Former Kansas City Royals team captain Mike Sweeney, a practicing Roman Catholic ballplayer, was inducted Aug. 15 into the Royals’ Hall of Fame.
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Mets’ Draftee Decides to Stay in School
The New York Mets drafted St. John’s and former Archbishop Molloy star Tom Hackimer, but he has chosen to return to school to wrap up his degree.
Still Time to Help Elect Gil Hodges to Hall!
There’s still time to sign the petition circulating to elect Gil Hodges to the Baseball Hall of Fame!
Franciscan Coach Recalls Iconic Baseball Moment
St. Francis Prep varsity baseball coach Brother Robert Kent vividly recalls watching the famous “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” on TV 63 years ago.
Sign Petition to Elect Gil Hodges to Hall!
A petition is circulating to elect Brooklyn Dodgers’ legend Gil Hodges to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and it has nearly 1,700 signatures with a goal of 2,000.
Youth Service Title Win Celebrates 20 Years
It’s been 20 years since the 1994 Brooklyn Youth Service team won the AAABA Tournament, and eight of the nine players from that team signed MLB contracts.
Nothing ‘Grim’ About Yanks’ Rookie Record (with slideshow)
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.
Bishop’s Niece Completes MLB Journey
Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto’s niece Kathryn recently completed her journey of visiting all 30 professional baseball cities.
St. John’s Star Swings for San Fran
St. John’s University baseball product Joe Panik made his Major League debut for the San Francisco Giants in late June and has been a regular at second base.
Brooklyn’s Own Joe Torre Deserving of Cooperstown Nod
Brooklyn-born Joe Torre will be enshrined July 27 into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.