Flat Rock Bear Clan BBC (Michigan) defeated Cornshucker of Canton (Michigan), 16-15 in the championship game of the 2026 National Silver Ball Tournament held at Genesee Country Museum in Mumford, New York this weekend. (Photo provided).Flat Rock Bear Clan BBC rallied in the bottom of the ninth to score two runs and win the National Silver Ball championship. (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)Originating in 2018, Flat Rock Bear Clan BBC takes its names from one of the 12 clans of the Native American tribe known as the Wyandot who fished the Huroc. (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)
Flat Rock Bear Clan BBC plays its home games at Huroc Park in Southeastern Michigan. (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)Since 2001, Genesee Country Village and Museum has hosted the National Silver Ball Tournament. (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO) Tournament play follows the rules of base ball (correct spelling of the time period) as outlined in 1868, and gloves were not worn. (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)Matt “Gazelle” Walsh (left) and Tim “Piano Man” Levandoski announce a game during Saturday’s action at Sliver Base Ball Park. (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)The Silver Base Ball Park at Genesee Country Village and Museum is named in honor of Morrie the first President of Rochester Community Baseball. Silver organized a stock drive in 1957 to purchase the Rochester Red Wings from the St. Louis Cardinals. Through his efforts, Silver is credited with saving baseball in the Flower City. (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)Oatka B.B.C. (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)Northville Eclipse (Michigan). (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)Mike “Whiskey” Williams rounds the bag. (Photo: LAUrA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)(Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)Rochester’s “Duke,” “Big City” and “Moonlight.” (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)
Laura these are great! I hope you enjoyed the tournament.
Much thanks,
Sean “Printer” Pieken
From Oatka B.B.C.
Great pics from a fun event