North End Athletic Association Honors Bobby Simboli on Opening Day at Langone Park
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The weather was perfect for the North End Athletic Association Opening Day Youth Baseball League on Saturday, April 28, 2012. This year, the ceremonies included a heartfelt dedication to the late Robert “Bobby” Simboli. Friends and relatives of Bobby Simboli took part in the ceremonies including his son who threw out the first pitch. Langone Park on Commercial St. in Boston’s North End was packed for the BBQ and Opening Day ceremonies, officiated by Baseball Coordinator John Romano. Following the ceremonies, a Majors double header was played with the Cubs vs. Tigers and the Cardinals vs. Indians. Earlier in the day, the Minor League Mudcats took on the Muckdogs while the Bats played the Grasshoppers. More information on NEAA at NEAABaseball.org.
Lu Serves Up the Hotdogs
Robert “Bobby” Simboli’s Son Throws the First Pitch
Patrica Romano and Sgt Tom Lema Make Sure the Raffle is on the Up and Up
Baseball Coordinator John Romano Officiates the Ceremony
The National Anthem performed by Nina Finnocchiaro
John Pagliuca from Mangia Mangia Cooks Up the Burgers
State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and BPD Sgt. Tom Lema
NEAA Opening Day – Group Shot with Bobby Simboli’s Family
First Pitch – NEAA Opening Day
Robert “Bobby” Simboli’s Son Speaks at the NEAA Dedication
State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and City Councilor Felix Arroyo
Cubs – Regional Review
Tigers- Tomasone Club
Simboli Family and John Romano at NEAA Opening Day
Langone Park – NEAA Opening Day
NEAA Banner
Watching the Game Up High
NEAA Opening Day at Langone Park
State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Speaks at NEAA Opening Day
Mike Fudd Takes Over the Grill
Team sponsors for the Majors include the St. Agrippina Feast Society, Tomasone Club, St. Anthony’s Feast Society and Regional Review. For the Minor League include North End Against Drugs with the NEAA/Red Sox Rookie Ball League sponsoring T-ball and the clinic.
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