This season will be my 5th with the Wyandotte Stars BBC. We play by the rules of 1867 and play in about 25 matches a season. With '67 rules we play by the fly and not the bound (you can catch any fair or foul ball on one bounce to put the runner out). I have broken a few fingers playing shortstop, but oddly, only on thrown balls and not batted. We have guys aged 23 to 64 with an average of around 40 or so. I couldn't imagine a summer not playing. It is so much fun. The only bummer this season is that I will be limited to two days at the National because of a tournament up North that I can't miss.
This is a pic of my teammates and I (middle) just yesterday in the pit under a high school gym. Cannot get enough cuts and can't wait for the weather to break.
Best,
Andy
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