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Curt Schilling has a new lease on life

After a disastrous business venture and a heart attack, coaching softball helps former Red Sox pitcher try to turn the corner on difficult times

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  • Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Curt Schilling gave the Mass Drifters 16-and-under girls’ softball team, which he coaches, a pep talk at the field named for him in Medfield.
  • Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    As coach, Schilling is kept busy offering individual instruction, as he did above with Hannah Johnson.
  • Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    In a makeshift catcher’s crouch, Schilling provides a target for his daughter, Gabby, who pitches and plays first base.
  • Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Schilling threw batting practice for the Drifters.
  • Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Schilling gets his team prepared for its game at the USSSA Girls Fastpitch World Series at the Wide World of Sports at Disney.
  • Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Schilling and wife Shonda follow the action at the USSSA girls’ softball World Series.
  • Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Schilling kissed his daughter, Gabby, after a comeback victory.
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