CDO Little League Set to Honor Christina-Taylor Green with patches on Uniforms

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The tragedy on Saturday has taken one of our own, Christina Taylor Green, a Little Leaguer in every sense of the title. Christina played baseball in the Canyon Del Oro Little League for the Fall Pirates in 2009 and 2010. Her Dad, John, was a valued coach and friend on both teams, while sharing his dedication and talents with his son Dallas’ teams at the same time.

Out of respect for Christina and the Green Family, it seems appropriate to share a little about the Little League Baseball side of Christina’s life. There is a sense that Christina’s story should be shared, both as a possible aid in the healing process for the family and community, but also as source of inspiration to all of us.

Christina’s love for the game of baseball did not have to be learned or developed. The family connections to the game made it a part of who she was. What she exemplified in the baseball arena were the core characteristics we all hope our players will gain from Little League Baseball: CHARACTER, COURAGE and LOYALTY.

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A particular game where the Pirate batters had managed to work the bases loaded. We were down a couple of runs and in need of a momentum swing. Christina came out of the dugout to bat and I couldn’t help but claim “here’s our RBI leader” which was the absolute truth. A few anxious swings later, Christina sat back on a fastball and drove a hard line drive up the middle bringing in two runs and putting us right back into the game. Her smile and excitement yielded one of the best high fives ever!

http://tucsoncitizen.com/highschoolsports/2011/01/16/cdo-little-league-set-to-honor-christina-taylor-green-with-patches-on-uniforms/



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1. K & R. n/t

[Major Hogwash]

2. Wow. I'm going to cry for another 3 days.

It was so frickin' senseless.