Golden (boy) Era: Boxer-turned promoter Oscar De La Hoya was swarmed by fans when he arrived at the International Boxing Hall of Fame this weekend.
De La Hoya will be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame this weekend, along with his former foe Felix Trinidad.
Felix Trinidad & Oscar De La Hoya share a laugh during an interview at the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Photographer Neil Leifer got a fist cast with the assistance of International Boxing Hall of Fame Chairperson John Hunt on Friday. Leifer will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday afternoon.
Boxing historian and writer Bert Sugar, chewing his trademark cigar, greeted fans at International Boxing Hall of Fame during an induction weekend back in the day.
Forman Park, East Genesee Street
Today is National Running Day. Regardless of the season, Syracuse is certainly a runner’s town. Fitness fanatics from Urban Life Crossfit are pictured above during a run around Forman Park earlier this Spring.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Syracuse Silver Knights midfielder Anthony Meola does some fancy footwork (under the watchful eye of the team mascot) during yesterday’s Cuse Give Mob event downtown.
Lacrosse, Pregame
Ten summers ago Carlos Delgado played in Syracuse with the Chiefs.
Opening Day Hat
Opening day for the Syracuse Chiefs was full of energy, excitement, and possibilities despite the loss to 4-1 loss to Scranton/Wilkes Barre. The long lines and carnival atmosphere almost made you forget it was a chilly 48 degrees on Thursday.
The new management has made an concerted effort to bring some excitement to Triple-A baseball here in the city. We hope it lasts.
Chiefs New GM Jason Smorol was full of passion and enthusiasm during his pre-game remarks.
Welcome to dollar Thursdays (programs for $1): James “Jimmy” Durkin,
George Lonergan is congratulated by Zach Walters after the ceremonial first pitch.
Otis Jennings gives opening day a thumbs up.
Style Award: Biscuit Heads on Opening Day
Dale and Marion Ladd of Central Square showed up at NBT Bank Stadium today to support Billy Gardner, Jr. Gardner was making his debut as a Triple-A manager for the Syracuse Chiefs.
The biscuit hats, according to Marion (whose family is from down South) were a shout out to Gardner’s former team, the Montgomery Biscuits. While with Montgomery in 2012, Gardner was the Southern League’s Manager of the Year.