The 2008 Deal Young Men’s Softball League (YMSL) held its annual Awards Dinner with a pool party at the home of Douglas and Stephanie Dweck.
In addition to celebrating the 2008 champions, Weapons of Mass Destruction, captained by pitcher Ike Yedid, the league also inducted three Hall of Famers. Sammy “Storefront” Ashkenazi A”H, one of the founding members of the Deal League in the late 1970s was inducted by his sons Charles and Jackie, who spoke about how much it meant to their father to be inducted before he passed away. Also inducted was Jackie Braha, one of the greatest offensive and defensive threats in Deal League history. Jackie’s brother, legendary character Richie Braha spoke glowingly about following in his brother’s footsteps. Steve Shalom, former commissioner and standout captain from the early years was the final inductee.
The emcee of the evening was none other than long time YMSL commissioner, Bobby Morabia and his sidekick, Sammy “Sane” Sutton, one of the new, bright, young stars in the YMSL. The highlight of the evening was Eddie Rishty winning the Joel Rishty A”H Award for league MVP. Eddie has dreamed of winning the award named after his father and came close the last several years before finally prevailing in 2008. He spoke about how his father taught him the fundamentals and leadership qualities that make him one of the top players in the YMSL today.
Gold Glove Award Winners
First Base: Sammy Tawil
Second Base: Norwood Dweck
Shortcenter: Big Solly
Shortstop: Morris Shamah
Third Base: Elliot Rishty
Left Field: Nathan Tawil
Centerfield: Jackie Tawil
Right Field: Buca Cohen
Pitcher: Ike Yedid
Catcher: Steve Cornman
Cy Young: Steve Aizer
Best DH: Hoss
Rookie of The Year: SteveSafdieh
Best Fan: Elliot Harary
Umpire of The Year: Tom Manzo
Elliot Kassin Award: Steve Cornman
Joel Rishty Award: Elliot Rishty
