Pinecrest Honors Baseball Hall Of Famer Andre Dawson
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The Village of Pinecrest honored Baseball Hall-of-Famer and long-time Pinecrest resident Andre Dawson on Saturday, January 15, 2011 by designating the main field at Suniland Park as Andre Dawson Field. (CBS4)
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Dawson signed autographs for kids who attended the Howard Palmetto Baseball Softball Association annual clinic and picnic. (CBS4)
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The kids patiently waited for the hall-of-famer to sign baseballs, bats and posters. (CBS4)
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The new sign designating the main field at Suniland Park in Pinecrest as Andre Dawson Field. (CBS4)
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Dawson gladly answered questions from the children. (CBS4)
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Dawson signing autographs (CBS4)
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Marlins 1st baseball Gaby Sanchez says hello to Andre Dawson. (CBS4)
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Florida Marlins 1st baseman Gaby Sanchez also signed autographs for the kids. (CBS4)
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Together, the duo signed autographs and took pictures with the children who look up to their baseball heroes. (CBS4)
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Sanchez poses for a picture with a young HPBSA player. (CBS4)
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A crowd of people wait for autographs from Hall-of-Famer Andre Dawson. (CBS4)
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University of Miami Head Baseball Coach Jim Morris in Jan. 2011 talking to the kids of the HPBSA. (Source: CBS4)
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The kids listen intently to the message being given by Jim Morris. (CBS4)
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The Miami Maniac was on hand to cheer on the kids who took part in the HPBSA clinic and picnic. (CBS4)
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The Miami Maniac gives players high-fives. (CBS4)
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A young player from the HPBSA learning some pitching techniques from a University of Miami baseball player. (CBS4)
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A University of Miami baseball player gives two young players from the HPBSA pitching tips at the league's annual picnic and clinic. (CBS4)
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A UM baseball player gives fielding tips to a young player from the HPBSA. (CBS4)
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Kids from the HPBSA receiving valuable tips from UM players. (CBS4)
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Billy the Marlin was on hand as well. (CBS4)
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The kids were able to take pictures and play around with the loveable Marlins mascot. (CBS4)