On Wednesday, Bob Gebel of Port Washington, explained how being a part of the The Bristal All-Stars, a Long Island senior citizen softball team, reminds him of his days playing Little League. 


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It's important to Cohn, that after decades on ESPN's SportsCenter, she's been an inspiration to many young girls.

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