Over 20 people dressed in bright yellow and green baseball uniforms stood behind Atlanta City Councilmember Byron Amos in the chamber on Monday.
“We, the members of the Atlanta City Council, on behalf of the residents of Atlanta, recognize the Simpson Road Trojans Little League team for their historic achievement,” Amos announced, followed by applause of family, friends, former players and coaches who smiled from ear to ear.
To many of the reunited team members, it was a recognition over six decades in the making.
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