2025 Tigers Dethrone Indians for 53+ Division Crown in Chicago Central MSBL

Chicago Central MSBL, 53+ Division

Tiger Athletic Association (Tigers) 6, Indians 5

Submitted by John Whitehouse, manager

2025’s baseball season ended with another championship for the 53+ Tigers of Chicago Central MSBL.  The Tigers ended the regular season with a 14-4 record and completed the postseason tournament with a 4-1 record to secure the championship.

The championship game was game three of a best-of-3 series against last year’s league champion Indians, which ended in a 6-5 win for the Tigers.  The Tigers came from behind with two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to secure the win.  Mike Trimarco, a long-time MSBL player, took the win with support from an errorless defense.

Of note for this 53+ Tiger team. Eight players also play on the 60+ Tiger Athletic Association Team in Chicago Central MSBL that finished its championship season with an 18-2 record and also breezed through its post-season tournament with four wins and no losses.

Notable players on the 53+ Tigers, Bill Kazmierczak, Rich Capparelli, Bobby Gillespie, Rick Johnson, and Chris Loy, were key players for the Midwest Angels at this year’s MSBL World Series in Arizona, Champions in the 50+ National Division.

As always, all of our players look forward to another season in our local league and participating in multiple national tournaments.