These Yankees’ Stars Suited Up for Albany, New York’s Beloved Baseball Team
These future MLB stars began their careers playing for one of the Capital Region's most beloved teams, the Albany-Colonie Yankees.
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The Most Iconic Sports Moments in Capital Region History! Which is No. 1?
Titles. Pro stars. Memorable moments. Albany has a rich sports history, so I took to Facebook, and asked you: what is the most iconic moment in Albany sports history?
‘Title Town': Ten Unforgettable Stories of Capital Region Championships
Sports fans in the Capital Region have been lucky enough to see a few championships over the years. Do you remember these ten stories of teams winning titles?
One MLB Star from Each Year of the Albany-Colonie Yankees’ Run
The Albany-Colonie Yankees existed from 1985 to 1994, but within that decade, a number of players would go on to have incredible careers in Major League Baseball.
Which NFL Hall-of-Famer Played Pro Baseball in Upstate New York?
One of the few pro athletes ever to play multiple sports, Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders spent part of 1989 playing minor league ball in the Capital Region.
Bronx Bombers Hire Former Albany-Colonie Yankee As Coach
The New York Yankees have brought home one of their own. A once popular prospect around the diamond at Heritage Park, former Albany-Colonie Yankee, Hensley 'Bam Bam' Muelens is heading back to a life in pinstripes. Muelens spent parts of the 1988 and 1989 seasons playing for the former Bronx Bombers AA affiliate, whom once resided near Albany Airport.
Former Albany-Colonie Yankee That ‘Saved’ Jeter Passes Away
As Yankees legendary shortstop Derek Jeter tells it, in the spring of 1992 Williams stood up for, a then 19-year-old, Jeter against an older veteran infielder that was hazing the newcomer. Jeter said that Williams 'saved' him. That moment cemented a life-long friendship. On Monday, it was Jeter that made the announcement of Gerald Williams passing on Twitter.
Need Gift Ideas? Ten eBay Items Perfect for Albany Sports Fans
Instead of a gift card of cash, here are ten perfect gift options for the Albany/Capital Region sports fan in your life, available for purchase on eBay.
Did You Get In? The Night Yankees’ Star Ron Guidry Took Over Albany
Let's take a trip back in time, and remember New York Yankees' hurler Ron Guidry's memorable night in the Capital Region, pitching for the Albany-Colonie Yankees.
Derek Jeter Inducted Into HOF Today-The Time I Made Jeter Laugh
It is a long time coming for Yankee fans. Finally "The Captain" Derek Jeter will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown today. For me, Derek Jeter will always be the best Yankee that ever played the game. I was fortunate six years ago to meet Derek Jeter and ask him a couple of questions. I even made "The Captain" laugh.