Flashback: 1946 Jesuit Blue Jays left lasting impression in capturing American Legion World Series title
Perhaps fueled by their past successes, Jesuit overcame several obstacles during the post-season to claim their first World Series title.
view moreHometown Heroes: Southeast Louisiana products in MLB, MiLB
It wasn’t a particularly good month for several major leaguers while two other minor leaguers of interest were part of deadline trades.
view moreJPRD East 15U team adds another Dixie Boys Baseball World Series title
JPRD East was one of 17 teams, representing nine states, in the World Series tournament.
view moreJPRD East All-Stars capture Dixie Boys Baseball World Series
The team went undefeated in five games in the tournament, ultimately defeating Union County, South Carolina, in the championship game, 5-4. Eleven states were represented in the tournament.
view moreFrank Wills’ baseball journey from Wisner Playground to Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
His baseball accomplishments in high school and college eventually earned him nine MLB seasons on the mound.
view moreWhen MLB scouts relied solely on the “eye test,” Lenny Yochim was among the best
New Orleans native Lenny Yochim was a major-league scout for over 40 years beginning in 1957.
view moreFlashback: New Orleans native Connie Ryan shines in 1944 MLB All-Star Game
With the Major League Baseball All-Star Game coming up on July 13, it’s a good time to recall the performance of New Orleans native Connie Ryan in the 1944 All-Star Classic.
view moreDe La Salle was springboard to baseball opportunities for Morreale father and son
A recent interview with Morreale III revealed a close-knit relationship between the father and son.
view moreHometown Heroes: Southeast Louisiana products in MLB, MiLB
All stats are cumulative for the year through Wednesday, June 30.
view moreBaseball game-fixing scandal shook Louisiana’s Evangeline League in 1946
Baton Rouge, Hammond, Houma, Abbeville, New Iberia, Thibodaux and Alexandria fielded teams in the Evangeline League.
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