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- ↑ Hague, Jim. "Scoreboard: The reluctant homecoming Secaucus' Lukasiewicz never figured he'd be back pitching in Jersey", The Hudson Reporter , August 24, 2004. Accessed December 7, 2017. "After receiving his release from the Anaheim Angels last fall, Mark Lukasiewicz had a handful of offers to choose from over the winter. The Yankees called and asked if the Secaucus High School legend would be willing to sign on and pitch for them.... For now, he's back home in Jersey, hurling in front of family and friends. People from Secaucus are venturing out to Somerset County, to support their native son."
- ↑ Hague, Jim. "Secaucus Hall of Fame welcomes nine new inductees Angels' hurler Lukasiewicz, hoop star Mack head list of honorees", The Hudson Reporter , March 7, 2003. Accessed December 7, 2017. "Lukasiewicz will be toiling away in the hot Arizona sun, trying once again to earn a spot on the Angels' Opening Day roster. So "Big Luke," Secaucus High School Class of 1991, will not be able to attend the fourth induction ceremonies of the Secaucus High School Athletic Hall of Fame, which he will be inducted into March 20, with the festivities beginning at 7 p.m."
