In professional baseball history prior to this season, 88 sets of brothers have been teammates at some point in their careers, most notably Dizzy and Daffy Dean; Paul and Lloyd Waner; Phil and Joe Niekro; Roberto and Sandy Alomar; and Felipe, Jesus and Matty Alou. This year, outfielders Justin and B.J. Upton of the Atlanta […]
Author: Jim Mancari
Decision To Sign Jackie Robinson Has Catholic Ties
On Page 108 of Diocese of Immigrants: The Brooklyn Catholic Experience, 1853-2003, an interesting fact is revealed about Jackie Robinson’s breaking of baseball’s color barrier in 1947, explored in the new movie “42.” Msgr. Raymond Campion, then the pastor of St. Peter Claver parish, Bedford-Stuyvesant, is said to have influenced Brooklyn Dodgers’ owner Branch Rickey […]
One World, One Faith
by Alanna McAuliffe I had the privilege of being one of the students from Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst, who benefited from the knowledge and experience of a wide array of cultures and religions by crossing the East River. My peers and I joined a U.N. assembly titled, “United for a Culture of Peace Through Interfaith Harmony.” […]
Xaverian Wins Continuation Game vs. Molloy
UPDATE The suspended game between Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, and Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, finally ended, with the Xaverian Clippers earning a 4-3 win in 15 innings. The original game was played on April 8 and was suspended due to darkness after 12 innings. Both teams relied on solid relief pitching to keep their hopes […]
CYO Volleyball Champs Crowned at McClancy
On April 21, seven Catholic Youth Organization girls’ volleyball teams were crowned at Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst. Here are the results and scores from the day’s events: Subnovice Division Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Astoria, defeated St. Joseph Blue, Long Island City, 21-11, 21-12 Novice Division Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hill, defeated Our Lady […]
St. John’s Relay for Life Features Coach Steve Lavin
It was an all night affair at Carnesecca Arena on the campus of St. John’s University, Jamaica, but that didn’t stop nearly 1,500 students and one special guest from attending the school’s “Relay for Life: Carnival for Hope” on April 20-21. Red Storm men’s basketball coach Steve Lavin was the featured speaker at the event. […]
Fontbonne’s Trapani Tosses Gem in Bonnies’ Win
Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge, varsity softball starting pitcher Nicolette Trapani carried a no-hitter for 5.1 innings Friday afternoon, but she settled for a complete-game shutout in the Bonnies’ 7-0 win over rival St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, at Cunningham Park, Oakland Gardens. The junior hurler struck out 11 L’il Terriers in her seven innings […]
Xaverian Football Player Featured in Hurricane Sandy Video
From Xaverian H.S. A film made by Dylan Issing and Raimi Fasula-Moore features Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, sophomore, Luke Schreiner. Entitled “Sandy,” the short film interviews Luke about the devastation of Hurricane Sandy on his community, Breezy Point. The film is being featured in the Our City, My Story segment of the Tribeca Film Festival, […]
Brooklyn Nets Gear Up for Playoffs
In their inaugural season in the borough of Kings, the Brooklyn Nets have earned a playoff berth. The team finished the NBA regular season 49-33, which is the best record since the 2006-2007 season. The Nets finished in the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and will take on the No. 5 seeded Chicago […]
Saviour Softball Star Mirrors Yanks’ Slugger
At first glance, seeing the name “Texeira” penciled into the cleanup spot in the St. Saviour H.S., Park Slope, varsity softball lineup might spark some confusion. “Wait a second, what is the New York Yankees’ first baseman doing playing high school softball?” you may wonder. But actually, the St. Saviour Pandas have their own version […]