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Imagine the terror and thrill of playing baseball blindfolded. That's what the competitors of The Long Island Bombers are doing each time they step up to the plate. While playing the game is their motivation, education and awareness of the surrounding communities is their true goal. At clinics and demonstrations, fans learn first hand that although players cannot "see", the competition is not any less exciting. The ability to succeed lies within all of us, no matter what the obstacles may be.
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Biography
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Roni Mathew
#6 Roni is an Elmont resident and is currently Student teaching with the new York Institute for Special Education in the Bronx. Roni is also pursuing a Masters Degree in teaching at Hunter College. This is Roni's fourth year playing Beep Baseball with the Bombers.
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Ted Fass
#7 Ted is the Co-founder and current Executive Director of the Long Island Bombers. Ted is a Rockville Centre resident and owner of Entertainment Unlimited. This is Ted's sixth year playing Beep baseball. Awards Winner of the Differently-Abled Athlete of the Year from the Nassau County Sports Commision |
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Mat Sapolin
#11 Mat is an Islip and New York City resident. Mat is the Executive Director for the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, in the City of New York. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Bombers. This is Mat's fourth year playing Beep Baseball with the Bombers. |
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James Hughes
#16 An original member of the Bombers, James is the 2005 captain of the team. James has been playing Beep baseball on various teams since 1991. James is the proud husband and father to Diana, Sara and Joseph. James is a Farmingdale resident and teaches A.P. American History and Government in the Farmingdale school district. Awards |
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Braulio Thorne
#23 Braulio is a resident of New York City and is in his sixth year with the Bombers. Braulio is a self-employed entrepreneur an accomplished musician. |
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Justin Weilbacher
#21 Justin is 24 years old and has 20/800 vision which stems from optical neuritis. He currently attends Nassau Community College where he is majoring in Information Technology. After college, Justin plans on becoming an IT teacher as well as a computer support specialist. This is Justin's first year from the LI Bombers and plans to play for them for many years to come. Justin was the co-recipient of the 2005 MVP award for the Bombers. |
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Frank Guerra
#33 Frank has been playing beep baseball since 1989 and is a resident of Waukee, Iowa. Frank runs a kitchen for a midwest convenience chain and in his off time volunteers for the Waukee YMCA in their Youth Sports department. He also has an aspiring 12 year old daughter that volunteers when they are in town. Awards MVP of the 2004 and 2005 World Series for Defense |
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Nick Esposito
#49 Nick is a City Island resident and recent Graduate of Pace University. Nick is currently employed as an instructor of English at Lehman College. This is Nick's third year playing Beep Baseball. |
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Matthew Puvogel
Growing up, Matthew loved watching the Mets and participating in baseball, but had to quit when his vision deterorated. Continuing with his love, he remained as the manager of his high school baseball team, but longed to play baseball again. Through The Bombers, Matthew can participate as an active member in the sport. |
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