New York Emperors Stickball League

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New York Emperors Stickball League
Sport Stickball
Founded 1985
Commissioner Richie Marrero
No. of teams 8
Country(ies) Flag of the United States United States
Official website http://www.stickball.com/

The New York Emperors Stickball League is a stickball league in The Bronx, New York City. Established in 1985,[1], the league has eight teams and a youth division. The seasons lasts from 180 games to 240 games a season.

Contents

[edit] Current teams

  • Bronx Bandits
  • Emperors
  • Gold
  • Bronx Knights
  • Leland Legends
  • Ravens
  • Royals
  • Stem

[edit] Emperors Memorial Day Weekend Classic

The Emperors League hosts an annual tournament every Memorial Day weekend. The tournament attracts teams from southern California, Florida and Puerto Rico.[2]

[edit] Presidents of the NYESL

  • Steve Mercado (?-2001)
  • Richie Marrero (?-present)[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ DeMarco, Peter. "WEEKEND WARRIOR; Stick Plus Ball, A Happy Science", The New York Times, 2000-09-08. "...its inception in 1985, when it obtained permission from the city to close the street during game time." 
  2. ^ a b Shattuck, Kathryn. "A Sports Show for New York's Weekend Warriors", The New York Times, 2007-09-12. 

[edit] External links

http://www.stickball.com/