Leo Keegan, a former basketball player at both St. Francis Prep, Williamsburg, and St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, passed away Aug. 22 at the age of 89.
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Rockaway Hoops Tourney Named for Local Heroes
The St. Francis de Sales Summer Basketball Classic honored two late local heroes: Firefighter Timothy Klein and Clare Droesch.
Sports Round-Up Aug. 27
Aug. 31 marks the anniversary of now-Hall of Famer Gil Hodges’ four-home-run game in 1950 at Ebbets Field.
Prep Football Coach Pulls Off ‘Great Escape’ Swim from Alcatraz
Terriers varsity coach Rich Carroll completed the 2-mile swim to raise funds for a scoreboard.
Sports Round-Up Aug. 13
Longtime New York Mets Spanish broadcaster Juan Alicea died on July 18 at the age of 85.
MLB Dreams Coming True for Msgr. McClancy Lefty
Justin Sanchez is now a member of the Texas Rangers’ organization.
Sports Round-Up July 30
Brooklyn’s own Mike Longabardi has been named an assistant coach of the Atlanta Hawks.
Sports Round-Up July 23
Former St. John’s University, Jamaica, and Bishop Loughlin H.S., Fort Greene, basketball standout Julian Champagnie signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Bishop Loughlin Sports AD Stepping Down After 16 Years
Angela Proce is stepping down as athletic director at Bishop Loughlin H.S. after 16 years.
Sports Round-Up July 16
Reminder! Brooklyn’s adopted son Gil Hodges will finally be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., on Sunday, July 24.