Francona’s best player hit .202, made it into Hall of Fame anywayBOSTON — When Michael Jordan was inducted into the basketball hall of fame on Friday night, Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona was 90 miles away trying to shuffle his pitching staff to deal with a rain delay. Basketball Hall of Fame to honor broadcaster Doug Collins and writer Peter VecseySPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Broadcaster Doug Collins and sports writer Peter Vecsey will receive this year’s Curt Gowdy Media Awards from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. |