The 2006 Twin Lakes Classic American Legion Baseball Tournament (June 14-18) kicked off with a special visit from National Baseball Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson. All future Twin Lakes Classic tournaments will carry the Brooks Robinson name. His busy first day included an invitation-only luncheon at Big Creek, followed later that evening by an autograph session at Cooper Park. About 500 fans came out for the event. Mr. Robinson signed 400 free baseballs, posed for pictures, high-fived kids and talked to each and every person. His talk to the crowd highlighted his start in baseball on an American Legion team in Little Rock, along with his long-time friend and fellow Legion player, Dr. Robert Nosari (at left in photo). Bob Taylor, baseball commissioner for the Department of Arkansas, also spoke and described our Mountain Home baseball program as the best in the State. A few years ago we were voted the best program in a five-state area.
