ROY PETERSON-Somerville Elms & Medford Mustangs Formed in 2006 to recognize, honor and celebrate individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions in the American Hockey League, the AHL Hall of Fame is housed online at ahlhalloffame.com and is accessible to fans worldwide with the click of a mouse as part of the AHL Internet Network. Dr. Richard Morelli, Rams Eddie Rideout, Chiefs He was also fearless, evoking Cobb with his aggressive, win-at-all-costs style of play. Irvin fought in World War IIs Battle of the Bulge before returning to star as an all-around threat for the Newark Eagles and New York Giants. Bernie Murphy Umpire He ranks fourth among active wideouts in both those aforementioned statistics over the course of his career. Players eligible five years after their final FCBL season. He was a consistent .300 hitter, too, known for spraying the ball to all fields and driving in runs in the clutch. John Pancho Webb Mustangs & Chiefs, JIM ADAMSON-Melrose Rams Diamond: 11 members; Obsidian: 457 members; Pearl: 1422 members; Amethyst: 4364 members; Emerald: 9243 members; Ruby: 17021 members; Sapphire: 33792 members; Nominations can be submitted here. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. Adams may be a Hall of Famer someday, but Jackson is nowhere near HOF worthy. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. JOE GULINO- Medford Mustangs The CFP will expand to 12 teams starting with the 2024 season. The inductees will be enshrined at the ICL's 5th annual Hall of Fame, Awards & Reunion. Karens mother, Nana, also shares the Centola home. Hall of Fame Tournament. He threw strikes, got outs, got saves and got wins. 67 PFR ranking places him in similar company with DeSean Jackson and Davante Adams. Pete Frates- Lexington Blue Sox He came to Watertown High School to coach in the early 1990s and was a volunteer coach for the Harvard junior varsity while also serving as assistant athletic director at Mount Ida College. ALEX MASEL Somerville Elms,Red Sox & Andre Chiefs Centola played for 10 years in the very competitive adult baseball league for the Arlington-based Grannan Club, which turned into Holovack and Coughlin. If a runner was on third with less than two outs, hed fly deep to the outfield. RALPH WALKER- Hosmer Chiefs, Johnny Ball- Boston Typos Wide receiver A.J. Whites greatest contribution was likely his first book, History of Colored Baseball, which provided the first in-depth anthology of African-American ballplayers before the Negro Leagues formed in 1920. ABOUT THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Welcome to the American Football Association (AFA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of adult (minor league/semi-pro) football. PETER PARR- Wakefield Merchants 2 and 3 team against the Div. AL LANNI- Umpire Shawn Tobin, Blue Sox, Harry Red Butland ICL Founder (North Cambridge) RICK FORESTEIRE- Melrose Rams Green was always a goodplayer but never a great player. Self-guided tour or VIP experience. Buddy Keohan, Wakefield Daily Item-Media Centola had a decorated athletic career at Watertown's St. Patrick's High School, where he was MVP of the Catholic Suburban League in baseball as a junior and senior and the Boston Herald named him to the All- Scholastic team in basketball when he was a senior. Atlantic City, New Jersey - September 2-4, 2023. 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A famous bad-ball hitter in the style of future Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero, Brown was said to have homered once off a pitch that bounced. Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. Peter Albano Somerville & Rams Though its impossible to validate Gibsons mythical home run distances (reportedly anywhere between 580-700 feet) or totals (over 900, by some accounts), the overwhelming eyewitness accounts place Gibson among the very best to ever step on a baseball diamond. The Boston Metro Baseball League (BMBL) honors those elite players who have exceeded expectations on the baseball field while also making a substantial impact on our league. Most accounts have Browns career win percentage above .700. Fowler has been acknowledged as the first Black professional baseball player, according to the Hall of Fame. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 was revealed Thursday night at NFL Honors, three days before Super Bowl LVII. Always free! Fifteen years ago, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted 17 people from the Negro leagues. An all around athlete, Centola, who in 1978 graduated from St. Patricks High School in Watertown having been chosen Herald All- Scholastic in basketball as a senior and the Catholic Suburban League MVP in baseball following both his junior and senior years, also flashed an above average glove at first base, saving numerous infield errors with agility that complemented his 64 target. Watertown News is an independent, locally owned news website. But he is unlikely to gain immortality in the Hall of Fame. The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) in collaboration with Life Sciences Cares and five Watertown-based life science companies has awarded record setting $45,000 in grants for Watertown Public Schools. Leon Paulino closed out the first inning scoring with a 2-run home run to right. Bell may well have been the fastest man to ever play baseball, revered for his ability to beat out a two-hopper or bunt his way to extra bases. Wherever he played, Torriente was a sure bet to clear .300 at the plate and track down almost every ball in center field. RICK DEANGELIS- Reading Town Team Don January Umpire a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame, Council Approves Replacing Victory Field Turf with New Artificial Turf in Divided Vote, Record Amount of Grants for Watertown Schools from Life Science Companies, YardArt Returns in 2023, Two Upcoming Events to Help Inspire You, Youth Sports Program Comes Together to Remember a Hockey Mom & Raise Money, Mosesian Center Hosts Heart Truth: Mental Health Stories from the Deaf Community, Share Your Memories of the Shootout & Capture of the Boston Marathon Bombers, OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? Dihigo may have been the most versatile player in baseball history. The BBWAA elected Bob Lemon and Robin Roberts; the Veterans Committee elected Fred Lindstrom, Cal Hubbard and Roger Connor; and the Negro Leagues Committee elected Oscar Charleston. Mackey was a pitchers dream in his ability to receive, call the game and throw out baserunners with his rifle arm -- and he was plenty gifted as a hitter, too. The AFA has been in operation for 43 years and is not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization. Still, Grant led the International Leagues Buffalo squad in hitting each year from 1886-88. 617-458-9561 He started a club baseball team at the college. Here youll find household names and overlooked heroes. Bob Gibbs Manager-Official (Arlex) JOE CACCIATORE-Umpire in Chief He has been the commissioner of the Watertown Mens Summer Basketball League for 33 years. More >, Leonard was the Homestead Grays first baseman for 17 years, making him the longest-tenured player with one team in Negro Leagues history. Centola got cut from youth baseball at the age of 7. Manley operated the Newark Eagles, alongside her husband, Abe, for 13 seasons, handling the clubs promotions, travel schedules and contract negotiations in addition to many other behind-the-scenes tasks. DEREK DANA Augustines As He started a club baseball team at the college. From 1983 when he joined the Grannan Club and soon settled in as their everyday first baseman and four hitter, until 1992 when he closed his career in the same roles, Centola could be counted on to supply the team with the requisite home runs and RBI. The Negro Leagues influence might not have been as strong without Manley, the Hall of Fames first female member and an executive who thrived in an industry overwhelmingly run by men. DAVE TALLENT-Hosmer Chiefs Dave Ellegood Merchants A gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you the news. MIKE MARTELLO- Wakefield Merchants [15] The 2022 nominees were: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Jackie Robinson broke that barrier when he debuted with the Dodgers in 1947, but it would take another 24 years -- and a public plea from Ted Williams -- for the Hall to induct its first Negro League star. Stonehill College | 320 Washington Street | Easton, MA 02357. ANDY SULLIVAN- Medford Mustangs & Watertown Reds Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Al Frezza- Medford Daily Mercury (Media) About Watertown News Find out the latest about what is going on in town. The lifelong Watertown resident is married to Karen. Pro Football Reference has a neat tool called the Hall of Fame Monitor that tracks a player's chances at making the HOF. The CFP on Wednesday announced the three new members that would be replacing Wyoming AD Tim Burman, Colorado AD Rick George and former Penn State and NFL player John Urschel on the panel that chooses the four teams that play for the national championship. Tom Mandile- Hosmer Chiefs & Medford Mustangs Each an inspiration. JIM SHANAHAN-Umpire JOE SARNO- Wakefield Merchants He put his career on pause to serve in World War II, but he came back in 1946 to no-hit the Philadelphia Stars in his first game back on the mound. A senior captain and four year starter as both a pitcher and first baseman, he was named All-New England and All-Northeast as a sophomore pitcher and was chosen to start the University and College All-Star Game at Fenway Park. He spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he made the Pro Bowl seven times. DEAN KOULOURIS-Wakefield Merchants He and his famous brothers, Candy Jim, Steel Arm Johnny and C.I., raised the Indianapolis Stars to prominence in the 1910s, with Ben serving as big bopper from the cleanup spot. These days Peter Centola can be seen around Watertowns recreation facilities as the towns Director of Recreation, but in his younger days baseball was his life. Phoenix, Arizona - September 28 - October 14, 2023 * 18 Wood Open, Minor, Rookie Divisions - September 28 . Your email address will not be published. People of all backgrounds and experiences. Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. Pompez is often credited with bringing international flair to the Negro Leagues, signing the leagues first players from the Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico and Venezuela to his Cuban Stars and New York Cubans clubs. The National Baseball Hall of Fame features over 300 members in its famous Plaque Gallery, but the path for 37 of them was longer than the rest. The old-timers would all say that if you were going to hit anything, you better hit it off Satchel, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick once said, because you werent going to touch Hilton Smith.. They are the parents of 22 year-old daughter, Torey Boyle, 14 year-old son, Philip, and 12 year-old daughter, Leanne. She was the Negro Leagues champion for team compensation once players began jumping to the Majors, and she argued for Negro Leaguers' inclusion in the Hall of Fame in her later years. Tom Cassell Player-Manager-Official (Cassell Club) They made it to Cooperstown. "It wasn't like I was waiting for this," Centola said. IRVING, Texas (AP) Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault of Nevada, Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen and Miami (Ohio) athletic director David . More >, Gibsons exclusion from the Major Leagues evokes as many what ifs as any Negro League star. Green's final two seasons in the league with the Arizona Cardinals were unimpressive, with the former Georgia star tallying 1,084 receiving yards and five TD catches. Rob Santo- Medford Mustangs & Augustine As Paul Lahey, Malden Evening News-Media All rights reserved. Support provided by Market New York through I LOVE NY/ New York States Division of Tourism as a part of the Regional Economic Development Council awards. 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Along with 2022 inductees Wayne Rooney and Patrick Vieira, a fan vote took place to determine six additional players to be inducted as part of the 2022 class. Eddie Landry-North Cambridge Justin Crisafulli- Medford Mustangs The Baseball Hall of. Jim Curley Player (Merchants) He went on to play for Stonehill College, and he got the opportunity of the lifetime, pitching at Fenway Park during theUniversity and College All-Star Game. Explore Hank Aarons historic baseball career, from his minor league days to his pursuit of the all-time home run record and his vast philanthropic efforts. Mackey taught Campanella the nuances of catching in the late 1930s, and the future Dodgers legend would pay homage to his mentor during his 1959 farewell speech. And Dandridges hands were just as magical when holding a bat, routinely topping .300 with ease as he sprayed the ball to all fields. Commenters must sign full real names. Now sit back and enjoy the acknowledgement of others. Kansas City won six Negro American League pennants and one Negro League World Series title with Smith coming out of the bullpen. Among numerous coaching and administrative positions held, he guided the UMass-Boston baseball team from 1985-1991 and recruited Intercity League players Steve Coffey, Pete Albano, Steve McCormack, Jon Sutherby, Dave Ellegood and Steve Daley to the South Boston campus. In December 2009, when former Recreation Director Tom Sullivan retired Centola struggled with whether to go for the job, but decided to go for it because it was best for his family. Bob Dedrick-Augustine As He wore wooden shin guards to protect himself from spikings at second base, and he was repeatedly on alert for beanings at home plate. On Sunday, O'Neil, who rose to fame as a first baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs, will be posthumously inducted into. The 1976 Watertown Babe Ruth All Stars, including Peter Centola, center, who went on to play and coach in high school and college. The 2023 season will be the last in which the playoff has a four-team format. CHARLIE MEEKER- Lynnfield Colonials & Augustines As Centola got cut from youth baseball at the age of 7. Peter Centola is now the Director of the Watertown Recreation Department. The materials in the Baseball Hall of Fame collection evoke awe, reflection, and no shortage of emotion. The Hall of Fame saw its membership grow by six on August 9, 1976 as the induction ceremony had to be moved indoors to a ballroom at the Otesaga Hotel due to rain. Green recently announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL. Fred Knox Player (Chiefs) If a single was needed against a tough lefty, he'd get the single. Show your love of the game and play a part in preserving past and ensuring the future of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Contributors/Administrators No waiting period for eligibility. Paige was known as the ultimate showman as he barnstormed hundreds of games per year and dazzled scores of fans. INTERCITY & PARK LEAGUE HOLD HALL OF FAME DINNERS Tweet . Great career and great guy. KEVIN YIANACOPOLUS- Wakefield Merchants, MIKE BARNES-Andre Chiefs Jim Melzar, Chiefs Reserve your tickets, map your route, and work out all the details for your arrival in Cooperstown. John Moore, Merchants No insults, slights or personal attacks. Seek out and celebrate your heroes, and explore online and in-person exhibits commemorating the history and impact of the game. Dave Clivio Player (Chiefs & Mustangs) More. A maximum of 10 individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Fame every other year. More >. Congratulations, Peter. MIKE CONNOLLY- Augustines As It was a pleasant surprise.. (https://www.watertownmanews.com/2017/11/03/watertowns-peter-centola-named-to-intercity-baseball-league-hall-of-fame/). a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. Grant may have been the best African-American player in organized baseball during the 1880s, succeeding in spite of intense racism both on and off the field. Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batter's box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. The lifelong Watertown resident is married to Karen. Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. This is a true honor that is well deserved. We can only go by legends (He could get into bed before the lights got dark He stole two bases on one pitch), but perhaps no American athlete -- including the great Jesse Owens -- had more stories spun about his speed. Wilson ranked among the strongest men to step foot on a Negro League diamond, earning the nickname Boojum for the sound of his line drives bouncing off the outfield walls. 0. Rube Fosters younger half-brother authored a legacy all his own with a golden left arm, mixing a high-octane fastball with a famous ability to change speeds that left hitters flailing. Fred Campatelli Player (Augustines As) Watertown News Mndez was the first Cuban star of the pre-Negro Leagues era, rising to fame in 1908 after he tossed 25 consecutive scoreless innings across three exhibition games against the Major Leagues Cincinnati Reds. He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. Wilsons career average settled near .360, right on par with Josh Gibson for the Negro Leagues best all-time mark. The following announcement was provided by DEAFinitely, Inc.: Thats why I say dont give up on a players, Centola said. STEVE HARTERY-Arlex Oilers Centola, a former Massachusetts Bowling Association candlepin champion, is the Director of Recreation in Watertown, where, among other things, he oversees Victory Field, home of the Watertown Reds. Back in 85 The one and only time I went to see a game you were playing in the Intercity league you took the first pitch deep for a Homer. BOB SPINNEY- Hosmer Chiefs He is credited with inventing the Pistol offense, with a running back lined up behind the quarterback in a shotgun formation. Among numerous coaching and administrative positions held, he guided the UMass-Boston baseball team from 1985-1991 and recruited Intercity League players Steve Coffey, Pete Albano, Steve McCormack, Jon Sutherby, Dave Ellegood and Steve Daley to the South Boston campus. Monte Irvin often compared Day to the great Bob Gibson in how he could carry a ballclub when it was his turn to pitch. Dave Polcari, Chiefs Centola graduated from Stonehill College in 1982. Pittsburgh Courier sportswriter Wendell Smith wrote that Posey was the smartest man in Negro [League] baseball, and certainly the most successful.. ANDY HARTUNG-Wakefield Merchants John Brickley, As Centola played for 10 years in the very competitive adult baseball league for the Arlington-based Grannan Club, which turned into Holovack and Coughlin. Jim Gigi Cavanaugh, Reading Discover one-of-a-kind artifacts and get lost in sweeping exhibitions that explore pivotal moments in the game and its impact far beyond the field. It was a thrill.. Jack Mountain- Boston Typos & Hosmer Chiefs The Intercity League's Hall of Fame Ceremony and Awards Dinner has been scheduled for Thursday evening June 8, 2023 at Anthony's in Malden. Cranberry League Hall of Fame Member; Career Batting: 343 Games, .279 Avg., 218 Hits, 152 RBIs, 137 Runs, 5 Doubles, 3 Triples; John O'Brien. The election came with some controversy and has been followed by silence. MIKE BROWNE Umpire Pioneers and builders of dynasties. Here are the 2022 ICL Award Winners. Cary McConnell Chiefs & As JIM CLARKE-Lexington Blue Sox Pompez later scouted for the New York Giants, ushering in more international talent to the Major Leagues. And they all capped their careers with the greatest play of all. The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts -- DEAFinitely, Inc. and This Is My Brave (TIMB) present the groundbreaking show This Is My Brave - Heart Truth: Mental Health Stories from the Deaf Community. For one night only, 13 Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing storytellers will share their personal stories of mental illness and recovery to break down stigma, uncover access barriers in the mental health system and celebrate the resilience of the Deaf community using American Sign Language storytelling, art, and dance. John Gnieski Mustangs But Foster had loftier goals in mind. BILL BRASSIL-Wakefield Merchants & Hosmer Chiefs The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation: He was fearsome (he considered every pitcher and umpire, black or white, to be his foe) and he was durable, playing across three decades for some legendary teams in the Baltimore Black Sox, Homestead Grays, Pittsburgh Crawfords and Philadelphia Stars. Voting Procedure:All Committee members will vote for up to 10 individuals on the ballot. Coaches eligible after ending their active coaching career in FCBL; who have managed or coached for a minimum of 2 seasons in the league. Being ahead of the curve always works better for me. Dick DeFeo Player (Merchants) Part 4: Conclusions, Yasmina, Thank you for joining me in this rather long road to discovery. When a pitcher asked Hall of Fame manager Leo Durocher how he should pitch Suttles in an exhibition, Durocher replied, Just pitch and pray.. Are Green's years with the Bengals enough to get him enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Hall of Fame, in full Hall of Fame for Great Americans, monument which honours U.S. citizens who have achieved distinction or fame, standing at the summit of University Heights on the campus of Bronx Community College (originally the uptown campus of New York University). A man remembered even more for the awestruck stories he inspired than his statistics, Paige was named by many who saw him -- black and white -- as the greatest pitcher who ever lived. But those leagues were created out of an unfortunate necessity; the color line, instituted in white, organized baseball in the late 1800s, forced many of America's most talented ballplayers to write their legends outside the Majors. Being elected into the Hall of Fame is the highest accolade a player can achieve in the BMBL. Ault did three separate stints as Nevada's coach from 1976-2012, going 234-108-1. A star before the organized Negro National League brought more eyes to African-American baseball, Hill's range and arm were legendary, with tales told often at the turn of the century. Charleston could do it all: Hit close to .400, steal a base with ease, run down a liner in the gap or nail a baserunner. GORDIE LEWIS- Hosmer Chiefs On the Museum's third floor, " Chasing the Dream " honors Hank Aaron's legacy, while "Sacred Ground" examines the evolution of ballparks. (more), Thanks Libby, Yes, please send it along if you can find it., Charlie Breitrose on Share Your Memories of the Shootout & Capture of the Boston Marathon Bombers, We seem a bit confused, are we against the stigma or against continuing to teach it? Torrientes legend was built on a national scale in 1920, when he outhit and outhomered Babe Ruth during a nine-game exhibition series in Cuba. Part 4: Conclusions. BUTCH MARTEL- Melrose Rams Watertowns Peter Centola will be inducted into the Intercity Baseball Hall of Fame. RICK GLYNN UMB 85, Congratulations Peter it is well earned ROCK -N-Roll forever. He worked as a teachers aide in the 1980s while also coaching baseball. The Negro Leagues and Black baseball at large often rivaled the AL and NL, both at the gates and in the national consciousness, in the first half of the 20th century. When I was a sophomore we had a very good team at Stonehill, Centola said. Denny Drinkwater, Merchants I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. The consensus pick as the Negro Leagues best third baseman, Johnsons glovework evoked comparisons to Major League stars Pie Traynor and Brooks Robinson. "That's why I say don't give up on a players," Centola said. And they all capped their careers with the greatest play of all. The annual event has been on hold since November of 2020 when Covid concerns forced a postponement. While arm injuries moved Mndez from pitcher to shortstop in the mid-1910s, he later returned to the mound in style, pitching a shutout in the decisive game of the inaugural 1924 Negro League World Series. BILL COOKE- Lexington Blue Sox He founded the dominant Chicago American Giants franchise and then spearheaded the creation of the Negro National League -- an unprecedented African-American baseball organization for the times -- in 1920. BOB MERLINA- Melrose Rams He is currently the Director of Recreation in Watertown. Mike Kalfopoulos Rams, Chiefs & Americans Tony Pappalardo, Mustangs Even in advanced age, Paige still befuddled many a big league hitter. ERIC POLING- Lexington Blue Sox STEVE SILVIO- Medford Mustangs & Andre Chiefs The Intercity League has provided the Greater Boston area with some of the finest amateur baseball talent since 1950. are equally impressive and deserving recognition. COMMENT RULES: TERRY MCGANN- Hosmer Chiefs He did not give up and would play with the other River Rats at the park along the Charles River near Charles River Road. Eddie DiGiacomo Player-Manager (Mustangs) Denver, Colorado - July 1-3, 2023. Joe ODonnell Player-Manager-Official (Chiefs) Great as Ozzie Smith is, wrote Buck ONeill, old-timers in St. Louis who saw Willie play for the St. Louis Stars still haven't seen his equal." See the bottom of this page for crieria and other information. Steve Freker Media (Medford Mercury/Malden Evening News) ARI KOUFOS Augustines As & Andre Chiefs Hall of Fame Weekend happens every year, with the Hall of Famers returning to Cooperstown to honor the current years class of members. Nominations can be submitted here. The Museum is as eclectic as the Game itself, including exhibits highlighting art and photography that you'll find on the first floor. STEVE HOWE-Hosmer Chiefs & Medford Mustangs He has been the commissioner of the Watertown Men's Summer Basketball League for 33 years. This tool lists Green as having only 50.86 points in the system, less than . They made it to Cooperstown. But he supplied much more. The Premier League Hall of Fame honours the leading association football players that have played in the Premier League, the top level of the English football league system. MIKE TOBIN- Lexington Blue Sox Lenny Dempsey Player-Manager (Chiefs) To be approved for induction, a candidate must receive a 3/4 vote from the selection committee. Joe DiSarcina Player-Manager (Augustines As) But he supplied much more. As Newbury College Athletic Director, he established baseball as a varsity sport in 2007. STAN DeMARTINIS-Melrose Rams & Lynnfield White Sox KEVIN LOFTUS-Peter Fuller, Lynnfield & Gately Rams The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. Kevin Giannino-Augustine As "It was a thrill.". 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