When Fay Vincent Jr. resigned as the commissioner of Major League Baseball, he turned to the pages of “America” in his effort “to try to put all of the current mess in perspective.”
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Posted inArts & Culture, Vantage Point
From 1992: Fay Vincent on his ouster as MLB commissioner
When Fay Vincent Jr. resigned as commissioner of Major League Baseball in 1992 after a majority of Major League Baseball owners issued a vote of “no confidence” and called for him to step down, he chose America and his friend George W. Hunt, S.J., as the primary venue for his thoughts on the matter.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Nine ways to get American kids to fall in love with baseball (again)
From smaller teams to a “two strikes and you’re out” rule, there are ways to make youth baseball faster and more fun. They may help save what used to be America’s favorite sport.
Posted inLast Take, Politics & Society
NBA legend Dwyane Wade tells Jesuit college grads: Solitude and self-awareness are the keys to success.
Rather than talk to the graduates of Marquette University about his many achievements, Dwyane Wade spoke about two important moments of failure in his life.
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
How America Sold Out Little League Baseball
In the United States, baseball is becoming a mostly white country-club sport for upper-class families to consume, like a snorkeling vacation or a round of golf.
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
Online gambling is here. And it’s going to be a disaster for sports and fans alike.
Betting on sporting events might seem a harmless vice. But what happens when we can do it from our phones, all day every day?
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
It’s time to bust up the Major League Baseball monopoly
It’s time for baseball season, and that means games that are too long, teams that aren’t competitive and the exploitation of minor league players. Blame the major leagues and their monopoly status.
Posted inArts & Culture, Faith in Focus
Villanova Wildcats: a team inspired by St. Augustine
When I look at the values Villanova exemplified in order to continue their success, two words come to mind: Augustinian and Christian.
Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Book Club
Wounds, Shadows and Dribbles: The Catholic Book Club’s latest reads
A novel, a memoir and a history of men’s Catholic collegiate basketball were the three latest selections for the Catholic Book Club.
Posted inIdeas, Politics & Society
Saint Peter’s is this year’s Cinderella team—but that’s not the only reason this tiny Jesuit school is inspiring
Saint Peter’s stands out for living out its commitment to justice in real time, primarily serving first-generation college students from diverse backgrounds.