Play Ball, Chicago

By Kate Gardiner in Arts & Entertainment on Apr 8, 2009 9:00PM

Living baseball legends, Chicago aldermen and local team mascots rallied on Daley Plaza Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the beginning of baseball season in Chicago. Kids were invited to participate in pitching contests as mascots from Illinois' major and minor league baseball teams looked on from the stage.

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