Remembering Paul LaPalme

November 2, 2011 by Andrew Martin · 1 Comment

This past winter baseball lost one of its treasures in Paul LaPalme. He was never a star, nor did he have great accomplishments in the game, but he was a great ambassador for baseball. He passed away in February, 2010 at the age of 86, and left behind a strong connection with baseball, the game […]

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Derek Jeter Named New York’s Top Shortstop by MSG Panel of Experts

April 21, 2010 by Mike Lynch · Leave a Comment

From MSG Network: Last night on the fifth episode of MSGâ€™s â€œThe Lineup: New Yorkâ€™s All-time Best Baseball Players,â€ it was time to decide who would lead New Yorkâ€™s greatest infield at the shortstop position. The five nominees were Travis Jackson, Derek Jeter, Pee Wee Reese, Jose Reyes, and Phil Rizzuto. The showâ€™s panel, which […]

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