And the Winning Team of the Kastles Charity Classic Is …
Fox News Channel's Bret Baier
While the physical air was nothing less than stifling last night at Kastles Stadium, the mood was completely the opposite. Maybe that’s because when you get all the right people to play for charity, it lightens everything up. The two teams who made up the Charity Classic were the Stripes (coached by Coach Murphy) and the Stars (coached by Leander Paes). Sportscaster Brett Haber called out to the players and the audience from atop the ladder, doing both play by play and color commentary by cracking jokes, teasing the celebrity players, and engaging the intimate audience.
one of the charities receives its $5,000 check
While some celebrity players had the intensity of this was their dream Wimbledon moment, others laughed, played with effort, but had fun with it. Most enjoyable was watching Leander and former Redskin Hall of Famer Darrell Green have a blast together during their doubles match.
It’s all in the name of charity yes, but mostly FUN. The charities who benefited 100% from the tournament wereD.C. Public Education Fund, Share Our Strength, and Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.
Coach Murphy's team the Stripes
Darrell Green played for the Stars
Sportscaster Brett Haber asked the audience, if Darrell Green were to run for DC Mayor, would you vote for him? I spotted Councilman Jack Evans just shaking his head .... I kinda think he wants that position ....
But who came out the winner (besides the charities?) Well, Coach Murphy’s Stripes won over Leander’s Stars. As with all competitions in this town, it was a close one and came down to tie break in final event. Go Stripes!
The Stars team with their coach Leander Paes in action
Celebrity Players included: Bret Baier (Fox News), Jonathan Karl (ABC) , Sen. Evan Bayh, Sen. John Breaux, Peter Cook (Bloomberg), Jack Evans, Darrel Green, Rep. Steve LaTourette, Alan Krueger, Hans Nichols (Bloomberg), Ben Olsen (DC United), Paul Quander, Gene Sperling, Larry Summers and Neal Wolin.
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