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The 1964 Superior Senior League Team included L-R (Front Row): Coach Chapo Campos, Pat Alcala, John O’Donnell, Roy Lopez, Manuel Silvas Jr., Joey Vindiola, Nolbert Casillas. (Back Row): Coach Joe Vindiola, Ray Ramirez Jr., George Redondo, Don Ketron, Joe Thomas, Frank Campos, Mike Santa Cruz, Billy Joe Walker, Steve Santa Cruz, Coach Manuel Sanchez. Manuel Silvas Jr. | Submitted
Fifty (50) years ago, the 1964 Superior Senior Little League team made Arizona history. They were the first Senior Little League team from Arizona to ever advance to a World Series.
Superior was crowned the 1964 Western Divisional Champions and advanced to Louisville, Kentucky for the World Series where they placed 3rdin world. As a result of this achievement, the Arizona Diamondbacks will be recognizing the 1964 team on Sept. 13, 2014 at the 5:10 baseball game (Arizona v. San Diego).
Anyone wanting to join the team at the game can do so by contacting Mr. Gino Fata at (602) 462-4231. Anyone interested should call and mention that they are purchasing tickets for Superior Recognition night. Tickets are $20 and $13 per person. The $20 tickets will provide seating with the team at field level. The $13 tickets will be for seating on the third level.
Try to make it.
Congratulations to the 1964 team and to all the people of Superior, Arizona.
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