WPCNR PRESS BOX. April 16, 2005: The White Plains Little League Opening Day Parade marched down Gedney and into Gille Field today with thousands of players and parents marching and watching, and staying for the Little League picnic and fundraiser on the vast Gille Field complex, followed by two Opening Day Games of the Major Division Boys and Girls. WPCNR estimates the crowd at approximately 4,000 young and old ballplayers who remember.

Stream of Humanity:  Boys & Girls of the WPLL march up Gedney Way passing one of the proud sponsors of the parade, Sam's of Gedney Saturday morning lead by America's Favorite Mayor, White Plains' Joseph Delfino, (center), and Councilman Tom Roach, left, and Councilwoman Rita Malmud. All playing divisions marched featuring teams, players and parents. The Parade was organized by Lisa Fee and Tom Lineman, and parade marshall, Chet Gottshall got all off smartly on schedule, via walkee-talkee.  Photo by WPCNR Sports.

Love those T-Ballers Learning the World's Greatest Game. Photo by WPCNR Sports

The Minors Girls on Parade. Outback Steakhouse's Minor Girls' team passes another major sponsor Sam's of Gedney Way (shown in background), Super Stop N Shop and RC Cola donated food drink for the festive picnic that followed. The sponsors who support the Little League along with the close to 100 White Plains businesses, individuals,  and organizations who sponsor the teams turn out every year to make the first day of Little League big league.  Proceeds go to support the Little League operations to improve Gedney Field and facilities. Photo by WPCNR Sports.