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WestSouthwest March 14, 2016

Courtesy of the Gianunzio Family

On WestSouthwest, one man's dream of pitching at Wrigley Field comes true - 73 years later. And how urban farming is changing Detroit and other cities. 

  

Tony Gianunzio had a tryout with the Chicago Cubs in 1942, but World War II and the lowering of the draft age changed his plans. Last year he got the chance to throw out the first ball at a Cubs game. The 93 year old from Kalamazoo hopes to do it again.

Urban farming is the subject of an address on Thursday at Western Michigan University. Kami Potchukuchi is a Wayne State University professor and founding Director of SEED Wayne.  She says farms in cities provide fresh food and a better community. 

Gordon Evans became WMUK's Content Director in 2019 after more than 20 years as an anchor, host and reporter. A 1990 graduate of Michigan State, he began work at WMUK in 1996.
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