It was a big day in Vallejo after baseball legend and philanthropist CC Sabathia was honored at a high school Sunday.
At Vallejo High School, baseball got kids moving. Vallejo native and pitching legend CC Sabathia was honored Sunday.
“It’s a great honor being able to come back to my hometown be honored with a street naming in my neighborhood it’s incredible, growing up here in the 90s I was always inspired by the city so much talent so many beautiful people,” Sabathia said.
Sabathia was inducted to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame this summer, and his hometown wanted to celebrate.
“To see that they’re honoring him is a big deal, so I just wanted to come out here and be part of the celebration,” said Paul Austin, a Marin City resident.
“Today we have the absolute honor and pleasure of celebrating our hometown hero CC Sabathia and his induction this year into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame,” Andrea Sorce, the mayor, said.
Sorce was among those who highlighted Sabathia’s success on the mound. A career that included a Cy Young award and more than 3000 strike outs.
Off the field, his dedication is to give back to the community.
“And his wife Amber both graduated from Vallejo High here and so the school district and the city are partnering together along with their pitch in foundation which has been really his whole career giving back doing projects for youth here in Vallejo,” Sorce said.
The recognition included an honorary street naming, keys to the city and a proclamation.
“Me and my wife grew up here in this community, and I went to the boys and girls club here and it definitely saved my life so trying to be that vehicle for kids here in Vallejo is something that’s important to us,” Sabathia said.
Source: NBC Bay Area
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