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HISTORY
The game started in 1948 by artists including Franz Kline, Willem de Kooning, Philip Pavia, Jackson Pollock, and Joan Mitchell. Everyone brought a dish. Some brought drinks. Lee Krasner baked her staple Apple Pie. Two writers joined the picnic, Barney Rosset of Grove Press and art critic Harold Rosenberg. All this took place in Wilfrid Zogbaum’s front yard. They talked of art, gossiped, ate, drank, and shared a camaraderie. Most were just young artists anxious to be part of the emerging art scene.
Writers joined the artists in the ’60’s and ’70’s. Irwin Shaw, Willie Morris, James Jones, Jimmy Ernst and Carl Stokes, the mayor of Cleveland were among the group that expanded to include politicians, actors, musicians, publishers, editors and television personalities. The game has included governors, mayors, senators and a Supreme Court justice.
MISSION
The East Hampton Artists & Writers Annual Softball Game and its events are dedicated to building a community around the game and building a better game to serve the community. In the spirit of one of the longest continuing traditions on the East End, artists, writers, supporters and volunteers come together for entertainment, competition and fun to benefit local charities that provide vital human services. We ask your help in hitting it out of the park for the community we share and love.
ABOUT THE GAME
East Hampton Herrick Park for the
77th Anniversary Game August 16, 2025.
Batting Practice 12 Noon. First Pitch 2pm
Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream.
It’s a fierce competition where celebrities play
and everybody wins!
Come have fun and buy a shirt & hat to support our charities
with our $10 suggested donation per person.
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