Hall Of Fame Trip: Northbrook Baseball Set To Play In Cooperstown

NORTHBROOK, IL — The National Baseball Hall of Fame honors some of the best players in history. A group of Northbrook boys are planning to make their own special trip to Cooperstown to check out the popular museum, all while also playing some baseball in New York.

The trip for Glenbrook North Feeder 12U Green is planned for July 28 through Aug. 2. Parent Erica Marks told Patch that 21 local businesses (see list below) have helped with the cost of the "incredibly expensive" trip. A ceremony to honor the donations is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Friday at Techny Field No. 29, off Techny Road, just east of Anets Drive.

Marks said fundraising began in October 2020, with the team raising over $20,000 to date. The 21 local sponsors contributed for a total of $12,000.

Players: Charlie Caruso, Eli Firsel, Elliot Karp, Ben Marks, Aidan Murphy, Charlie Murphy, Barrett Schifferdecker, Zack Schwarcz, Cameron Taylor, Michael Thompson and Michael Uhler.

Head Coach: Scott Lerner
Assistant coaches: Alex Marks, Brendan Murphy

Sponsors: 7-Eleven, Abbey Driscoll, ASK Media, Inc., Athletico Center, Burchel CPA Co, LTD, Core Acquisitions, Dairy Queen, Eataco, Fisher Law Group, LLC, Hi-Five Sports, Inspire Counseling Center, Landmark Inn Bar and Grille, Northbrook Family Eye Care, ParkWhiz, Reds Garden Center
Simon, Lapidos & Uhler LLC, Tactic Sports Performance, Todd Markman State Farm, Tom Len Custom Homes, UBS, Uhler Dental Supply, Inc.