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Old 10-14-2010, 09:39 AM
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Default Joe Greco visits Subterranean Stadium

It was a night to remember as the Charlotte Electric Football League opened it's 30th. year of play with very special guest Joe Greco in attendance.Joe had business in Buffalo and made the hour and twenty minute drive into Rochester
to join us.His visit added even more excitement to an evening that went by all too fast.Joe is not only a great guy but he is a terrific ambassador for the game and hobby.The entire league joins with me in a huge round of applause and thank you to Joe for taking the time to be with us on this memorable night.
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Old 10-14-2010, 10:44 AM
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Thumbs up Congratulations...

on the start of your 30th season - AMAZING!!!


And as usual way to go Joe - I look forward to hearing all about the trip on Saturday at our BAM play date.

And Larue - I haven't forgotten your invite and I will be stopping in one of these days!


btw - is that Rex Ryan in the corner of that pic???
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Old 10-14-2010, 11:01 AM
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HA! that does look like Rex Ryan!
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Old 10-14-2010, 11:26 AM
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Larue has one of if not the longest running leagues in the US. I can't wait to visit with Joe one on one about his experience there. I know he was very excited about the visit which he expressed in the marketing committee meeting last night. Can't wait to hear more Joe!
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Old 10-14-2010, 12:56 PM
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thats what its all about!
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Old 10-14-2010, 12:56 PM
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Old 10-14-2010, 08:15 PM
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Congrats on your 30th year! Looks like a great group. Would love to see more pics and recaps.
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Old 10-15-2010, 06:52 AM
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Default Thank you Charlotte EFL

I got back from Buffalo late last night. I just wanted to say Thank You to John DiCarlo (Larue) and all the members of the Charlotte Electric Football league for the tremendous hospitality they showed me and for the wonderful gift box that they sent me home with (figures, bases, footballs, a NY Giants mug).

I was ecstatic that my work travel schedule just so happened to have me up in your neck of the woods to be able to come for the opening night of your 30th year - what an achievement.

For anyone who has the opportunity to be in the Buffalo/Niagara Falls area I would strongly suggest you take a side trip to Rochester for a visit to the Subterranean Stadium - it is like visiting an Electric Football Hall of Fame. On display are all varieties of teams, figures, bases and other electric football memorabilia. One of the boards actually has a working miniature Goodyear blimp overhead.

The league's proud heritage is also on display with a wall of past Champions and CEFL Hall of Famers. A board with the night's matchups, another board with the league's standings and large game clocks and scoreboards add to the overall experience.

While soaking up the atmosphere you almost forget that there are league games being played. Having been around for 30 years there is great camraderie and fellowship as well as a lot of good old fashioned ribbing going on. There was also some great electric football being played in a unique style that I found to be really enjoyable to play. And isn't that what this is supposed to be all about?

I was able to get off a few pictures before the battery in my camaera unfortunately died.

Once again I would like to say thank you to John and all the CEFL members for welcoming me into your home and making me feel right at home. It was an experience that I will never forget.

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Old 10-15-2010, 07:26 AM
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Thumbs up Man oh Man!

Seeing all those rookie bases reminds me of when we had our leagues going strong all over the city in the 70's and early eighties until people came along and ruined it with money/greed.

Thanks for the memories and being able to see that the game is being played, in earnest, like it's supposed to played.

We definitely need more of these "grass roots" settings to bring back the hobby.

Joe G, you are a great asset and ambassador to the hobby.

Awesome Gentlemen! Got me thinking of doing the same type of thing. Again.
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Old 10-15-2010, 08:48 AM
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Default John DiCarlo and Joe Greco

It was inevitable these two would get together. Everybody knows about Greco. He's just absolutely one of the greatest ambassadors this game will ever see but John DiCarlo is equally as great!

LaRue has always been one of my biggest supporters and just a great supporter of the game. He's been doing his thing for so many years. Sometimes, LaRue would just call me and encourage me, inspire me, and let me know, my work was well appreciated.

He never knows how much his "ambassadorship" is of great help and comfort. I wish I could someday go to his neck of the woods and just fellowship in what they do.

We could all learn from guys like LaRue and Greco alike.

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