Back in the day growing up In the greatest neighborhood in New York City, we played all sports. You name it, we played it! We even made games up! Running Bases, remember that? Off the Point, Kick the Can, War, and of course, Taps, in the schoolyard.
A few nights ago I was surfing (no, not [...]
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SHOOT THE PUCK BARRY!
Posted in Anthony Hajjar, Drew Thomas, Kenny Reed, hockey, tagged hockey, MSG, New York Islanders, New York Rangers on May 19, 2008 | 18 Comments »
PROSPECT PARK
Posted in Anthony Hajjar, Drew Thomas, Joe Farrell, Kenny Reed, Paulie Medina, Prospect Park, tagged 6th Grade, band shell, Bleachers, Cemetery, Cross-Country, hockey, Horse Corral, Ice skating, Parade Grounds, Prospect Park, sand box, Sleigh-riding, Track, zoo on February 15, 2008 | 22 Comments »
I often find myself reminiscing about Prospect Park. The 585-acre refuge where I spent a lot of time as a youngster. I think about the trees, grass, Cross-Country and Track practices for Holy Name and of course the baseball diamonds.
I made my Bantam ‘B’ debut as a pitcher for the late Joe Farrell. [...]