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. Charlie BreitroseMothers from the Watertown Youth Hockey skated a lap of honor in memory of their friend Jami Curley at John A. Ryan Arena. All decisions made by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee are final. Updated Mar. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. The Intercity Leagues Hall of Fame Ceremony and Awards Dinner has been scheduled for Thursday evening June 8, 2023 at Anthonys in Malden. Fred Campatelli Player (Augustines As) All rights reserved. The annual event has been on hold since November of 2020 when Covid concerns forced a postponement. 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. 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. RUSSELL WARD- Somerville Red Sox & Watertown Hibos 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. Players Season Award Winners, significant contributor to successful teams, went on to a professional career. The CFP will expand to 12 teams starting with the 2024 season. Steve Ring- Malden Merchants His prowess on the diamond has earned hima spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. 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. 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. Stonehill College | 320 Washington Street | Easton, MA 02357. Through the years, Centola also worked in the Watertown Public Schools and for Watertown Recreation. Pioneers and builders of dynasties. No insults, slights or personal attacks. SEAN McELROY-Lexington Blue Sox Fifteen years ago, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted 17 people from the Negro leagues. John, Coach, from your very first Varsity MVP at UMB. Keep up with headlines and events at the Baseball Hall of Fame, and see who will be taking their place in history next. : 1998: 101 . Youve accomplished so many things youve never mentioned over the years but thats how you are! In 1917, Santop collected six hits off Major League All-Stars Chief Bender and Bullet Joe Bush in an exhibition series. As with the bat and glove, when on the mound, he did his job. Denver, Colorado - July 1-3, 2023. He threw strikes, got outs, got saves and got wins. The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation: Here are some of the items and exhibits youll want to see in person. He played first base and pitched. STEVE HOWE-Hosmer Chiefs & Medford Mustangs The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. Rogan, in the eyes of some contemporary records, was the winningest pitcher of the original Negro National League. MIKE BROWNE Umpire 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). MARK SULLIVAN- Augustines As & Somerville Red Sox & Somerville Elms RALPH WALKER- Hosmer Chiefs, Johnny Ball- Boston Typos 3 , InterCity Express (ICE) 101 88 . His baseball career did not get off to an auspicious start. 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. As part of the inaugural class of 2021, eight players were inducted; Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Frank Lampard, Dennis Bergkamp, Steven Gerrard, and David Beckham. All champions of baseball. Green recently announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL. That advice was not lost on Centola who time and again would get the job done in a multitude of situations. Leon Paulino closed out the first inning scoring with a 2-run home run to right. BILL COOKE- Lexington Blue Sox 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. As player-manager, Brown led the Monarchs to pennants in 1937, 39 and 40. 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. Ault did three separate stints as Nevada's coach from 1976-2012, going 234-108-1. That advice was not lost on Centola who time and again would get the job done in a multitude of situations. Both players were listed on Pro Football Talk Mike Florio's top 10 receivers of the 2010s decade. 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. Plus, his teams never did anything notable in the playoffs, and he only racked up one All-Pro selection (2012). The figures immortalized here inspired generations. The election came with some controversy and has been followed by silence. As president and treasurer, Foster grew the NNL into a force that rivaled Major League Baseball. Phoenix World Series. Intercity League Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees Chuck Andre - Chiefs Dave Ellegood- Merchants Peter Ferrari - Blue Sox Don January - Umpire Tommy Haugh - Blue Sox Mike Kalfopoulos - Rams, Chiefs & Americans Sammy Steed - A's & Blue Sox Cary McConnell - Chiefs & A's John Gnieski - Mustangs RICK FORESTEIRE- Melrose Rams 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. His career tailed off after signing as a free agent with the Cardinals in 2021. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. JAKE DILLARD-Lexington Blue Sox Here he is seen playing for Stonehill College. Steve Freker Media (Medford Mercury/Malden Evening News) 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.. Self-guided tour or VIP experience. Centola hit well over .300 every year. SHANAN KNOX- Lexington Blue Sox 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. 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. The Monarchs featured plenty of star power as they claimed six Negro American League pennants in the late 1930s and early 40s, but Home Run Brown -- as he was called by none other than Josh Gibson -- was probably their biggest lineup threat. STEVE HARTERY-Arlex Oilers Intercity League Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees, Chuck Andre Chiefs [15] The 2022 nominees were: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Then he became athletic director at Newbury College, where he restarted baseball as a club sport and later became a varsity team. Dihigos nickname -- El Maestro -- perfectly summed up his preternatural ability. His prowess on the diamond has earned him a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. He worked as a teachers aide in the 1980s while also coaching baseball. DEAN KOULOURIS-Wakefield Merchants Dr. Richard Morelli, Rams Ed Larson- Augustine As BILL BRASSIL-Wakefield Merchants & Hosmer Chiefs RICK DEANGELIS- Reading Town Team The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Phoenix, Arizona - September 28 - October 14, 2023 * 18 Wood Open, Minor, Rookie Divisions - September 28 . All rights reserved. John Pancho Webb Mustangs & Chiefs, JIM ADAMSON-Melrose Rams He swung a 50-ounce bat, and was said to have once homered three times in a single inning. Jon Sutherby- Wakefield Merchants, Joe Armstrong, Chiefs COMMENT RULES: Buddy Keohan, Wakefield Daily Item-Media He spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he made the Pro Bowl seven times. After this weekend, Kendrick will have a more fitting memory to recollect. As good as Lloyd was with the leather, he was just as impressive with the bat: He retired with an average north of .330 (per most contemporary accounts) over a 27-year career, and he reached .400 on several occasions. Mile High Classic Tournament. Jim Gigi Cavanaugh, Reading Those talents, along with Hills prolific line drives from the plate, earned him comparisons to Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker. Eddie DiGiacomo Player-Manager (Mustangs) BOB SPINNEY- Hosmer Chiefs 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. 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. He threw strikes, got outs, got saves and got wins. Leagues Hall of Fame. Green's No. He started a club baseball team at the college. . Also, Comments may not go up right away. RON LUONGO-Lynnfield Colonials & Hosmer Chiefs Gary Kiel Chiefs & Rams 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. FRANKIE LEMOS- Hosmer Chiefs & Everett City Club 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. It was introduced in for the 2008/09 season with the purpose of raising the profile of the sport in Ireland and increasing interest in Scotland. Often called upon to take the mound, it wasnt overpowering velocity that got batters out, it was location and guile. This tool lists Green as having only 50.86 points in the system, less than half the total (103.63) of an "average" Hall of Fame wideout. Stearnes routinely challenged for home run crowns and stole plenty of bases, too. 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. Quiet and unassuming, with a funky running style and a corkscrew batting stance all his own, Norman Stearnes play did all the talking that was needed. More >. 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. Bob Daley, North Cambridge Fred Knox Player (Chiefs) Kansas City won six Negro American League pennants and one Negro League World Series title with Smith coming out of the bullpen. Nominations can be submitted here. Tom Mandile- Hosmer Chiefs & Medford Mustangs 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. a great memory for me. JOE SANTAGATE- Andre Chiefs 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. Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. 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. 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. 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. Richie DiGiacomo- Hosmer Chiefs But Foster had loftier goals in mind. Said Satchel Paige of Charlestons ability: You had to see him to believe him.. Reserve your tickets, map your route, and work out all the details for your arrival in Cooperstown. Watertowns Peter Centola will be inducted into the Intercity Baseball Hall of Fame. The Commissioner will serve as the Chairman of the Committee. Recently, the Watertown Youth Hockey community came together for their annual fundraiser, and also paid tribute to a hockey mom who recently lost her battle with cancer. 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. A maximum of 10 individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Fame every other year. Ty Cobb pegged him as a sure 30-game winner had he pitched in MLB, and many a Major League star, from Walter Johnson to Grover Cleveland Alexander to Rube Marquard, tried and failed to outduel Williams in exhibitions. Eddie Landry-North Cambridge That's a tough league! Bernie Murphy Umpire JON DREW-Somerville Red Sox, Andre Chiefs, Lynnfield White Sox, Guinness Club, & Gately As 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. IRVING, Texas (AP) Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault of Nevada, Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen and Miami (Ohio) athletic director David Sayler are joining the College Football Playoff's 13-member selection committee next season. Kevin Giannino-Augustine As Social change and personal victories. 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. 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. 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. 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. ", 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. Being named to the the Hall of Fame at Anthonys in Malden 39 and 40 every year... 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