Youth sports could not exist without millions of volunteers and modestly paid coaches who teach our children how to skate and catch and dribble and also how to get along with others. George Vecsey catchchildcoach Change image and share on social
Tom Seaver was let loose twice by the Mets and pitched a no-hitter for the Reds and won his 300th game for the White Sox, but he wears a Mets cap in the Hall of Fame as homage to the 1969 championship. George Vecsey 300thcapchampionship share on social
In recent generations, women's sports have been a blessing. Some of us can remember the bad old days in the '50s, when we would discover in casual schoolyard play that a girl could outrun most of us or hold her own in basketball or hit a softball - but there were no teams, no coaches, for girls. George Vecsey 50sbadbasketball share on social
One of the most beautiful sights in my neighborhood is on High Holy Days when people walk to temple. Not only does this bring the traditional legendary weather, but it gives off a psychic signal to slow down. George Vecsey beautifulbringday share on social
Many American players - Paul Caligiuri, Claudio Reyna, Eric Wynalda, Kasey Keller, Tony Sanneh, Michael Bradley and Steve Cherundolo, just a partial list - have sought the income and challenge of Germany. George Vecsey americanbradleycaligiuri share on social
Yankee caps pop up all over the world, not as a statement of loyalty to that team, but as a symbol of - what? Winning 27 so-called World Series? Much of the world doesn't even play that sport. George Vecsey callcaployalty Change image and share on social
Title IX, whether voluntarily or via court cases, opened gymnasiums to women, produced uniforms and schedules and buses. George Vecsey busecasecourt Change image and share on social
Certain Stanley Cup traditions remain intact, including the handshake line between players who had been belting one another for a couple of weeks. George Vecsey beltcouplecup Change image and share on social
I will always treasure the privilege of writing the 'Sports of The Times' column. George Vecsey columnprivilegesport Change image and share on social
Many of the most successful coaches and managers have come from players who never reached the highest level. The one exception seems to be basketball, where many of the greatest stars at least tried to coach a team. George Vecsey basketballcoachexception share on social