Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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Jim Cooney has been playing in the Men’s Senior Baseball League going into his 35^th year.  That alone is worthy of hearty recognition.  When you pour his MSBL World Series experience into the recipe, it is no wonder that MSBL Founder and President Steve Sigler has inducted Jim into the 2024 class of the MSBL World Series Hall of Fame. 1042024

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“In all honesty, I’m really taken aback by receiving this award.  I never expected to be in the Hall of Fame.  I am so fortunate to have been selected and I’m thrilled to be inducted into the Hall of Fame!

It means the world to me, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!" 10102024

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“At my age, one would think I was done with winning awards,” replied Jim.

I am an average ballplayer who loves playing this great game of baseball.  Competition is fun, but hanging with guys and having a common goal of camaraderie is why I have done this for 34 seasons.  It is the longest relationship I have ever had.  This award says to me I must be doing something right.”

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Because of Rob’s contributions in growing and maintaining the Central North Carolina MSBL throughout the years and ensuring its success, MSBL Founder and President Steve Sigler has inducted Rob into the 2024 class of the MSBL National Hall of Fame. 1032024

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Ben Cabanas has been a part of the MSBL landscape since 1988 when he became a member of the inaugural San Jose MSBL affiliate.  He also decided to dive into the MSBL World Series competition back in 1990. 1022024

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“This is, frankly, a very humbling and embarrassing award to receive,” explained Phil.  “The success of our league and my own continued play was initiated by multiple players, some of whom are now playing in extra innings on a higher, Heavenly field.  While I may be the POC for our league, it takes a village." 1042024

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“I started playing in the World Series in 2001. It was an awesome experience and actually got me playing more baseball! We won the Father and Son division in 2006 and 2007 with the Maine Diamond Dogs." 1072024

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