Cliff Anderson, who died on Monday (July 26) at the age of 76, played his last season as a St. Joe's Hawk more than 54 years ago. But to this day, his record of 14.6 rebounds per game (over the course of three seasons) is the highest of anybody who played basketball for St. Joe's.Anderson was also the eighth-most prolific scorer in St. Joe's history, averaging 20.6 points per … [Read more...] about Cliff Anderson, 76 – At 6’4″ He Is The Greatest St. Joe’s Rebounder, Ever
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Claiming 25 Olympic Medals, Villanova Hopes To Add More In Tokyo
James F. O'Connell was a member of the "Villanova College" track team in 1906 and 1907. In 1908, O'Connell competed in the Long Jump at the Olympic Games in London. How far he jumped is unknown. What is known, is that 21 other competitors did have the lengths of their jumps recorded. And all 21 of them had longer jumps than O'Connel.Not to take … [Read more...] about Claiming 25 Olympic Medals, Villanova Hopes To Add More In Tokyo
Realmuto Gives All-Star Game Homerun Bat To Lower Merion Kid
As if it wasn't enough of a thrill for 12-year-old Matthew Borden to go with his father, Larry, to see the All-Star game, Tuesday night in Denver - after J.T. Realmuto homered, the Phillies' catcher handed his bat over to Matthew. Matthew and Larry Borden are Lower Merion residents. … [Read more...] about Realmuto Gives All-Star Game Homerun Bat To Lower Merion Kid
In July of ’94, Little Brother Kobe Had To Share The Headlines With Big Sis Shaya Bryant
In July of 1994, Kobe Bryant was looking toward the start of his Junior Year at Lower Merion High School. He had just been invited to participate in the prestigious Convese ABCD Camp, and he was being touted as one of the top incoming Junior Class hoop stars in the country. Kobe's name was getting mentioned every few days by the Inquirer or the Daily News, but only in … [Read more...] about In July of ’94, Little Brother Kobe Had To Share The Headlines With Big Sis Shaya Bryant
Narberth Outsiders (Men’s Baseball) Walks Off With Extra-Innings Win
The intense heat and humidity that the fans at Narberth Playground had to put up with yesterday, was easily matched by the intensity of the two teams on the field who stubbornly forced the game between the Narberth Outsiders and Marple-Newtown to go three extra innings. https://youtu.be/QBkliJ-DZWANarberth now has two adult men's baseball teams.Last season the Outsiders, who … [Read more...] about Narberth Outsiders (Men’s Baseball) Walks Off With Extra-Innings Win