Rich Kaczmanski greets his son, Casey, 5, after his team, Windy City, defeated OBI 8-6 in the 2013 No Gloves Nationals title game. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Windy City pitcher Keith Filkens seems relieved as he watches teammates celebrate an 8-6 win over OBI in the 2013 No Gloves Nationals title game. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Windy City pitcher Keith Filkens holds his team's lead in the seventh inning. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Windy City's Rich Kaczmarski hits a double late in the title game. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Windy City Softball defeated OBI 8-6 for the 2013 No Gloves Nationals title in Forest Park Sunday night. Kevin Duffy, center, was a co-MVP of the tournament. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Nature Boys against Monkey on Field 1 at The Park in Forest Park. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Sage, in red, defeated Pure Smack in the opening game. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Yep was able to score on this bobbled play against Dynasty. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Jimmy Grasz of the Nature Boys tries to correct an umpire after he was called out at second during the opening games of the No Gloves Nationals in Forest Park. Play continues through Sunday at The Park. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Monkey Softball pitcher Sammy Scala in action against the Nature Boys, Thursday, July 25, 2013. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Monkey Softball right fielder George Beres slides in to make a catch against the Nature Boys. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Monkey Softball right fielder George Beres shows the ump that he made a fare catch against the Nature Boys. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
The short stop for Dynasty makes a throw to first. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
The pitcher from Yep gets a pep talk after allowing a couple of run-scoring hits. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Monkey Softball second baseman Mike Lock keeps his eye on a grounder in a game against the Nature Boys. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
Nature Boys short stop Billy Bessenhofen makes a throw to first. (David Pierini/staff photographer)
EJ
Posted: July 30th, 2013 5:09 PM
...and how appropriate that one of the co-MVP is Forest Park-born and swung a bat for the first time only blocks away! The Forest Park community energy has no match...players and fans are in awe every year. You should be very proud of your Park District staff, community volunteers and community fan base. You are all PRICELESS!