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The New York Yankees are back in the saddle again, World Series champions for the 27^th time.

The so-called “slump” is over.  For Yankees fans, happy days are here again.

That return to glory will bring plenty of smiles to many who work with the Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the state of New York, including the Madison Square Boys and Girls Clubs.  To celebrate the Yanks’ latest success, Nikco Sports announced it will be producing 5,000, limited edition World Series Championships baseballs to raise monies for the local Boys and Girls Clubs.  These baseballs feature the official 2009 World Series and Yankee Stadium Inaugural Season team logos, and include printed information about team history and championships.  The baseballs also come with a handsome acrylic display case, ideal for showing off this piece of sports history in a home or office.

This MLB-licensed is priced at $39.95 and can be purchased at 1-800-345-2868 or by visiting www.nikcosports.com. Each baseball comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity to enhance its value.  Customers will receive the baseballs in time to use as a unique holiday season gift idea.  In recent years, Nikco Sports has raised more than $1.7 million for children’s charities, and much of that work has come in New York and New Jersey.

The Yankees 2009 World Series Championship Baseball will recap the team’s post-season games, including Division and ALCS, as well as the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, so that fans will be able to look back years from now and remember how the Yanks returned to glory in 2009.  Another panel will chronicle the team’s championships, listing World Series titles and dates, along with AL pennants and divisional honors.

“The Yankees return to the World Series this post-season and their ultimate triumph over Philadelphia in their first season at the new Yankee Stadium is one of the top stories in all of sports during 2009,” said Nikco Sports CEO Craig Bidner.  “The Yankees and World Series are part of Americana, and it was an extra treat to see the games being played at the new Yankee Stadium.  When the World Series is played at Yankee Stadium it just adds more meaning to the event.

“We’re honored to produce a piece of sports memorabilia that fits in nicely during these challenging economic times, especially with the holiday gift buying season just ahead,” continued Bidner.  “We wanted to provide Yankees fans with an historic piece of sports memorabilia at an affordable price, and at the same time continue to raise a significant amount of money for the local Boys and Girls Clubs of America.  We’re very proud of our relationship over the years with this organization and we salute their great efforts in working with youths.  They’ve certainly made a huge difference.”

Courtesy: Boys & Girls Clubs