617-458-9561 Emailed daily. Must have contributed significantly to the greater good of the FCBL. 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. The lifelong Watertown resident is married to Karen. Eddie Landry-North Cambridge MIKE MARTELLO- Wakefield Merchants The first-ever class of inductees was on October 9, 2020, consisting of 13 individuals who have contributed to the leagues creation and continued success over its first 10 years of existence in a variety of ways. 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. KEVIN LOFTUS-Peter Fuller, Lynnfield & Gately Rams I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. Are Green's years with the Bengals enough to get him enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? 4-time Hall of Fame Member (BMBL, Intercity League, North Reading H.S., National Semi-Pro Baseball) 6-time World Series Champion (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National) CHARLIE MEEKER- Lynnfield Colonials & Augustines As They left their mark, brought fans together, and made dreams come true. Pittsburgh Courier sportswriter Wendell Smith wrote that Posey was the smartest man in Negro [League] baseball, and certainly the most successful.. Plus, his teams never did anything notable in the playoffs, and he only racked up one All-Pro selection (2012). 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Through the years, Centola also worked in the Watertown Public Schools and for Watertown Recreation. The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. PETE FEELEY-Augustines/Cremone As He has been the commissioner of the Watertown Mens Summer Basketball League for 33 years. The Negro Leagues best shortstop was likely Lloyd, nicknamed The Shovel for the way he would scoop up glovefuls of dirt (along with the ball, of course) in a similar style to Honus Wagner. 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. MARK SANTINI-Somerville Elms, Medford Mustangs & Hosmer Chiefs RICK CROSBY Wakefield Merchants Once an individual has been nominated, their nomination will remain active for a period of 5 years or until such time they are inducted into the Hall of Fame. If a runner was on third with less than two outs, he'd fly deep to the outfield. Centola graduated from Stonehill College in 1982. He fielded 11 separate Hall of Fame players on his roster at various points, aggressively assembling top-end clubs year-in and year-out. JIM SHANAHAN-Umpire New members will serve three-year terms on the committee. DON McGILLICUDDY- Reading Town Team & Wilmington Congratulations Peter! The Baseball Hall of. 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. DAVE AHERN-Cassell Club, Medford Americans & Lexington Blue Sox Steve Freker Media (Medford Mercury/Malden Evening News) A new artificial turf surface will replace the current one at Victory Field's stadium and baseball area. The Celtic League Cup is an ice hockey league contested by teams from both Scotland and Ireland. The Negro Leagues and African-American baseball at large often rivaled the Major Leagues, both at the gates and in the national consciousness, in the first half of the 20th century. Eddie DiGiacomo Player-Manager (Mustangs) FRAN FUSCO Medford Mustangs The group includes first-time eligible candidates Darrelle Revis and Joe . An all around athlete, Centola, who in 1978 graduated from St. Patrick's 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 6'4 target. Below is a rundown of each of the 35 Negro Leagues stars enshrined in Cooperstown, featuring a mix of players and influential executives elected by various committees over the last five decades. Justin Crisafulli- Medford Mustangs The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Coaches eligible after ending their active coaching career in FCBL; who have managed or coached for a minimum of 2 seasons in the league. Congratulations Peter! He pitched and played second base for different teams in more than a dozen leagues . If a runner was on third with less than two outs, hed fly deep to the outfield. Dave Martin Guinness, Americans, Chiefs & Reds Mike Kalfopoulos Rams, Chiefs & Americans Included are the late Adam Keenan and Bill Terlecky, the first three league alumni to play Major League Baseball, as well as our "Founding Fathers" in former Commissioner Chris Hall and original owners and operators of Futures League teams. "It was a thrill.". a great memory for me. 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. MIKE CONNOLLY- Augustines As 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. Foster, the "father of black baseball, was named by legendary sluggers like Frank Chance and Honus Wagner as one of the greatest pitchers they ever faced. JOE SARNO- Wakefield Merchants He was flashy, known for calling his shots years before Babe Ruth did, and his combination of skill and showmanship made him one of the early drawing cards in African-American baseball. Coaches saw him playing at a Watertown park and at the age of 11 he was drafted by the Red Sox of the Watertown Little League, before going on to Junior Babe Ruth Reds, Senior Babe Ruth, and then played for the Watertown Hibernians in the Stan Musial League. His baseball career did not get off to an auspicious start. a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. Required fields are marked *. Centola got cut from youth baseball at the age of 7. Fifteen years ago, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted 17 people from the Negro leagues. Bob Daley, North Cambridge (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? With Centola, batting and fielding credentials tell two-thirds of the story. 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. "When I was a sophomore we had a very good team at Stonehill," Centola said. BILLY DUNN- Hosmer Chiefs, Medford Mustangs & Augustines As The Commissioner will serve as the Chairman of the Committee. Steve Donovan-Somerville Elms & Melrose Rams His imposing size alone was enough to get an opponents attention, but it was his consistent night in night out, year in year out production that rendered him the heart and soul, the presence, in Arlingtons Grannan and Holovak & Coughlin lineups, one of which, the 1986 Grannan Club, Centola led to the Intercity League playoff finals won by the Melrose Rams. 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? . 2023 Futures League (FCBL). He worked as a teachers aide in the 1980s while also coaching baseball. 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. They made it to Cooperstown. A situational hitter, Centola knew what his job was from at bat to at bat. 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. More >. Jackie Robinson was the first Negro Leaguer to break the color barrier, but Irvin was the top choice of Negro League executives -- and he may have been the best player to cross over. 3 , InterCity Express (ICE) 101 88 . JOHN TRAFICANTE- Somerville Elms & Augustines As Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. Reserve your tickets, map your route, and work out all the details for your arrival in Cooperstown. Jim Melzar, Chiefs Baseball is defined by stories of perseverance and triumph. Adams may be a Hall of Famer someday, but Jackson is nowhere near HOF worthy. Dihigos nickname -- El Maestro -- perfectly summed up his preternatural ability. Phoenix World Series. They left their mark, brought fans together, and made dreams come true. 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. Listed below in alphabetical order by last name are the current members of the BMBL Hall of Fame. The Futures Collegiate Baseball League Hall of Fame was established in 2020 and exists to recognize and honor the Administrators, Players, Coaches, Teams, and Contributors for their achievements and/or contributions to the FCBL. Kansas City won six Negro American League pennants and one Negro League World Series title with Smith coming out of the bullpen. Mike Kotarski, Blue Sox KEVIN YIANACOPOLUS- Wakefield Merchants, MIKE BARNES-Andre Chiefs Dave Marsters, Chiefs That advice was not lost on Centola who time and again would get the job done in a multitude of situations. Green will be remembered by plays like this Hall Mary TD catch in triple coverage. ROGER UELTZEN-Hosmer Chiefs Those seeking ticket information should contact event coordinator Orazio Azzarello at (617) 839-1488 or by e-mailing ICLHallofFame@yahoo.com. Even in advanced age, Paige still befuddled many a big league hitter. Tony Pappalardo, Mustangs Al Frezza- Medford Daily Mercury (Media) 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. The National Baseball Hall of Fame features over 300 members in its famous Plaque Gallery, but the path for 35 of them was a little more circuitous than the rest. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. He led the Giants to the 1951 pennant, and helped them capture their final World Series title in New York three years later. 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. 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. The inductees are listed in chronological order, beginning with Satchel Paige's landmark election to the Class of 1971. PAUL KELLIHER-Wakefield Merchants Wells was also a pioneer: Many believe he was the first to wear a batting helmet after he was constantly thrown at by opposing pitchers. His prowess on the diamond has earned hima spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. 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. Harry Mehos- Augustine As Coaches exhort hitters to have an idea when they go to the plate. Inaugurated in 2020 but delayed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hall of Fame is intended to recognise and honour players that have achieved great success and made a significant contribution to the league since its founding in 1992. It was a thrill.. Dr. Richard Morelli, Rams The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will be selected by the Commissioner of the FCBL. He threw strikes, got outs, got saves and got wins. Centola hit well over .300 every year. Les DeMarco Player-Manager-Official (Merchants) JAKE DILLARD-Lexington Blue Sox The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation: Intercity League Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees, Chuck Andre Chiefs Often called upon to take the mound, it wasnt overpowering velocity that got batters out, it was location and guile. After college, Centola began playing in the Intercity League, and began coaching. Career Batting: 228 Games, .382 Avg., 235 Hits, 152 RBIs, 129 Runs, 12 SB, 6 HR, 40 Doubles, 11 Triples, Current All-time 28+ leader in Hits (415), Career Batting: 423 Games, .421 Avg., 544 Hits, 331 RBIs, 236 Runs, 20 SB, 18 HR, 112 Doubles, 28 Triples, 28+ White Sox, Blue Sox, Cantabs, Knights (2007-2017), 6-time 18+ Champion (2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2009, 2011), 18+ All-time leader in Games Played (457) & AB's (1259), Member of the National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame, Career Batting: 550 Games, .320 Avg., 480 Hits, 319 RBIs, 262 Runs, 26 SB, 8 HR, 72 Doubles, 15 Triples, 2003 World Series Champion (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), Career Pitching: 45-12 record, 2 saves, 484 IP, 1.36 ERA, 479 K's, 18+ Braves, Bluefish, Reds (1998-2006, 2008), 2-time 18+ Most Valuable Player (1998, 1999), 4-time 18+ Champion (1996, 1997, 1998, 2006), Career Batting: 162 Games, .375 Avg., 174 Hits, 151 RBIs, 133 Runs, 31 SB, 26 HR, 20 Doubles, 12 Triples, Career Pitching: 20-5 record, 3 saves, 170 IP, 3.42 ERA, 201 K's, 18+ Dodgers, Tigers, White Sox (2000-2006, 2007-2008, 2009), 28+ JM Force, Cardinals (2010-2015, 2022), Career Batting: 295 Games, .416 Avg., 389 Hits, 191 RBIs, 351 Runs, 185 SB, 17 HR, 74 Doubles, 36 Triples, Career Batting: 196 Games, .396 Avg., 233 Hits, 135 RBIs, 146 Runs, 28 SB, 5 HR, 48 Doubles, 15 Triples, Career Pitching: 26-11 record, 2 saves, 253 IP, 3.13 ERA, 297 K's, 4-time 18+ Cy Young Award Winner (2000, 2001, 2002, 2004), Career Pitching: 36-2 record, 1 save, 245 IP, 1.14 ERA, 419 K's, 28+ Masters 38+ Saugus Sea Dogs (2015-2017, 2019), 4-time 28+ Cy Young Award Winner (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019), 3-time Masters 38+ Cy Young Award Winner (2015, 2016, 2017), Career Pitching: 80-25 record, 20 saves, 718 IP, 2.20 ERA, 543 K's, 28+ Panthers, JM Force, Vipers, Cardinals (2006-2019), Masters 38+ Chiefs, Pirates, Red Sox (2012-2019), 3-time Masters 38+ Champion (2013, 2017, 2018), Masters 38+ 2nd All-time in Slugging (.747) & OPS (1.318), Career Batting: 284 Games, .470 Avg., 397 Hits, 222 RBIs, 372 Runs, 216 SB, 31 HR, 86 Doubles, 23 Triples, Masters 38+ Red Sox, Alibrandis (2014-2016, 2017), 3-time 28+ Most Valuable Player (2015, 2016, 2017), 4-time 28+ Manager of the Year (2015, 2016, 2017, 2022), Current All-time 28+ leader in HR's (30), Doubles (102), RBIs (324), & Walks (194), Career Batting: 327 Games, .457 Avg., 442 Hits, 374 RBIs, 290 Runs, 25 SB, 35 HR, 115 Doubles, 17 Triples, Masters 38+ Grey Sox, Indians, Braves (1990-2013), Played in 9 MSBL World Series (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), 2001 World Series MVP (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), Career Batting: 388 Games, .355 Avg., 422 Hits, 220 RBIs, 209 Runs, 4 SB, 3 HR, 53 Doubles, 7 Triples, Career Pitching: 45-38 record, 3 saves, 613 IP, 2.88 ERA, 408 K's, 28+/Masters 38+ Brockton Indians, A's (Player/Manager, 1990-2016), Won Caribbean Championship in Puerto Rico (MSBL National), 2-time Fall Classic Champion (MSBL National), 4-time World Series Champion (MSBL National), Career Batting: 343 Games, .279 Avg., 218 Hits, 152 RBIs, 137 Runs, 5 Doubles, 3 Triples, Career Batting: 358 Games, .446 Avg., 522 Hits, 339 RBIs, 261 Runs, 13 SB, 7 HR, 115 Doubles, 24 Triples, Played in 3 World Series (Boston United, MABL National), Career Pitching: 56-32 record, 17 saves, 630 IP, 1.92 ERA, 560 K's, 28+ Mariners, Vipers, Rockies, Cubs, Brewers, Pirates, Braves, A's, Spartans (2002-present), Masters 38+ Braves, A's, Lugnuts, Spartans, Alibrandis, Bulls (2002-present), Played in 2002 World Series (Boston Braves, MSBL National), Played in 2007 Las Vegas Classic (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), Career Batting: 526 Games, .337 Avg., 497 Hits, 226 RBIs, 289 Runs, 91 SB, 71 Doubles, 4 Triples, Career Pitching: 64-40 record, 13 saves, 750 IP, 2.51 ERA, 557 K's, 4-time Hall of Fame Member (BMBL, Intercity League, North Reading H.S., National Semi-Pro Baseball), 6-time World Series Champion (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), 2-time Iron Man, 100-Innings ALS Fundraiser, Career Batting: 513 Games, .350 Avg., 551 Hits, 318 RBIs, 325 Runs, 48 SB, 90 Doubles, 8 Triples, Career Pitching: 16-2 record, 2 saves, 121 IP, 1.62 ERA, 89 K's, 28+ White Sox, Knights, Blue Sox (2000-2013), Founder/Player, Boston Wolfpack (2001-present), Competed in over 60 MSBL tournaments, won over 30 of them (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), Played in numerous tourneys in U.S. as well as New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Bahamas, Argentina, and Australia (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), Career Batting: 523 Games, .294 Avg., 370 Hits, 155 RBIs, 294 Runs, 193 SB, 8 HR, 49 Doubles, 7 Triples, Bridgewater Dodgers, Player/Manager (1992-2000), Boston Braves Manager, MSBL World Series (1993-1997). TERRY MCGANN- Hosmer Chiefs A national shrine, the open-air colonnade looks down on the northern limits of New York City and stands high over the . 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. 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. Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batters box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. The figures immortalized here inspired generations. A trip to Cooperstown has something for baseball fans and everyone else. Congratulations, Peter. Harold A Maio, Harold A Maio on Mosesian Center Hosts Heart Truth: Mental Health Stories from the Deaf Community, Hi, Charlie: My husband took a photo from our second story East End window that day of a big armored, Libby Shaw on Share Your Memories of the Shootout & Capture of the Boston Marathon Bombers, I agree with you, Dennis. Fowler has been acknowledged as the first Black professional baseball player, according to the Hall of Fame. 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. In 1902, White organized the Philadelphia Giants and built them into a true force of the decade; the Giants won four consecutive Eastern championships from 1904-07, including a 108-win season in 06. His imposing size alone was enough to get an opponent's attention, but it was his consistent night in night out, year in year out production that rendered him the heart and soul, the presence, in Arlington's Grannan and Holovak & Coughlin lineups, one of which, the 1986 Grannan Club, Centola led to the Intercity League playoff finals won by the Melrose Rams. PETER CENTOLA-Grannan Club & Holovak & Coughlin The Intercity Leagues Hall of Fame Ceremony and Awards Dinner has been scheduled for Thursday evening June 8, 2023 at Anthonys in Malden. Taylor was the Negro Leagues premier first baseman before Buck Leonards arrival, and Leonard would credit Taylor with teaching him the finer points of the position. Maybe the Negro Leagues biggest all-around talent who drew comparisons to Major League stars like Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, Charleston was the Negro National League's first true superstar when the league began play in 1920. STEVE DALEY-Andre Chiefs JOHN McCULLOUGH-Winchester The Hall of Fame committee wrote up the following profile of Centola: Presence is defined as the impressive manner, appearance, bearing or air of a person. BILL COOKE- Lexington Blue Sox 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. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum challenges you to find your team's Starting Nine, a lineup of must-sees from our vast collection containing tens of thousands of artifacts that preserve the magical moments and memorable stories of our National Pastime. BOB IANDOLI-Somerville Red Sox & Elms, Andre Chiefs & Melrose Rams [15] The 2022 nominees were: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. One story states that he was timed going around the bases in just 12 seconds. STEVE CAPOZZI Melrose Rams That's a tough league! "It was a pleasant surprise.". Dave Clivio Player (Chiefs & Mustangs) Charlie BreitroseMothers from the Watertown Youth Hockey skated a lap of honor in memory of their friend Jami Curley at John A. Ryan Arena. Welcome to the Hall of fame. Brown was an even bigger legend in Puerto Rico, where he captured a pair of Winter League Triple Crowns. Jim Gigi Cavanaugh, Reading Watertowns Peter Centola Named to Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. Each an inspiration. Original works of artpaintings, sculptures and renderingscelebrate the game. SEAN McELROY-Lexington Blue Sox Show your love of the game and play a part in preserving past and ensuring the future of the Baseball Hall of Fame. 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. He played first base and pitched. JOE SANTAGATE- Andre Chiefs Kevin Giannino-Augustine As 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. INTERCITY & PARK LEAGUE HOLD HALL OF FAME DINNERS Tweet . The CFP will expand to 12 teams starting with the 2024 season. Green was one of the best receivers in the league during his prime with the Bengals, racking up 65 touchdown catches and 9,430 receiving yards. Here youll find household names and overlooked heroes. Flashy yet dependable, Dandridge dazzled with the leather at third base for years with the Newark Dodgers and Eagles. His career tailed off after signing as a free agent with the Cardinals in 2021. Wherever he played, Torriente was a sure bet to clear .300 at the plate and track down almost every ball in center field. GEORGE RAVANIS-Arlex Oilers Your email address will not be published. Jason Ackerson, Tony Anderlionis, Jose Aquino, Robert Austin, Eric Bennett, Jeff Coveney, Jim DeMichele, Josue Feliciano, Dan Field, Matt Giblin, Dan Godfrey, Darwin Hernandez, Jason Kurtz, Paul Laurin, George Laws, Dave Lightbody, Jon Miarecki, John O'Brien, Joe Perna, Billy Rolls, Harry Smith, Jay Thomas. The annual event has been on hold since November of 2020 when Covid concerns forced a postponement. It wasnt like I was waiting for this, Centola said. Stearnes routinely challenged for home run crowns and stole plenty of bases, too. STEVE HARTERY-Arlex Oilers SHAWN BRICKMAN-Medford Mustangs, Andre Chiefs & Powderhouse Pub MARK SULLIVAN- Augustines As & Somerville Red Sox & Somerville Elms Theres no substitute for experiencing it first hand. An individual may not nominate themselves for induction. 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