By CHUCKIE MAGGIO When the son he called a “mama’s boy” became one of basketball’s greatest centers, Robert Lanier Sr. imparted a nugget of off-court advice. “I told (Bob) never to refuse to give a kid an autograph,” Lanier Sr. told La Crosse Tribune sportswriter Jay Loeffler in 1980. “Once during an autograph session there were about 300 kids waiting for an autograph. His … [Read more...] about Lanier Sr. made sure “The Dobber” didn’t leave school early
GM Mason hasn’t heard updates on minor league season
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Rochester Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason wishes he had more concrete answers about when baseball will return to Frontier Field. Mason said on News 10 NBC's "Coronavirus: Your Good Questions" segment Monday evening that the Red Wings have not heard any updates about their season, adding that Major League Baseball will likely turn its attention to the … [Read more...] about GM Mason hasn’t heard updates on minor league season
Red Wings Best Of: Left-Handed Pitchers
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Editor’s note: The Rochester Red Wings have 121 years of history and have welcomed many spectacular athletes into their clubhouse, whether it be Culver Field, the Bay Street Ball Grounds, Silver Stadium or Frontier Field. To pass the time until they’re playing ball again, we’re counting down the five best players at each position in club history in the “Red … [Read more...] about Red Wings Best Of: Left-Handed Pitchers
Red Wings Best Of: Right-Handers
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Editor’s note: The Rochester Red Wings have 121 years of history and have welcomed many spectacular athletes into their clubhouse, whether it be Culver Field, the Bay Street Ball Grounds, Silver Stadium or Frontier Field. To pass the time until they’re playing ball again, we’re counting down the five best players at each position in club history in the “Red … [Read more...] about Red Wings Best Of: Right-Handers
Red Wings Best Of: Outfielders
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Editor’s note: The Rochester Red Wings have 121 years of history and have welcomed many spectacular athletes into their clubhouse, whether it be Culver Field, the Bay Street Ball Grounds, Silver Stadium or Frontier Field. To pass the time until they’re playing ball again, we’re counting down the five best players at each position in club history in the “Red … [Read more...] about Red Wings Best Of: Outfielders