Bill Kelly- Reading Town Team & Hosmer Chiefs Bernie Murphy Umpire None other than Lou Brock learned the art of stealing bases under Bells tutelage. Show your love of the game and play a part in preserving past and ensuring the future of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Watertown News Then he became athletic director at Newbury College, where he restarted baseball as a club sport and later became a varsity team. In the playoffs, where stellar play elevates players in the eyes of media and fans, he never shined. He started a club baseball team at the college. No foul language. More >, A 1952 Pittsburgh Courier poll of African-American sportswriters determined Williams -- not Satchel Paige or Leon Day -- to be the greatest pitcher in Negro League history. One story states that he was timed going around the bases in just 12 seconds. DEREK DANA Augustines As Those seeking ticket information should contact event coordinator Orazio Azzarello at (617) 839-1488 or by e-mailing ICLHallofFame@yahoo.com. But thats likely selling him short. . Sammy Steed As & Blue Sox 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. 67 PFR ranking places him in similar company with DeSean Jackson and Davante Adams. Gary Kiel Chiefs & Rams Congratulations Peter on this so deserved recognition! Dave Marsters, Chiefs 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. 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). Charlie BreitroseMothers from the Watertown Youth Hockey skated a lap of honor in memory of their friend Jami Curley at John A. Ryan Arena. John Hosmer Sponsor (Chiefs) 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. 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. When the great Negro League catchers are listed, Mackeys name should always reside next to Josh Gibson and Roy Campanella. He was also fearless, evoking Cobb with his aggressive, win-at-all-costs style of play. The group includes first-time eligible candidates Darrelle Revis and Joe . John, Coach, from your very first Varsity MVP at UMB. Santop was famous for tape-measure blasts and sky-high batting averages in the pre-Negro Leagues, known as the Dead Ball Era. Centola graduated from Stonehill College in 1982. Jimmy Quinn Player-Manager (North Cambridge) The 1976 Watertown Babe Ruth All Stars, including Peter Centola, center, who went on to play and coach in high school and college. Hill was also a frenetic baserunner in the style of Jackie Robinson, pestering pitchers as he danced back and forth on the basepaths. Jon Sutherby- Wakefield Merchants, Joe Armstrong, Chiefs He was also influential in organizing the first Negro League World Series in 1924. That's a tough league! Tom Cassell Player-Manager-Official (Cassell Club) Dave Caiazzo, As Justin Crisafulli- Medford Mustangs 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. Original works of artpaintings, sculptures and renderingscelebrate the game. Dave Martin Guinness, Americans, Chiefs & Reds 2023 inductees Eric Jacobsen, Joe Jackson, Brittany Kouandjio, Bryce Perkins and Karen Self at the 2023 Chandler Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Chandler . Here are the 2022 ICL Award Winners. Are Green's years with the Bengals enough to get him enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? The election came with some controversy and has been followed by silence. Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batter's box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. Smiths sweeping curveball, honored on his Hall of Fame plaque, was his calling card. But he supplied much more. Thanks for your patience. DICK KELLIHER-Wakefield Merchants 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. 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. Players eligible five years after their final FCBL season. Pittsburgh Courier sportswriter Wendell Smith wrote that Posey was the smartest man in Negro [League] baseball, and certainly the most successful.. Flashy yet dependable, Dandridge dazzled with the leather at third base for years with the Newark Dodgers and Eagles. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 was revealed Thursday night at NFL Honors, three days before Super Bowl LVII. It was a pleasant surprise.. JOE SANTAGATE- Andre Chiefs Players Season Award Winners, significant contributor to successful teams, went on to a professional career. 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. "It was a thrill.". PETER PARR- Wakefield Merchants Harry Mehos- Augustine As 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. Through the years, Centola also worked in the Watertown Public Schools and for Watertown Recreation. All rights reserved. That advice was not lost on Centola who time and again would get the job done in a multitude of situations. One of his players at UMass-Boston, Steve Coffey, was taken in the Major League Baseball drafted. Any individual with a demonstrated interest in the FCBL may submit a nomination. Dave Polcari, Chiefs I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. 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. 0. STEVE DALEY-Andre Chiefs Joe DiSarcina Player-Manager (Augustines As) Tom Mandile- Hosmer Chiefs & Medford Mustangs Introducing the Hall of Fame Starting Nine, a scavenger hunt built for the ultimate baseball fan. 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. EDDIE McCARTY-Hosmer Chiefs Richie DiGiacomo- Hosmer Chiefs Mike Langston-Andre Chiefs 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). MIKE MARTELLO- Wakefield Merchants Of bravery, tragedy and redemption. Travel through history via artifacts and documents that highlight the games greatest heroes and teams, exploring how baseball has changed throughout the years. 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. Monte Irvin often compared Day to the great Bob Gibson in how he could carry a ballclub when it was his turn to pitch. 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He was also one of its best hitters, finishing with a career average of roughly .340 and a slugging percentage around .525. 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. He put his career on pause to serve in World War II, but he came back in 1946 to no-hit the Philadelphia Stars in his first game back on the mound. 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. Sammy Greenwood- Hosmer Chiefs Wilsons career average settled near .360, right on par with Josh Gibson for the Negro Leagues best all-time mark. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. The Celtic League Cup is an ice hockey league contested by teams from both Scotland and Ireland. Dr. Richard Morelli, Rams 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. As with the bat and glove, when on the mound, he did his job. Don McKeown-Medford Mustangs 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. He led the Giants to the 1951 pennant, and helped them capture their final World Series title in New York three years later. He is currently the Director of Recreation in Watertown. 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RICK FORESTEIRE- Melrose Rams Shawn Tobin, Blue Sox, Harry Red Butland ICL Founder (North Cambridge) Here he is seen playing for Stonehill College. When I was a sophomore we had a very good team at Stonehill, Centola said. Pompez later scouted for the New York Giants, ushering in more international talent to the Major Leagues. More >. 2023 Futures League (FCBL). BILLY DUNN- Hosmer Chiefs, Medford Mustangs & Augustines As (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? ARI KOUFOS Augustines As & Andre Chiefs These rosters list 10 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame inductees. Doug Lentz-Wakefield Merchants Denver, Colorado - July 1-3, 2023. Here are some of the items and exhibits youll want to see in person. 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. Boston Men's Baseball Organization, Inc. All rights reserved. [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. 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. Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. Peter Centola is now the Director of the Watertown Recreation Department. For players to be eligible for induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame, several criteria are taken into consideration, primarily players who have an "exceptional record of on-pitch success and have shown significant contribution" since the inception of the Premier League in 1992. 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. 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. 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. Each an inspiration. He did not give up and would play with the other River Rats at the park along the Charles River near Charles River Road. 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. Eddie Landry-North Cambridge Centola hit well over .300 every year. "It wasn't like I was waiting for this," Centola said. Contributors/Administrators No waiting period for eligibility. Then he became athletic director at Newbury College, where he restarted baseball as a club sport and later became a varsity team. Find out the latest about what is going on in town. Emailed daily. In five postseason games, Green had 18 catches for 232 yards. Baseball is defined by stories of perseverance and triumph. Centola had a decorated athletic career at Watertowns St. Patricks High School, where he was MVP of the Catholic Suburban League in baseball as a junior and senior and the Boston Herald named him to the All- Scholastic team in basketball when he was a senior. 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. 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. ROY PETERSON-Somerville Elms & Medford Mustangs Your email address will not be published. Both players were listed on Pro Football Talk Mike Florio's top 10 receivers of the 2010s decade. His career tailed off after signing as a free agent with the Cardinals in 2021. Congratulations, Peter. 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. (more). Karens mother, Nana, also shares the Centola home. With Centola, batting and fielding credentials tell two-thirds of the story. We can only go by legends (He could get into bed before the lights got dark He stole two bases on one pitch), but perhaps no American athlete -- including the great Jesse Owens -- had more stories spun about his speed. A gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you the news. 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 Homestead Grays were the powerhouse of the East under Poseys ownership. 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. 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. 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.. Always free! Brown was an even bigger legend in Puerto Rico, where he captured a pair of Winter League Triple Crowns. He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. Your the best and congrats. Steve Freker Media (Medford Mercury/Malden Evening News) IRVING, Texas (AP) Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault of Nevada, Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen and Miami (Ohio) athletic director David . Commenters must sign full real names. The Intercity Leagues Hall of Fame Ceremony and Awards Dinner has been scheduled for Thursday evening June 8, 2023 at Anthonys in Malden. Seek out and celebrate your heroes, and explore online and in-person exhibits commemorating the history and impact of the game. John Moore, Merchants 2 and 3 team against the Div. The inductees are listed in chronological order, beginning with Satchel Paige's landmark election to the Class of 1971. 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. The figures immortalized here inspired generations. Plus, his teams never did anything notable in the playoffs, and he only racked up one All-Pro selection (2012). DAVE AHERN-Cassell Club, Medford Americans & Lexington Blue Sox 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 Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Leagues Hall of Fame. The lifelong Watertown resident is married to Karen. 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. He is credited with inventing the Pistol offense, with a running back lined up behind the quarterback in a shotgun formation. The ICL will welcome in the following inductees on June 8: Chuck Andre - Chiefs [] Read more Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batters box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. MARK SANTINI-Somerville Elms, Medford Mustangs & Hosmer Chiefs 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. DON McGILLICUDDY- Reading Town Team & Wilmington No insults, slights or personal attacks. More >, Gibsons exclusion from the Major Leagues evokes as many what ifs as any Negro League star. a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. 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. They are the parents of 22 year-old daughter, Torey Boyle, 14 year-old son, Philip, and 12 year-old daughter, Leanne. 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. JOHN TRIXIE TRISCHITTA-Hosmer Chiefs, ERNIE ARDOLINO-Hosmer Chiefs Jim Curley Player (Merchants) Coaches exhort hitters to "have an idea" when they go to the plate. More >, Leonard was the Homestead Grays first baseman for 17 years, making him the longest-tenured player with one team in Negro Leagues history. Centola got cut from youth baseball at the age of 7. John Gnieski Mustangs If a runner was on third with less than two outs, he'd fly deep to the outfield. MIKE TOBIN- Lexington Blue Sox Steve Donovan-Somerville Elms & Melrose Rams 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. He spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he made the Pro Bowl seven times. 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. 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