Bob Grim from Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Bushwick remains the last American League rookie pitcher to win 20 games in his first season.
Sports
Bishop’s Golf Classic On Par for Cristo Rey
The DeSales Media Group hosted its 19th annual golf classic Aug. 14 at North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, L.I., and all the proceeds will benefit Cristo Rey Brooklyn H.S.
Brooklyn Youth Baseball Teams Compete in Borough Cup Tourney
Four Brooklyn youth baseball teams from Catholic parishes participated in the inaugural Borough Cup youth baseball tournament.
CYO Night with the NY Cosmos
Join the Catholic Youth Organization on Sept. 13 for Brooklyn/Queens CYO Night hosted by the New York Cosmos soccer club.
Hoops Skills Refined in CYO Summer League (with slideshow)
The Catholic Youth Organization of Brooklyn and Queens hosted its inaugural summer basketball league, and it was a great success.
Fontbonne Grad Swims 1-Mile for Cancer Research
Recent Fontbonne graduate Tara Muldoon swam one mile in a pool as part of Swim Across America’s “Making Waves to Fight Cancer” campaign.
Unique Summer Softball Team Unites H.S. Rivals
This summer, a few of local Catholic high school softball rivals played together as teammates on the Queens Lady Rangers 16U team.
Video: Tablet Editor Shows Off His Arm
Tablet Editor Ed Wilkinson threw out the ceremonial first pitch for DeSales Media Group’s Family Night at MCU Park.
Bishop’s Niece Completes MLB Journey
Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto’s niece Kathryn recently completed her journey of visiting all 30 professional baseball cities.
Faith Drives Catholic Cyclones on Diamond
A handful of Brooklyn Cyclones players have made it a point to continue practicing their Catholic faith on the baseball diamond.