Kirby Puckett Boys Club, Inc, is seeking Players , Coaches and Volunteers  for the 2009 Summer Sports Camp in Chicago @ Harvey, Illinois.  Starting in Janurary 2009  

The goal of Kirby Puckett Boys Club, Inc. is to provide an outlet to participates in competitive baseball games. Formed due to a growing frustration with the poor management of other leagues, it is the focus of the Camp to provide the best experience for each individual player. If you have grown tired of playing in weekend pickup baseball games and are ready for a consistent and reliable baseball league experience,

Objectives:
1) Increase participation and interest in baseball
2) Encourage academic participation and achievement
3) Increase the number of talented athletes prepared to play in college and the minor leagues
4) Promote greater inclusion of minorities into the mainstream of the game
5) Develop self-esteem and teach the value of teamwork 
   
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Special Thanks to the Minnesota Twiws founding member of the
Kirby Puckett Boys Club, Inc. (2007)
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The History of Black Baseball in Washington Park with Ziff A. Sistrunk             (DVD or VHS Copy) 773 536 .2108
________________________________________________________________ Phillies of Thronton Township forming season starts  Players needed (Tryouts)

Kirby Puckett RBI  (Chicago Jackson Park)
League Officials (2008)
Honorary Commisssioner  Ald. Michael Bowens                        League Director Ziff A. Sistrunk
League-Secretary Jamil Ashley                                                         Vice President-Treasurer- Tommy Lockett, III
Vice President-Fund Raising-
Vice President-Rules Billy Bean                                      Commissioner-Marketing Tony Hubbard
Commissioner-Rules Willie Smith

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The Twins of Thronton, Illinois.


Ziff,
Bryan from the Twins, here. You and I spoke a couple weeks ago.
Tell me more about your Jackie Robinson bat auction? How did you come upon the bat? Where are you auctioning it off? Is the Boys & Girls Clubs of America aware you are doing this?
Maybe there is some way we can help you to get the Puckett Boys & Girls Club off the ground. Let me know.
Bryan Donaldson// Minnesota Twins
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The auctioning of

Jackie Robinson's Last Bat
will support programs of the
Kirby Puckett Boys Club, Inc

ziffsistrunk@yahoo.com

Jackie Robinson   

(Born Jan. 31, 1919, Cairo, Ga., U.S. Died Oct. 24, 1972, Stamford, Conn.)

First black baseball player in the U.S. major leagues during the 20th century, an infielder and outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League from 1947 through 1956. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

Reared in Pasadena, Calif., Robinson became an outstanding all-around athlete at Pasadena Junior College and the University of California at Los Angeles. He excelled in football, basketball, and track as well as baseball. Robinson withdrew from U.C.L.A. in his third year to help his mother care for the family. In 1942 he entered the U.S. Army, attended officer candidate school, was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1943, and received a medical discharge in 1945. He then played professional football in Hawaii and baseball with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro National League.

On Oct. 23, 1945, Robinson and pitcher John Wright, also black, were signed by Branch Rickey, president of the Brooklyn club, to play on a Dodger farm team, the Montreal Royals of the International League. Robinson led that league in batting average in 1946 and was brought up to play for Brooklyn in 1947. He was an immediate success. Leading the National League in stolen bases, he was chosen rookie of the year. In 1949 he won the batting championship with a .342 average and was voted the league's most valuable player. His career average was .311. As a base runner, Robinson unnerved opposing pitchers and terrorized infielders who had to try to prevent his stealing bases. After retiring from baseball early in 1957, Robinson engaged in business. His autobiography, I Never Had It Made, was published in 1972.


Kirby Puckett Boys Club, Inc.
The mission of the Kirby Puckett Boys Club, Inc. notes that our goals and purpose is to commemorate, preserve, and amplify the historical legacy left by The National Negro League, Kirby Puckett & Dick Allen. Future generations who treasure the National pastime will benefit from the values engendered by Dick Allen, Kirby Puckett and The Negro League and their lifetime commitment to American Youth
You Can help preserve the rich content and Substance of that legacy by becoming a supporter. Your support will enable the Kirby Puckett Boys Club, Inc. to continue its commemorative work, public programming and educational outreach.

Thanks Ziff!