Simsbury Little League 60th Anniversary Championship Ceremony and Games

The Simsbury Little League 60th Anniversary Championship Ceremony and Games was held on June 18, and was a very memorable event.  

Simsbury Little League President Mike Sinacori led the Championship Ceremony. The Majors Division Athletics and Pirates and the AAA Division Orioles and Red Sox players and coaches were recognized.  

In addition, a very special Simsbury Little League baseball player was honored — Sgt. Felix Del Greco. On April 9, 2004, Sgt. Del Greco was the first Connecticut National Guard soldier to be killed in Iraq. Alexa Del Greco, the sister of Sgt. Del Greco, attended the ceremony in her brother's honor.  

The guest speaker was Jim Vicevich, a veteran broadcaster with more than 25 years experience in TV and radio, Simsbury resident, and former Simsbury Little League baseball coach of Sgt. Del Greco.  

As a special touch, Nancy Fellinger, Simsbury resident and member of the Police Pipes and Drums of Waterbury, marched the teams onto the field while playing the bag pipes. As a special tribute, she performed "Amazing Grace" in right field, the position Sgt. Del Greco played. 

Simsbury High School senior Courtney Drummey sang the National Anthem for the championship ceremony. The first pitches were thrown by Mike Sinacori, Jim Vicevich, Alexa Del Greco, and Courtney Drummey.

Also in attendance to honor Sgt. Del Greco, were Eagle Scouts from Simsbury BSA Troop 76 where Sgt. Del Greco earned his rank of Eagle Scout.

To conclude the ceremony, a special birthday wish was given to Pirates manager Peter Wildman.