Baseball Old Timer's Help Katrina Victims

Old Timers Ballgame to Benefit Hurricane Victims on Eve of 9/11

On Saturday night, September 10th, QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community) will be holding their 3rd annual “Legends of Baseball – Believin’ Again” charity game at Ducks Stadium in Central Islip.

QSAC has committed to share half the proceeds of all ticket sales from the charity game to hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

Former baseball legends (many of whom played with the New York Mets) include Jerry Grote, Ron Swoboda, Ed Kranepool, Bud Harrelson, Art Shamsky, Ed Charles, Joe Pignatano in addition to Yankees’ Ron Moschitto, future Hall of Famer, Lee Smith, Red Sox’ Chuck Schilling, Cubs’ Tony Balsamo, and Pirates’ Fred Cambria will play community leaders including Mix 102’s DJ Paco Lopez, News 12’s Rich Hoffman and Chris Sanders. The night will be topped off with a fireworks display by Grucci Fireworks.

Tickets, which are only $10 each, can be purchased by calling 718.728.8476 ext. 2059 or ext. 1700. Ducks Stadium is located at Citibank Park, 3 Courthouse Drive, Central Islip.

QSAC is a 30 year-old organization serving people with autism throughout New York City and Long Island. www.qsac.com