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The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Brown was an even bigger legend in Puerto Rico, where he captured a pair of Winter League Triple Crowns. KEVIN YIANACOPOLUS- Wakefield Merchants, MIKE BARNES-Andre Chiefs The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. But Dihigo might have been at his best on the pitchers mound, where he twirled no-hitters and won hundreds of games while still winning batting titles at home plate. MIKE TURILLI- Melrose Rams ROGER UELTZEN-Hosmer Chiefs In 1947, Brown got a brief shot at the Majors with the St. Louis Browns, knocking the first AL homer by an African-American player. Hank Landers, Chiefs 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. That advice was not lost on Centola who time and again would get the job done in a multitude of situations. YardArt Watertown, the popular outdoor public art exhibition featuring the work of residents, artists and art enthusiasts who live or work in Watertown, returns this year for the entire month of April. Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will be selected by the Commissioner of the FCBL. Green recently announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL. 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. Ill bet some day Watertown is going to be recognizing your achievements here at the Recreation Dept. Day trip or a week-long adventure. IRVING, Texas (AP) Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault of Nevada, Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen and Miami (Ohio) athletic director David . BRIAN TISBERT-Lexington Blue Sox Congratulations Peter! 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JOE CACCIATORE-Umpire in Chief An individual may not nominate themselves for induction. Don McKeown-Medford Mustangs Your email address will not be published. Ed Larson- Augustine As Peter Centola is now the Director of the Watertown Recreation Department. Baseball is defined by stories of perseverance and triumph. 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. KEVIN LOFTUS-Peter Fuller, Lynnfield & Gately Rams More. The Celtic League Cup is an ice hockey league contested by teams from both Scotland and Ireland. He finally got his Major League shot at age 42, when he helped the Indians capture the 1948 pennant. Centola hit well over .300 every year. Wide receiver A.J. To be approved for induction, a candidate must receive a 3/4 vote from the selection committee. Bill Smeglin- Melrose Rams & Medford Mustangs Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. share. Those seeking ticket information should contact event coordinator Orazio Azzarello at (617) 839-1488 or by e-mailing [email protected]. BRIAN COUGHLIN- Holovak & Coughlin The Museum is as eclectic as the Game itself, including exhibits highlighting art and photography that you'll find on the first floor. Travel through history via artifacts and documents that highlight the games greatest heroes and teams, exploring how baseball has changed throughout the years. As president and treasurer, Foster grew the NNL into a force that rivaled Major League Baseball. All rights reserved. Congratulations Peter on this so deserved recognition! He fielded 11 separate Hall of Fame players on his roster at various points, aggressively assembling top-end clubs year-in and year-out. 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. Harry Mehos- Augustine As And Dandridges hands were just as magical when holding a bat, routinely topping .300 with ease as he sprayed the ball to all fields. It was a pleasant surprise.. ", Professional Footballers' Association (PFA), Football personalities with British honours, Football players and officials awarded knighthoods, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Premier_League_Hall_of_Fame&oldid=1086778070, Association football museums and halls of fame, Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Appeared in more than 200 Premier League appearances for one club, Selected to any of the Team of the Decade or, This page was last edited on 8 May 2022, at 09:04. Not only were you unbelievable to watch play, but you also made every game and practice memorable. RUSSELL WARD- Somerville Red Sox & Watertown Hibos Sammy Steed As & Blue Sox Most accounts have Browns career win percentage above .700. : 1998: 101 . See the bottom of this page for crieria and other information. He was also influential in organizing the first Negro League World Series in 1924. FRAN FUSCO Medford Mustangs MIKE CONNOLLY- Augustines As Paige was known as the ultimate showman as he barnstormed hundreds of games per year and dazzled scores of fans. Any individual with a demonstrated interest in the FCBL may submit a nomination. 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. His late and always supportive parents, Philip and Anna, along with his late brother Quinn, smile down tonight, proudly joining Karen and the kids as we induct and welcome Pete Centola into the Intercity League Hall of Fame. 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. DAVE TALLENT-Hosmer Chiefs Here he is seen playing for Stonehill College. ALEX MASEL Somerville Elms,Red Sox & Andre Chiefs PETE FEELEY-Augustines/Cremone As 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. 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. Rogan, in the eyes of some contemporary records, was the winningest pitcher of the original Negro National League. 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. Here are some of the items and exhibits youll want to see in person.
The Baseball Hall of. (https://www.watertownmanews.com/2017/11/03/watertowns-peter-centola-named-to-intercity-baseball-league-hall-of-fame/). Part 4: Conclusions. John Pancho Webb Mustangs & Chiefs, JIM ADAMSON-Melrose Rams 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. The annual event has been on hold since November of 2020 when Covid concerns forced a postponement. The dual threat helped the Kansas City Monarchs become a mini-dynasty in the mid-1920s, with Rogan going 18-6 on the mound and hitting nearly .400 at the plate during the Monarchs 1924 championship season. Green will be remembered by plays like this Hall Mary TD catch in triple coverage. Often called upon to take the mound, it wasnt overpowering velocity that got batters out, it was location and guile. The Archives and Collections at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum preserve relics of the game, the great stories they tell, and a trove of historic information. Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batters box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. Kansas City won six Negro American League pennants and one Negro League World Series title with Smith coming out of the bullpen. Built with the Largo WordPress Theme from the Institute for Nonprofit News. Kevin Giannino-Augustine As BOB SPINNEY- Hosmer Chiefs Adams may be a Hall of Famer someday, but Jackson is nowhere near HOF worthy. John Moore, Merchants JOHN McCULLOUGH-Winchester When I was a sophomore we had a very good team at Stonehill, Centola said. JOHN OBRIEN-Augustines As 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. Hill was also a frenetic baserunner in the style of Jackie Robinson, pestering pitchers as he danced back and forth on the basepaths. Players Season Award Winners, significant contributor to successful teams, went on to a professional career. When a pitcher asked Hall of Fame manager Leo Durocher how he should pitch Suttles in an exhibition, Durocher replied, Just pitch and pray.. Charlie BreitroseMothers from the Watertown Youth Hockey skated a lap of honor in memory of their friend Jami Curley at John A. Ryan Arena. The Homestead Grays were the powerhouse of the East under Poseys ownership. KEVIN OBRIEN- Hosmer Chiefs, Medford Mustangs & Somerville Elms 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. 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. He spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he made the Pro Bowl seven times. The ICL will welcome in the following inductees on June 8: Chuck Andre - Chiefs [] Read more RALPH WALKER- Hosmer Chiefs, Johnny Ball- Boston Typos 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. 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. Though he was often overshadowed by bigger names, Brown was the Homestead Grays Sunday Pitcher -- the popular term at the time for the ace who could draw a crowd -- throughout the franchises dynastic run of nine straight Negro National League pennants. 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. 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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. 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. Streak Hall of Fame. 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. The inductees will be enshrined at the ICL's 5th annual Hall of Fame, Awards & Reunion. He worked as a teachers aide in the 1980s while also coaching baseball. STEVE CAPOZZI Melrose Rams The Intercity League has provided the Greater Boston area with some of the finest amateur baseball talent since 1950. CHARLIE MEEKER- Lynnfield Colonials & Augustines As I can't seem to express, Linda Scott on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. The Commissioner will serve as the Chairman of the Committee. 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. Streak Hall of Fame Crowns Hall of Fame Golden Owl Hall of Fame 25 Level 25 Hall of Fame Thousandaire Hall of Fame 100,000XP+ Hall of Fame . His first position was as freshman coach at Belmont High School in 1983, then moved to Mass Bay Community College the next year before going to UMass-Boston, where he coached from 1985-91. JOE SARNO- Wakefield Merchants MIKE MARTELLO- Wakefield Merchants "It was a thrill.". BOB IANDOLI-Somerville Red Sox & Elms, Andre Chiefs & Melrose Rams People of all backgrounds and experiences. Eddie DiGiacomo Player-Manager (Mustangs) Fifteen years ago, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted 17 people from the Negro leagues. 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. "When I was a sophomore we had a very good team at Stonehill," Centola said. STAN DeMARTINIS-Melrose Rams & Lynnfield White Sox Still, Grant led the International Leagues Buffalo squad in hitting each year from 1886-88. Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. . Those talents, along with Hills prolific line drives from the plate, earned him comparisons to Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. Green. MIKE TOBIN- Lexington Blue Sox are equally impressive and deserving recognition. Said Satchel Paige of Charlestons ability: You had to see him to believe him.. Pro Football Reference has a neat tool called the Hall of Fame Monitor that tracks a player's chances at making the HOF. He threw strikes, got outs, got saves and got wins. In an in-depth look at baseballs beginnings, explore the games evolution, early amateur roots, and transition to professional players and teams. 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. "It was a pleasant surprise.". Joe ODonnell Player-Manager-Official (Chiefs) Charlie BreitroseThe City Council voted to replace the artificial turf at Victory Field with a new artificial surface. [1] Other factors are also taken into consideration, with players needing to have retired before the start of the awarding season, and are only judged on their domestic performances in the Premier League with no other competitions considered. EDDIE McCARTY-Hosmer Chiefs All rights reserved. His most famous performance came in 1930, when he struck out 27 Monarchs and allowed just one hit in a 12-inning, 1-0 victory. Jack Mountain- Boston Typos & Hosmer Chiefs If a single was needed against a tough lefty, hed get the single. Bob Dedrick-Augustine As 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. 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. More >. [email protected]
Suttles hit the first homer in the history of the East-West All-Star Game in 1933, and he won the exhibition with a walk-off, three-run blast in the 11th inning two years later. Through the years, Centola also worked in the Watertown Public Schools and for Watertown Recreation. Are Green's years with the Bengals enough to get him enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Suttles Negro Leagues homer total finished somewhere around 190 (rivaling Turkey Stearnes and Josh Gibson for the all-time mark), and he slugged over .600 across 22 Negro League seasons. Tickets are priced at $50 per person or $500 for a table of ten. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. His baseball career did not get off to an auspicious start. The 1976 Watertown Babe Ruth All Stars, including Peter Centola, center, who went on to play and coach in high school and college. A trip to Cooperstown has something for baseball fans and everyone else. But early Negro League fans were already familiar with Torrientes remarkable five-tool ability from his play stateside -- first with the Cuban Stars and then the Chicago American Giants, whom he helped to three straight Negro National League pennants. 0. Al Frezza- Medford Daily Mercury (Media) 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. Both players were listed on Pro Football Talk Mike Florio's top 10 receivers of the 2010s decade. 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. The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation: Cooperstown, NY - July 1 -3, 2023. GORDIE LEWIS- Hosmer Chiefs Bob Daley, North Cambridge Justin Crisafulli- Medford Mustangs ARI KOUFOS Augustines As & Andre Chiefs Don January Umpire 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. But he supplied much more. AL LANNI- Umpire A well-regarded and well-traveled shortstop, Wells was known as The Devil, a moniker he picked up in Mexico (El Diablo) after the competition learned to stop hitting the ball his way. 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. He has been the commissioner of the Watertown Mens Summer Basketball League for 33 years. JAKE DILLARD-Lexington Blue Sox The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. MARK SULLIVAN- Augustines As & Somerville Red Sox & Somerville Elms Watertown News ROY PETERSON-Somerville Elms & Medford Mustangs 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. . He ranks fourth among active wideouts in both those aforementioned statistics over the course of his career. 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. Bob DeFelice Player-Manager (Chiefs & Typos) Coaches eligible after ending their active coaching career in FCBL; who have managed or coached for a minimum of 2 seasons in the league. 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. Centola played for 10 years in the very competitive adult baseball league for the Arlington-based Grannan Club, which turned into Holovack and Coughlin. 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. Always free! RICK DEANGELIS- Reading Town Team 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. More >. RICK CROSBY Wakefield Merchants ANDY HARTUNG-Wakefield Merchants All nominations will be presented to the FCBL Hall of Fame Selection Committee. He wore wooden shin guards to protect himself from spikings at second base, and he was repeatedly on alert for beanings at home plate. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. Pioneers and builders of dynasties. Must have contributed significantly to the greater good of the FCBL. Dandridge possessed the quickest reflexes and the surest hands of any infielder Ive ever seen, wrote Monte Irvin, who was no slouch himself with the glove. Nominations can be submitted here. 2023 Futures League (FCBL). Dr. Richard Morelli, Rams I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. He has been the commissioner of the Watertown Men's Summer Basketball League for 33 years. Wherever he played, Torriente was a sure bet to clear .300 at the plate and track down almost every ball in center field. Watertowns Peter Centola will be inducted into the Intercity Baseball Hall of Fame. Santop was famous for tape-measure blasts and sky-high batting averages in the pre-Negro Leagues, known as the Dead Ball Era. "It wasn't like I was waiting for this," Centola said. Mike Langston-Andre Chiefs 617-458-9561
Steve Freker Media (Medford Mercury/Malden Evening News) 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. Wilkinson was Cumberland Poseys chief rival as owner of the successful Kansas City Monarchs, a franchise that excelled in both the Negro National and Negro American Leagues. No insults, slights or personal attacks. Here he is shown on a trip to St. Georges Island with the Rec Department. Tom Mandile- Hosmer Chiefs & Medford Mustangs This tool lists Green as having only 50.86 points in the system, less than . No foul language. But Foster had loftier goals in mind. Gary Kiel Chiefs & Rams John Veneziano Chiefs He swung a 50-ounce bat, and was said to have once homered three times in a single inning. These rosters list 10 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The consensus pick as the Negro Leagues best third baseman, Johnsons glovework evoked comparisons to Major League stars Pie Traynor and Brooks Robinson. Mike Romano-Andre Chiefs & Somerville Red Sox Show your love of the game and play a part in preserving past and ensuring the future of the Baseball Hall of Fame. BILLY DUNN- Hosmer Chiefs, Medford Mustangs & Augustines As STEVE HARTERY-Arlex Oilers Congratulations, Peter. He is credited with inventing the Pistol offense, with a running back lined up behind the quarterback in a shotgun formation. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. 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. And they all capped their careers with the greatest play of all. It wasnt like I was waiting for this, Centola said. FRANKIE LEMOS- Hosmer Chiefs & Everett City Club Buddy Keohan, Wakefield Daily Item-Media JOHN TRAFICANTE- Somerville Elms & Augustines As Intercity League Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees, Chuck Andre Chiefs John Brickley, As Green was always a goodplayer but never a great player. Contributors/Administrators No waiting period for eligibility. Centola hit well over .300 every year. 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. After this weekend, Kendrick will have a more fitting memory to recollect. 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. He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. Bob Gibbs Manager-Official (Arlex) [3], The first two inductees were originally to be announced in March 2020,[11] but the announcement was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pioneers and builders of dynasties. Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. Introducing the Hall of Fame Starting Nine, a scavenger hunt built for the ultimate baseball fan. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002. The following announcement was provided by DEAFinitely, Inc.: Fred Campatelli Player (Augustines As) In the playoffs, where stellar play elevates players in the eyes of media and fans, he never shined. Hall of Fame Tournament. They are the parents of 22 year-old daughter, Torey Boyle, 14 year-old son, Philip, and 12 year-old daughter, Leanne. 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. He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. His prowess on the diamond has earned him a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. 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. More >, Leonard was the Homestead Grays first baseman for 17 years, making him the longest-tenured player with one team in Negro Leagues history. Big Bill Foster starred for his brothers Chicago American Giants, winning 26 straight games during the 1926 season -- including both ends of a doubleheader victory over "Bullet" Joe Rogan and the Kansas City Monarchs that clinched the pennant. 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. Paul Lahey, Malden Evening News-Media Jon Sutherby- Wakefield Merchants, Joe Armstrong, Chiefs One of his players at UMass-Boston, Steve Coffey, was taken in the Major League Baseball drafted. Jim Gigi Cavanaugh, Reading Richie DiGiacomo- Hosmer Chiefs JON DREW-Somerville Red Sox, Andre Chiefs, Lynnfield White Sox, Guinness Club, & Gately As Dihigo may have been the most versatile player in baseball history. STEVE LANE- Augustines/Cremone As I have hope that as a result,. Part 4: Conclusions, Yasmina, Thank you for joining me in this rather long road to discovery. 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