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VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 JANUARY 2015 Graduate Corner 2 Message From Alumni Chairman

A New Home for 3 Brrrrr! It’s cold outside, League but we hope the stories contained in this newsletter will warm your hearts. Estate Planning 4

Looking back, looking forward...with the Capital Building Campaign. This Alumni Achievers 5 campaign is almost behind us, and I am happy to forward to an even better began volunteering in 1962 reflect on our success. future for Babe Ruth as a and then as a While we didn’t quite League and the Alumni League President.. In 1984, Ruth is the Best 6-7 reach our goal to raise Association. I was elected Arkansas Ever $100,000 towards the State Commissioner and purchase of a new With this column, I would elected as Southwest Headquarters Building for like to wish everyone a Regional Commissioner in Making Kids Smile 8-9 Babe Ruth League, Inc., we happy and healthy New 1988. Since 2007, I have came close. Year. I’d like to pay tribute been serving as Chairman to our newest family of the Board. I have a The campaign benefitted members the many special love and pride for leagues, participants, Ruth program. To Those We 10 greatly from the generous Over four decades of Lost support of many BRL families and friends who Regional and State joined Babe Ruth League in service, I am still as excited Commissioners, 2014. Congratulations on about the milestones and volunteers, members of the choosing the best youth achievements we have Volunteer 11 Alumni, and several and softball reached for our Spotlight companies and program in the world— participants as the day I John Phillips organizations. I would like Babe Ruth League, where first started. to personally thank Joe the player comes first. Classmates 12 Many of you can relate to Celebrate 50 Cormier, George Lally and Years Bill Pullan for going that Everybody has a life story; my story. However, extra mile to help make and for you and me, part of whatever your life story, this campaign a huge that is a “Babe Ruth please share it with the Support our New 13 success, especially during League” story. As we Alumni by emailing Partners difficult economic times. approach 2016, the 65th [email protected]. anniversary of BRL, we So let’s look back with a will be celebrating ”BRL” deep sense of pride and life stories. satisfaction at our historic accomplishment, and look Briefly, here’s mine. I PAGE 2 Graduate Corner — Madison Bumgarner Madison Bumgarner, a graduate of the most famous the Hickory, North Carolina Babe Bumgarner, Madison Ruth League, is a giant among Bumgarner. giants. A for the , Bumgarner had a Madison Bumgarner life-changing season in 2014. is a down to earth country boy, who Remaining cheery has been easy for owns a house about Bumgarner, the Most Valuable 30 minutes from Player of both the Bumtown that he uses during the Championship Series and World offseason. In fact, he didn’t even Series. He also received Silver own a suit until he had to purchase Slugger and GIBBY Awards. one to accept the Sportsman of the However, his latest accolade, being Year Award. named Sportsman of the Year gave him a sense of awe. Not only did Madison marry his high school sweetheart, Ali, who is Unlike the other honors he has also from Bumtown, but he married received, Bumgarner beat out top her in a private ceremony while performers from all sports. The wearing jeans and carrying a pocket Sportsman of the Year award has knife. been given annually since 1954 to the individual or team who, in the Madison, when asked about his magazine’s estimation, best hometown during personifies the spirit of said, “It’s just home. It’s where I sportsmanship and achievement. grew up. I always look forward to going back there. There’s no place Madison Bumgarner is from a place like home for anybody. That’s nicknamed “Bumtown”. pretty much it, I guess. There are “Bumtown” was so named a century definitely a lot of Bumgarners there. ago for all the Bumgarners living on But it’s just home.” both sides of Deal Mill Road— which is actually a mile northeast of Babe Ruth League is proud of Sawmills, four miles southeast of graduate Madison Bumgarner, Hudson, three miles northeast of especially for being recognized for Granite Falls, three miles west of the “spirit of sportsmanship and Oak Hill, nine miles south of Lenoir, achievement”, life lessons the four miles northwest of Dudley program is honor to teach its Shoals and 10 miles northwest of participants. The following quote Hickory. says it all.

About 100 Bumgarners still live in ..It will not matter what my bank Bumtown today. account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove...but the Bumtown is a town that isn’t a town. world may be different because I was But this isn’t nowhere—not important in the life of a Child. anymore. This is the hometown of

DIAMOND LEGACY VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 PAGE 3 A New Home for Babe Ruth League

Since the early 1970’s, Babe Ruth League has been headquartered in a 4,020 square foot building located on a small neighborhood street in Trenton, New Jersey. The program has been growing and evolving rapidly over the past decade. So much that even with the many renovations made to the current Headquarters, the organization has outgrown its present location. Due to such circumstances and based on the direction of the Board of Directors, it was decide to relocate the main Headquarters.

The Babe Ruth League Alumni Association established an unprecedented Capital Building Campaign to raise funds to help finance a new Headquarters building. Many of you donated or pledged a gift to the campaign.

Because of your generosity, the hopes for a new Headquarters have become a reality. On December 9, 2014, the Babe Ruth League Executive Staff purchased a new Headquarters building.

BRL President/CEO Steven Tellefsen said, “We are so excited we have found an ideal location in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, the birthplace of the Babe Ruth program, for our new Headquarters. We also selected this site as the building is much larger than our current Headquarters, which will allow us to better service our leagues and participants.”

The new facility is more than the size of the League’s current office, allowing space for a Hall of Fame/Museum area, Board/Conference room, mailroom/print center, and storage and receiving.

Babe Ruth League has contracted a builder to assist with renovations, and the new building will have a contemporary flair making it inviting and welcoming for people of all ages.

If all goes as planned, Babe Ruth League will move into its new permanent home within the next year.

As the saying goes, “each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change.”

Thanks again to every one who contributed to the Capital Building Campaign. Being able to provide the resources to match the remarkable commitment of the Babe Ruth program is the best investment for youth we will ever make. VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 PAGE 4 Estate Planning Estate planning is a peace of mind that your legacy will live on. It is one of the most far-reaching endeavors a person can undertake, since it will continue to affect those one cares about long after they are gone. But it is also one of the most complicated undertakings.

Q. Estate planning can seem so overwhelming! What are the three most important steps when creating a will or estate plan?

A. Step1: Set your goals or objectives. You may wish to consider: who will manage your estate (Executor and Trustee), who will receive assets at your death, and the tax consequences of your estate plan.

Step 2: Organize your financial information so your attorney can understand what your assets are and how they are titled. Begin this process by creating a list of all your assets and their approximate value. Often, the previous year’s income tax returns are helpful.

Step 3: Put together your team of advisors. This team should include an attorney who specializes in estate planning,. You may also want to consider a financial planner, and/or an accountant, and/or a life insurance professional.

Q. What are the benefits of including a charitable/nonprofit organization in your estate plans?

A. For many people, their favorite charities or nonprofits are extremely important to them and would like them to continue to receive their support after they are gone. Establishing charitable bequests and/or naming an organization you care about, such as Babe Ruth League, as a beneficiary of your IRA or other retirement plan is a simple way to leave a lasting impact and ensure future support. By letting a charity know you have included them in your estate plans, you can enjoy a strong relationship with the organization that means the most to you in your lifetime, and feel confident your gift will make a difference in the future of the organization. Keep in mind that making a charitable gift to a charitable and/or nonprofit organization such as Babe Ruth League, during your lifetime may also reduce your taxable estate, and, in some cases, provide an income tax deduction.

Q. What will I gain by creating an estate plan?

A. The process can seem intimidating, but approach it step-by-step and remember the benefits:  An outline that will assist you in future decisions. Remember, you can always update your will or estate plan.  Peace of mind because a plan is in place that cares for you, your family, and the organizations that you care about.  Reduce future court cots and attorney fees that your loved ones may have to pay.

Please note this information is not intended as legal advice. Please contact your own attorney to discuss your particular circumstances.

VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 PAGE 5 Alumni Achievers—Cormier, Lally & Pullan

The alumni are a great source of pride and inspiration to Babe Ruth League in furthering its mission to Put Kids First! In 2014, contributions and pledges to the Alumni Association reached the $100,000 mark. This spectacular achievement highlights the commitment of Babe Ruth League’s loyal, generous and hard‐working alumni, especially Joe Cormier, George Lally, and Bill Pullan, whose personal contributions and group efforts raised over $20,000.

“It is inspiring when a year’s worth of heartfelt conversations with generous individuals and organizations adds up for Babe Ruth League’s kids,” said Joe Cormier. [Not to mention Cormier, Lally and Pullan reaching deep into their pockets to support the Alumni and its initiatives.]

Pictured (l-r) are: Randy Smith, North Arkansas State Commissioner; Joe Featherston, Southwest Regional Fundraising at Fenway Park Commissioner and Joe Cormier. Left to right—Bill Pullan and George Lally

Babe Ruth League is blessed with a vast network of alumni who care deeply about the program and who appreciated and enjoyed their time involved with the organization. Actually many alumni members are still actively involved today.

The Babe Ruth League community is part of a proud philanthropic tradition that continues to grow and involves thousands of volunteers. Their willingness to provide an educational, sports experience that provides valuable life lessons to over a million youngsters each year is part of a shared enterprise that is uniquely Babe Ruth League, Inc. VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 PAGE 6 : Ruth is the Best Ever

Who is or was the best player in Major League Baseball? There are those who believe has to be thought of as the best player due to the monster numbers he generated. There are many who maintain that was the No. 1 guy.

According to Major League Baseball, George Herman Ruth was the most dominant player in the history of baseball. In fact, you could make a strong case that he dominated his sport in a way no other athlete in any other sport has every done.

Ruth arrived just as the game was changing, moving from small-ball to the home era, and Ruth led the hitting parade. But he wasn’t just a machine. He was much more. It can hardly be overstated how much of an impact the Bambino had on the sport of baseball. He was a larger-than-life figure, a true superstar persona perfectly crafted for the Roaring Twenties. His international celebrity brought new and wide-ranging attention to the sport. But most importantly, he led the vanguard of ballplayers out of the Dead-Ball Era and into the Live-Ball Era. Hitting and pitching changed in the decade where he did his best work and his presence indelibly shaped that change.

Everyone knows about the career total for home runs and the magic 60-homer season in 1927. But not everyone knows that in 1918 as a part-time right fielder, part-time pitcher, Ruth led the in homers, with 11, in just 95 games. Or that, the following year, he shattered the 35-year-old record for homers in a season with 29 while playing in just 130 games. Or that he almost doubled up again the following year as a full-time outfielder for the Yankees, hitting an unheard-of 54. And then outdid himself again in 1921 with 59. When he finally reached 60 in 1927, there was no doubt who the greatest power hitter in history was.

But let's put that in perspective. In 1919, when Ruth 29 home runs, there were only 447 homers hit in all of the Major Leagues. Ruth's 29 dingers were six percent of the MLB total. In 2012 there were 4934 home runs hit in the Majors; six percent of that total, 296, is more than any one team hit (the Yankees hit 245).

Jump ahead to 1921 when Ruth again broke his own home run record with 59; players throughout the Majors had begun hitting those hard, white balls with far more regularity than they'd ever hit the mushy grey balls of the Dead Ball era—937 bombs were hit that year, more than double what had been hit just two years earlier. But Ruth still hit six percent of the total.

The fact of the matter is, while home runs became dramatically more frequent in the Live Ball era, they were nowhere near as frequent as we often tend to think. The Yankees led the MLB in home runs in that 1921 season, with 134, while no other team even got to 90; only five teams hit as few as 134 in 2012, with the average team hitting 164. The league average in 1921 was 59 home runs per team, the same number Ruth hit all by himself. Just on sheer power numbers, Ruth was so far ahead of the pack that there doesn’t seem to be enough superlatives to adequately describe it.

But there was more to the Bambino than just pure power. He was also a great hitter. Ruth's career batting average, .342, is the 10th-best of all time. He batted over .350 eight times, won a batting championship in 1924 with a .378 average, and hit as high as .393 in 1923, finishing second to 's .403. In a game where making contact and putting the ball in play was still a prized skill, Ruth led the Majors in five times, but never struck out more than 100 times in a season. Most modern sluggers would love to stay under digits in Ks. (Article continued on next page) VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 PAGE 7

The Babe was usually among the league-leaders in doubles, led the league in runs eight times, hit 10 or more triples in a season four times and stole 10 or more bases in a season five times. Admittedly, he ran much more frequently than would normally be considered prudent. In 1923, he stole 17 bases, tying a career-high. He was also caught 21 times that year, which is poor by any standard. His career totals are in fact just a hair better than a 50 percent success rate and it is often pointed out that Game 7 of the 1926 ended with Ruth being thrown out at second on a steal attempt, giving 's St. Louis Cardinals the championship. At the end of the day, though, you can hardly call Ruth a liability on the base paths. His numbers paint a picture of a man who not only could run and score, but loved to run even beyond the level of his abilities.

It's a bit of a challenge to evaluate a ball player's defensive prowess from Ruth's era due to some missing numbers but here is what we know. Ruth's in the outfield was .968, just a tick better than the .966 league average. He averaged a solid 11.3 assists per year, with as many as 21 in the 1920 season and putting him in the top five in the league seven times. He led the league in Range Factor twice, in 1924 and 1928. His career range factor of 2.07 is a little behind the league average of 2.35. Put all together, we can guess that Ruth had a little less range than his contemporaries, but made the plays he got to and had a plus arm. Considering the fact that he entered the Majors as a pitcher and had to play catch-up with his outfielding skills, this doesn't seem out of line. As a one-time pitcher, it also follows that he could throw with the best of them. If the rest of the evidence hasn't already set him apart from the competition, this is where he really pulls away from the field. Babe Ruth broke into the MLB with the as a pitcher. In the five years that Babe was a regular part of the Red Sox rotation, he won an ERA title (1.75 in 1916) and was in the top 10 in wins and WHIP three times each. He finished his career with the 11th-best winning percentage of all time (.671), the 17th-best career ERA of all time (2.28) and 94 career wins.

And he was even better in the postseason. In two trips to the World Series as a pitcher, he made three starts, won all three, and posted an insane 0.87 ERA. Along the way he set a record for longest scoreless streak in the World Series, going 29.7 without surrendering a run. That record would stand more than four decades until 1961 when finally broke it. Had the Sox decided to keep the young Ruth on the mound, we might never have seen his potential as a hitter, but he almost certainly would have been a cinch for the Hall of Fame as a pitcher and probably would have won in excess of 300 games.

Babe Ruth changed the game of baseball. The power he displayed as a hitter was completely unheard of before him and still rare after he retired. It would be 10 years after Ruth smashed the 50-homer barrier that another player would get to that plateau, by which time Ruth would have done it three more times. Not until 1929 did all the top 10 home run hitters in the Majors reach the 30-homer mark and it would be the 50s before it became commonplace for 10 or more players to hit 30 in a season. Ruth hit 30 or better 13 times in a 14-year span. And he did it all while maintaining a stratospheric batting average and getting walked over 100 times per year and while providing solid corner outfield defense to the Yankees day after day.

When you add in the fact that he was one of the top handful of at the start of his career, it becomes apparent that we're talking about a different kind of player when we talk about the Babe. This was a complete ballplayer the like of which had never been seen before and will likely never be seen again.

After helping the Red Sox win three World Series in four years, the Sultan of Swat turned the also-ran Yankees into the powerhouse everyone knows and loves to hate, winning four more Series along the way. There is absolutely no doubt in our mind that Babe Ruth was the greatest of all time. Baseball offense before him and after him are almost two completely different games and Ruth was the man who made it happen. VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 PAGE 8 Making Kids Smile

Take needy children who are sports fans, for both the players and the concerned caring city residents, and community minded passerby. corporate sponsors, and what do you get? “They were just incredibly thankful, they were You have a recipe for a successful holiday going nuts,” Miselis said. “They got so charitable effort that helps underprivileged excited. It was an awesome sight, that they youngsters while also making everyone feel just thought it was the greatest thing in the good about themselves and society as a whole. world. It was like I threw over uniforms.”

That’s according to Bayonne, New Jersey Cal Still excited about the interaction, Miselis Ripken league Vice President/Coach Michael arrived home, told his wife about what had Miselis, who for the past eight years has been happened, and then the proverbial light bulb spearheading his Make a Kid Smile went off in his head. Why not start a fund so Fundraiser. underprivileged sports fans could have a little bit better Christmas or whatever holiday they Miselis, 52, a league Vice President and coach for 37 years and founder of the Cal Ripken League in Bayonne, said that his love of the game was the spark for what has now become an annual event in town.

“It started very innocently,” he said. “It’s one of those weird things that happen.”

Driving past the 11th street field on Avenue E in December eight years ago, he spied a handful of children playing baseball. Not only was it cold for the kids to be playing, but they didn’t even have the proper equipment, ALL SMILES—Bayonne resident Michael Miselis (center) Miselis said. posed with children in the program and employees of Modell’s. “You could see they were less fortunate,” he said. “They had paper-bag bases, a wooden celebrated this time of year. bat, and one ball. But they were just having the time of their lives playing. I found it Maybe he could take a little bit larger group of amazing.” children to a sporting goods store, give them a set amount of money to spend, and watch Wanting to enrich their sandlot experience, them enjoy. Miselis parked, got out of his car, and threw bases and , equipment he already had in his car, over the fence to the youngsters to (Article continues on the next page) use in their game. It was a euphoric moment VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 PAGE 9 Making Kids Smile (Continued…) A blast email, only asking for a couple dollars “I reach out to every public school in Bayonne,” for those who could afford it, got the ball rolling. he said. “They get excited and pumped about it But within days, Miselis’s expectations far too. They know the kids. They know their exceeded. “The first year, we raised close to stories.” $4,000,” he said. “All I was expecting was a couple hundred.” Each child represents a family in need. One had a father who has amyotropic lateral sclerosis, or Footlocker, a league sponsor, also threw $1,000 “’s Disease.” Many others are - into the pot. parent families.

And then Miselis, and 40 needy kids, as “It does make a difference with the kids, and determined by principals in their Bayonne makes us parents know there are still kind and public schools, were off to a day of shopping in caring people who are willing to make kids a Jersey City sporting goods store. Each smile even when their parents can’t” said Robin, received a stipend of $100 to purchase whatever a grateful mother. they wanted. And it was a grand sight to see. Last year, there were 65 children who got to go “For the kids coming from families that are with Miselis on the Light Rail ride to the Jersey struggling, it was an awesome thing,” Miselis City Modell’s store. said. “The adrenaline this time of year is great,” Filling the carts were sneakers, skateboards, Miselis said. “I’m so pumped and happy I can jerseys of favorite teams, other sports attire, do this.” basketballs, and other sporting equipment. Miselis never thought the fund would get this Virtually every year since that first one, the fund big, but he’s glad that it did. Close to $50,000 drive has continued to expand. But the need is has been raised over the last eight years, and still there, growing each year along with the more than 600 children have been helped over donations. time.

More than $6,500 was raised last year. For four “It just kind of brings you back to your roots; years, sporting goods store Modell’s has been a you become more grateful for what you have,” sponsor. he said. “You don’t realize what a pair of sneakers is to somebody, especially for families Miselis said he believes the program continues that are less fortunate.” to receive the donations it does because of the trust city residents have in it, knowing the For more information or to contribute, contact money is going for what it is supposed to. Miselis at [email protected] or (201) 436-8787.

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 PAGE 10 To Those We Lost...

Gary Arnold Feder, 47, of Apex, North Carolina, passed away last November.

Gary was President of the West Raleigh, North Carolina, Cal Ripken League, who in 2014, were crowned World Champions of the Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series. As the President of the West Raleigh Cal Ripken League, Gary worked tirelessly to make West Raleigh a better place for all children.

Gary was a graduate of the University of Delaware, Nova Southeastern School of Law and worked as an attorney.

Gary is survived by his wife of 18 years, Melinda Grill Feder, son, Jake Feder; daughter, Shelby Feder; parents, Louis and Judy Feder; brother, Alan Feder; sister, Beth Feder; and niece, Phoenix Feder.

What Will Matter It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed. The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away. It won’t matter where you came from or what side of the tracks you lived on at the end. It won’t matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant. Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant.

So what will matter” How will the value of your days be measured?

What will matter is not what you bought but what you built, not what you got, but what you gave. What will matter is not your success, but your significance. What will matter is not what you learned, but what you taught. What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage or sacrifice that enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.

What will matter is not your competence, but your character. What will matter is not how many people you know, but how many will feel a lasting loss when you’re gone. What will matter is not your memories, but the memories of those who loved you. What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom and for what.

Living a life that matters doesn’t happen by accident. It’s not a matter of circumstance, but of choice. Choose to live a life that matters.

Gary Feder was a man of integrity, compassion and sacrifice. He lived a life that mattered—to many, many of us. He will long be remembered by those who loved him. VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 PAGE 11 Volunteer Spotlight: John Phillips

After 26 years and six months as Director of the who say needs and provided the partnerships Harrison, Arkansas Parks and Recreation, John over and again. Phillips’ letter (back in November) to the Parks and Recreation Commission read, “I am “Hopefully this partnership across the submitting to you two months’ notice that I plan community will continue after you have moved on retiring.” forward with the new leadership yet to come,” Phillips wrote. “Thank you all for making “Words cannot express my feelings for this Harrison the wonderful community that it is.” community, the people and youth that I have The commission met in executive session for had the pleasure to more than 20 minutes before returning to accept serve,” the letter said. Phillips’ retirement.

“I would like to thank Phillips said, “Times have changed over his time my wife, Linda, and with the department, but he knows the effort family for their will continue after his retirement.” support,” Phillips John Phillips continued. “Without them I could never have had the ability to complete this labor of love known as Harrison Parks and Recreation.

“I have been blessed to have the staff of Harrison Parks and Recreation, they have always strived to meet my expectations. I thank each of you that have worked with me over the years.”

For many years, John Phillips has also served as President, Vice President, and Softball Director of the Harrison Babe Ruth League. In fact, at the First Bank Sports Complex in Harrison, many 2015 13-Year-Old Southwest Regional Tournament Signing Babe Ruth Baseball, Cal Ripken Baseball and in Harrison, Arkansas. Pictured (l-r) 1st Row: Marla Koch, Babe Ruth Softball games are played at John Chairperson of Harrison Parks & Recreation; Joe Cormier, Southwest Assistant Regional Commissioner; 2nd Row: Randy Phillips Field, named in honor of Phillips’ Smith, North Arkansas State Commissioner; Dennis King dedication to the youth of Harrison, Arkansas. (yellow shirt), President of Harrison, Arkansas Consolidated Youth Program; and 3rd Row: Matt Bell, Executive Director of Phillips said the effort to provide quality Convention & Visitor Bureau; Joe Featherston, Southwest Regional Commissioner; John Phillips; and James Wagoner, programs and facilities was not all his work, BRL Chairman of the Board. rather because of individuals and businesses, VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 PAGE 12

We are planning to do stories on Alumni who participated in the Babe Ruth League program as a player. Please share your experience while participating in Babe Ruth, and update us on what you are doing today. We look forward to hearing from you.

Send stories and photos via email to Theresa Cleary at [email protected]. or mail to the Babe Ruth League Alumni, P. O. Box 5000, Trenton, NJ 08638.

“Classmates” Celebrate 50 Years! Half A Century and Still Going Strong!

The Babe Ruth League Alumni Association is proud to salute and recognize the following leagues who will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary with Babe Ruth League in 2015. Special thanks to these “classmates” for providing 50 years of great memories and good times for the residents of their communities. We look forward to having them on our team for 1965—2015 the next 50 years and beyond!

Sanford Babe Ruth League (Maine) Southern York County Babe Ruth League (Maine) Maple Shade Babe Ruth League (New Jersey) Plainedge Babe Ruth League (New York) Blue Valley Babe Ruth League (Pennsylvania) Lansing Babe Ruth League (Illinois) South Lexington Babe Ruth League (Kentucky) Franklin-Simpson Babe Ruth League (Kentucky) L’anse Creuse North Babe Ruth League (Michigan) Wellington Babe Ruth League (Kansas) Fargo Babe Ruth League (North Dakota) Red River Valley Babe Ruth League (North Dakota) South Coast Babe Ruth League (Oregon) VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 PAGE 13

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Listed below are some legendary entertainers and songs they made famous. See if you Music Matching Game can match the singer with their song! Answers appear at the bottom of the page.

SINGERS: SONGS:

Simon and Garfunkel Don McLean Sunshine The Heart of Rock and Roll The Association U2 American Pie Welcome Back The Five Satins Rick Derringer Wildfire In the Still of the Night The Four Freshmen The Outlaws Cat’s in the Cradle Two Tickets to Paradise Seals & Crofts Huey Lewis and the News Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo Hold on Loosely Brewer & Shipley Michael Martin Murphy Sounds of Silence My Boyfriend’s Back John Sebastian ‘38 Special Never My Love, Cherish Midnight Blue The Ronettes Jonathan Edwards Summer Breeze Where the Streets Have No Name Melissa Manchester Harry Chapin Riders in the Sky Graduation Day Eddie Money One Toke Over the Line

The Babe Ruth League Alumni Association is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) Organization. Whenever you give a donation to the Alumni Association, you will be able to make a tax deduction when you file your Babe Ruth League taxes. Donating to the Babe Ruth League Alumni Association can help you make a difference for a Alumni Association worthy cause and help you achieve tax benefits at 1770 Brunswick Pike the same time. If you wish to make a financial P. O. Box 5000 contribution, please make the check payable to the Trenton, NJ 08638 Babe Ruth League Alumni Association and mail to www.baberuthleague.org P. O. Box 5000, Trenton, NJ 08638. Phone 609.695.1434 Fax 609.695.2505 Email [email protected] Follow the Babe Ruth Alumni Association on Facebook Diamond Legacy Editors Theresa Cleary, Trenton, New Jersey

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Pie American McLean— Don

Blue Midnight Manchester— Melissa

Two Tickets to Paradise Paradise to Tickets Two Money— Eddie

My Boyfriend’s Back Back Boyfriend’s My Ronettes— The

Loosely on Hold Special— ‘38

Night the of Still the In Satins— Five The

Sunshine Edwards— Jonathan

Back Welcome Sebastian— John

Roll and Rock of Heart The News— the & Lewis Huey

One Toke Over the Line Line the Over Toke One Shipley— & Brewer

Name No Have Streets the Where U2—

Breeze Summer Crofts— & Seals

Wildfire Murphy— Martin Michael

Graduation Day Day Graduation Freshmen— Four The

Sky the in Riders Outlaws— The

Never My Love Love My Never Association— The Cradle the in Cat’s Chapin— Harry

Sounds of Silence Silence of Sounds Garfunkel— and Simon Koo Hoochie Roll and Rock Derringer— Rick

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