A panel discussion led by Richard Dietsch, Sports Illustrated writer and editor, will be held with three retired Jewish major league players: Ron Blomberg, Art Shamsky and Elliot Maddox. The players will discuss their experiences of being Jewish and playing in the major league. Following the panel, there will be time for autographs, as well as a host of fan fest games like Speed Pitch, Virtual Baseball, Photo Magazine Covers, Bounce House and more. A Ballpark style dinner will be served. There will also be a sports memorabilia dealer on hand with items for sale, as well as a collection of Sandy Kofax memorabilia for viewing.
This event is co-sponsored by Bi-Cultural Day School, Fairfield County Connecticut Jewish Baseball League, Solomon Schechter of Westchester , Temple Sholom and Westchester Fairfield Hebrew Academy.
Tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for children (12 and under).
To purchase tickets and for more information, contact Lori Baden (203) 542-7172., or mail a check to:
Temple Sholom, 300 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830.
All tickets bought in advance will be entered to win a special prize.
