I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. A trip to Cooperstown has something for baseball fans and everyone else. Day trip or a week-long adventure. Here are some of the items and exhibits youll want to see in person. 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. 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. Les DeMarco Player-Manager-Official (Merchants) JESSE SARZANA- Gately Rams 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. All rights reserved. JAKE DILLARD-Lexington Blue Sox Eddie DiGiacomo Player-Manager (Mustangs) He ranks fourth among active wideouts in both those aforementioned statistics over the course of his career. Hard work and dedication you always had. He wore wooden shin guards to protect himself from spikings at second base, and he was repeatedly on alert for beanings at home plate. Jim Gigi Cavanaugh, Reading Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack once said Johnson could write his own price on a Major League contract if he were white. 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. Required fields are marked *. He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. 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. (https://www.watertownmanews.com/2017/11/03/watertowns-peter-centola-named-to-intercity-baseball-league-hall-of-fame/). One story states that he was timed going around the bases in just 12 seconds. Ellis Sonny Lane, Chiefs Tickets are priced at $50 per person or $500 for a table of ten. STEVE SILVIO- Medford Mustangs & Andre Chiefs 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 As Newbury College Athletic Director, he established baseball as a varsity sport in 2007. Wide receiver A.J. 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. His baseball career did not get off to an auspicious start. STEVE CAPOZZI Melrose 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. Dick Rigazio Player-Manager (North Cambridge), Copyright 2016 - intercityleaguebaseball.com -. Pittsburgh Courier sportswriter Wendell Smith wrote that Posey was the smartest man in Negro [League] baseball, and certainly the most successful.. New members will serve three-year terms on the committee. In an in-depth look at baseballs beginnings, explore the games evolution, early amateur roots, and transition to professional players and teams. 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.. One of his players at UMass-Boston, Steve Coffey, was taken in the Major League Baseball drafted. If a runner was on third with less than two outs, he'd fly deep to the outfield. He had a rubber arm, often pitching in relief between starts, and he was revered for his control despite all the innings. ANDY SULLIVAN- Medford Mustangs & Watertown Reds He played first base and pitched. More >. "That's why I say don't give up on a players," Centola said. Diamond: 11 members; Obsidian: 457 members; Pearl: 1422 members; Amethyst: 4364 members; Emerald: 9243 members; Ruby: 17021 members; Sapphire: 33792 members; Steve Ring- Malden Merchants This is a true honor that is well deserved. Centola played for 10 years in the very competitive adult baseball league for the Arlington-based Grannan Club, which turned into Holovack and Coughlin. 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. Phoenix World Series. Wilson ranked among the strongest men to step foot on a Negro League diamond, earning the nickname Boojum for the sound of his line drives bouncing off the outfield walls. 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. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. They left their mark, brought fans together, and made dreams come true. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. Listed below in alphabetical order by last name are the current members of the BMBL Hall of Fame. MIKE TURILLI- Melrose Rams Reserve your tickets, map your route, and work out all the details for your arrival in Cooperstown. That's a tough league! He is credited with inventing the Pistol offense, with a running back lined up behind the quarterback in a shotgun formation. Eddie Rideout, Chiefs Intercity League Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees, Chuck Andre Chiefs The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 was revealed Thursday night at NFL Honors, three days before Super Bowl LVII. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. Nominations can be submitted here. Joe Driscoll, Umpire Green is comparable to Demaryius Thomas, the former Broncos star. JOHN TRAFICANTE- Somerville Elms & Augustines As 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. Atlantic City Labor Day Tournament . SEAN McELROY-Lexington Blue Sox A situational hitter, Centola knew what his job was from at bat to at bat. 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. Find out the latest about what is going on in town. More >, Gibsons exclusion from the Major Leagues evokes as many what ifs as any Negro League star. Then he became athletic director at Newbury College, where he restarted baseball as a club sport and later became a varsity team. (more). 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. Hall of Fame Weekend happens every year, with the Hall of Famers returning to Cooperstown to honor the current years class of members. Ill bet some day Watertown is going to be recognizing your achievements here at the Recreation Dept. Rob Santo- Medford Mustangs & Augustine As 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. Bill Smeglin- Melrose Rams & Medford Mustangs He started a club baseball team at the college. Nominations can be submitted here. RUSSELL WARD- Somerville Red Sox & Watertown Hibos Being elected into the Hall of Fame is the highest accolade a player can achieve in the BMBL. Both players were listed on Pro Football Talk Mike Florio's top 10 receivers of the 2010s decade. The Celtic League Cup is an ice hockey league contested by teams from both Scotland and Ireland. 11/13/10: A capacity crownd of almost 400 friends, fans and Intercity League legends were on hand for the ICL's "First Hall of Fame, Awards and Reunion" Dinner that was held on Friday at the Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Your email address will not be published. But Foster had loftier goals in mind. 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. John, Coach, from your very first Varsity MVP at UMB. Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batters box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. FRANKIE LEMOS- Hosmer Chiefs & Everett City Club But he supplied much more. Congratulations!!! 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) Flashy yet dependable, Dandridge dazzled with the leather at third base for years with the Newark Dodgers and Eagles. 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. YardArt Watertown"PaTRASHia" was one of the pieces made for Watertown's YardArt. Through the years, Centola also worked in the Watertown Public Schools and for Watertown Recreation. BOB IANDOLI-Somerville Red Sox & Elms, Andre Chiefs & Melrose Rams 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. RICK CROSBY Wakefield Merchants The CFP on Wednesday announced the three new members that would be replacing Wyoming AD Tim Burman, Colorado AD Rick George and former Penn State and NFL player John Urschel on the panel that chooses the four teams that play for the national championship. As Newbury College Athletic Director, he established baseball as a varsity sport in 2007. The Baseball Hall of. On Sunday, O'Neil, who rose to fame as a first baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs, will be posthumously inducted into. Centola played for 10 years in the very competitive adult baseball league for the Arlington-based Grannan Club, which turned into Holovack and Coughlin. Atlantic City, New Jersey - September 2-4, 2023. Every one a Hall of Famer. Those seeking ticket information should contact event coordinator Orazio Azzarello at (617) 839-1488 or by e-mailing ICLHallofFame@yahoo.com. 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. 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). Here are the 2022 ICL Award Winners. They made it to Cooperstown. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002. MIKE TOBIN- Lexington Blue Sox Brown was an even bigger legend in Puerto Rico, where he captured a pair of Winter League Triple Crowns. STEVE DALEY-Andre Chiefs The annual event has been on hold since November of 2020 when Covid concerns forced a postponement. 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 got cut from youth baseball at the age of 7. After college, Centola began playing in the Intercity League, and began coaching. Phoenix, Arizona - September 28 - October 14, 2023 * 18 Wood Open, Minor, Rookie Divisions - September 28 . 3 , InterCity Express (ICE) 101 88 . Must have contributed significantly to the greater good of the FCBL. 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. PAUL KELLIHER-Wakefield Merchants This tool lists Green as having only 50.86 points in the system, less than . 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. 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. 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. 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. He played first base and pitched. 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. PETE FEELEY-Augustines/Cremone As Steve Donovan-Somerville Elms & Melrose Rams Justin Crisafulli- Medford Mustangs 617-458-9561 A new artificial turf surface will replace the current one at Victory Field's stadium and baseball area. Cardinals hire former ASU coach Robert Rodriguez as OLB coach, The best players who never won a Super Bowl, Warriors optimistic Stephen Curry nearing return, Senators acquire Jakob Chychrun from Coyotes, Mike McCarthy details focal point of Cowboys' offensive changes, McIlroy gives insight into proposed PGA Tour no-cut events, Red Wings, Larkin agree to eight-year, $69.6M extension, Morant allegedly went after teens, mall cops in incidents, Ravens GM addresses potential Lamar Jackson signing, Avalanche acquire Lars Eller from Capitals for second-round pick. CHARLIE MEEKER- Lynnfield Colonials & Augustines As Centola graduated from Stonehill College in 1982. Sammy Greenwood- Hosmer Chiefs Smith often played Robin to Satchel Paiges Batman, spelling Paige in relief for the Monarchs. Denver, Colorado - July 1-3, 2023. BUTCH MARTEL- Melrose Rams 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. Adams may be a Hall of Famer someday, but Jackson is nowhere near HOF worthy. Fred Campatelli Player (Augustines As) See the bottom of this page for crieria and other information. 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. MIKE MARTELLO- Wakefield Merchants He did not give up and would play with the other "River Rats" at the park along the Charles River near Charles River Road. Lenny Dempsey Player-Manager (Chiefs) The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. These rosters list 10 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame inductees. 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. [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. FRAN FUSCO Medford Mustangs Though he was often overshadowed by bigger names, Brown was the Homestead Grays Sunday Pitcher -- the popular term at the time for the ace who could draw a crowd -- throughout the franchises dynastic run of nine straight Negro National League pennants. DAVE TALLENT-Hosmer Chiefs 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. 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. 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. Show your love of the game and play a part in preserving past and ensuring the future of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ault did three separate stints as Nevada's coach from 1976-2012, going 234-108-1. Ed Larson- Augustine As IRVING, Texas (AP) Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault of Nevada, Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen and Miami (Ohio) athletic director David . All champions of baseball. 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. All decisions made by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee are final. Jimmy Quinn Player-Manager (North Cambridge) Hank Landers, Chiefs He spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he made the Pro Bowl seven times. 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. Voting Procedure:All Committee members will vote for up to 10 individuals on the ballot. Green. Self-guided tour or VIP experience. He retired with a Negro Leagues win percentage of nearly .700. 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. DICK KELLIHER-Wakefield Merchants Welcome to the Hall of fame. Theres no substitute for experiencing it first hand. KEVIN BURGOYNE-Medford Mustangs, Augustines As, Andre Chiefs, Powderhouse, Holovak & Coughlin & Melrose Americans DAVE AHERN-Cassell Club, Medford Americans & Lexington Blue Sox 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. 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. Congratulations, Peter. 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