By CHUCKIE MAGGIO In the 1970s, winning a division pennant meant more in the minor leagues than it does today. The minor leagues were still feeder systems to Major League Baseball, of course, but there was more of an emphasis on Triple-A wins. Fans went to the games for entertainment, clearly, but in Rochester you were heckled if you didn't perform. The Red Wings' focus was … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Wings clinch 1974 pennant
Maggio: Who’s the best of the Atlantic 10’s elite point guards?
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure's disruptive big man was relegated to the bench in sweatpants, the Bonnies missing their trump card for a second straight Saturday afternoon due to concussion symptoms. Still, the Bonnies, backed by an exuberant Reilly Center crowd, went toe-to-toe with the Rhode Island Rams. Kyle Lofton maneuvered his way past Jeff Dowtin, exploded through the … [Read more...] about Maggio: Who’s the best of the Atlantic 10’s elite point guards?
This Day in Red Wings history: Wings win on field, draw attention off it
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The silly met the serious for the Rochester Red Wings during this week in 2002. An infamous horse rode again at Frontier Field; the team filed for parent club free agency; and the Wings played deep into a late-summer Friday night against rival Buffalo. Red Wings second baseman Brian Roberts was slated as the latest Rochester athlete to race Zippy Chippy, … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings history: Wings win on field, draw attention off it
This Day in Red Wings History: Roenicke and Stewart lead overdue Red Wings victory
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings' stagnant August needed a reprieve. Rochester had scored two runs in 23 innings leading up to its Aug. 22, 1978 contest in Syracuse. Three lineup regulars were striking out in 15 percent of their at bats, each hitting below .250. And the defense was alarmingly poor, committing 22 errors in a 12-game span. Syracuse represented a "get … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Roenicke and Stewart lead overdue Red Wings victory
This Day in Red Wings History: Robson throws club’s first perfecto
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Every perfect game contains a dazzling defensive play that the pitcher remembers long after the final out. An outcome that improbable requires a dash of baseball heroism from one of the eight fielders around the untouchable hurler. On Aug. 16, 1974, Red Wings pitcher Gary Robson received a lift from catcher Don Hickey. Not only did Hickey call a successful … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Robson throws club’s first perfecto