Mort Zachter of Ivins, Utah, is the first to share a memory of the great Gil Hodges, who is once again eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame later this year.
Sports
CYO Mourns Loss of Influential Track Lifer John Bennett
The CYO has sadly lost track icon John Bennett, who devoted nearly 50 years to the youth organization.
Sports Round-Up May 9
Julian Champagnie, a freshman on the St. John’s University men’s basketball team, was named All-Met Rookie of the Year by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association.
Cristo Rey Brooklyn Track Lets Coronavirus Run Its Course
The Cristo Rey Brooklyn track team has had to adjust to the new normal brought about by COVID-19.
Sports Round-Up May 2
Student-athletes from Msgr. McClancy H.S., East Elmhurst, have taken to social media to show their support for health care workers during this time.
Pinstripe Pride Drives Bishop-Elect Sweeney’s Love of the Game
Bishop-elect Kevin Sweeney loves baseball, especially the New York Yankees.
Sports Round-Up April 25
Ryan Myers, a senior guard and team co-captain for the Christ the King varsity boys’ basketball team, will continue his playing career at Iona College.
St. Joseph’s Step Team Adapts to Challenging Times
The varsity step team at St. Joseph H.S. is using innovative ways to stay ready for one final performance.
Sports Round-Up April 18
Two members of the Msgr. McClancy girls’ varsity soccer team will be continuing their playing careers in college as teammates.
The Mary Louis Academy Loses Esteemed Educator
TMLA athletic director Joe Lewinger died on March 28 from complications of the coronavirus.