Today Al Reach is largely a forgotten figure here in North Brooklyn where he began his baseball career, But Reach not only became the first openly professional baseball player in […]
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The Time Has Come: Renovating The McCarren Ballfields
WHAT: Visioning Session for Renovating McCarren Ballfields Join NYC Parks to share and discuss your ideas for the future of McCarren Ballfields 1, 2 & 3! WHEN: Thursday, September 6 | 6pm Where: McCarren […]
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Tom Gilbert, Greenpoint’s Prolific Baseball Historian
It is richly ironic that Tom Gilbert’s home on North Henry Street lies in what was once the outfield of the Manor House, where Greenpoint’s legendary national championship team, the […]
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Parade On Grand Street Today!
If you’re wondering why a bunch of parents and kids are strutting down Grand Street today (4/29), the Williamsburg Sports League is kicking off the summer baseball season with their fourth annual […]
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When Greenpoint Won the World Series (Well, Sort Of)
It’s late October and all the baseball fans will be glued to the World Series. Homer Murray and other Cubs fans will go nuts if the Cubs finally win the […]
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Six Great Spots to Cheer on the Mets in the NL Wild Card Game Tonight
After making it all the way to the World Series last year, the New York Mets have a shot at playoff baseball for the second season in a row. They […]
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A History of Greenpoint in Twenty-Five buildings: The Mansion House
The Mansion House is not just part of Greenpoint history, but also of baseball history. The colonial era house, near today’s Engert Street, was the home of the fabled Greenpoint […]
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Bring Your Mitts! Greenpoint Little League Registration This Weekend (3/8-9) + Funny Ump Video
Sure you are proud of your kid and enjoy sunshine in the bleachers while chowing down on a hot dog, but sometimes magic happens when adults participate in kid’s sporting […]