Honorees

Barry Hackett

Absecon
2012 Honoree

Focus Area:

Programs for Differently Abled Individuals

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About

Barry Hackett of West Atlantic City has made the South Jersey Field of Dreams in Absecon a reality. The baseball field provides physically and mentally disabled children and adults a place to play baseball, form friendships and make lasting memories. The specially designed field features a surface that allows walkers and wheelchairs to navigate smoothly as players travel base-to-base. Best of all, participation in the league is free. There are no age or handicap restrictions and no score is kept. Games are played in the spring and fall. The league has grown from about 60 players and six teams, to more than 220 players on 12 teams. They come from six different counties. Hackett has proven if you build it, they will come.