Gold medalist gymnast to be honored

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Jaycie Phelps, Olympic Gold Medalist from the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. Tom Russo | Daily Reporter

GREENFIELD — Mayor Chuck Fewell will proclaim Jaycie Phelps Day on July 19 in honor of the city native who made history in 1996 as a member of the first U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastic team to ever win gold.

Fewell will make the presentation to Phelps at 5 p.m. Monday, July 19 at Mozzi’s All Star Pizza, 2221 W. Main St., Greenfield. Phelps will be available for autographs and photos from 5 to 8 p.m.

Greenfield Youth Baseball Association will also have baseball cards autographed by Kyle Gibson, a Greenfield native who pitches for the Texas Rangers, for a $25 donation. Mozzi’s will have a buffet. All proceeds will go to the new Greenfield Youth Baseball complex.