Kicking Back

Paul Gutgesell (left) demonstrates what not to do with the host's coffee table, to the amusement of Phil Grabar and Brian Hoyt.

Trade Posturing

Joe Elinich and Neal Matthews are ready to field offers.

Visiting with Bub

Mitch Caren goes over scouting reports while Neal Matthews takes a break from draft prep.

I Cannot Be Beaten!

Mike Perry (right) fills in for an absent Tim Weidman at the helm of the Silicon Valley Sentinels. The Sentinels defeated Paul Gutgesell's Ridgewood Chiefs in this semi-final series to advance to the World Series.

Upstairs, Downstairs

Norm Babcock (left) negotiates with somebody on the lower level as Brian Elinich looks on.

The Rally Cap Strikes Again

Eddie Liebfried (left) fills in for an absent Bob Taylor at the helm of the Bayonet Point Brigade in the 1988 World Series. Eddie's cap played 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' whenever he touched the brim and usually ignited a Brigade rally. Mike Perry (right) can only watch in frustration as Bayonet Point goes on to win the World Series. To date, this was the only World Series ever played by two surrogate managers at the Convention.

It Was That %&#&%# Rally Cap

After collecting the runner-up trophy, Mike Perry tries to explain to Tim Weidman how his team came up short of the championship.

I Wish This Was For My Team

Eddie Liebfried collects the championship trophy on behalf of Bob Taylor.

1988 Award Winners

Displaying their awards are Mike Perry (for Rookie of the Year Mark McGwire), Phil Grabar (for Pitcher of the Year Jimmy Key), Paul Gutgesell (for MVP Andre Dawson) and Jerry Valenti (for Manager of the Year). Jerry's ET sweatshirt was provided by Sharon Elinich (Joe's wife).