Mike Kalfopoulos Rams, Chiefs & Americans Every one a Hall of Famer. Even in advanced age, Paige still befuddled many a big league hitter. watertownmanews@gmail.com
SEAN McELROY-Lexington Blue Sox KEVIN LOFTUS-Peter Fuller, Lynnfield & Gately Rams Required fields are marked *. 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. Adams may be a Hall of Famer someday, but Jackson is nowhere near HOF worthy. 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. As with the bat and glove, when on the mound, he did his job. The 2023 season will be the last in which the playoff has a four-team format. It was a thrill.. He is credited with inventing the Pistol offense, with a running back lined up behind the quarterback in a shotgun formation. Kevin Giannino-Augustine As Pro Football Reference has a neat tool called the Hall of Fame Monitor that tracks a player's chances at making the HOF. All champions of baseball. 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 election came with some controversy and has been followed by silence. : 1998: 101 . 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? DICK NEWTON-Augustines As 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. KEVIN BURGOYNE-Medford Mustangs, Augustines As, Andre Chiefs, Powderhouse, Holovak & Coughlin & Melrose Americans Atlantic City, New Jersey - September 2-4, 2023. VIN MARTELLI- Hosmer Chiefs & Wakefield Merchants JOHN TRIXIE TRISCHITTA-Hosmer Chiefs, ERNIE ARDOLINO-Hosmer Chiefs 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. a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. Pete Frates- Lexington Blue Sox Your email address will not be published. Theres no substitute for experiencing it first hand. John Moore, Merchants That advice was not lost on Centola who time and again would get the job done in a multitude of situations. He had a rubber arm, often pitching in relief between starts, and he was revered for his control despite all the innings. The annual event has been on hold since November of 2020 when Covid concerns forced a postponement. Leon Paulino closed out the first inning scoring with a 2-run home run to right. The AFA has been in operation for 43 years and is not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization. All nominations will be presented to the FCBL Hall of Fame Selection Committee. With Centola, batting and fielding credentials tell two-thirds of the story. Watertown News is an independent, locally owned news website. Hard work and dedication you always had. He led the Giants to the 1951 pennant, and helped them capture their final World Series title in New York three years later. Congratulations Peter on this so deserved recognition! BILL COOKE- Lexington Blue Sox But he supplied much more. 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. He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. 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. All rights reserved. Eddie Landry-North Cambridge EDDIE LARSON MVP Dionys Quezada, Middlesex Expos TOM CASSELL OUTSTANDING HITTER Dionys Quezada, Middlesex Expos OUTSTANDING PITCHER- Chris Mitchell, Melrose Americans FIREMAN OF THE YEAR- Manny Delcarmen, Lexington Blue Sox ROOKIE OF THE YEAR- [], Melrose The Middlesex Expos scored four runs in the first inning and then blanked Lexington for the first six innings to win the teams first Intercity League Championship. MARK SULLIVAN- Augustines As & Somerville Red Sox & Somerville Elms Watertown News Justin Crisafulli- Medford Mustangs JOE SARNO- Wakefield Merchants Green will be remembered by plays like this Hall Mary TD catch in triple coverage. A gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you the news. Denny Drinkwater, Merchants All rights reserved. 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. 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. Eddie DiGiacomo Player-Manager (Mustangs) Graceful with the glove and dangerous with the bat, Leonard was a top candidate to break the color barrier before Jackie Robinson. They made it to Cooperstown. 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. He wore that honor proudly, twirling a one-hit shutout in the 1944 Negro League World Series and a perfect game the following year. Watertowns Peter Centola will be inducted into the Intercity Baseball Hall of Fame. Joe Driscoll, Umpire 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. Wherever he played, Torriente was a sure bet to clear .300 at the plate and track down almost every ball in center field. RICK CROSBY Wakefield Merchants STEVE CAPOZZI Melrose Rams STEVE DALEY-Andre Chiefs Phoenix, Arizona - September 28 - October 14, 2023 * 18 Wood Open, Minor, Rookie Divisions - September 28 . Self-guided tour or VIP experience. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. He did not give up and would play with the other "River Rats" at the park along the Charles River near Charles River Road. Being elected into the Hall of Fame is the highest accolade a player can achieve in the BMBL. Arthur Hartung, Merchants If a runner was on third with less than two outs, hed fly deep to the outfield. The lifelong Watertown resident is married to Karen. 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. Jack Mountain- Boston Typos & Hosmer Chiefs He played first base and pitched. Joe ODonnell Player-Manager-Official (Chiefs) With Centola, batting and fielding credentials tell two-thirds of the story. ANDY HARTUNG-Wakefield Merchants 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. The Lexington Blue Sox were honored for their Champion Season, Pete . Any individual with a demonstrated interest in the FCBL may submit a nomination. BOB MERLINA- Melrose Rams The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation: DON McGILLICUDDY- Reading Town Team & Wilmington PETE FEELEY-Augustines/Cremone As Commenters must sign full real names. He needed a few more season's worth of solid production to make the Hall. 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. Don January Umpire Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. JOE GULINO- Medford Mustangs [3], The first two inductees were originally to be announced in March 2020,[11] but the announcement was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MIKE TURILLI- Melrose Rams 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) "It wasn't like I was waiting for this," Centola said. A situational hitter, Centola knew what his job was from at bat to at bat. Bob Daley, North Cambridge Al Frezza- Medford Daily Mercury (Media) His prowess on the diamond has earned him a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. ERIC POLING- Lexington Blue Sox Dave Vigliotti As GORDIE LEWIS- Hosmer Chiefs Bob Dedrick-Augustine As Mike Kotarski, Blue Sox The Intercity League has provided the Greater Boston area with some of the finest amateur baseball talent since 1950. Bob DeFelice Player-Manager (Chiefs & Typos) The following information was provided by YardArt Watertown: JIM CLARKE-Lexington Blue Sox Nominations can be submitted here. In 1917, Santop collected six hits off Major League All-Stars Chief Bender and Bullet Joe Bush in an exhibition series. It was a pleasant surprise.. Smiths sweeping curveball, honored on his Hall of Fame plaque, was his calling card. Jim Gigi Cavanaugh, Reading But thats likely selling him short. 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. 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. . Not only were you unbelievable to watch play, but you also made every game and practice memorable. 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. 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. Through the years, Centola also worked in the Watertown Public Schools and for Watertown Recreation. BUTCH MARTEL- Melrose Rams Bill Smeglin- Melrose Rams & Medford Mustangs Often called upon to take the mound, it wasnt overpowering velocity that got batters out, it was location and guile. Eddie Rideout, Chiefs Steve Ring- Malden Merchants He wore wooden shin guards to protect himself from spikings at second base, and he was repeatedly on alert for beanings at home plate. I can't seem to express, Linda Scott on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? The ICL will welcome in the following inductees on June 8: Chuck Andre - Chiefs [] Read more Fowler has been acknowledged as the first Black professional baseball player, according to the Hall of Fame. Centola graduated from Stonehill College in 1982. In short, stories that connect us all. BRIAN TISBERT-Lexington Blue Sox Streak Hall of Fame. 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. 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. 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. Day used a deceptive side-armed delivery to rival Satchel Paige as the Negro Leagues greatest ace, even outdueling Paige in the 1942 Negro League World Series. To be approved for induction, a candidate must receive a 3/4 vote from the selection committee. Karen's mother, Nana, also shares the Centola home. 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. That's a tough league! 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. Day trip or a week-long adventure. Dick DeFeo Player (Merchants) 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. Voting Procedure:All Committee members will vote for up to 10 individuals on the ballot. I have hope that as a result,. Joe DiSarcina Player-Manager (Augustines As) 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. 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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. 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. Les DeMarco Player-Manager-Official (Merchants) The lifelong Watertown resident is married to Karen. 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. Irvin fought in World War IIs Battle of the Bulge before returning to star as an all-around threat for the Newark Eagles and New York Giants. ", 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. A situational hitter, Centola knew what his job was from at bat to at bat. 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. He finally got his Major League shot at age 42, when he helped the Indians capture the 1948 pennant. People of all backgrounds and experiences. 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. 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. In an in-depth look at baseballs beginnings, explore the games evolution, early amateur roots, and transition to professional players and teams. a great memory for me. After college, Centola began playing in the Intercity League, and began coaching. JESSE SARZANA- Gately Rams Coaches eligible after ending their active coaching career in FCBL; who have managed or coached for a minimum of 2 seasons in the league. 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 . https://www.tiktok.com/@baseballhall?lang=en. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. One of his players at UMass-Boston, Steve Coffey, was taken in the Major League Baseball drafted. New members will serve three-year terms on the committee. When the great Negro League catchers are listed, Mackeys name should always reside next to Josh Gibson and Roy Campanella. RON LUONGO-Lynnfield Colonials & Hosmer Chiefs MIKE BROWNE Umpire 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. 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.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 . Centola got cut from youth baseball at the age of 7. Jason Ackerson, Tony Anderlionis, Jose Aquino, Robert Austin, Eric Bennett, Jeff Coveney, Jim DeMichele, Josue Feliciano, Dan Field, Matt Giblin, Dan Godfrey, Darwin Hernandez, Jason Kurtz, Paul Laurin, George Laws, Dave Lightbody, Jon Miarecki, John O'Brien, Joe Perna, Billy Rolls, Harry Smith, Jay Thomas. YardArt Watertown"PaTRASHia" was one of the pieces made for Watertown's YardArt. Centola, a former Massachusetts Bowling Association candlepin champion, is the Director of Recreation in Watertown, where, among other things, he oversees Victory Field, home of the Watertown Reds. 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. As president and treasurer, Foster grew the NNL into a force that rivaled Major League Baseball. Though its impossible to validate Gibsons mythical home run distances (reportedly anywhere between 580-700 feet) or totals (over 900, by some accounts), the overwhelming eyewitness accounts place Gibson among the very best to ever step on a baseball diamond. Dave Caiazzo, As 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. John Gnieski Mustangs JOHN TRAFICANTE- Somerville Elms & Augustines As Jack Repetto- Arlex Oilers Pompez later scouted for the New York Giants, ushering in more international talent to the Major Leagues. Your the best and congrats. LUKE BEGLEY-Medford Mustangs & Watertown Reds Coaches Participated for multiple seasons and was part of successful teams and is known to have greatly enhanced the players he/she coached. JOE CACCIATORE-Umpire in Chief About Watertown News Find out the latest about what is going on in town. He did not give up and would play with the other River Rats at the park along the Charles River near Charles River Road. 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. The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. 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. More. They made it to Cooperstown. Centola, a former Massachusetts Bowling Association candlepin champion, is the Director of Recreation in Watertown, where, among other things, he oversees Victory Field, home of the Watertown Reds. DEREK DANA Augustines As Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. 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. Intercity League Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees, Chuck Andre Chiefs ALEX MASEL Somerville Elms,Red Sox & Andre Chiefs The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum challenges you to find your team's Starting Nine, a lineup of must-sees from our vast collection containing tens of thousands of artifacts that preserve the magical moments and memorable stories of our National Pastime. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. A trip to Cooperstown has something for baseball fans and everyone else. 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. The following announcement was provided by DEAFinitely, Inc.: Monte Irvin often compared Day to the great Bob Gibson in how he could carry a ballclub when it was his turn to pitch. 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 . 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. DAVE TALLENT-Hosmer Chiefs 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. Here he is seen playing for Stonehill College. 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. Part 4: Conclusions, Yasmina, Thank you for joining me in this rather long road to discovery. He was also influential in organizing the first Negro League World Series in 1924. 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