Glenn Braica, head men’s basketball coach at St. Francis College, recorded his 150th career victory.
Author: Jim Mancari
Negro Leagues Helped Shape Modern Baseball
MLB announced in late 2020 that it would be recognized the statistics of the Negro Leagues as part of its history.
Sports Round-Up Feb. 20
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens is returning to activity with a diocesan free-throw shooting contest that will run Feb. 15-21.
Consummate Gentleman Tom Konchalski Dies at 74
The longtime H.S. basketball scout and devout Catholic died Feb. 8.
Sports Round-Up Feb. 13
Longtime New York Mets lefty closer John Franco was a special guest on a Mets alumni Zoom on Jan. 27, where he answered fans’ questions and told stories about his days in orange and blue.
The Story Behind Willie Mays’ 4-Homer Game
Read the interesting story behind Mays’ 4-homer game.
Sports Round-Up Feb. 6
Leslie “Les” Pinder, an honorary member of the St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, Class of 1959, died peacefully from natural causes on Jan. 15.
Catholic Convert Hank Aaron Leaves Lasting Legacy
The baseball world lost Hank Aaron on Jan. 22.
Sports Round-Up Jan. 30
Kyle Flood, a graduate of St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, has joined the coaching staff of University of Texas, Austin, new head football coach Steve Sarkisian.
Cancer Survivor Blessed to Share His Experiences
Anthony Mastrogiulio uses his experiences to help others.