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27 August, 2018

Toms River Little League Champs Look Back 20 Years Later

The Monday Morning Quarterback 12:13 PM

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August 27, 2018

Chris Christopher, Jersey Shore Online

NOTE: This story was originally written for and published on August 20, 2018.

Their names will never be forgotten.

Shortstop-pitcher Todd Frazier. Pitcher Casey Gaynor. Pitcher-first baseman Scott Fisher. Second baseman Joey Franceschini Jr. Third baseman Gabe Gardner. Catcher Brad Frank. Outfielder Chris Cardone. Outfielder R.J. Johansen. Outfielder Chris Crawford. Outfielder Mike Belostock. Outfielder Eric Campesi. Outfielder Tom Gannon. Manager Mike Gaynor. Coach Ken Kondek. Coach Joe Franceschini Sr.

And what the group – the Toms River East American Little League All-Star team – accomplished 20 years ago will also never be forgotten.

The club captured the 1998 Little League World Series title, besting Kashima, Ibarak, Japan, 12-9, on Aug. 29 in front of some 40,000 fans and an ABC Television audience at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa.

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Pats' Super Bowl Ring: 283 Diamonds as Reminder of Historic Comeback

The Monday Morning Quarterback 2:33 PM

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The New England Patriots revealed their Super Bowl LI ring containing 283 diamonds as an apparent reminder to the team's historic comeback from a 28-3 deficit in the memorable victory against the Atlanta Falcons. Players, coaches, football staff and team executives were presented with the rings to commemorate the Patriots' fifth Super Bowl championship during a…

Madison Bumgarner's Accident Could Mark the End of This Giants Era

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It's not yet wholly definable, but it's there. I think anybody who has followed the Giants for the last several years can sense it, too: This feels a little bit like the end of something for the Giants, Madison Bumgarner and this era of often repeated advanced achievement. And indestructibility. This golden period started in October…

Patriots Welcomed to White House by President Trump

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President Donald Trump welcomed members of the New England Patriots to the White House on Wednesday, noting that it was a distinct honor to celebrate the team's Super Bowl victory "with a very good friend." Trump, who is on favorable terms with coach Bill Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft, was unable to see another one…

Brady Not Attending White House Ceremony

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady did not attend the ceremony at the White House on Wednesday, citing "personal family matters" as the reason for his absence. Several players are not in Washington, D.C., with the Patriots to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. Many cited political and social causes as the reason they did not join…

Banner Night at Wrigley as Cubs Fans Celebrate

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CHICAGO -- An AC/DC song blared from Wrigley Field's speakers as Anthony Rizzo hoisted the World Series trophy above his head and led his teammates across the outfield. Next to the scoreboard, the Cubs' 2016 World Series championship banner fluttered in the breeze. Rizzo wore a smile as big as the bleachers as fans roared and…