JOHN TRAFICANTE- Somerville Elms & Augustines As As with the bat and glove, when on the mound, he did his job. He has been the commissioner of the Watertown Men's Summer Basketball League for 33 years. 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. Through the years, Centola also worked in the Watertown Public Schools and for Watertown Recreation. Wilsons career average settled near .360, right on par with Josh Gibson for the Negro Leagues best all-time mark. 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. Eddie DiGiacomo Player-Manager (Mustangs) More. Jerry Tabler Peter Fuller & Chiefs 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. share. Jack Repetto- Arlex Oilers 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. [12][13] Along with 2021 inaugural inductees Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer, a fan vote determined additional inductees; the inaugural nominees were:[14], Players in bold were inducted for the Premier League Hall of Fame that year. That's a tough league! For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. Green recently announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL. 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. Justin Crisafulli- Medford Mustangs 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 Lexington Blue Sox were honored for their Champion Season, Pete . He has been the commissioner of the Watertown Mens Summer Basketball League for 33 years. More >, Gibsons exclusion from the Major Leagues evokes as many what ifs as any Negro League star. 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. 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. Updated Mar. Watertown's Peter Centola will be inducted into the Intercity Baseball Hall of Fame. The BBWAA elected Bob Lemon and Robin Roberts; the Veterans Committee elected Fred Lindstrom, Cal Hubbard and Roger Connor; and the Negro Leagues Committee elected Oscar Charleston. Dihigos nickname -- El Maestro -- perfectly summed up his preternatural ability. Denny Drinkwater, Merchants Kevin Giannino-Augustine As 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. 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Travel through history via artifacts and documents that highlight the games greatest heroes and teams, exploring how baseball has changed throughout the years. RUSSELL WARD- Somerville Red Sox & Watertown Hibos Bill Smeglin- Melrose Rams & Medford Mustangs KEVIN LOFTUS-Peter Fuller, Lynnfield & Gately Rams He needed a few more season's worth of solid production to make the Hall. 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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. The AFA has been in operation for 43 years and is not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization. BILL COOKE- Lexington Blue Sox Karen's mother, Nana, also shares the Centola home. Bob Gibbs Manager-Official (Arlex) 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. 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. Pioneers and builders of dynasties. Below is a rundown of each of the 35 Negro Leagues stars enshrined in Cooperstown, featuring a mix of players and influential executives elected by various committees over the last five decades. Mile High Classic Tournament. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. STEVE LANE- Augustines/Cremone As INTERCITY & PARK LEAGUE HOLD HALL OF FAME DINNERS Tweet . 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. Hall of Fame Weekend happens every year, with the Hall of Famers returning to Cooperstown to honor the current years class of members. The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. 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. 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. VIN MARTELLI- Hosmer Chiefs & Wakefield Merchants Thanks for your patience. ROGER UELTZEN-Hosmer Chiefs Manley operated the Newark Eagles, alongside her husband, Abe, for 13 seasons, handling the clubs promotions, travel schedules and contract negotiations in addition to many other behind-the-scenes tasks. Pro Football Reference has a neat tool called the Hall of Fame Monitor that tracks a player's chances at making the HOF. Hank Landers, Chiefs Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batters box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. JON DREW-Somerville Red Sox, Andre Chiefs, Lynnfield White Sox, Guinness Club, & Gately As KEVIN YIANACOPOLUS- Wakefield Merchants, MIKE BARNES-Andre Chiefs He had a rubber arm, often pitching in relief between starts, and he was revered for his control despite all the innings. Plus, his teams never did anything notable in the playoffs, and he only racked up one All-Pro selection (2012). 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. JOHN OBRIEN-Augustines As 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. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. The annual event has been on hold since November of 2020 when Covid concerns forced a postponement. He was also fearless, evoking Cobb with his aggressive, win-at-all-costs style of play. 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. Original works of artpaintings, sculptures and renderingscelebrate the game. STEVE HOWE-Hosmer Chiefs & Medford Mustangs An individual may not nominate themselves for induction. Show your love of the game and play a part in preserving past and ensuring the future of the Baseball Hall of Fame. The next year, a further eight players were inducted. Congratulations Peter! Dave Vigliotti As Coaches exhort hitters to have an idea when they go to the plate. He played first base and pitched. 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. People of all backgrounds and experiences. RALPH WALKER- Hosmer Chiefs, Johnny Ball- Boston Typos John Gnieski Mustangs Steve Ring- Malden Merchants More >. But Foster had loftier goals in mind. STEVE CAPOZZI Melrose Rams If a single was needed against a tough lefty, hed get the single. Leon Paulino closed out the first inning scoring with a 2-run home run to right. Cary McConnell Chiefs & As PETER CENTOLA-Grannan Club & Holovak & Coughlin 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. ERIC POLING- Lexington Blue Sox Centola graduated from Stonehill College in 1982. Each an inspiration. As with the bat and glove, when on the mound, he did his job. a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame, Council Approves Replacing Victory Field Turf with New Artificial Turf in Divided Vote, Record Amount of Grants for Watertown Schools from Life Science Companies, YardArt Returns in 2023, Two Upcoming Events to Help Inspire You, Youth Sports Program Comes Together to Remember a Hockey Mom & Raise Money, Mosesian Center Hosts Heart Truth: Mental Health Stories from the Deaf Community, Share Your Memories of the Shootout & Capture of the Boston Marathon Bombers, OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? Ault did three separate stints as Nevada's coach from 1976-2012, going 234-108-1. In an in-depth look at baseballs beginnings, explore the games evolution, early amateur roots, and transition to professional players and teams. I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. In short, stories that connect us all. 67 PFR ranking places him in similar company with DeSean Jackson and Davante Adams. ", 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. He is currently the Director of Recreation in Watertown. Coaches Participated for multiple seasons and was part of successful teams and is known to have greatly enhanced the players he/she coached. KEVIN OBRIEN- Hosmer Chiefs, Medford Mustangs & Somerville Elms None other than Lou Brock learned the art of stealing bases under Bells tutelage. Karens mother, Nana, also shares the Centola home. Hill was also a frenetic baserunner in the style of Jackie Robinson, pestering pitchers as he danced back and forth on the basepaths. The CFP will expand to 12 teams starting with the 2024 season. That advice was not lost on Centola who time and again would get the job done in a multitude of situations. He is credited with inventing the Pistol offense, with a running back lined up behind the quarterback in a shotgun formation. 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. Nominations can be submitted here. They made it to Cooperstown. After college, Centola began playing in the Intercity League, and began coaching. Leagues Hall of Fame. Gary Kiel Chiefs & Rams 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 was a summer star in the United States and a winter hero in his native Cuba. BILL BRASSIL-Wakefield Merchants & Hosmer Chiefs (more). The Baseball Hall of. The figures immortalized here inspired generations. He was also one of its best hitters, finishing with a career average of roughly .340 and a slugging percentage around .525. See the bottom of this page for crieria and other information. This tool lists Green as having only 50.86 points in the system, less than . 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. We depend on your support. 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. Any individual with a demonstrated interest in the FCBL may submit a nomination. LUKE BEGLEY-Medford Mustangs & Watertown Reds 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. Players Season Award Winners, significant contributor to successful teams, went on to a professional career. A situational hitter, Centola knew what his job was from at bat to at bat. Centola played for 10 years in the very competitive adult baseball league for the Arlington-based Grannan Club, which turned into Holovack and Coughlin. Pompez later scouted for the New York Giants, ushering in more international talent to the Major Leagues. 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. Congratulations Peter! Jim Curley Player (Merchants) 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. On the Museum's third floor, " Chasing the Dream " honors Hank Aaron's legacy, while "Sacred Ground" examines the evolution of ballparks. Those who saw him -- from Monte Irvin to Dizzy Dean to Roy Campanella and many more -- argued that Gibson (also a gifted defensive catcher) possessed the most powerful bat of anyone on planet Earth. Wells was also a pioneer: Many believe he was the first to wear a batting helmet after he was constantly thrown at by opposing pitchers. 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. Paige was known as the ultimate showman as he barnstormed hundreds of games per year and dazzled scores of fans. Al Frezza- Medford Daily Mercury (Media) Cooperstown, NY - July 1 -3, 2023. All rights reserved. Paul Lahey, Malden Evening News-Media 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. Green. Must have contributed significantly to the greater good of the FCBL. John Hosmer Sponsor (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). Denver, Colorado - July 1-3, 2023. 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. Buddy Keohan, Wakefield Daily Item-Media JUSTIN CRISAFULLI-Andre Chiefs 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. ROB ZORIAN-Andre Chiefs & Lexington Blue Sox, TERRENCE BUTT- Gately Rams 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. 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. 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. Stearnes routinely challenged for home run crowns and stole plenty of bases, too. The National Baseball Hall of Fame features over 300 members in its famous Plaque Gallery, but the path for 37 of them was longer than the rest. Phoenix, Arizona - September 28 - October 14, 2023 * 18 Wood Open, Minor, Rookie Divisions - September 28 . Atlantic City Labor Day Tournament . 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. Steve Freker Media (Medford Mercury/Malden Evening News) The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. YardArt Watertown"PaTRASHia" was one of the pieces made for Watertown's YardArt. John Veneziano Chiefs JOHN McCULLOUGH-Winchester DAVE TALLENT-Hosmer Chiefs Like several other African-American ballplayers of his time, White thrived in otherwise all-white, organized baseball leagues until he was told he could no longer play. 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. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. He wore wooden shin guards to protect himself from spikings at second base, and he was repeatedly on alert for beanings at home plate. Joe ODonnell Player-Manager-Official (Chiefs) But he supplied much more. Diamond: 11 members; Obsidian: 457 members; Pearl: 1422 members; Amethyst: 4364 members; Emerald: 9243 members; Ruby: 17021 members; Sapphire: 33792 members; FRAN FUSCO Medford Mustangs . Are Green's years with the Bengals enough to get him enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Fred Campatelli Player (Augustines As) He worked as a teacher's aide in the 1980s while also coaching baseball. Centola hit well over .300 every year. 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) Contributors/Administrators No waiting period for eligibility. MIKE CONNOLLY- Augustines As Listed below in alphabetical order by last name are the current members of the BMBL Hall of Fame. 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. Seven Negro League Hall of Famers, including Cool Papa Bell and Satchel Paige, played for Wilkinsons Monarchs, as did future Major League stars Jackie Robinson and Ernie Banks. The Celtic League Cup is an ice hockey league contested by teams from both Scotland and Ireland. 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. 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. Bernie Murphy Umpire Watertown News is an independent, locally owned news website. Tommy Haugh Blue Sox 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. Said Satchel Paige of Charlestons ability: You had to see him to believe him.. The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation: Both players were listed on Pro Football Talk Mike Florio's top 10 receivers of the 2010s decade. They left their mark, brought fans together, and made dreams come true. Charleston could do it all: Hit close to .400, steal a base with ease, run down a liner in the gap or nail a baserunner. With Centola, batting and fielding credentials tell two-thirds of the story. Charlie Patterson, Reading RON LUONGO-Lynnfield Colonials & Hosmer Chiefs BOB IANDOLI-Somerville Red Sox & Elms, Andre Chiefs & Melrose Rams Centola had a decorated athletic career at Watertown's St. Patrick's 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. 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. And Dandridges hands were just as magical when holding a bat, routinely topping .300 with ease as he sprayed the ball to all fields. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Les DeMarco Player-Manager-Official (Merchants) But thats likely selling him short. After this weekend, Kendrick will have a more fitting memory to recollect. : 1998: 101 . Nominations can be submitted here. His baseball career did not get off to an auspicious start. If a single was needed against a tough lefty, he'd get the single. 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. 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.. Rob Santo- Medford Mustangs & Augustine As Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. New members will serve three-year terms on the committee. The 2023 season will be the last in which the playoff has a four-team format. Dave Clivio Player (Chiefs & Mustangs) The annual event has been on hold since November of 2020 when Covid concerns forced a postponement. Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batter's box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. 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. Every one a Hall of Famer. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will be selected by the Commissioner of the FCBL. Congratulations Peter on this so deserved recognition! As player-manager, Brown led the Monarchs to pennants in 1937, 39 and 40. He played first base and pitched. Bob Dedrick-Augustine As 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. Its teams also play in the Northern Premier League or the Irish Hockey League. Bill Kelly- Reading Town Team & Hosmer Chiefs John Moore, Merchants When Haverstraw Little League opened its 1973 season the following May, the 550 players on 34 teams in six divisions dedicated the season to the memory of the man who did so much . Streak Hall of Fame Crowns Hall of Fame Golden Owl Hall of Fame 25 Level 25 Hall of Fame Thousandaire Hall of Fame 100,000XP+ Hall of Fame . Don McKeown-Medford Mustangs Doug Lentz-Wakefield Merchants He started a club baseball team at the college. The lifelong Watertown resident is married to Karen. One story states that he was timed going around the bases in just 12 seconds. 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. Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. Arthur Hartung, Merchants Always free! Grant may have been the best African-American player in organized baseball during the 1880s, succeeding in spite of intense racism both on and off the field. DAVE AHERN-Cassell Club, Medford Americans & Lexington Blue Sox Jimmy Quinn Player-Manager (North Cambridge) 2 and 3 team against the Div. 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. BOB SPINNEY- Hosmer Chiefs Green was always a goodplayer but never a great player. "It was a pleasant surprise.". JOHN TRIXIE TRISCHITTA-Hosmer Chiefs, ERNIE ARDOLINO-Hosmer Chiefs Youve accomplished so many things youve never mentioned over the years but thats how you are! Centola got cut from youth baseball at the age of 7. Discover one-of-a-kind artifacts and get lost in sweeping exhibitions that explore pivotal moments in the game and its impact far beyond the field. He started a club baseball team at the college. 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 . Being elected into the Hall of Fame is the highest accolade a player can achieve in the BMBL. 617-458-9561 Required fields are marked *. The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Along with 2022 inductees Wayne Rooney and Patrick Vieira, a fan vote took place to determine six additional players to be inducted as part of the 2022 class. Eddie Landry-North Cambridge Seek out and celebrate your heroes, and explore online and in-person exhibits commemorating the history and impact of the game. Here are some of the items and exhibits youll want to see in person. Hard work and dedication you always had. Great as Ozzie Smith is, wrote Buck ONeill, old-timers in St. Louis who saw Willie play for the St. Louis Stars still haven't seen his equal." RICK CROSBY Wakefield Merchants BOB MERLINA- Melrose Rams He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. 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