Pucko's Unfinished Business

As originally presented on the Rochester Press Box Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961, 61 years ago.  Maris is a person of interest these days as Aaron Judge chases down his American League and New York Yankee home run record.  Maris stood 6 feet even.  Judge is 6-5.  Maris weighed 195.  Judge about a 100 pounds more.  It hardly seems a fair … [Read more...] about Pucko: The Ghost Judge is Chasing

Taken from the Rochester Press Box Over the course of our lives, we make millions of decisions.  Most are inconsequential.  Fruit Loops or Captain Crunch for breakfast.  But once in a while they matter. In 1990, I was part of a 24 hour local television news experiment at Time Warner Cable, and was tasked with hiring myself a sports videographer.  Of … [Read more...] about Pucko: A Not-So Inconsequential Decision

As seen on the Rochester Press Box Damage control.  It's an important part of what sports organizations do.  There's always someone in position to compromise the integrity of the operation.  It's a business obligation to root out the problem and limit its impact. Ordinarily it goes like this.  A written statement of denial is issued.  Any culpability … [Read more...] about Pucko: Damage Control

As seen on The Rochester Press Box With the 132nd pick of the 1962 American Football League Draft, the Buffalo Bills select Tom Sestak.  Tight end.  McNeese State.  Extra credit if you knew McNeese State was in Louisiana. There were 34 rounds in the 1962 AFL draft.  Sestak was chosen in the 19th.  He was shifted to defensive tackle and he is, the … [Read more...] about Pucko: The Case for Tom Sestak

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