Rutherford Little League History: 2000

Officers

• Walt Mager, President
• Frank Marsico, A.L. Vice President
• Jeff Cassella, N.L. Vice President
• Fred Lyons, Secretary
• Donna Kolich, Treasurer
• Charlie O’Reilly, Player Agent

Major League Managers

• American League
  • DiNoto Fuel Oil: Kevin McAuley
  • Elks: Steve Smith
  • Flash Cleaners: Tom Bloomer
  • Keller-Depken Oil: Jeff Cassella
  • Lions: Jim Gardella
  • Tommy’s Towing: John Della Fave
• National League
  • Boiling Springs Savings: Dan Mariano
  • Fire Department: Bob Simone
  • Inline Skating: Phil Giordano
  • Kiwanis: George Dunn
  • Kurgan-Bergen Realtors: Pete Schiro
  • P.B.A. Local 300: Jack Dunn

The Minor and Tee Ball program is re-structured for the 2000 season. The Minor League is split into two levels: Triple-A, for players aged 9 through 12, and Double-A, for players aged 7 and 8. The Tee Ball program is opened to players aged 5 and 6. Previously, there was a single Minor League for ages 8 through 12; Tee Ball admitted players of ages 6 and 7.

For the first time, two Rutherford teams from the same league capture the District 5 championships in the same season. The 12-year-old team, managed by Jeff Cassella, wins the title 19-Jul; the 10-year-old team, managed by Steve Smith, earns its crown a week later.