St. Francis Prep varsity baseball coach Brother Robert Kent vividly recalls watching the famous “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” on TV 63 years ago.
MLB
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.
Notable Diocesan MLB Draftees
In this year’s MLB First-Year Player Draft, two players with local diocesan ties were selected and now have a chance to live out their baseball dreams.
MLB Stars Remember Faith-Based Roots
A handful of professional baseball players are about about their faith, and it’s this strong faith that has helped them get where they are.
Molloy’s Baxter Starting Anew in Dodger Blue
Archbishop Molloy graduate Mike Baxter is looking to get back to the big leagues with the Los Angeles Dodgers.