Mike Leiderman
SCPAL Dedicates Batting Cage to the Late Mike Leiderman
By Skip Murray Galita Leiderman stood alongside the signage that honored her husband Michael at the Suffolk County Police Athletic League Sports Complex in Holtsville. The Long Island Boys of Summer Baseball League erected the six-by-eight-foot sign in honor of a man who was all baseball all the time. The BOS built two brand new batting cages on each side of the PAL Stadium field. Leiderman’s wife along with former Long Island Storm pitcher Matt Lyons and Long Island Stan Musial board member George Rhein of the Long Island Cardinals took part in the dedication of the batting cages. “To say I’m proud of him is an understatement,” she said. “His impact in the Long Island baseball community will be felt forever. He was a passionate man in everything he did – but his greatest love was th...
Where Are They Now Powered by the BK7 Brand: Nick Clark
(Photo Credit: Cosmic Fox Media) When it comes to sliding door moments – this one might top the list. During his senior season at West Babylon HS, Nick Clark had already decided he wanted to attend Adelphi University to play basketball. His dream was to play in the NBA. Despite West Babylon’s outstanding team – they won the Suffolk County Championship in 1993 and 1994 – he did not have plans to continue his career after graduation. As fate would have it, legendary Adelphi baseball coach Ron Davies, was attending his West Babylon game to watch his teammate, Mike Rayola. Clark had what he described as his “best game of the year” and Coach Davies asked him if he’d be interested in playing baseball at Adelphi University. Clark responded that he was alr...
