2007 All-Star Game Festivities Photos by Nick Mantello
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Jiminy Peak Resort was the scene of a dinner Saturday night honoring Jeff Reardon. Pictured here are Pittsfield GM Dan Duquette, Pittsfield Mayor James M. Ruberto, former NECBL Commissioner Kevin MacIlvane and current Commissioner Mario Tiani. Kevin MacIlvane is presented a commerative bat and ring by SteepleCats President John DeRosa and Mario Tiani as thanks for his service as Commissioner.
Several speakers lauded home town hero Jeff Reardon. Dan Duquette presents Jeff with a commerative bat. A video of Jeff Reardon in action to the tune of "The Closer" was shown and presented to Jeff.
On Sunday a pre-game luncheon was held for the players and guests. Commissioner Tiani introduces (l to r) NECBL Secretary Richard Rossiter, Deputy Commissioner Eph Mangan as well as League founder Joseph Consentino. North Adams' Mayor John Barrett III sits in the foreground. North Adams GM Sean McGrath spoke to the players and gave some advice as a GM and as a former NECBL player. Here he introduces Mrs. Barbara Watterson, who's late husband John founded the SteepleCats. The All-Star Game MVP Award is named after John Watterson, New Hampshire's Mr. Baseball.
Some scenes from the All-Star Lunch. All participants were given All-Styar shirts and hats.
At the ballpark there were many fun activities for kids of all ages. Here North Adams' GM Sean McGrath sits in the dunk tank watching his daughjter throw a perfect strike, dunking her Dad!
The All-Star representatives of the Newport Gulls pose for pictures for their fans. Perhaps an injury was all that kept Simi Reynolds from playing in the game but did not stop him from attending, cheering on and photographing his Concord Quarry Dogs teammates. Richard Rossiter photos
Some of the NECBL's biggest fans were in attendance. Slider from North Adams, Chip from Vermont, Ribby from Keene and Gully from Newport.

Richard Rossiter photo
More Skills Competition photos. Newport's Michael Burgher in the Fastest Runner Contest and HR Derby participant Ryan Lavarnway of Manchester.
HR Derby sluggeers Robbie Nickle of Vermont and Dan Williams of North Adams.
HR Derby winner Kyle Bellows of Holoke. Character 9 performs on the field.
South Team and North Team introductions.
The Color Guard takes the field and a roll-call is presented for those fallen during September 11 and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from the 12 NECBL communities.
The National Anthem and flyover.
Jeff Reardon throws out the ceremonial first pitch. Let's Play Ball!
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