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There comes a time when most of us realize we’re not going to make the Major Leagues. Some of us might try softball as a replacement, but we soon find out that it doesn’t match the excitement of baseball. So we return to the ‘home version’ that we grew up playing in our backyard — wiffleball.

Watching the MLB playoffs, I’m reminded of these childhood times, and wonder if that’s how my interest in wiffleball was formed. Back then, I looked up to players like Mike Scioscia (left), and although I’m a lot taller now, I look up to him even more.

Maybe you spotted him in the Metrodome tunnel when the Twins won the American League Central division in Game 163 of the regular season. Or maybe you’ve seen him in the Twins dugout during games wearing his ‘BOSS’ hat. He’s the old guy with the mustache. That’s Twins clubhouse manager Wayne Hattaway, and he’s the person who is responsible for allowing our staff members to meet Twins players and have them pose with wiffleballs for this site.

On Sunday, October 18, 2009, the 5th Annual Connor Fenton Memorial Scholarship Wiffle Ball Tournament and Fundraiser will be held at the James Street Park in Carterville, Illinois. The event will also feature the Bears for BooboosTeddy Bear Drive.

The Wiffle Ball tournament will have 3 age categories, and trophies will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams in each division. Prizes will also be awarded to the team with the most creative name and the team with the most creative uniforms.

Teams, volunteers, sponsors, and silent auction items are needed.

Although he drives football fans crazy every NFL offseason, Brett Favre has the right idea. When you’re in a position like his, deciding to whether to play football or not on a year-by-year basis is a great move. You can play the game you love, or you can take it easy instead.

Wiffleball players have it even better. Since wiffleball is commonly played in your own backyard or neighborhood, you get to make that decision every day.

Wiffleball allows you to come out of retirement whenever you want. You can be the next Michael Jordan, Lance Armstrong, Mario Lemieux, or Roger Clemens.