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Stamford American Little League Opening Day

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Stamford American players Jake Laveris, left, and Nico Laveris, right, listen to Ralph Branca. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
A young player sips a cool drink during the ceremonies. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
Dodger legend Ralph Branca throws out the first pitch. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
A Stamford American ballplayer enjoys climbing on police equipment. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
A team awaits a picture as a photographer gives instructions. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
A player gets his photo taken. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
A photographer gets a Stamford American player into the proper position for a photo. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
A player slides through a bouncy house. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
Players watch other teams march in during the opening ceremonies. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
Players on last year's Tournament of Champions squad prepare to hang a banner in center field. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
Ralph Branca addresses the players and parents at Stamford American Little League opening day. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
Players watch as other teams march in during the ceremonies. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
Dr. David Berkun introduces Ralph Branca at the ceremony. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
Read the Article Dodger Ralph Branca Joins Stamford American Party

STAMFORD, Conn. – Brooklyn Dodger legend Ralph Branca led ballplayers young and old in helping to usher a new season in Stamford American Little League Sunday at Caporizzo Field.

Branca, 86, tossed out a ceremonial first pitch to Nico Laveris, a player on Instant Replay in Stamford American’s Major Division. Jake Laveris, who plays Beldotti Bakery in the AAA Division, assisted Branca. Both boys are the great grandnephews of Branca, who played in ...
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