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From the Gowanda PennySaver News "Reflections" series compiled by Mary Pankow. issue date - October 26, 2003

c. 1960

Champions - In 1960, Bill Mazeroski's historic ninth-inning home run in Game Seven gives the Pittsburgh Pirates the World Series title over the New York Yankees, while in Gowanda, American Legion Post 409's Little Leaguers are the champions of baseball. Shown from left, in front row, are: Ron Lipinski, Terry Mentley, Mike LiVecche Jr., Phil Palen (batboy), Daryl Curtis and Dennis Talbot. Middle row: Pete Kuhaneck, Tom Paulucci, Mark Palen, Jon Harrington and Ed Cygan. Top row: Coaches Mike LiVecche Sr. and Mike Cole.