On Detroit's west side, this Yankees team has had cheers for 56 years
For 56 years, the Yankee Baseball Organization on Detroit's west side has provided youth baseball opportunities despite the city being home to the rival Detroit Tigers. The program, part of the Detroit Police Athletic League, has positively influenced thousands of young people since its founding in 1970. Now celebrating its anniversary, the organization continues to teach baseball and life skills to children ages 5 to 10.
- ▪The Yankee Baseball Organization has operated on Detroit's west side since 1970 as a charter member of the Detroit Police Athletic League.
- ▪The organization has impacted thousands of young people, focusing on both baseball and personal development.
- ▪Sam Abrams is the current president of the Yankees Baseball Organization.
- ▪The group holds practices at Noble Elementary-Middle School in Detroit.
- ▪Though Detroit is home to the Tigers, this youth program proudly carries the New York Yankees name.
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