Back in Africa: Day 10 of Minnesotan’s adventure bringing baseball to Benin, West Africa
BRINGING BASEBALL TO BENIN WEST AFRICA
We are a nonprofit based out of Minnesota, focused on expanding the game of Baseball in the small West African nation. We strive to help train coaches, set up leagues, ship baseball equipment and secure fields for kids to play on in Benin. With your help we can continue to support the communities in Benin through the great game of Baseball.
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Our organization was formed in 2010 by Gary Tonsager after he visited Benin on a Onesight mission giving eye exams and glasses to people in need.
Your monetary donations will help fund field improvements, shipping costs of equipment, training for coaches and league setup in Benin. If you would like to donate equipment please contact Gary at gltonsager@msn.com. Thank you for your support!
NEWS
VIDEOS
2024 BASEBALL IN BENIN WOOD BAT TOURNAMENT
Locations
Lakeview Terrace Park
3769 Crystal Lake BLVD,
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Northside Park
2200 Louisiana Ave S
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Schedule
August 1-4
The Baseball in Benin Little League Wood Bat Tournament takes place yearly in early August in Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park Minnesota. The tournament features 9-12 year old Little League teams from the Twin Cities and has also featured a team from Benin on 2 separate occasions.
All proceeds from the tournament benefit Baseball in Benin.
WHO WE ARE
Gary Tonsager
President
Gary founded Baseball in Benin after his One Sight mission there in 2010 providing eye wear to those in need. Since then he has devoted much of his time to the cause.
Wally Langfellow
Vice President
Wally Immediately jumped on to support Baseball in Benin. Wally is the owner of Minnesota Score Magazine and has coached countless youth sports teams in the Robbinsdale area.