The Old Timer’s Stickball Game on 80th Street in Bay Ridge Will Not Happen This Year
The Old Timer’s Stickball game is a tradition that has happened on 80th Street for over 50 years.
A group of kids who played together for years grew up and would return each year to Bay Ridge to play a game of stickball. As time went, some brought their own kids to play. It was a great game to stop by and watch!
The Old Timer’s Stickball Game would be played on the same day as the Ragamuffin Parade because 3rd Avenue is closed and they wouldn’t have to interrupt the game to let cars go by.
In 2019, The Old Timers held their 51st game n 80th Street. In 2020 and 2021, the Ragamuffin Parade was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Covid interrupted the tradition and sadly, there won’t be an Oldtimers game this year. One old timer said that everyone got too old.
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If someone organized a stickball game on 80th Street, there probably would be some Old Timers that would be up to play.
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Hugs,
marlene
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