Baseball Belgique (pt#3) Remembering Leo

HaverDad500+ posts

I never met Leo Dratwa.

I do know all of his coaches, and most of his 2004 European Little League champion teammates.
A trio of Leo's teammates, American and Canadian players, are the core of the exceptionally strong ISB high school team that HaverSon coaches. Another three or four (Belgian nationals) now play for the Brussels Kangaroo Seniors, with HaverSon.

Although he desperately wanted to, Leo couldn't play two years later, when this talented squad repeated their victory, winning the 2006 European Little League Senior title.
This linked text explains Leo's absence. It was written by Leo's coach, Kangaroo veteran catcher and Wall Street Journal Europe staff reporter John Miller.

I especially encourage you to view this team photo and savor the 2004 championship. Leo is seen, standing front and center, still wearing his chest protector.

HaverDad/Brussels

5/17/072:30 AM

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