The Throgs Neck Little League scored a ‘grand slam’ with its first annual Family Day celebration on Saturday, July 30 at its Throgs Neck Boulevard clubhouse. The 65-year-old neighborhood staple hosted a family friendly celebration for everyone’s amusement featuring delicious barbecue food, carnival games and a trophy ceremony recognizing the league’s 2016 Playoff Champions.

Team manager Brian Casey (back, c) and his team, the Yankees, accepted their awards.
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(l-r) Ryan, Victoria, Mark and Sean Kiely enjoyed the food and festivities at the celebration.
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Dan O’Connor (l) and Kevin Walsh served hamburgers, sausages and hot dogs.
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Trophies presented at the Throgs Neck Little League’s Family Day celebration.
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Brendan Howe took the plunge in the shark tank.
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