2015 ABA CONVENTION

March 6-8, 2015

 

Number One Fan

Maria is ready to root for her favorite team as the 2014 ABA Playoffs get underway

Opening Round Action

In the foreground, John Barna and Phil Grabar face off in opening round playoff action while on the other computer, Neal Matthews takes his Great Bay Quahaugs against the Tampa Rambo War, managed by Mitch Caren (filling in for Bill Guerra)

Also Pinch-Hitting

Tim Weidman fills in for Mark Snyder at the helm of the Connecticut Crows but is eliminated by OE in the opening round

Going the Distance

The HG-WW series goes the full 7 games but John Barna's Wexford Wranglers finally prevail to advance to the NLCS

Holy Batman!

POW! A Tampa homerun leads to a Rambo War victory as TB goes on to eliminate the Quahaugs in 6 games

Waiting Game

Jerry Valenti awaits the arrival of Mike Perry for the unenviable task of facing the record-breaking Praise in the playoffs. Led by Big Papi (see small figurine in bottom right of photo), ET pulls off a major upset, eliminating MP in 6 games. The upstart Trailblazers also take WW to the limit in the NLCS before finally being eliminated in 7 games.

Consolation Prizes

MP was unable to go very far in the playoffs but manager Mike Perry takes home the plaques for Manager of the Year, MVP (Chris Davis) and Rookie of the Year (Jose Fernandez)

Getting Reacquainted

Joe Elinich, Norm Babcock and Charlie McDonnell swap sports stories while awaiting playoff results

Web Site, Media Guides or Candy?

Mitch Caren weighs his options during the Free Agent Draft

League Meeting

Several ABA managers engage in discussion of 2015 rule change proposals, some of which will go to the full membership for voting

2014 World Series

After eliminating CC and a tenacious TB squad, Brian Hoyt leads his One Eleven A's in the World Series against John Barna's Wexford Wranglers. Phil Grabar and Brian Elinich form the enthusiastic cheering section.

Couldn't Get to Game 7

After winning consecutive 7-game series, WW comes up short in the World Series, going down in 6 games. John Barna accepts the runner-up trophy.

Congratulations! - A

The One Eleven A's are the 2014 ABA Champions! Congratulations to Manager Brian Hoyt!