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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Gulfport Boomerangs

Gulfport Boomerangs Provide 'Unbelievable Support'

"I cannot emphasize too heavily what the encouragement of these men has meant to an aging 'superstar,' " says 76-year-old Bill Harding.

Drive by Hoyt Field, and you're likely to see the energetic, fun softball team called the Gulfport Boomerangs. Members have called Hoyt Field home for about 40 years. The 55-plus league's members come and go, but the name and legacy remain in Gulfport. Recently, Gulfport Patch spent a morning with the players. Watch our video "Gulfport Boomerangs: Softball Players Forever Young on the Field". Gulfport Boomerang Bill Harding shares his story below. Harding contacted Patch, sending in the following letter about his experiences with the Gulfport Boomerangs. See how the team is making retirement all it can be for Harding and others. Bill Harding's Story: In His Own Words My name is Bill Harding. I am 76 years old, have lived in Pinellas County…

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Cherlene Willis

11:43 am on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

I agree! Now, I really want to join the team!   more ›

Friday, June 15, 2012

Gulfport Boomerangs

Gulfport Boomerangs: Softball Players Forever Young on the Field

The well-known senior softball team has been a hometown team for about 40 years. Watch our video to find the secret behind the team's success.

Stop by Hoyt Field any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday in Gulfport and you'll hear laughter, jokes and cheers during a friendly softball game on the field. Although school is out for the summer, these players don't rely on seasons to take a break for a ball game. The Gulfport Boomerangs is a senior softball team with participants 55 and up. The men have years of life experience, wisdom and tales to tell . . . of course, they leave it all off the field during each game and just have fun like the good ol' days. Watch our video to see why players are taking time out of retirement for a game among friends. Want to come out to a game? Stop by Hoyt Field any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday between 7 and 9 a.m.

terry hood

9:08 am on Sunday, August 12, 2012

i loved the video,my friend dennis has told me how he loves getting together playing ball.now i saw it for real.i think its great.;) terry   more ›

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