NYPD Wins Greenfield Classic

Councilman David Greenfield hit a home run with his First Annual Greenfield Classic, a softball game between Shomrim Boro Park Division and the 66th Precinct, held  at Gravesend Park

Throughout the seven hard-fought innings, Shomrim Boro Park and the 66th Precinct played their hearts out for a crowd of cheering spectators. The game got off to a quick start with the 66th Precinct snatching an early lead, which they held until the third inning when Shomrim Boro Park tied the game at five. The game came down to the wire, with the 66th Precinct inching out a twelve-to-seven victory.

“It was a thrilling game from start to finish,” said a jubilant Councilman Greenfield. “While the 66th Precinct won the game, everyone wins because the relationship between the NYPD, Shomrim, and the community is stronger than ever.”

Councilman Greenfield continued, “Despite a bit of rain, the community came out in full force and you could really feel the festive spirit in the air. The game was a rousing success and I’m already looking forward to next summer’s rematch.”

The free event drew over 400 people, including community leaders like Assemblyman Peter Abbate, Boro Park, Brooklyn Chief Joseph Fox, the 66th Precinct’s Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector John Sprague and the Executive Officer Captain Anthony Carter, and Shomrim Boro Park Coordinators Yanky Daskal, Simcha Bernath, Mottie Katz, Abe Katzow, Sam Follman and Shaya Lichtenstein.

The ceremonial first pitch was thrown out by Yehudah Leib Blonder, a student at Torah Vedaas, Councilman Greenfield’s alma-mater.

Players for Shomrim Boro Park included Shulem Leifer, Yoilly Ehrenfeld, Moishe Scharf, Chaim Gillig, Shiya Fogel, Yitschok Rosenberg, Anshie Holtzman, Meir Rozinger, Sendy Follman, Mottie Pearl, Tuly Rosenberg, Mottie Katz, and Shauly Knobloch .

Players for the 66th Precinct included Deputy Inspector Sprauge, PO Guerci, Captain Grant, PO Sanchez, Liutenent Seleck, PO Nepolitano, PO Demaio, Captain Carter, PO Carreira, and PO Gahaffar.

The Greenfield Softball Classic was sponsored by Pomegranate, Misaskim, Luzee’s Catering, Candy Land of 16th Avenue and Klein’s Ice Cream. Thanks go out to their support; hundreds of people enjoyed refreshments during the event, including fresh popcorn, cotton candy, ice pops and a variety of drinks.