The Pennsbury Gems were started by Arthur and Craig Coleman. Art passed away in 2001 and was the director of the Pennsbury Invitational Tournament for 21 years. Craig is the caoch of Robert Morris College Softball. The travel team was founded in 1976 and has been known as the Gems since 1981. They entered the Pennsylvania ASA State Tournament in 1976, finishing third. The Gems were State Champions and regional champions in 1978 and in 1983 they finished 4th in the nation.
In 2002 the Pennsbury Gems were the ASA State Champions for Pennsylvania.