Once I got out, I knew why I had waited...
Going down Recreation Park Rd, I could see the ball field was jammed; both the field and the stands were packed! Fans and players everywhere. I inadvertently had perfect timing and went past the field during Putnam Little League's opening day ceremonies! Cutest thing ever! As the announcer introduced each team, they jogged around home plate, high fiving each other, while the fans & parents cheered!
It was nice to see almost as many coaches as players. In such a busy world, how amazing that parents still find time to spend with their kids. That is what it is all about. Companionship, learning the agony of victory and defeat, team work, setting goals, camaraderie, and of course the 3 traits that Little League boasts; character, courage, and loyalty.
I am a Putnamaniac because Little League Opening Day gives me goosebumps!
I also found this story on the subject in one of the local newspapers, The Putnam Town Crier:
By Steven Dakai
PUTNAM — This year’s long harsh winter is now beginning to give way to springtime,finally. A true sign of spring is when the the young boys and girls take to the small diamond and begin to practice for the Little League season. Opening Day ceremonies will be on April 16 at Murphy Park. Mayor Bob Viens and Recreation Director Willie Bousquet will will address the players and offer some words of encouragement. Laura Fisher Andersen and her daughter Sidne will perform the National Anthem. The ceremony will be followed by the opening day game between the two Little League teams: the Pirates, coached by Scott Goldbach, and the Red Sox coached by Scott Davagian. The Pirates “Big 3” are: Ryan Whitehouse, who is an All Star catcher; Aiden Ciquera, MVP candidate; and big Zachary Cutler who is capable of hitting double-digit home runs this year. The Red Sox are led by Cole Andersen and Tristan Vanscoy, Putnam’s top pitchers. Steven Shippee and Jacob Brule will provide the defense and muscle at the plate for the Sox. The two teams will compete this spring in the SSGT Joe Phaneuf League against Pomfret/Eastford,Brooklyn and Woodstock. The league was formed four years ago and named for the local man who lost his life in Afghanistan. Games are free to attend and very entertaining. Please come down to Murphy Park and enjoy some baseball and great sportsmanship.
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