By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Richard Knaack and his friends enthusiastically strode into the 208,000-foot facility that was doubling as the most euphoric workplace in the United States. They were invited by the Tri-State Area’s most popular leader, a man whose approval rating surpassed those of George Bush, Eliot Spitzer or Jon Corzine. To America, he was the giant slayer who helped … [Read more...] about 50 years ago this summer, Coughlin started coaching career at RIT
This Day in Red Wings History: Losing streak snapped as Wings rout Bisons
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO If baseball clubs were given an option of which half of a doubleheader split they'd rather win, most would choose the latter. That sentiment was especially true for the Rochester Red Wings in Buffalo on July 19, 1959. Rochester was tagged for five home runs in the first game of the Sunday doubleheader, suffering a 9-0 blanking for its six consecutive loss. … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Losing streak snapped as Wings rout Bisons
This Day in Red Wings History: Red Wings hit businessman’s pockets in victory
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO At least Morton Brodsky didn't promise to pay each Rochester Red Wing who scored a run on July 18, 1971. His checkbook would have suffered a bigger dent. Brodsky, then the co-owner of the largest apartment development firm in upstate New York alongside his brother Samuel, upped the stakes for Rochester's Sunday matinee against the Winnipeg Whips. Brodsky … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Red Wings hit businessman’s pockets in victory
McGlade: A-10 in “ready position”
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade is keeping close tabs on how other collegiate athletic conferences are handling the COVID-19 pandemic, but she isn't swayed by those decisions. "What has been really impressive about the leadership within the A-10, presidents and athletic directors," McGlade remarked, "is although I'm in weekly contact with all of my … [Read more...] about McGlade: A-10 in “ready position”
This Day in Red Wings History: Fiore beats Mud Hens in 10th
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Joe Altobelli preferred close games when he was managing, enjoyed the strategy of a tight contest rather than a high-margin affair even when his team was ahead. "I go to sleep in the laughers," Altobelli told the Democrat and Chronicle after the Rochester Red Wings defeated the Toledo Mud Hens 18-10 on July 9, 1974. The three games that followed, all 2-1 … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Fiore beats Mud Hens in 10th