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Bill Clinton Is Among Those Who Attend The 73rd Annual Artists And Writers Celebrity Softball Game In East Hampton

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Former president Bill Clinton speaks with writers Mike Lupica and Ken Auletta.

Former president Bill Clinton speaks with writers Mike Lupica and Ken Auletta. DREW BUDD

Jerry O'Connell representing Montauk's Shagwong at the annual Artists and Writers Celebrity Softball Game.

Jerry O'Connell representing Montauk's Shagwong at the annual Artists and Writers Celebrity Softball Game. DREW BUDD

The annual tradition continues: Mike Lupica smashes a turnip.

The annual tradition continues: Mike Lupica smashes a turnip. DREW BUDD

The 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton once again made an appearance at the Artists and Writers Celebrity Softball Game at Herrick Park in East Hampton this past Saturday, August 21.

The 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton once again made an appearance at the Artists and Writers Celebrity Softball Game at Herrick Park in East Hampton this past Saturday, August 21. DREW BUDD

Bill Clinton spoke just before the start of the 73rd annual Artists and Writers Celebrity Softball Game this past Saturday, August 21.

Bill Clinton spoke just before the start of the 73rd annual Artists and Writers Celebrity Softball Game this past Saturday, August 21. DREW BUDD

Former president Bill Clinton and East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen share a laugh before the start of the game.

Former president Bill Clinton and East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen share a laugh before the start of the game. DREW BUDD

With Bill Clinton calling balls and strikes, artist Walter Bernard throws one of the first pitches of Saturday's game.

With Bill Clinton calling balls and strikes, artist Walter Bernard throws one of the first pitches of Saturday's game. DREW BUDD

Paul Winum was the starting pitcher for the Writers as Bill Clinton was calling balls and strikes for the first few innings.

Paul Winum was the starting pitcher for the Writers as Bill Clinton was calling balls and strikes for the first few innings. DREW BUDD

Drew Budd on Aug 25, 2021
Herrick Park in East Hampton was once again the site of the Artists and Writers Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday, August 21, the 73rd edition of the charity event. Bill... more

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