Aspinwall Tee Ball kicks off season with visit from Pirate Parrot
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The Pirate Parrot poses with a group of youngsters during Opening Day of Aspinwall Tee Ball on June 15 at the borough’s recreation fields. The mascot’s visit was sponsored by the borough.
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Jack Wilson gets a boost from the Pirate Parrot during Opening Day of Aspinwall Tee Ball on June 15 at the borough’s recreation fields.
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Noah and Jack McTeirnan cozy up to the Pirate Parrot during Opening Day of Aspinwall Tee Ball on June 15 at the borough’s recreation fields.
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Felicity Locher makes contact during Opening Day of Aspinwall Tee Ball on June 15 at the borough’s recreation fields.
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Jamison McClelland enjoys a moment with the Pirate Parrot during Opening Day of Aspinwall Tee Ball on June 15 at the borough’s recreation fields.
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The Pirate Parrot goofs around with Aspinwall Officer Scott Bailey during Opening Day of the borough’s tee ball season June 15 at the borough’s recreation fields.
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Visitors to the concession stand got a side of feathers from the Pirate Parrot during Opening Day of the borough’s tee ball season June 15 at the borough’s recreation fields.
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Aspinwall Tee Ball teams participate in a “good game” lineup during the kick off of the season June 15 at the borough’s recreation fields.
Courtesy of Lou Curcio
Aspinwall police officers pose with their sponsored tee ball team June 15 at the borough’s recreation fields.
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Coach Frank Iusi congratulates the opposing team after a game during Opening Day of Aspinwall Tee Ball on June 15 at the borough’s recreation fields.
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Coach Conor Shaffer congratulates Drake Yeany, 6, during Opening Day of Aspinwall Tee Ball on June 15 at the borough’s recreation fields.
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Ellis Kukurza is ready for a chance to bat during Opening Day of Aspinwall Tee Ball on June 15 at the borough’s recreation fields.
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Aspinwall Councilman Lou Curcio directs Ruby Northern to run to first base after hitting the ball during a game June 15 at the borough’s recreation fields.
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Aspinwall police Chief Dave Nemec coaches a young player June 15 during Opening Day of tee ball at the borough’s recreation fields.
About 200 youngsters stepped up to the plate June 15 for Opening Day of Aspinwall Tee Ball.
As a special treat, the borough sponsored a visit by the Pirate Parrot, who kicked off the season with a lot of laughs.
The program, in its second year, runs for 10 Saturdays through Aug. 17 at the recreation fields off Field Avenue in Aspinwall.
It aims to teach children ages 3 to 9 the fundamentals of America’s favorite pastime and emphasizes good sportsmanship.
For more photos from the event, visit Aspinwall Tee Ball on Facebook.
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