Nick Benas
Guilford, CT (USA)
Role(s):
Big League WIFFLE Ball
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Location:
Guilford
Industry:
Sports/Recreation
Year Founded:
2007
Number Employees:
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Description:
BLWB is the creation of Nick Benas and Jared Verrillo. These WIFFLE veterans have been hosting tournaments for over a decade and playing the game since they were able to stand upright! The childhood friends grew up in Guilford, CT, a mere flyball's distance from the WIFFLE factory where the bats and balls are made in Shelton, CT. Jared says, "We created a top-notch WIFFLE field on a cul–de-sac at the end of Bunker Hill Road." It was on this field that the dream of BLWB had its genesis. Nick says, “As a kid, the idea definitely occurred to me that if I could do this full-time, I would.” The seed didn’t find soil until Nick completed his schooling and service with the Marine Corps, including a tour in Iraq training Iraqi police. Jared finished school as well. Both found themselves working th