As seen on the Rochester Press Box When the Rochester Red Wings lost a franchise record 19 straight games earlier this month, a couple of things happened. First there was no noticeable drop-off in attendance, in fact the games actually became more compelling as the team tried to stop the streak. And second, the fans remained supportive. When the Wings finally won; … [Read more...] about Pucko: When Losers Win
Pucko: Holding Onto the Dream
As seen on the Rochester Press Box I wanted to talk to Rochester Red Wings first baseman Joey Meneses. I wanted to ask him what it was like to play professional baseball in Zebulon, North Carolina; Jackson, Mississippi; Portland, Worcester, Allentown and Rochester. Mexico and Japan. I wanted to ask him what it was like to hold on to the unrequited dream of playing in the … [Read more...] about Pucko: Holding Onto the Dream
Pucko: Bill Russell’s Rochester Connection
As seen on The Rochester Press Box There's not much to know about Sihugo Green He was a basketball star at Duquesne University in the 1950s. He had an unspectacular NBA career that lasted parts of eight seasons and fails to include any memorable moments. He died young, at age 47, of cancer, some 42 years ago. So why do we care today? Because he holds an important, albeit … [Read more...] about Pucko: Bill Russell’s Rochester Connection
Pucko: The Life and Times of Greg Keagle
As seen on the Rochester Press Box Over the 502 episodes of the Rochester Press Box, we have welcomed many guest commentators. Among the most famous; Jim Kelly, Abby Wambach and Senator Rich Funke. Among our favorites; Greg Keagle. Who for several years has provided expertise drawn from a Major League Baseball career. Greg is relocating to Florida and this is his final … [Read more...] about Pucko: The Life and Times of Greg Keagle
Pucko: Moments You Can’t Plan For
As seen on the Rochester Press Box It's the most exciting play in baseball. And also its most freakish. It requires a bad bounce or a defensive misplay that doesn't qualify as an error. The inside the park home run. Josh Smith of the Texas Rangers hit one last week. What distinguished it was that it was Smith's first Major League home run. He … [Read more...] about Pucko: Moments You Can’t Plan For