New Rochelle public officials and city staff take to the field Tuesday in a softball game to raise funds for the Flowers (City) Park athletic complex.
The New Rochelle Celebrities, coached by Athletic Director Harold Crocker, will play a nine-inning slow-pitch softball game against the WFAN All Stars, led by former New Rochellean and WFAN morning anchor Craig Carton and his co-host Boomer Esiason.
The action will take place on softball field No. 1 at the complex, located on Fifth Avenue near Portman Road.
The schedule calls for team warm-ups at 5:30 p.m., followed by a pre-game ceremony at 6 p.m. The game will begin at 6:15 p.m.
Raffle tickets are $20 each or three tickets for $50; winners do not need to be present to win All event proceeds will be specifically dedicated through the New Rochelle Parks & Recreation Gift Fund to benefit the new athletic facility. Checks can be made payable to City of New Rochelle Parks & Recreation Gift Fund; all contributions are tax-deductible.
For more information, contact Frank Bernabei or William Zimmermann at New Rochelle Parks & Recreation Department at 914-654-2087 or via e-mail: fbernabei@newrochelleny.com or wzimmerm@newrochelleny.com.
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WFAN All-Stars Preliminary Team Roster:
Craig Carton
Boomer Esiason
Bernie Williams
Daryl Strawberry
Roy White
Anthony Mason
Carl Banks
Howard Johnson
Ron Bloomberg
Wally Szczerbiak
Speedy Claxton
City of New Rochelle Celebrities Preliminary Team Roster:
Noam Bramson, Mayor
Chuck Strome, City Manager
Barry Fertel, Councilman
Lou Trangucci, Councilman
Tim Idoni, County Clerk/Former Mayor
Omar Small, Ass’t to City Manager
John Clemente, City Engineer
Alex Tergis, DPW Commissioner
Byron Gray, UFFA President
Chris Castiglia, PBA Representative
Peter Campone, MIS Director
Tom Proudian, Former NRHS & Iona College Quarterback
Kyle Flood, Rutgers U Head Football Coach
Mario Scarano, NR Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
Ron Blasie, NR Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
Jonathan Harris, Team Phoenix
James Tricario, Team Beechmont Tavern
Dan Ferrara, Team Ferrara Contracting
Rob Wagner, Team Ball Busters
Vince Marrone, Team Vultures
Josh Duitz, Team YINR
Dominick Colucci, Team Carlyn’s Cove
Evan Andermane, Team Blues
Tommy Anderson, Team Palmer’s Crossing
Glenn Pantore, Team Safeway Wreckers
Rob Kasara, Team Spectator’s Mud Hens
Randy LoPachin, Team Seacord Boyz
Rich Langer, Team Casinos
David Delgado, Webster Bank
Corey Keyes, Team Steiner Sports
Joe Williams, Team Spectator’s OBAAT
Harold Crocker, Head Coach
Dori Pearson, Certified CNR Trainer/Symmetry Physical Fitness
Amanda Rivera, Certified CNR Trainer/Symmetry Physical Fitness
James Warren, Team Scorer
Super Event Raffle Ticket Prizes Include:
WFAN Studio Tour (1 hour w/ Boomer & Carton)
NY Yankees Autographed Memorabilia
NY Yankees Game Tickets
Golf Foursome @ Wykagyl CC
Ray Rice Autographed Football Merchandise
Four Iona Gaels Men’s Basketball Game Tickets
Two - $50.00 Modern Restaurant & Pizzeria Gift Certificates and more.
