The CFP will expand to 12 teams starting with the 2024 season. Jim Melzar, Chiefs 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. Congratulations!!! Santop was famous for tape-measure blasts and sky-high batting averages in the pre-Negro Leagues, known as the Dead Ball Era. Green. 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. 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. Bob Daley, North Cambridge One of his players at UMass-Boston, Steve Coffey, was taken in the Major League Baseball drafted. The lifelong Watertown resident is married to Karen. [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. Listed below in alphabetical order by last name are the current members of the BMBL Hall of Fame. Included are the late Adam Keenan and Bill Terlecky, the first three league alumni to play Major League Baseball, as well as our "Founding Fathers" in former Commissioner Chris Hall and original owners and operators of Futures League teams. 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. Ault did three separate stints as Nevada's coach from 1976-2012, going 234-108-1. Congratulations Peter! ", 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. Introducing the Hall of Fame Starting Nine, a scavenger hunt built for the ultimate baseball fan. 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. FRAN FUSCO Medford Mustangs Adams may be a Hall of Famer someday, but Jackson is nowhere near HOF worthy. The Lexington Blue Sox were honored for their Champion Season, Pete . STEVE CAPOZZI Melrose Rams BILL COOKE- Lexington Blue Sox The Premier League Hall of Fame honours the leading association football players that have played in the Premier League, the top level of the English football league system. Dihigos nickname -- El Maestro -- perfectly summed up his preternatural ability. 2 and 3 team against the Div. Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. The inductees will be enshrined at the ICL's 5th annual Hall of Fame, Awards & Reunion. He was also one of its best hitters, finishing with a career average of roughly .340 and a slugging percentage around .525. Then he became athletic director at Newbury College, where he restarted baseball as a club sport and later became a varsity team. Here are some of the items and exhibits youll want to see in person. 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. After college, Centola began playing in the Intercity League, and began coaching. As president and treasurer, Foster grew the NNL into a force that rivaled Major League Baseball. His prowess on the diamond has earned hima spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. 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 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. The AFA has been in operation for 43 years and is not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization. KEVIN BURGOYNE-Medford Mustangs, Augustines As, Andre Chiefs, Powderhouse, Holovak & Coughlin & Melrose Americans Cary McConnell Chiefs & As Sammy Steed As & Blue Sox About Watertown News Find out the latest about what is going on in town. 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. JOE SARNO- Wakefield Merchants 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. Coaches Participated for multiple seasons and was part of successful teams and is known to have greatly enhanced the players he/she coached. Now sit back and enjoy the acknowledgement of others. Peter Albano Somerville & Rams 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 the playoffs, where stellar play elevates players in the eyes of media and fans, he never shined. His prowess on the diamond has earned him a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. JIM SHANAHAN-Umpire The Intercity Leagues Hall of Fame Ceremony and Awards Dinner has been scheduled for Thursday evening June 8, 2023 at Anthonys in Malden. "It wasn't like I was waiting for this," Centola said. Keep up with headlines and events at the Baseball Hall of Fame, and see who will be taking their place in history next. BRIAN COUGHLIN- Holovak & Coughlin Torrientes legend was built on a national scale in 1920, when he outhit and outhomered Babe Ruth during a nine-game exhibition series in Cuba. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002. DEAN KOULOURIS-Wakefield Merchants Welcome to the Hall of fame. Justin Crisafulli- Medford Mustangs Green was always a goodplayer but never a great player. Lenny Dempsey Player-Manager (Chiefs) ABOUT THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Welcome to the American Football Association (AFA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of adult (minor league/semi-pro) football. 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. a great memory for me. These days Peter Centola can be seen around Watertown's recreation facilities as the town's Director of Recreation, but in his younger days baseball was his life. 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. But he is unlikely to gain immortality in the Hall of Fame. 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. Jerry Tabler Peter Fuller & Chiefs Being elected into the Hall of Fame is the highest accolade a player can achieve in the BMBL. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Mike Langston-Andre Chiefs (https://www.watertownmanews.com/2017/11/03/watertowns-peter-centola-named-to-intercity-baseball-league-hall-of-fame/). VIN MARTELLI- Hosmer Chiefs & Wakefield Merchants This tool lists Green as having only 50.86 points in the system, less than . JAKE DILLARD-Lexington Blue Sox STEVE HARTERY-Arlex Oilers The election came with some controversy and has been followed by silence. As Newbury College Athletic Director, he established baseball as a varsity sport in 2007. 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. Gary Kiel Chiefs & Rams Charlie BreitroseMothers from the Watertown Youth Hockey skated a lap of honor in memory of their friend Jami Curley at John A. Ryan Arena. Watertowns Peter Centola Named to Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. Jim Curley Player (Merchants) Few pitchers won more decisions over the first two decades of Negro League play than Lefty Cooper, a fixture of the Detroit Stars' and Kansas City Monarchs rotations. On the Museum's third floor, " Chasing the Dream " honors Hank Aaron's legacy, while "Sacred Ground" examines the evolution of ballparks. 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. Doug Lentz-Wakefield Merchants Here he is seen playing for Stonehill College. Dick Rigazio Player-Manager (North Cambridge), Copyright 2016 - intercityleaguebaseball.com -. Flashy yet dependable, Dandridge dazzled with the leather at third base for years with the Newark Dodgers and Eagles. He needed a few more season's worth of solid production to make the Hall. He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. It was a thrill.. The group includes first-time eligible candidates Darrelle Revis and Joe . 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. His baseball career did not get off to an auspicious start. Green has more touchdown catches than Thomas (63) but slightly fewer receiving yards (9,763). Voting Procedure:All Committee members will vote for up to 10 individuals on the ballot. Centola got cut from youth baseball at the age of 7. RUSSELL WARD- Somerville Red Sox & Watertown Hibos All rights reserved. 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. CFP executive director Bill Hancock also said North Carolina State AD Boo Corrigan will serve as the chairman of the committee for another season. Through the years, Centola also worked in the Watertown Public Schools and for Watertown Recreation. Contributors/Administrators No waiting period for eligibility. Even in advanced age, Paige still befuddled many a big league hitter. Dave Clivio Player (Chiefs & Mustangs) 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). Kansas City won six Negro American League pennants and one Negro League World Series title with Smith coming out of the bullpen. ANDY SULLIVAN- Medford Mustangs & Watertown Reds 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. More >. One of his players at UMass-Boston, Steve Coffey, was taken in the Major League Baseball drafted. A new artificial turf surface will replace the current one at Victory Field's stadium and baseball area. Thanks for your patience. Updated Mar. He is credited with inventing the Pistol offense, with a running back lined up behind the quarterback in a shotgun formation. Said Satchel Paige of Charlestons ability: You had to see him to believe him.. 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. 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. 2023 Futures League (FCBL). 0. Pioneers and builders of dynasties. JON DREW-Somerville Red Sox, Andre Chiefs, Lynnfield White Sox, Guinness Club, & Gately As Hall of Fame Weekend happens every year, with the Hall of Famers returning to Cooperstown to honor the current years class of members. 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. 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. Thats why I say dont give up on a players, Centola said. His baseball career did not get off to an auspicious start. Wilsons career average settled near .360, right on par with Josh Gibson for the Negro Leagues best all-time mark. Denny Drinkwater, Merchants Stearnes routinely challenged for home run crowns and stole plenty of bases, too. BILL BRASSIL-Wakefield Merchants & Hosmer Chiefs JUSTIN CRISAFULLI-Andre Chiefs PETER PARR- Wakefield Merchants 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. INTERCITY & PARK LEAGUE HOLD HALL OF FAME DINNERS Tweet . JIM CLARKE-Lexington Blue Sox SHANAN KNOX- Lexington Blue Sox 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. John, Coach, from your very first Varsity MVP at UMB. See the bottom of this page for crieria and other information. Youve accomplished so many things youve never mentioned over the years but thats how you are! Leon Paulino closed out the first inning scoring with a 2-run home run to right. Fifteen years ago, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted 17 people from the Negro leagues. Tommy Haugh Blue Sox Ill bet some day Watertown is going to be recognizing your achievements here at the Recreation Dept. Wide receiver A.J. Hard work and dedication you always had. Bell may well have been the fastest man to ever play baseball, revered for his ability to beat out a two-hopper or bunt his way to extra bases. 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. Second base was just the beginning for the lanky Cuban native, who would master every position on the diamond save catcher as he filled out his frame. The Commissioner will serve as the Chairman of the Committee. No insults, slights or personal attacks. The figures immortalized here inspired generations. 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. Emailed daily. PAUL KELLIHER-Wakefield Merchants STEVE LANE- Augustines/Cremone As Les DeMarco Player-Manager-Official (Merchants) KEVIN OBRIEN- Hosmer Chiefs, Medford Mustangs & Somerville Elms 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. Nominations can be submitted here. 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. When the color line was drawn for good in 89, restricting African Americans from the International League, Grant went on to star for the Cuban Giants and other African-American ballclubs until the turn of the century. But Foster had loftier goals in mind. PETER CENTOLA-Grannan Club & Holovak & Coughlin Graceful with the glove and dangerous with the bat, Leonard was a top candidate to break the color barrier before Jackie Robinson. 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. When the great Negro League catchers are listed, Mackeys name should always reside next to Josh Gibson and Roy Campanella. And they all capped their careers with the greatest play of all. Mike Kotarski, Blue Sox AL LANNI- Umpire Mackey taught Campanella the nuances of catching in the late 1930s, and the future Dodgers legend would pay homage to his mentor during his 1959 farewell speech. A national shrine, the open-air colonnade looks down on the northern limits of New York City and stands high over the . Players Season Award Winners, significant contributor to successful teams, went on to a professional career. Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batter's box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. Commenters must sign full real names. MIKE BROWNE Umpire The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Tom Cassell Player-Manager-Official (Cassell Club) Here he is shown on a trip to St. Georges Island with the Rec Department. Centola hit well over .300 every year. 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. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. Ed Larson- Augustine As That's a tough league! STEVE COFFEY- Wakefield Merchants 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. Self-guided tour or VIP experience. But he supplied much more. Ellis Sonny Lane, Chiefs John Brickley, As He pitched and played second base for different teams in more than a dozen leagues . JOE CACCIATORE-Umpire in Chief BOB SPINNEY- Hosmer Chiefs He started a club baseball team at the college. (more). Congratulations, Peter. Both players were listed on Pro Football Talk Mike Florio's top 10 receivers of the 2010s decade. The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation: 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. JOE GULINO- Medford Mustangs Rob Santo- Medford Mustangs & Augustine As Being ahead of the curve always works better for me. [15] The 2022 nominees were: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. ALEX MASEL Somerville Elms,Red Sox & Andre Chiefs On Sunday, O'Neil, who rose to fame as a first baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs, will be posthumously inducted into. Pioneers and builders of dynasties. Denver, Colorado - July 1-3, 2023. 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 had a rubber arm, often pitching in relief between starts, and he was revered for his control despite all the innings. 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Any individual with a demonstrated interest in the FCBL may submit a nomination. are equally impressive and deserving recognition. . A maximum of 10 individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Fame every other year. Streak Hall of Fame. 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. STEVE DALEY-Andre Chiefs It wasnt like I was waiting for this, Centola said. 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 first class of Hall of Famers was selected from the estimated 5,000 players, managers, officials, umpires and others that have participated in the league since its inception. Here youll find household names and overlooked heroes. 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. Kevin Giannino-Augustine As Centola played for 10 years in the very competitive adult baseball league for the Arlington-based Grannan Club, which turned into Holovack and Coughlin. We are proud of you! 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. Dr. Richard Morelli, Rams Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. 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. 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. They are the parents of 22 year-old daughter, Torey Boyle, 14 year-old son, Philip, and 12 year-old daughter, Leanne. ANDY HARTUNG-Wakefield Merchants All nominations will be presented to the FCBL Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Dave Ellegood Merchants It was a pleasant surprise.. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. Arthur Hartung, Merchants Through the years, Centola also worked in the Watertown Public Schools and for Watertown Recreation. Fred Knox Player (Chiefs) 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. Seek out and celebrate your heroes, and explore online and in-person exhibits commemorating the history and impact of the game. RICK DEANGELIS- Reading Town Team As with the bat and glove, when on the mound, he did his job. I can't seem to express, Linda Scott on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? 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. Intercity League Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees, Chuck Andre Chiefs 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. He was fearsome (he considered every pitcher and umpire, black or white, to be his foe) and he was durable, playing across three decades for some legendary teams in the Baltimore Black Sox, Homestead Grays, Pittsburgh Crawfords and Philadelphia Stars. https://www.tiktok.com/@baseballhall?lang=en. Harry Mehos- Augustine As He threw strikes, got outs, got saves and got wins. ROGER UELTZEN-Hosmer Chiefs DICK NEWTON-Augustines As In five postseason games, Green had 18 catches for 232 yards. Peter Ferrari Blue Sox 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. He finally got his Major League shot at age 42, when he helped the Indians capture the 1948 pennant. The doors of the Intercity League's Hall of Fame will swing open for 23 new members on Saturday, November 15. He is currently the Director of Recreation in Watertown. If a single was needed against a tough lefty, hed get the single. Pete Frates- Lexington Blue Sox 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. Your email address will not be published. Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack once said Johnson could write his own price on a Major League contract if he were white. JOHN OBRIEN-Augustines As Bob Dedrick-Augustine As Green recently announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL. MIKE TOBIN- Lexington Blue Sox Your email address will not be published. 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