Kickball Standings, For Your Amusement

How did this rag-tag team win the Chuck D. Cup, and, this past Sunday, claim First Place? Because they did what they had to do. The Sleeves know how to win and have the best time doing it. Don't misconstrue Ben "O.B.P." White when he says he'd play the Yankees in Kickball, as he fears them, but game's always on.

I must admit I am somewhat saddened that the turnout was less than 50%. Yes, the day was gloomy and foreboding, but never was the Sky Pouring in Greenpoint, the Sun *did* shine through right at 6, and the Grand Lights illuminated our evening. Please Know, that we are loathe to call off Kickball, and I am happy that our '04 and '05 consecutive Sunday-Streak is approaching DiMaggio stature. Kickball in McCarren Park started April 10th, 2004, with just the Point Boys, some kids, and me. We didn't care because it was cold and it was Easter. The next week, Los Piratas, the Orphans, and the Sullivans came (as well as a cast of others), and the season was set. We did have one day after July 4 where rain shortened the evening, but we still got a nice few games in, including a heart-breaker between the Pirates and the Orphans. LPM needed a big Rally in their bottom 5th inning, and they got it, climaxing with Sports's right field bomb over Tommy's (proprietor of The Mark Bar) head.

There is only one day since 2003 where this Jersey City resident did not go play Brooklyn Kickball, and that was October 15th, 2003. "Wind Day", as Jens and i call it, but it's also known as "Staten Island Ferry Crash Day", is the only time I ever thought no one would come to play Kickball (in Red Hook). But I was a rookie Commish. Sure enough, Jens and a dozen others were there ready to battle high school kids and Mother Nature's gales, while counting on me to bring the equipment. That's the only time I ever let Kickball down, but we have so many more people involved today.

So, know that I will be there, and if you really think Kickball may not be on, call my cell at 908-875-3236, and I will let cha know. If were to be so bold as to cancel Kickball one Sunday, the fear of God must consume me.