Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning William Shea across Baseball, Hockey.
When the World Hockey Association sought a foothold in Nassau County, its rejection paved the way for the Islanders' birth — and a parallel franchise that vanished before ever taking the ice.
A century of baseball has produced a cascade of singular achievements, from brief but historic appearances to feats that reshaped statistical records and fan imagination.
From Henry Heitman’s one‑game debut to Alex Rodriguez’s teen‑and‑40s homers, baseball’s record books are filled with moments that define eras.