Birdball couldn’t handle the power hitting of Will Craig and the consistency of Nate Mondou in a loss to the Demon Deacons.
Opinions, Editorials
Frates’ Jersey Retirement Shows Best of BC Athletics
“The retirement of Frates’ jersey is a worthwhile celebration of the good he has done while also raising more awareness for the cause he still fights for.”
Top Story, Spring
Birdball To Retire Pete Frates’ Number
For just the second time in program history, BC baseball will retire a number—Pete Frates’ No. 3 jersey—in a pregame ceremony on Saturday.
Spring, Featured Story
A Decade Later, Frates Remains the Heartbeat of Birdball
Despite the unbelievable success of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Pete Frates and his family aren’t done fighting for awareness and research for the disease.
Spring
Birdball Plays For Pride (and Pete) in Fort Myers
When the Eagles play the Red Sox every year, it’s more than just a game.
News
‘This Is About Family’: Nancy Frates On ALS And Moving Forward
Nancy Frates, whose son helped make the Ice Bucket Challenge go viral, spoke Thursday night.
Spring, Featured Column, Column, Baseball
Despite Obstacles, Birdball Still Seeks A Playoff Berth
Behind the efforts of great recruiting and recent development, BC baseball is having its best season since 2009.
Off Campus, Athletics
Pete Frates Named PRWeek Communicator Of The Year
Pete Frates was named Communicator of the Year by PRWeek for his success with starting and spreading the ALS Icebucket Challenge and raising awareness for the disease.
News
More Than Just A Drop In The Bucket
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has raised millions for research during a single month. Pete Frates, BC ’07, is credited with popularizing the video on social media.
Sports, Spring, Baseball
Fenway’s finest
Tuesday evening at Fenway Park, Boston College and Harvard University’s baseball teams played for the baseball Beanpot championship.
