SHANAN KNOX- Lexington Blue Sox 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. 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. 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. Here are some of the items and exhibits youll want to see in person. MARK SANTINI-Somerville Elms, Medford Mustangs & Hosmer Chiefs John, Coach, from your very first Varsity MVP at UMB. I can't seem to express, Linda Scott on OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? 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. [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. 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. Fowler has been acknowledged as the first Black professional baseball player, according to the Hall of Fame. ROY PETERSON-Somerville Elms & Medford Mustangs 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. Part 4: Conclusions. COMMENT RULES: Then he became athletic director at Newbury College, where he restarted baseball as a club sport and later became a varsity team. 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. As president and treasurer, Foster grew the NNL into a force that rivaled Major League Baseball. 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. watertownmanews@gmail.com Sammy Greenwood- Hosmer Chiefs It was a thrill.. JOE CACCIATORE-Umpire in Chief The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation: "That's why I say don't give up on a players," Centola said. He threw strikes, got outs, got saves and got wins. BOB MERLINA- Melrose Rams MIKE BROWNE Umpire Jim Gigi Cavanaugh, Reading Tickets are priced at $50 per person or $500 for a table of ten. Green will be remembered by plays like this Hall Mary TD catch in triple coverage. 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. If a runner was on third with less than two outs, he'd fly deep to the outfield. Centola got cut from youth baseball at the age of 7. 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. 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. Harry Mehos- Augustine As 2 and 3 team against the Div. Centola got cut from youth baseball at the age of 7. Day trip or a week-long adventure. Bob Dedrick-Augustine As Jackie Robinson broke that barrier when he debuted with the Dodgers in 1947, but it would take another 24 years -- and a public plea from Ted Williams -- for the Hall to induct its first Negro League star. 0. The group includes first-time eligible candidates Darrelle Revis and Joe . As with the bat and glove, when on the mound, he did his job. 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. 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. Plus, his teams never did anything notable in the playoffs, and he only racked up one All-Pro selection (2012). Mike Kalfopoulos Rams, Chiefs & Americans And Dandridges hands were just as magical when holding a bat, routinely topping .300 with ease as he sprayed the ball to all fields. Leon Paulino closed out the first inning scoring with a 2-run home run to right. With Centola, batting and fielding credentials tell two-thirds of the story. Mile High Classic Tournament. 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. Each an inspiration. He transformed his ballclub into a barnstorming phenomenon during the lean years of the Great Depression, investing his own money into a portable field lighting system that he trucked behind the team bus on road trips. RICK DEANGELIS- Reading Town Team Of bravery, tragedy and redemption. The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. See the bottom of this page for crieria and other information. 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 exhort hitters to "have an idea" when they go to the plate. He started a club baseball team at the college. He ranks fourth among active wideouts in both those aforementioned statistics over the course of his career. Eddie DiGiacomo Player-Manager (Mustangs) Pro Football Reference has a neat tool called the Hall of Fame Monitor that tracks a player's chances at making the HOF. The following information was provided by YardArt Watertown: "When I was a sophomore we had a very good team at Stonehill," Centola said. 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. Mike Langston-Andre Chiefs STEVE COFFEY- Wakefield Merchants He pitched and played second base for different teams in more than a dozen leagues . Original works of artpaintings, sculptures and renderingscelebrate the game. He was a summer star in the United States and a winter hero in his native Cuba. 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 thrill.". . Through the years, Centola also worked in the Watertown Public Schools and for Watertown Recreation. Ed Larson- Augustine As Dave Marsters, Chiefs Any individual with a demonstrated interest in the FCBL may submit a nomination. 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. 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His prowess on the diamond has earned him a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. Monte Irvin often compared Day to the great Bob Gibson in how he could carry a ballclub when it was his turn to pitch. But thats likely selling him short. Denny Drinkwater, Merchants Tom Cassell Player-Manager-Official (Cassell Club) He wore wooden shin guards to protect himself from spikings at second base, and he was repeatedly on alert for beanings at home plate. 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. 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. Here youll find household names and overlooked heroes. 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. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. Peter Albano Somerville & Rams 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. Pioneers and builders of dynasties. This tool lists Green as having only 50.86 points in the system, less than . Those seeking ticket information should contact event coordinator Orazio Azzarello at (617) 839-1488 or by e-mailing ICLHallofFame@yahoo.com. The Commissioner will serve as the Chairman of the Committee. 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. Justin Crisafulli- Medford Mustangs "It wasn't like I was waiting for this," Centola said. Les DeMarco Player-Manager-Official (Merchants) 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. 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 . Then he became athletic director at Newbury College, where he restarted baseball as a club sport and later became a varsity team. Boston Men's Baseball Organization, Inc. All rights reserved. Youve accomplished so many things youve never mentioned over the years but thats how you are! 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). For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will be selected by the Commissioner of the FCBL. Bernie Murphy Umpire 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. 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. They made it to Cooperstown. SHAWN BRICKMAN-Medford Mustangs, Andre Chiefs & Powderhouse Pub Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batters box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. Watertown News More. But Foster had loftier goals in mind. 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. 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. Green has more touchdown catches than Thomas (63) but slightly fewer receiving yards (9,763). Cary McConnell Chiefs & As Congratulations Peter on this so deserved recognition! Your email address will not be published. Please order your tickets early as space is limited. Joe Driscoll, Umpire https://www.tiktok.com/@baseballhall?lang=en. Watertown News is an independent, locally owned news website. The following announcement was provided by DEAFinitely, Inc.: Jerry Tabler Peter Fuller & Chiefs Tommy Haugh Blue Sox Here he is seen playing for Stonehill College. Congratulations Peter! His baseball career did not get off to an auspicious start. He had a rubber arm, often pitching in relief between starts, and he was revered for his control despite all the innings. 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. The Negro Leagues best shortstop was likely Lloyd, nicknamed The Shovel for the way he would scoop up glovefuls of dirt (along with the ball, of course) in a similar style to Honus Wagner. RALPH WALKER- Hosmer Chiefs, Johnny Ball- Boston Typos His career tailed off after signing as a free agent with the Cardinals in 2021. 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The lifelong Watertown resident is married to Karen. On the Museum's third floor, " Chasing the Dream " honors Hank Aaron's legacy, while "Sacred Ground" examines the evolution of ballparks. Green recently announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL. Players Season Award Winners, significant contributor to successful teams, went on to a professional career. RUSSELL WARD- Somerville Red Sox & Watertown Hibos 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. No foul language. GORDIE LEWIS- Hosmer Chiefs Now sit back and enjoy the acknowledgement of others. Bill Kelly- Reading Town Team & Hosmer Chiefs 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. 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