Steve Mercado Stickball Boulevard (Bronx)
Present name:Stickball Boulevard a/k/a Newman Avenue
Location:Between Randall Avenue and Lafayette Avenue
Honoree: Steve Mercado (b. 1963-2001) was one of 342 members of the FDNY who died on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center. He was widely known for his efforts to promote stickball as a sport, establishing leagues in the Bronx and across the country. He also served on Community Board 9 and coached at the Bronx YMCA. =
LL:2002/ 19