Study Shows Safety Balls, Faceguards Cut Number of Little League Injuries
From UNC News Services
By DAVID WILLIAMSON
UNC News Services
CHAPEL HILL -- Use of such protective equipment as faceguards and modified "safety balls" can significantly cut the number of injuries to children and adolescents playing organized baseball, a major new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study concludes. The equipment cannot eliminate injuries entirely, the investigation shows, but researchers recommend the special balls and face protection even though they say the incidence of serious injuries in the sport is already low.
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Stadium Tours of RFK and the New Nationals Stadium
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A Trip to the New Nationals Stadium
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CCLL Commissioner & Coach Honored at Wizards Game
Eddie Abramson Receives Pollin Award on December 19, 2007
Eddie Abramson was honored during a half-time ceremony at the Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards on December 19, 2007. He was recognized by the Washington Wizards and Postive Coaching Alliance for his outstanding dedication as a coach and commissioner of CCLL.
View photos of the game and ceremony.
