DBW 21 Recap

DBW 21 is in the books and a great time was had by all. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation fundraiser on the Saturday of DBW 21 was a record success. Supported by early corporate and individual donations, the day of the event brought additional funds from the 50/50 and the awesome silent auction. We raised over $14,000 this year! This total exceeds the previous two years combined. 

Additionally, there was on-site support by the Salisbury and Fruitland Fire Departments, the Delmar Police Department, the Wicomico County Sheriff's Department, and the Wheels That Heal Car Club. We also had former Baltimore Orioles players Al Bumbry, Tippy Martinez, Bill Swaggerty, Glenn Gulliver and Dave Ford on hand to sign autographs for the event attendees. In between the first and second games on Saturday, these players were honored on the field for their appearance in the 1983 World Series and a win over Philadelphia.

Matthew Heacook was on hand Sunday to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Matthew is the son of the late CPL Keith Heacook of the Delmar PD. CPL Heacook died on April 28, 2021, from injuries received during a call three days earlier in which he was severely beaten by an assailant.

The entire weekend was a huge success, and the fundraiser only made it that much better. Congratulations to Miller Time on winning the event and to all of the teams and great competition. Read below to see the details!

Miller Time, managed by Mike Miller, was the only team in DBW 21 to go undefeated. After a 3-3 tie against the Bombers in their first game, they dominated the rest of the field.

They scored seven or more runs in their final four games and didn't allow more than four runs once in the tournament. In addition, they were the only team in the tournament to score double-digit runs twice.

Overall, they outscored their opponents (44-14), capping off their championship run with a 7-4 victory over the Krushers.

Manager: Ron Boblooch

Front Row (left to right): Scott Ward, Ron Boblooch, Carl Outten, Bill Patterson, Steve Hankoff.

Back Row (left to right): Dave Rickard, Derek Jonson, Carl Roy, Tony Lee, Rick Grote, Les Schriber

Manager: Todd Hyson

Front Row (left to right): Gary Johnson, Bill Hatfield, Tyler Maldve, Jack Conley, Thomas Paxson, and Kevin Conley.

Back Row (left to right): Todd Hyson, Mark Flaharty, Andrew Maldve, David Schneier, Barry Smith, and Drew Sullins.

Manager: John Kutcher

Front Row (left to right): Brad Starobin, Scott Altman, Jeff Biedronski, Paul Maldeis, Russ Gebhard, Steve Jernigan

Back Row (left to right): Dave Johnson, Jack Byrd, Dave Reeder, Greg Smith, Ken Keller, John Kutcher

Manager: Mike Miller

Front Row (left to right): Steve Carter, Chad Farmer, Mike Miller, Scott Simmons, Chuck Collison, Jeff Mosteiko

Back Row (left to right): George Nelson, Chris Esser, John Greaver, Glenn Atteberry, Peter Jackson, Steve Zinner

Manager: Tony Giordano

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Team Members: Tony Giordano, Adam Freeland, Bill Wagner, Ed Bishop, Gene Spear, Harry Hafer, Joe Fillmore, Paul Smeton, Randy Brouillette, Scott Rairigh, Sean Allen, and Stephen Allen.

Manager: Steve Murfin

Front Row (left to right): Sandy Milligan, Danny Milligan, John Gavin, Jim Tenney, Gary Eikenberg. 

Back Row (left to right): Chuck Thim, Vern Redden, Coach Steve "Stud" Murfin, John Redden. Billy Ramsey. Chuck Gordy. Not pictured: Jon Alexander.

The first day of DBW 21 saw two teams claim a victory, and only two teams finish without a loss... the Krushers and Miller Time. In addition, three of the five games were decided by two or less runs, one of which ended in a tie. There was a bit of drama in game 3 between the Krushers and Orioles over an infield fly rule that saw the Krushers win it on a walk-off single off the bat of Paul Maldeis. 

The second day of DBW 21 had the potential to have a three-way tie in Division 1, but the Hot Toddies were unable to win their third pool play game, which would have set up a match up with the Krushers that could have forced a three-way tie breaker with the Orioles. That in turn could have potentially brought the day 1 infield fly controversy back into play, but no such drama was meant to be. The Krushers wound up clinching at 3-0 before that game was even played. In Division 2, Miller Time won both of their games against the Hot Toddies and Orioles. There was a potential scenario where the Bombers and Miller Time could be tied at 2-1-1 after the morning games, and also tied head-to-head following their 3-3 tie on Friday.

On the final day of DBW 21, a champion was crowned ... but not before four other games. We got the day started with a 4-3 win for the Orioles over the Bombers, who improved to 2-0 in the 8 AM time slot, but went 0-3 in the others. Miller Time then picked up a 10-4 victory over the Stud Murfins, scoring double digit runs for the second time in the tournament. 

We then moved on to the first of three playoff games. The Stud Murfins, playing in back-to-back games, finally picked up a win, defeating the Orioles 10-6. The Studs scored four runs in the final two innings, and John Redden shutout the Orioles over the final four innings for the win. Following that one, The Hot Toddies, playing for the first time today, picked up a 9-5 victory over the Bombers.

The Championship featured the one-loss Krushers, and an undefeated Miller Time squad. The latter team said they were going to win it all after their first game, and they did just that defeating the Krushers, 7-4. Congrats to Manager Mike Miller and his squad on their DBW 21 championship! 

At the 2^nd event later in the summer or early fall, we have an all-day fundraiser on Saturday to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. This foundation was started by the brother of a New York city firefighter who tragically lost his life on September 11, 2001. The foundation was set up in the memory of his brother, Stephen Siller, and is primarily focused on building or renovating homes for catastrophically injured emergency service workers and our military. They also pay off mortgages of those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice and left behind a spouse/family with an existing mortgage.

To date, we have raised over $24,000 and will continue to make each year a bigger and better event. We have a 50-50 and silent auction inside the stadium and have emergency equipment, local car clubs and live music out in the parking lot.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation fundraiser on the Saturday of DBW 21 was a huge success. Supported by early corporate and individual donations, the day of the event brought additional funds from the 50/50 and the awesome silent auction. Currently, we sit at $13,685 and we still expect a few donations to be coming in over the next few days. This total exceeds the previous two years combined. 

Additionally, there was on-site support by the Salisbury and Fruitland Fire Departments, the Delmar Police Department, the Wicomico County Sheriff's Department, and the Wheels That Heal Car Club. We also had former Baltimore Orioles players Al Bumbry, Tippy Martinez, Bill Swaggerty, Glenn Gulliver and Dave Ford on hand to sign autographs for the event attendees. In between the first and second games on Saturday, these players were honored on the field for their appearance in the 1983 World Series and a win over Philadelphia.

Matthew Heacook (pictured) was on hand Sunday to throw out the ceremonial first pitch as he couldn't make it on Saturday. Matthew is the son of the late, CPL Keith Heacook, of the Delmar PD. CPL Heacook died on April 28, 2021, from injuries received during a call three days earlier in which he was severely beaten by an assailant.

The entire weekend was a huge success, and the fundraiser only made it that much better.

1. Bus Planter & misc. items – Farmers & Planters Too
2. Yard Ornament – Bryan & Brittingham
3. Market Street - $25 gift card
4. MoJo’s - $25 gift card
5. Applebee’s - $25 gift card
6. Back Street Grill - $20 gift card
7. Greene Turtle - $30 gift card plus koozie
8. Irish Penny - $25 gift card
9. Texas Roadhouse - $50 value – bucket/peanuts/T shirt & seasoning
10. Olive Garden - $40 gift card
11. Dayton’s Family Restaurant - $50 gift card
12. Johnson’s Seed & Feed - $75 Dunn Bar
13. Gift Basket w/misc. items - Williams Market
14. Longhorn Steakhouse - $30 gift card
15. Mogan’s Oyster House - $50 gift card
16. Cactus Taverna - $50 gift card
17. EVO / Southern Boys Concepts - $50 gift card plus T shirt XL
18. Mission BBQ - $50 gift card
19. Outback Steakhouse - $40 plus $10 gift cards
20. Pit N Pub – 10 x $10 gift cards ($100)
21. Tall Tails - $25 gift card plus 5 T shirts - $75 value
22. Hopper’s - $25 gift card plus hat
23. Hopper’s - $25 gift card plus XL T-shirt
24. Hopper’s - $25 gift card plus 2 shot glasses
25. Humidor from Cheers $149 value
26. Tunnel 2 Towers misc. items – 2 hats/magnets/decals etc
27. Gift Basket #1 ($140 value) donated by Chuck & Debbie Thim
28. Gift Basket #2 ($100 value) donated by Chuck & Debbie Thim
29. Hand Knit Blanket/Throw - $125 value – donated by Sherry & Russ Gebhard
30. 1 night stay – Courtyard by Marriott $225 value
31. 2 night stay – Hampton Inn $400 value
32. Piedmont Airlines – 30k Advantage Miles
33. Piedmont Airlines – model airplane/hat/tumbler/misc.  $75 value
34. 1 round of golf for 4 – Nutter’s Crossing Golf Club
35. Golf Bag / Tailor Made-Corona / Carey Distributors
36. Blackstone Griddle, 17” tabletop – Lowes - $159 value
37. Portable Tabletop Grill – Home Depot - $149 value
38. Wash & Shine Kit – Auto Zone - $50 value
39. 10 x car wash at ModWash / hat/ koozie / sip cup / $250 value
40. Free Oil Change - Meineke Car Care - $79 value
41. 5 Bottles of Wine – Tax Free Fine Wine & Good Spirits $75 value
42. Autographed “CLANCY” card/ Camden Yards – donated by Rosie Foxwell
43. Old Memorial Stadium - ink & watercolor – framed/numbered – donated by John & Dottie Romanowski
44. Bill Ripken Bobblehead – donated by Tony Giordano
45. Brian Roberts Bobblehead – donated by Tony Giordano
46. Ferros, Ironbirds Mascot Bobblehead – donated by Tony Giordano
47. Brooks Robinson autographed bat – donated by Tony Giordano
48. 2 retired Jersey pins - #5 Brooks Robinson/#20 Frank Robinson – donated by Tony Giordano
49. 150 Years of Baseball – hardback/collector’s edition – donated by Tony Giordano
50. 1994 Autographed Baseball / Oriole’s Team – donated by Chuck Gordy
51. Brooks Robinson Bobblehead – limited edition & numbered – donated by Chuck Gordy
52. Louisville Slugger – autographed by various Orioles player – donated by Chuck Gordy
53. Louisville Slugger – broken bat signed by Mike Cuellar – donated by Chuck Gordy
54. Louisville Slugger – no autograph – donated by Chuck Gordy
55. Rawlings Radar Ball - donated by Chuck Gordy
56. Yeti Koozie – donated by Chuck Gordy
57. Adidas Men’s Metal Cleats size 12 brand new – donated by Chuck Gordy
58. Orioles Man Cave Sign – donated by Bryan Adkins
59. Book – All That’s Good – Butch Steward/Sandals Resorts – donated by Bryan Adkins
60. Orioles / Cal Ripken T shirt – donated by Chuck Gordy
61. Napa Race Car Transporter (collectible) – Napa/Salisbury
62. Gear Bag – donated by Paul Smeton
63. Hohner Electric Guitar – donated by Bill Hatfield
64. Maryland Terps Basketball tickets (2) for 1 non-Big10 game and 1-Big10 game – donated by Steve Murfin
65. Autographed Grayson Rodriguez Bobblehead – donated by Delmarva Shorebirds
66. Eddie Murray Bobblehead – donated by Harrison Swartz
67. Igloo Orange Crush Cooler – donated by Scott & Jeri Ward
68. Smith Island Cake – Traditional – donated by Jack & Pam Byrd
69. Smith Island Cake – Reese’s – donated by Jack & Pam Byrd

A big thank you to the Salisbury and Fruitland Fire Departments, the Delmar Police Department, and the Wicomico County Sheriff's Department for making an appearance on Saturday!

The following former Orioles Pros attended or participated in DBW 21: Al Bumbry, Dave Ford, Glen Gulliver, Dave Johnson, Tippy Martinez, and Bill Swaggerty.

They signed autographs and took pictures with DBW players and fans in attendance.

Bumbry, Martinez, and Swaggerty (Pictured with Bryan Adkins) also attended the Friday night dinner after Day 1 of the tournament.

In between the first and second games on Saturday, the former pros were honored on the field for their appearance in the 1983 World Series and a win over Philadelphia.

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