Salas Brothers Named Pelota Press’ “Man of the Year Award” Arturo and Javier Salas have been named the Pelota Press’ “Man of the Year” Award for 2023. The award is given out the person or persons whose distinguished work in keeping jai-alai alive is recognized. In the man photo main shown here is Javier, their […]
In case you haven’t heard, Magic City jai-alai has added two more owners and just might solidify the sport of jai-alai in America. “LT” was the greatest defensive player in the history of the NFL. No one can argue that. While Ray Lewis was the greatest middle linebacker the game has seen. Both players were […]
Small crowds greet Goiko’s final appearance The world’s greatest jai-alai player made a farewell USA appearance this past weekend in Dania and the fronton resembled more like Marlins Park or Tropicana Field than a packed cheering house that many had expected. Even Tiger’s chaukies were asked to come out in force but It more […]
Two Phone Calls That Changed My Life “Roger’s Dead!” A look of shock was clearly displayed on the face of Richard Donovan, President and CEO of World Jai-Alai. Paul Rico stopped shuffling the cards. I looked at Donovan and said, “What?” Rico, Chief of Operations for World Jai-Alai, a highly decorated retired FBI agent, and […]
Salas Brothers Named Pelota Press’ “Man of the Year Award”
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsSalas Brothers Named Pelota Press’ “Man of the Year Award” Arturo and Javier Salas have been named the Pelota Press’ “Man of the Year” Award for 2023. The award is given out the person or persons whose distinguished work in keeping jai-alai alive is recognized. In the man photo main shown here is Javier, their […]
NFL Hall of Famers Ray Lewis and Lawrence Taylor Become Newest Team Owners in World Jai-Alai League
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsIn case you haven’t heard, Magic City jai-alai has added two more owners and just might solidify the sport of jai-alai in America. “LT” was the greatest defensive player in the history of the NFL. No one can argue that. While Ray Lewis was the greatest middle linebacker the game has seen. Both players were […]
Lack of preparation time, Poor Marketing & Bad Weather Blamed for Wimpy Goiko Turnouts
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsSmall crowds greet Goiko’s final appearance The world’s greatest jai-alai player made a farewell USA appearance this past weekend in Dania and the fronton resembled more like Marlins Park or Tropicana Field than a packed cheering house that many had expected. Even Tiger’s chaukies were asked to come out in force but It more […]
May 27, 1981 – Roger Wheeler, Owner of Miami Jai-Alai, Murdered (1 of 91)
Marty Fleischman BlogsTwo Phone Calls That Changed My Life “Roger’s Dead!” A look of shock was clearly displayed on the face of Richard Donovan, President and CEO of World Jai-Alai. Paul Rico stopped shuffling the cards. I looked at Donovan and said, “What?” Rico, Chief of Operations for World Jai-Alai, a highly decorated retired FBI agent, and […]