By BILLY HEYEN Before Ruth and Gehrig, one of the New York Yankees' first standouts was left-handed pitcher George Mogridge, a native of Rochester, N.Y. who attended (and played baseball at) the University of Rochester. Mogridge had many shining moments in his MLB career, including a no-hitter, but it was on June 9th that he had some of his biggest … [Read more...] about Rochester-native George Mogridge shone in MLB on June 9th
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Tribune Reflections: Coaches look back on a decade
By PAUL GOTHAM Dave Brust watched a program turn loss into victory. Mike Kelly got to see a former player go on to perform at the highest level. Cory Brownsten made the transition from player to coach, and Tony Fuller had the experience of watching young student-athletes fulfill their dreams. With the release of the program's All-Decade team, current and former head and … [Read more...] about Tribune Reflections: Coaches look back on a decade
Rochester basketball at the Division I level: Jalen Picket voted to Siena All-Decade team
By JOHN LIKANJE Siena College sophomore Jalen Pickett was voted by fans on to the school's Men's Basketball All-Decade team. The 6-foot-4 guard earned a spot along with O.D. Anosike (2009-2013), Clarence Jackson (2007-2011), Ryan Rossiter (2007-2011) and Marquis Wright (2013-2017). ????️ ???????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????? The @SienaMBB … [Read more...] about Rochester basketball at the Division I level: Jalen Picket voted to Siena All-Decade team
Rochester basketball at the Division I level: Gerald Drumgoole’s season in review
By JOHN LIKANJE University of Pittsburgh freshman Gerald Drumgoole completed his team exit interview on Friday. During the interview, the 6-foot-5 guard reflected on his rollercoaster season in which he started two of the first four games, was sidelined for 44 days with a high ankle sprain and worked to find his rhythm once he returned. "It was kind of tough," the former … [Read more...] about Rochester basketball at the Division I level: Gerald Drumgoole’s season in review
Rochester-born Bernie Boland shut down the Yankees on June 5, 1917
By BILLY HEYEN Bernie Boland's timing may have been fortunate. A few years later and he would've had to contend with Ruth and Gehrig in the heart of the New York Yankees order. But on June 5, 1917, the Rochester-born Boland only had to put up with Wally Pipp in the cleanup spot. That day, Boland threw a complete game to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory in the second … [Read more...] about Rochester-born Bernie Boland shut down the Yankees on June 5, 1917