Sunday, February 26, 2012

Orioles, Pirates Celebrate Miracle Field

Twice foes in the World Series in 1971 and 1979, the Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations are sharing their name on a field of miracles in Sarasota.
Several players and coaches and front office executives from the teams cut the ribbon Saturday on the Orioles Pirates Miracle League Field of Manasota in Longwood Park, just south of University Parkway on 6050 Longwood Run Blvd.
“What began four years ago as a dream is now a reality,” Miracle League of Manasota President Bob Mitchell said. “The Miracle League Field of Manasota is now ready for play. Players with special needs can enjoy playing baseball on a unique surface specially built for them. Our goal is to create an environment where self-esteem can flourish and with everyone’s help, we are meeting that goal.”
Miracle League was founded in 1997 in

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