. Following World War II, girls’ teams didn't exist so Faye and Ruth joined boy’s teams. When Coach Verl Thornock decided to establish girl's fastpitch softball in Pocatello, Faye and Ruth eagerly played any position. Their enthusiastic example inspired many other girls to participate in the game. A new era of softball in Pocatello was born, with men's and women's fastpitch softball becoming exceptionally popular under the lights of Rainey Park.

The three sisters would try any sport and loved many. They consistently sought opportunities to share their passion for sports with other women. In addition to softball, Faye and Ruth excelled at golf and skiing. Naida was an exceptional swimmer and she enjoyed tennis, and golf. Ruth was a physical education teacher and coach for School District 25 for a number of years, a role that also enabled her to lead girls to sports.

Faye,

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Naida, and Ruth Yost believed that women should have the same opportunities as men to play sports. Their belief became an impetus for Pocatello to become a sports center for all.

Faye Yost White Forrey, 1930-2022
Naida Yost Olson, 1931-2015
Ruth Yost Ashcroftt, 1934-2021

"Let's Play, Pocatello" designed and painted by Nick Hottmann in 2023.

Erected 2023.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports • Women.

Location. 42° 51.655′ N, 112° 27.132′ W. Marker is in Pocatello, Idaho, in Bannock County. It is at the intersection of South Garfield Avenue and West Center Street, on the right when traveling north on South Garfield Avenue. The marker is mounted at eye-level on the west side of the building at this address — near the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 435 West Center Street, Pocatello ID 83204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Idaho’s Bear River Country. It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western

Let’s Play, Pocatello Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2024

2. Let’s Play, Pocatello Mural

The mural covers the west side of the building. The marker is mounted at eye-level on the left side of the mural — near the southwest corner of the building.

Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1st Ward Building Pocatello (within shouting distance of this marker); Pocatello — Area Geology (within shouting distance of this marker); Nearby Historic Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bannock Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Simplot (within shouting distance of this marker); Pocatello History (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad History (within shouting distance of this marker); Pocatello Carnegie Library (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pocatello.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.