The inductees will be enshrined at the ICL's 5th annual Hall of Fame, Awards & Reunion. 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. Commenters must sign full real names. a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. Paul Lahey, Malden Evening News-Media Those seeking ticket information should contact event coordinator Orazio Azzarello at (617) 839-1488 or by e-mailing ICLHallofFame@yahoo.com. Said Satchel Paige of Charlestons ability: You had to see him to believe him.. Seek out and celebrate your heroes, and explore online and in-person exhibits commemorating the history and impact of the game. JIM SHANAHAN-Umpire He threw strikes, got outs, got saves and got wins. Centola got cut from youth baseball at the age of 7. On the Museum's third floor, " Chasing the Dream " honors Hank Aaron's legacy, while "Sacred Ground" examines the evolution of ballparks. MARK SANTINI-Somerville Elms, Medford Mustangs & Hosmer Chiefs They left their mark, brought fans together, and made dreams come true. He is credited with inventing the Pistol offense, with a running back lined up behind the quarterback in a shotgun formation. 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. Centola played for 10 years in the very competitive adult baseball league for the Arlington-based Grannan Club, which turned into Holovack and Coughlin. All champions of baseball. It was a pleasant surprise.. DEREK DANA Augustines As The group includes first-time eligible candidates Darrelle Revis and Joe . Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. The AFA has been in operation for 43 years and is not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization. Watertowns Peter Centola Named to Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. Tom Cassell Player-Manager-Official (Cassell Club) His prowess on the diamond has earned him a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. And they all capped their careers with the greatest play of all. 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. 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. But he is unlikely to gain immortality in the Hall of Fame. Stearnes routinely challenged for home run crowns and stole plenty of bases, too. Flashy yet dependable, Dandridge dazzled with the leather at third base for years with the Newark Dodgers and Eagles. Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack once said Johnson could write his own price on a Major League contract if he were white. MIKE MARTELLO- Wakefield Merchants And Dandridges hands were just as magical when holding a bat, routinely topping .300 with ease as he sprayed the ball to all fields. 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. Cary McConnell Chiefs & As PAUL KELLIHER-Wakefield Merchants Day trip or a week-long adventure. RICK DEANGELIS- Reading Town Team 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. Boston Men's Baseball Organization, Inc. All rights reserved. BOB SPINNEY- Hosmer Chiefs Wilsons career average settled near .360, right on par with Josh Gibson for the Negro Leagues best all-time mark. Listed below in alphabetical order by last name are the current members of the BMBL Hall of Fame. PETER CENTOLA-Grannan Club & Holovak & Coughlin New members will serve three-year terms on the committee. 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. Cooperstown, NY - July 1 -3, 2023. When I was a sophomore we had a very good team at Stonehill, Centola said. Youre the best! Pioneers and builders of dynasties. I have hope that as a result,. 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. GEORGE RAVANIS-Arlex Oilers 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. 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. Jerry Tabler Peter Fuller & Chiefs 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. 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. 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. Pompez later scouted for the New York Giants, ushering in more international talent to the Major Leagues. 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. Denver, Colorado - July 1-3, 2023. DAVE AHERN-Cassell Club, Medford Americans & Lexington Blue Sox The lifelong Watertown resident is married to Karen. ANDY HARTUNG-Wakefield Merchants Baseball is defined by stories of perseverance and triumph. Don McKeown-Medford Mustangs Fowler has been acknowledged as the first Black professional baseball player, according to the Hall of Fame. MIKE CONNOLLY- Augustines As Shawn Tobin, Blue Sox, Harry Red Butland ICL Founder (North Cambridge) 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. 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. But he supplied much more. That advice was not lost on Centola who time and again would get the job done in a multitude of situations. 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. Smith often played Robin to Satchel Paiges Batman, spelling Paige in relief for the Monarchs. 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. Dave Marsters, Chiefs But Foster had loftier goals in mind. He fielded 11 separate Hall of Fame players on his roster at various points, aggressively assembling top-end clubs year-in and year-out. YardArt Watertown"PaTRASHia" was one of the pieces made for Watertown's YardArt. 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. He was also influential in organizing the first Negro League World Series in 1924. JOE GULINO- Medford Mustangs (https://www.watertownmanews.com/2017/11/03/watertowns-peter-centola-named-to-intercity-baseball-league-hall-of-fame/). Steve Ring- Malden Merchants 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). He needed a few more season's worth of solid production to make the Hall. RON LUONGO-Lynnfield Colonials & Hosmer Chiefs Lenny Dempsey Player-Manager (Chiefs) 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. Nominations can be submitted here. Charlie Patterson, Reading 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. EDDIE LARSON MVP Dionys Quezada, Middlesex Expos TOM CASSELL OUTSTANDING HITTER Dionys Quezada, Middlesex Expos OUTSTANDING PITCHER- Chris Mitchell, Melrose Americans FIREMAN OF THE YEAR- Manny Delcarmen, Lexington Blue Sox ROOKIE OF THE YEAR- [], Melrose The Middlesex Expos scored four runs in the first inning and then blanked Lexington for the first six innings to win the teams first Intercity League Championship. JOE CACCIATORE-Umpire in Chief The election came with some controversy and has been followed by silence. Kevin Giannino-Augustine As [15] The 2022 nominees were: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We depend on your support. share. Theres no substitute for experiencing it first hand. Arthur Hartung, Merchants Bob DeFelice Player-Manager (Chiefs & Typos) See the bottom of this page for crieria and other information. Then he became athletic director at Newbury College, where he restarted baseball as a club sport and later became a varsity team. STAN DeMARTINIS-Melrose Rams & Lynnfield White Sox 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. Those talents, along with Hills prolific line drives from the plate, earned him comparisons to Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker. After college, Centola began playing in the Intercity League, and began coaching. Graceful with the glove and dangerous with the bat, Leonard was a top candidate to break the color barrier before Jackie Robinson. Coaches exhort hitters to "have an idea" when they go to the plate. 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. Required fields are marked *. EDDIE McCARTY-Hosmer Chiefs Denny Drinkwater, Merchants SEAN McELROY-Lexington Blue Sox He wore that honor proudly, twirling a one-hit shutout in the 1944 Negro League World Series and a perfect game the following year. The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Mike Romano-Andre Chiefs & Somerville Red Sox 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. Dick DeFeo Player (Merchants) Jack Mountain- Boston Typos & Hosmer Chiefs The ICL will welcome in the following inductees on June 8: Chuck Andre - Chiefs [] Read more Bernie Murphy Umpire John Gnieski Mustangs The following announcement was provided by DEAFinitely, Inc.: 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. Joe ODonnell Player-Manager-Official (Chiefs) Charlie BreitroseMothers from the Watertown Youth Hockey skated a lap of honor in memory of their friend Jami Curley at John A. Ryan Arena. Bill Smeglin- Melrose Rams & Medford Mustangs 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. 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. 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. Dave Ellegood Merchants Jimmy Quinn Player-Manager (North Cambridge) Coaches eligible after ending their active coaching career in FCBL; who have managed or coached for a minimum of 2 seasons in the league. Fred Campatelli Player (Augustines As) Built with the Largo WordPress Theme from the Institute for Nonprofit News. Charlie BreitroseThe City Council voted to replace the artificial turf at Victory Field with a new artificial surface. Fellow stars from the time said Stearnes could hit a ball as far as anyone -- perhaps even Gibson, on the right day -- while also tracking down every ball to the gap. The items within the Archives and Collections come in a variety of shapes and sizes - ranging from large three-dimensional artifacts to photographic slides and everything . He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. INTERCITY & PARK LEAGUE HOLD HALL OF FAME DINNERS Tweet . He worked as a teachers aide in the 1980s while also coaching baseball. Mike Kalfopoulos Rams, Chiefs & Americans ", 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. a great memory for me. KEVIN BURGOYNE-Medford Mustangs, Augustines As, Andre Chiefs, Powderhouse, Holovak & Coughlin & Melrose Americans Monte Irvin often compared Day to the great Bob Gibson in how he could carry a ballclub when it was his turn to pitch. If a runner was on third with less than two outs, hed fly deep to the outfield. Must have contributed significantly to the greater good of the FCBL. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will be selected by the Commissioner of the FCBL. Being ahead of the curve always works better for me. Its teams also play in the Northern Premier League or the Irish Hockey League. 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. 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) He has been the commissioner of the Watertown Men's Summer Basketball League for 33 years. But thats likely selling him short. Not only were you unbelievable to watch play, but you also made every game and practice memorable. A situational hitter, Centola knew what his job was from at bat to at bat. MIKE TURILLI- Melrose Rams 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. Great career and great guy. Nominations can be submitted here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/ap_top25, FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. He transformed his ballclub into a barnstorming phenomenon during the lean years of the Great Depression, investing his own money into a portable field lighting system that he trucked behind the team bus on road trips. MIKE TOBIN- Lexington Blue Sox 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. STEVE LANE- Augustines/Cremone As 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. 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. Please order your tickets early as space is limited. The annual event has been on hold since November of 2020 when Covid concerns forced a postponement. 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. JUSTIN CRISAFULLI-Andre Chiefs Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. Phoenix World Series. More >. 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. More. VIN MARTELLI- Hosmer Chiefs & Wakefield Merchants 617-458-9561 He played first base and pitched. 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. Wide receiver A.J. WARREN OLSON Medford Mustangs & Andre Chiefs Centola graduated from Stonehill College in 1982. As with the bat and glove, when on the mound, he did his job. KEVIN YIANACOPOLUS- Wakefield Merchants, MIKE BARNES-Andre Chiefs The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. Also, Comments may not go up right away. 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. He threw strikes, got outs, got saves and got wins. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. 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. Thanks for your patience. 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. (more). Centola graduated from Stonehill College in 1982. Dick Rigazio Player-Manager (North Cambridge), Copyright 2016 - intercityleaguebaseball.com -. Centola played for 10 years in the very competitive adult baseball league for the Arlington-based Grannan Club, which turned into Holovack and Coughlin. They made it to Cooperstown. Here youll find household names and overlooked heroes. He teamed up with Gibson to form the equivalent of the Yankees Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, leading the Grays to nine Negro National League pennants and five Negro League World Series appearances. Self-guided tour or VIP experience. Peter Centola is now the Director of the Watertown Recreation Department. Green will be remembered by plays like this Hall Mary TD catch in triple coverage. He wore wooden shin guards to protect himself from spikings at second base, and he was repeatedly on alert for beanings at home plate. An individual may not nominate themselves for induction. He was a summer star in the United States and a winter hero in his native Cuba. 67 PFR ranking places him in similar company with DeSean Jackson and Davante Adams. At the time, the Intercity Golden Gloves was considered, along with the events in New York and Chicago, to be the premier amateur boxing tournaments in the nation. The Intercity League has provided the Greater Boston area with some of the finest amateur baseball talent since 1950. Richie DiGiacomo- Hosmer Chiefs Green recently announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL. More >. No insults, slights or personal attacks. Travel through history via artifacts and documents that highlight the games greatest heroes and teams, exploring how baseball has changed throughout the years. Day used a deceptive side-armed delivery to rival Satchel Paige as the Negro Leagues greatest ace, even outdueling Paige in the 1942 Negro League World Series. Santop was famous for tape-measure blasts and sky-high batting averages in the pre-Negro Leagues, known as the Dead Ball Era. Contributors/Administrators Responsible for building and enhancing the FCBL or a franchise, Committee Members will attend the regularly scheduled selection meetings as set by the Commissioner, Approve only those individuals who had significant contributions to the FCBL, Evaluate and update the policies and operational procedures and provide recommendations to the Commissioner for positive change, Keep all action of the Selection Committee confidential. PETER PARR- Wakefield Merchants 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. Hill was also a frenetic baserunner in the style of Jackie Robinson, pestering pitchers as he danced back and forth on the basepaths. Social change and personal victories. Hall of Fame Weekend happens every year, with the Hall of Famers returning to Cooperstown to honor the current years class of members. The annual event has been on hold since November of 2020 when Covid concerns forced a postponement. JON DREW-Somerville Red Sox, Andre Chiefs, Lynnfield White Sox, Guinness Club, & Gately As Part 4: Conclusions, Yasmina, Thank you for joining me in this rather long road to discovery. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 was revealed Thursday night at NFL Honors, three days before Super Bowl LVII. Plus, his teams never did anything notable in the playoffs, and he only racked up one All-Pro selection (2012). STEVE SILVIO- Medford Mustangs & Andre Chiefs Joe DiSarcina Player-Manager (Augustines As) He led the Giants to the 1951 pennant, and helped them capture their final World Series title in New York three years later. When the great Negro League catchers are listed, Mackeys name should always reside next to Josh Gibson and Roy Campanella. Hard work and dedication you always had. Youve accomplished so many things youve never mentioned over the years but thats how you are! The Intercity Leagues Hall of Fame Ceremony and Awards Dinner has been scheduled for Thursday evening June 8, 2023 at Anthonys in Malden. DON McGILLICUDDY- Reading Town Team & Wilmington Congratulations Peter on this so deserved recognition! Adams may be a Hall of Famer someday, but Jackson is nowhere near HOF worthy. He started a club baseball team at the college. When Haverstraw Little League opened its 1973 season the following May, the 550 players on 34 teams in six divisions dedicated the season to the memory of the man who did so much . The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. CFP executive director Bill Hancock also said North Carolina State AD Boo Corrigan will serve as the chairman of the committee for another season. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. After this weekend, Kendrick will have a more fitting memory to recollect. 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. Don January Umpire These rosters list 10 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame inductees. He is currently the Director of Recreation in Watertown. On Sunday, O'Neil, who rose to fame as a first baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs, will be posthumously inducted into. 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