The Lexington Blue Sox were honored for their Champion Season, Pete . A gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you the news. Doug Lentz-Wakefield Merchants Charlie BreitroseThe City Council voted to replace the artificial turf at Victory Field with a new artificial surface. Justin Crisafulli- Medford Mustangs JOHN TRIXIE TRISCHITTA-Hosmer Chiefs, ERNIE ARDOLINO-Hosmer Chiefs 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. John Moore, Merchants Pompez later scouted for the New York Giants, ushering in more international talent to the Major Leagues. The items within the Archives and Collections come in a variety of shapes and sizes - ranging from large three-dimensional artifacts to photographic slides and everything . The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Eddie Landry-North Cambridge Being elected into the Hall of Fame is the highest accolade a player can achieve in the BMBL. ROY PETERSON-Somerville Elms & Medford Mustangs He was a consistent .300 hitter, too, known for spraying the ball to all fields and driving in runs in the clutch. Charlie Patterson, Reading The annual event has been on hold since November of 2020 when Covid concerns forced a postponement. 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. 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. Suttles hit the first homer in the history of the East-West All-Star Game in 1933, and he won the exhibition with a walk-off, three-run blast in the 11th inning two years later. Coaches Participated for multiple seasons and was part of successful teams and is known to have greatly enhanced the players he/she coached. 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. See the bottom of this page for crieria and other information. Peter Centola, right, coached baseball at UMass-Boston from 1985-91, and one of his players, Steve Coffey (left), was picked in the Major League Baseball draft. ", 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. It wasnt like I was waiting for this, Centola said. Smiths sweeping curveball, honored on his Hall of Fame plaque, was his calling card. 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 . For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. 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. John Veneziano Chiefs 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. If a runner was on third with less than two outs, hed fly deep to the outfield. Then he became athletic director at Newbury College, where he restarted baseball as a club sport and later became a varsity team. 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. Being ahead of the curve always works better for me. BILL COOKE- Lexington Blue Sox 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. The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Part 4: Conclusions, Yasmina, Thank you for joining me in this rather long road to discovery. watertownmanews@gmail.com Santop was famous for tape-measure blasts and sky-high batting averages in the pre-Negro Leagues, known as the Dead Ball Era. New members will serve three-year terms on the committee. Pro Football Reference has a neat tool called the Hall of Fame Monitor that tracks a player's chances at making the HOF. He started a club baseball team at the college. "That's why I say don't give up on a players," Centola said. Flashy yet dependable, Dandridge dazzled with the leather at third base for years with the Newark Dodgers and Eagles. 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. Watertown News is an independent, locally owned news website. GEORGE RAVANIS-Arlex Oilers They are the parents of 22 year-old daughter, Torey Boyle, 14 year-old son, Philip, and 12 year-old daughter, Leanne. Mile High Classic Tournament. Bill Kelly- Reading Town Team & Hosmer Chiefs share. Cooperstown, NY - July 1 -3, 2023. Brown was an even bigger legend in Puerto Rico, where he captured a pair of Winter League Triple Crowns. Jon Sutherby- Wakefield Merchants, Joe Armstrong, Chiefs It was a thrill.. Said Satchel Paige of Charlestons ability: You had to see him to believe him.. This tool lists Green as having only 50.86 points in the system, less than . The Commissioner will serve as the Chairman of the Committee. Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. 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. 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. "It was a pleasant surprise.". 2 and 3 team against the Div. John Pancho Webb Mustangs & Chiefs, JIM ADAMSON-Melrose Rams Cary McConnell Chiefs & As GORDIE LEWIS- Hosmer Chiefs Dave Marsters, Chiefs Bob Gibbs Manager-Official (Arlex) He was a summer star in the United States and a winter hero in his native Cuba. Coaches exhort hitters to "have an idea" when they go to the plate. JESSE SARZANA- Gately Rams He swung a 50-ounce bat, and was said to have once homered three times in a single inning. Still, Grant led the International Leagues Buffalo squad in hitting each year from 1886-88. He is currently the Director of Recreation in Watertown. Dihigos nickname -- El Maestro -- perfectly summed up his preternatural ability. That's a tough league! ROGER UELTZEN-Hosmer Chiefs are equally impressive and deserving recognition. VIN MARTELLI- Hosmer Chiefs & Wakefield Merchants 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. 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. 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." 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. Foster, the "father of black baseball, was named by legendary sluggers like Frank Chance and Honus Wagner as one of the greatest pitchers they ever faced. Bob Daley, North Cambridge Bob DeFelice Player-Manager (Chiefs & Typos) Pioneers and builders of dynasties. BOB MERLINA- Melrose Rams Pro Football Reference has a neat tool called the Hall of Fame Monitor that tracks a player's chances at making the HOF. The materials in the Baseball Hall of Fame collection evoke awe, reflection, and no shortage of emotion. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. Bernie Murphy Umpire AL LANNI- Umpire 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. DAVE TALLENT-Hosmer Chiefs 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. As player-manager, Brown led the Monarchs to pennants in 1937, 39 and 40. Thanks for your patience. Eddie Rideout, Chiefs The Baseball Hall of. Seek out and celebrate your heroes, and explore online and in-person exhibits commemorating the history and impact of the game. Tom Mandile- Hosmer Chiefs & Medford Mustangs He worked as a teachers aide in the 1980s while also coaching baseball. Steve Freker Media (Medford Mercury/Malden Evening News) "It wasn't like I was waiting for this," Centola said. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. At the time, the Intercity Golden Gloves was considered, along with the events in New York and Chicago, to be the premier amateur boxing tournaments in the nation. The ICL will welcome in the following inductees on June 8: Chuck Andre Chiefs [], The ICL managers have cast their ballots and the votes have been tabulated!! Required fields are marked *. More >, Gibsons exclusion from the Major Leagues evokes as many what ifs as any Negro League star. Even in advanced age, Paige still befuddled many a big league hitter. Original works of artpaintings, sculptures and renderingscelebrate the game. Also, Comments may not go up right away. Here he is seen playing for Stonehill College. He finally got his Major League shot at age 42, when he helped the Indians capture the 1948 pennant. 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. More >. Coaches exhort hitters to have an idea when they go to the plate. Al Frezza- Medford Daily Mercury (Media) 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. Congratulations Peter on this so deserved recognition! Jim Melzar, Chiefs Social change and personal victories. To be approved for induction, a candidate must receive a 3/4 vote from the selection committee. 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. 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. Denny Drinkwater, 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. 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. 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). More >. With Centola, batting and fielding credentials tell two-thirds of the story. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. And they all capped their careers with the greatest play of all. BUTCH MARTEL- Melrose Rams 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. 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. BRIAN COUGHLIN- Holovak & Coughlin Travel through history via artifacts and documents that highlight the games greatest heroes and teams, exploring how baseball has changed throughout the years. The inductees will be enshrined at the ICL's 5th annual Hall of Fame, Awards & Reunion. The Archives and Collections at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum preserve relics of the game, the great stories they tell, and a trove of historic information. He played first base and pitched. He started a club baseball team at the college. About Watertown News Find out the latest about what is going on in town. Must have contributed significantly to the greater good of the FCBL. Hill was also a frenetic baserunner in the style of Jackie Robinson, pestering pitchers as he danced back and forth on the basepaths. Self-guided tour or VIP experience. Commenters must sign full real names. Buddy Keohan, Wakefield Daily Item-Media The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack once said Johnson could write his own price on a Major League contract if he were white. KEVIN LOFTUS-Peter Fuller, Lynnfield & Gately Rams MIKE TOBIN- Lexington Blue Sox Peter Albano Somerville & Rams 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. The Negro Leagues influence might not have been as strong without Manley, the Hall of Fames first female member and an executive who thrived in an industry overwhelmingly run by men. Now sit back and enjoy the acknowledgement of others. STEVE DALEY-Andre Chiefs 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. Jim Curley Player (Merchants) Thats why I say dont give up on a players, Centola said. SHANAN KNOX- Lexington Blue Sox Peter Centola is now the Director of the Watertown Recreation Department. The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. Green has more touchdown catches than Thomas (63) but slightly fewer receiving yards (9,763). JIM CLARKE-Lexington Blue Sox Karens mother, Nana, also shares the Centola home. 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. Each an inspiration. The lifelong Watertown resident is married to Karen. The 2023 season will be the last in which the playoff has a four-team format. The consensus pick as the Negro Leagues best third baseman, Johnsons glovework evoked comparisons to Major League stars Pie Traynor and Brooks Robinson. Any individual with a demonstrated interest in the FCBL may submit a nomination. 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. A situational hitter, Centola knew what his job was from at bat to at bat. Keep up with headlines and events at the Baseball Hall of Fame, and see who will be taking their place in history next. Through the years, Centola also worked in the Watertown Public Schools and for Watertown Recreation. But he supplied much more. Dick Rigazio Player-Manager (North Cambridge), Copyright 2016 - intercityleaguebaseball.com -. Centola got cut from youth baseball at the age of 7. The following information was provided by YardArt Watertown: The Intercity Leagues Hall of Fame Ceremony and Awards Dinner has been scheduled for Thursday evening June 8, 2023 at Anthonys in Malden. JUSTIN CRISAFULLI-Andre Chiefs Congratulations!!! Plus, his teams never did anything notable in the playoffs, and he only racked up one All-Pro selection (2012). If a single was needed against a tough lefty, hed get the single. When the great Negro League catchers are listed, Mackeys name should always reside next to Josh Gibson and Roy Campanella. 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). The Celtic League Cup is an ice hockey league contested by teams from both Scotland and Ireland. Jim Gigi Cavanaugh, Reading DON McGILLICUDDY- Reading Town Team & Wilmington A situational hitter, Centola knew what his job was from at bat to at bat. . Always free! DAVE AHERN-Cassell Club, Medford Americans & Lexington Blue Sox JOE SARNO- Wakefield Merchants BOB IANDOLI-Somerville Red Sox & Elms, Andre Chiefs & Melrose Rams The ICL will welcome in the following inductees on June 8: Chuck Andre - Chiefs [] Read more This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Great career and great guy. : 1998: 101 . 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. 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. Stearnes routinely challenged for home run crowns and stole plenty of bases, too. 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. 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. STEVE LANE- Augustines/Cremone As (more), Thanks Libby, Yes, please send it along if you can find it., Charlie Breitrose on Share Your Memories of the Shootout & Capture of the Boston Marathon Bombers, We seem a bit confused, are we against the stigma or against continuing to teach it? We depend on your support. He was flashy, known for calling his shots years before Babe Ruth did, and his combination of skill and showmanship made him one of the early drawing cards in African-American baseball. John Hosmer Sponsor (Chiefs) DEAN KOULOURIS-Wakefield Merchants Find out the latest about what is going on in town. Diamond: 11 members; Obsidian: 457 members; Pearl: 1422 members; Amethyst: 4364 members; Emerald: 9243 members; Ruby: 17021 members; Sapphire: 33792 members; 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. Phoenix, Arizona - September 28 - October 14, 2023 * 18 Wood Open, Minor, Rookie Divisions - September 28 . 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. Nominations can be submitted here. 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. Youre the best! Additionally, players must have made 250 appearances in the league, or achieved one of the following:[2], Upon the initial announcement of the Hall of Fame in 2020, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said a place in the Hall of Fame is "reserved for the very best", and would allow fans to help celebrate "truly exceptional" careers. 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. 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. Kansas City won six Negro American League pennants and one Negro League World Series title with Smith coming out of the bullpen. He spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he made the Pro Bowl seven times. Hall of Fame Tournament. But Foster had loftier goals in mind. 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. More >. JOHN OBRIEN-Augustines As Updated Mar. Dave Polcari, Chiefs Watertowns Peter Centola will be inducted into the Intercity Baseball Hall of Fame. John, Coach, from your very first Varsity MVP at UMB. 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. Dave Ellegood Merchants They left their mark, brought fans together, and made dreams come true. He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. DICK KELLIHER-Wakefield Merchants Leon Paulino closed out the first inning scoring with a 2-run home run to right. The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. 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. 2 and 3 team against the Div. TERRY MCGANN- Hosmer Chiefs He started working there in 1976. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002. His prowess on the diamond has earned him a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. But those leagues were created out of an unfortunate necessity; the color line, instituted in white, organized baseball in the late 1800s, forced many of America's most talented ballplayers to write their legends outside the Majors. 2023 Futures League (FCBL). Dave Vigliotti As 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. 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. RUSSELL WARD- Somerville Red Sox & Watertown Hibos "It was a thrill.". An individual may not nominate themselves for induction. Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. 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