Brant Aleya’s passing
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:22 pm
Really surprised that there was no announcement of the passing of Brant Aleya earlier this month, one of Hofstra’s best athletes of any era. Coached by Butch van Breda Kolf, Alyea and the Dutchmen enjoyed significant basketball success in the NCAA College Division. In the 1959-60 season, they finished 23-1. The next year, Alyea led the Dutchmen in scoring and rebounding, and Hofstra was selected for the small-college tournament.
In baseball, Alyea’s play, especially his power, attracted the attention of scouts. He had the opportunity to sign after he hit 13 home runs in 30 games for a team that won its conference championship, but he stayed at Hofstra for another season to play basketball. Signed by the Senators, he was the Triple Crown winner in Triple A one year, and spent the next 6 years in the majors. RIP to a Hofstra great.
In baseball, Alyea’s play, especially his power, attracted the attention of scouts. He had the opportunity to sign after he hit 13 home runs in 30 games for a team that won its conference championship, but he stayed at Hofstra for another season to play basketball. Signed by the Senators, he was the Triple Crown winner in Triple A one year, and spent the next 6 years in the majors. RIP to a Hofstra great.