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G. Gallagher is absolutely…

Streetplay Discussion Archive Posted on February 21, 2009 by Streetplay DiscussionsMay 9, 2019
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G. Gallagher is absolutely correct. Kelly park on East 15th St and AVE S. The entrance was of Ave S about 150 feet east of East 15th ST. Walk in, and we had swing sets all the way to the left against the 15th St Fence. In front of that on the left of entrance was what I recall were paddle tennis courts. Behind the paddle tennis courts to the north and west were some stone Chess tables. On the right side of the entrance, we had a full court basketball court and all the way to the right, or up against the BMT line were two hand ball courts. beyond the basketball court going north, you and a large open feild area that was paved in blacktop With two softball diamonds. A homeplate on the North East corner of the field and one on the southwest corner. As I recall, the size of the field was somethink like 250 or 300 feet east to west and about 170 feet north to south. To the north of the softball field were I believe 6 or 7 tennis courts. Spent many a summer day playing softball, stick ball, Squash and tennis at this location.

Posted in Brooklyn, Locales, Stickball | Tagged East New York, Summer

I grew up in Bellerose/Glen…

Streetplay Discussion Archive Posted on February 19, 2009 by Streetplay DiscussionsNovember 19, 2014
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I grew up in Bellerose/Glen Oaks apartments,P.S.186 Castlewood,and M.S.172. 1953-1965. Grand Central Apartments. in those years,its now called Parkwood Estates.ANYONE LIVE THERE BACK THEN???????

Posted in Locales, Queens | Tagged I grew up..., Woodside

Great site.Todays kids …

Streetplay Discussion Archive Posted on February 18, 2009 by Streetplay DiscussionsFebruary 18, 2009
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Great site.Todays kids GREW UP AT 56 & LARCHWOOD IN 40’S AND 50’S.WE ALL SURVIVED AND LEARNED ABOUT LIFE PLAYING GAMES WITHOUT COACHES, REFS AND PUSHY PARENTS.WE TAPED HARDBALLS AND BATS WITH BLACK TAPE AND KEPT PLAYING FROM DAWN TILL DUSK.DON’T FORGET THE FIGHTS AND BLOODY NOSES THAT WE HANDLED OURSELVES.GREAT TIME TO GROW UP.

Posted in Locales, Philadelphia

From Canarsie thought we…

Streetplay Discussion Archive Posted on February 7, 2009 by Streetplay DiscussionsMay 9, 2019
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From Canarsie thought we made skelesie up. Amazing how many of us played this from all over the city. How did that happen? Didn’t see it on TV, never read about it. And we all melted our crayons down or put wax in the cap. Hours and summer hours…..

Posted in Brooklyn, Locales, Skully | Tagged Canarsie, crayons, Summer

my brother, is the coach…

Streetplay Discussion Archive Posted on February 1, 2009 by Streetplay DiscussionsOctober 18, 2014
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my brother, is the coach of the bandits in the bronx, new york. We seen to be losing streak but i feel we will recover

Posted in Bronx, Stickball, Stickball rules

Thanks steve,the sponge ball…

Streetplay Discussion Archive Posted on January 27, 2009 by Streetplay DiscussionsJanuary 3, 2020
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Thanks steve,the sponge ball was for the girls only.That would have snapped a stickball bat in a second. we probably played with spaldeen and pinkies,most balls got really worn out and you couldnt read any brand on them.Have a great day ………..SALOOGEEE

Posted in Brooklyn, Other Spaldeen games, Stickball | Tagged Pennsy Pinkie, salugi, spaldeen types, spongeball

Yes, Pensie Pinkies were…

Streetplay Discussion Archive Posted on January 26, 2009 by Streetplay DiscussionsJanuary 3, 2020
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Yes, Pensie Pinkies were hollow, pink rubber balls, just like Spaldeens. But Pensie Pinkies were a lot softer, maybe because they had less air in them, or maybe the rubber was thinner. In any case, because they were softer, Pensie Pinkies were easy to “fluke” (put a spin on the ball by squeezing it between thumb and knuckles as you tossed it. (Very good for Box Baseball.) I don’t recall any sponge rubber ball. You’da got kicked out of the neighborhood for that. Steve S.

Posted in Box Baseball, Brooklyn, Other Spaldeen games | Tagged Pennsy Pinkie, spaldeen types

True story; looked down a…

Streetplay Discussion Archive Posted on January 25, 2009 by Streetplay DiscussionsNovember 13, 2014
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True story; looked down a sewer in queens for spaldeens,the water was jet black,i saw things moving,it was goldfish with there mouths gulping for air. Ill never forget that contrast of the black water and orange heads popping out.

Posted in Queens, Reader Stories, Street Lifestyle | Tagged sewer fishing

Very nice,and i guess true…

Streetplay Discussion Archive Posted on January 25, 2009 by Streetplay DiscussionsNovember 13, 2014
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Very nice,and i guess true everywhere,im happy for the way it was and sad for whats become of the trusting world of our youth.Seems like somewhere in the mid to late 1960’s things went down hill.

Posted in Bronx, Reader Stories

Gerties was a great hang…

Streetplay Discussion Archive Posted on January 25, 2009 by Streetplay DiscussionsNovember 14, 2014
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Gerties was a great hang out 50th street and 6th avenue

Posted in Locales | Tagged candy store, Gertie's

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