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Dolton United promotes 16‑inch softball at Dolton Park
Summary
Trustee Stan Brown and Hall of Famer Phil Whitten urged residents to attend and support 16‑inch softball games organized by Dolton United, inviting neighboring municipalities to participate.
At Dolton Park, Trustee Stan Brown and Hall of Famer Phil Whitten urged residents to support local 16‑inch softball and the community group Dolton United during a public gathering.
The organizers framed the games as a community-building activity drawing participants from multiple nearby municipalities and encouraged players and spectators to attend. The remarks emphasized participation rather than any formal policy action or funding request.
"I'm here with Mister Phil Whitten, one of the best third basemen ever to play this game," Trustee Stan Brown said, announcing the gathering at Dolton Park and noting the presence of a team identified as the 7‑21 Eagles. Brown listed neighboring communities he said were involved, naming Calumet City, Harvey, Dixmoor, Thornton, Dolton, South Holland and Thornton Township.
Phil Whitten, introduced by Brown as a Hall of Fame 16‑inch softball player, said the organizers wanted to revive a community atmosphere around the game. "We want to get as many people out here as we possibly can so we can enjoy this game for what it's worth. It's good for the people, good for the township, and good for anybody that wants to be involved with this," Whitten said.
Organizers asked residents to come watch or take part; no details about schedules, tickets or municipal funding were provided in the remarks. The comments occurred as part of a public gathering and did not include formal motions, votes or staff directives.
