Sept. 10 marks the annual celebration of National Grandparents Day. My grandpa on my mother’s side – affectionately known as “Jimmy,” or better yet “Corky” – will forever have a lasting impact on my life.
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Hodges Demanded Players Respect Game at All Times
We recently passed an important anniversary that defined both the memorable 1969 New York Mets season and more importantly the tenure of the team’s manager, Brooklyn legend Gil Hodges.
Prep’s Battaglia Honored by Alma Mater Rutgers
Marco Battaglia’s legacy at Rutgers University, Piscataway, N.J., is well known among the college football community. And now, that legacy will be on prominent display at the university’s newly renovated football complex.
From Football to Baseball, Tebow’s Got the Goods
Tim Tebow has wowed us throughout his life with his unrivaled passion to his faith, which he openly wears on his sleeve despite his critics. And right now, he is wowing us again, but this time on the baseball diamond.
Mets’ Conforto Has Devout B’klyn Support
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is fresh off his first career All-Star Game appearance. As excited as he was to receive this honor, there’s a baseball fan in Brooklyn that was likely even more overjoyed than the Amazins’ budding superstar.
MLB Journey Begins for McClancy Teammates
Quentin Holmes and Charlie Neuweiler, standout baseball players at Msgr. McClancy H.S., were both selected in this year’s MLB draft.
Sports Round-Up June 24
St. John’s University, Jamaica, had three players selected in this year’s MLB draft. The Chris Carrino Foundation for FSHD (Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy) has embarked on a cross-country bicycling journey.
Orioles Star CF Rises Above Racist Taunts
Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones said a group of fans directed derogatory taunts at him and even threw a bag of peanuts toward him during a recent game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Brooklyn Pitcher Thankful for MLB’s Annuity Plan
About 500 former ballplayers do not receive MLB pensions since they retired prior to 1980. However, at least for one, just getting something from the league is good enough.
Baseball Bash 2017
Just in time for the start of the 2017 baseball season, Good Shepherd parish, Marine Park, held its annual “Baseball Bash” to ring in Opening Day.