Austin Hosts First Annual Gabby Weiss Youth Baseball Tournament

The Toledo Main Library is hosting the 2nd Annual Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye Takeover, a free family event featuring baseball and hockey-themed activities such as a home run derby, inflatable hockey rink, and mascot button making, preceding major sports games in downtown Toledo. In Austin, Minnesota, the community is honoring the late Gabby Weiss, a beloved figure who founded the Austin All-Stars youth baseball program 48 years ago, through the First Annual Gabby Weiss 12-year-old baseball tournament and a memorial celebration where his ashes will be spread at Marcusen Park. Additionally, fashion brand Father Figure has launched the Capital Collection, a line of premium cable-knit baseball jerseys inspired by New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers legends Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani, blending sports culture with refined streetwear aesthetics. These events and releases highlight the ongoing celebration of baseball and community sports culture across different regions and through diverse expressions including local events, memorial tributes, and stylish fan apparel.