Club Atlético Licey paid a special tribute and recognition to Andy Abad (Tulile), who hit one of the most iconic and epic hits in the history of the Dominican League.
"The Tulilazo" how the home run connected by Abad was called to turn the score in favor of the Blues and thus lead them towards the crown in the seventh game of the final series of the 2001-2002 season against the Águilas Cibaeñas at the Cibao stadium in Santiago de los Caballeros .
At the event, Fernando Ravelo, general manager at that time, gave recognition to D’Angelo Jiménez, Timoniel Pérez and Vladimir Pérez, members of the glorious champion team.
The ceremony was led by Miguel Ángel Fernández, treasurer and Tancredo Aybar, director of the Licey. Also present was Vitelio Mejía, league president.
Abad and Jiménez threw the first ball of the game on Tuesday night against the Aguilas team, the receivers being the Pérez.
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