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Councilor Ed Flynn Files Resolution to Rename Soccer Field in Saunders Stadium in Honor of Billy Baker
BOSTON – At this week’s Council Meeting, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a resolution in support of renaming the soccer field within Saunders Stadium to the Billy Baker Soccer Field. Billy Baker, a native Bostonian born and raised in South Boston, was widely known for his dedication to bringing soccer to the youth of South Boston. He worked diligently for years to make his dream a living reality. In 1985, he established the South Boston Youth Soccer League, with the mission of enabling “the ongoing development of youth soccer players in an inclusive, safe, affordable and fun environment.”
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