 Mayor Bloomberg taking some swings to
open this year's event |
 Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta
was impressive at the plate! |

Curtis' first and only shot was 260 feet! He decided
to quit while he was ahead. |

Opening ceremonies commemorated firefighters and cops
who perished in 9/11 |

The traditional toss of the bat to determine which
team bats first |

Fire Department ended with the upper hand and choose
to bat last |
 Ready
to uncork a 300+ foot shot |

New York's Finest took the honors for the 2003 Team
Longball Competition |

Kids from Bronx YMCA Stickball program participate
in kickoff event |
 John
Campi and Curtis Sliwa congratulate the longball contest winner
|
 Brooklyn
Dodger Sym-phony band add musical comedy to the event |
 Who can resist getting a photo with the Mayor?
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