Hicksville dedicates field to late coach Hilsky

Jennifer Kitchen, one of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky's five daughters, speaks during a field dedication ceremony in his honor at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

Greg Polli, a Hicksville High School alumnus who played for late varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky between 1979-1981, speaks during a field dedication ceremony in Hilsky's honor at the school on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

The five daughters of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky attend a field dedication ceremony honoring their father at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014. Appearing are, from left, Dianne Keller, Victoria Parisi, Allison Simkins, Jennifer Kitchen and Lauren Clegg.

A sign honoring the memory of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky is unveiled during a field dedication ceremony at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

A current member of the Hicksville varsity baseball team watches the unveiling of a sign honoring the memory of Hicksville's late coach Bob Hilsky a field dedication ceremony at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

Lauren Clegg, one of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky's five daughters, speaks during a field dedication ceremony in his honor at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014. At front right are Hilsky's widow, Mary Ellen Hilsky and daughter Dianne Keller.

The widow and five daughters of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky listen to Steven Culhane, who played for Hilsky in 1982 and 1983, during a field dedication ceremony in his honor at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014. Appearing next to Culhane are, from left, widow Mary Ellen Hilsky and daugters Dianne Keller, Victoria Parisi, Allison Simkins, Jennifer Kitchen and Lauren Clegg.

Steve Tomaini, a retired teacher and close friend of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky, speaks during a field dedication ceremony in Hilsky's honor at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

Former Hicksville baseball players Greg Polli, left, and Steven Culhane watch as the high school's field is officially dedicated and named in honor of Bob Hilsky on April 26, 2014. Hilsky was the longtime varsity coach who headed the team's program until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

Chris Sarni, a current member of the Hicksville varsity baseball team, presents Mary Ellen Hilsky, widow of Bob Hilsky, with a bouquet of white roses during a field dedication ceremony honoring the former coach at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

Edward Moeller, a colleague of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky, speaks during a field dedication ceremony in Hilsky's honor at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

The five daughters of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky attend a field dedication ceremony honoring their father at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014. Appearing are, from left, Dianne Keller, Victoria Parisi, Allison Simkins, Jennifer Kitchen and Lauren Clegg.

Former Hicksville baseball players Greg Polli, left, and Steven Culhane watch as the high school's field is officially dedicated and named in honor of Bob Hilsky on April 26, 2014. Hilsky was the longtime varsity coach who headed the team's program until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

Ryan Shultheiss, a current member of the Hicksville varsity baseball team, reacts after being named the recipient of the inaugural Coach Bob Hilsky Memorial Baseball Award during a field dedication ceremony honoring the former coach at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

Chris Sarni, a current member of the Hicksville varsity baseball team, presents Mary Ellen Hilsky, widow of Bob Hilsky, with a bouquet of white roses during a field dedication ceremony honoring the former coach at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

Chris Sarni, a current member of the Hicksville varsity baseball team, presents Mary Ellen Hilsky, widow of Bob Hilsky, with a bouquet of white roses during a field dedication ceremony honoring the former coach at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

A sign honoring the memory of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky is unveiled during a field dedication ceremony at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

Edward Moeller, a colleague of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky, speaks during a field dedication ceremony in Hilsky's honor at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

A current member of the Hicksville varsity baseball team watches the unveiling of a sign honoring the memory of Hicksville's late coach Bob Hilsky a field dedication ceremony at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

Greg Polli, a Hicksville High School alumnus who played for late varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky between 1979 and 1981, speaks during a field dedication ceremony in Hilsky's honor at the school on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

Jennifer Kitchen, one of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky's five daughters, speaks during a field dedication ceremony in his honor at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

Steve Tomaini, a retired teacher and close friend of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky, speaks during a field dedication ceremony in Hilsky's honor at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014.

The widow and five daughters of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky listen to Steven Culhane, who played for Hilsky in 1982 and 1983, during a field dedication ceremony in his honor at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014. Appearing next to Culhane are, from left, widow Mary Ellen Hilsky and daugters Dianne Keller, Victoria Parisi, Allison Simkins, Jennifer Kitchen and Lauren Clegg.

Lauren Clegg, one of late Hicksville varsity baseball coach Bob Hilsky's five daughters, speaks during a field dedication ceremony in his honor at Hicksville High School on April 26, 2014. Hilsky headed the school's baseball program for three decades until 1994 and passed away in January 2014. At front right are Hilsky's widow, Mary Ellen Hilsky and daughter Dianne Keller.