WARREN — City officials rededicated a baseball field to Charlie Caffie and unveiled a walking path in honor of John Novak during events at Perkins Park on Thursday, recognizing two local legends with deep ties to the community.

The rededication of Field No. 4 paid tribute to Charlie Caffie, a towering figure in Warren’s baseball history. Mayor Doug Franklin highlighted Caffie’s extensive contributions as a player, coach, manager, scout and sponsor, noting his pivotal role in building the city’s sandlot baseball league. Franklin said Caffie pitched his last complete game at age 75 in 1975 and remained active in the sport until his death in 1986.

David “Sonny” Morgan, who worked with Caffie, recalled preparing fields alongside him and described Caffie’s unique coaching style — often wearin

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