| Bristol CT. American Legion BASEBALL Team |
Bristol is the oldest continually operated Legion Baseball Organization in the Northeast, celebrates its' 83rd anniversary in 2011.
| Purpose and scope of the American Legion Baseball | |
| 1 | To inculcate in our American youth a better understanding of the American way of life and to promote 100% Americanism. |
| 2 | To instill in our Nation's youth a sincere desire to develop within themselves a feeling of citizenship, sportsmanship, loyalty and team spirit. |
| 3 | To aid in the improvement and development of the physical fitness of our country's youth. |
| 4 | To build for the Nation's future through the development of our youth. |
| THESE ARE THE FOUR PERMANENT -
UNCHANGING GOALS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL PROGRAM. |
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Submitted by ED PELKEY
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At the annual Bristol Legion Baseball Awards Dinner held on Friday, Nov. 25th
the following awards were presented:
The Junior State Champions from Bristol were introduced and presented with commemorative team photos
and season stats, and will be presented with team warm-up jackets prior to Xmas.
The Senior Zone Champions from Bristol were introduced and presented with commemorative team photos and season stats.
The following Senior Members were presented individual awards:
The Red Ball Award, to outstanding pitcher: Joey Randall
The Francis W. Mullins Award, to individual batting title: Austin Howard
The Shawn Granger Award, for courage and character: Matt Maynard
The Mark Sulliman Award, for overall sportsmanship and defense: Connor Fitzsimons
The Coach Jim Bates Award, M.V.P. selected by players: Connor Hayes
The Hillary Driscoll Award, M.V.P. selected by coaches: Austin Howard
The Dr. James F. Gilhuly Award, for purpose, dedication, sacrifice, commitment: Steve Chamberland
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