A Mass of Christian Burial for James “Jim” McElroy, 86, former baseball coach at St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, was celebrated July 22 at Good Shepherd Church, Marine Park. He also was the long-time director of the Brooklyn Cadets Baseball Club.
A former printer by trade, he became more involved in athletics in the 1970s as the industry became more automated.
He coached many future major league stars such as Joe and Frank Torre.
He also had served with the Brooklyn-Queens Catholic High School Athletic Association.
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