Jim Melzar, Chiefs 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) 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. I have hope that as a result,. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. No foul language. Original works of artpaintings, sculptures and renderingscelebrate the game. Ill bet some day Watertown is going to be recognizing your achievements here at the Recreation Dept. 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. 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. That's a tough league! 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Dave Caiazzo, As With Centola, batting and fielding credentials tell two-thirds of the story. None other than Lou Brock learned the art of stealing bases under Bells tutelage. Doug Lentz-Wakefield Merchants 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. When a pitcher asked Hall of Fame manager Leo Durocher how he should pitch Suttles in an exhibition, Durocher replied, Just pitch and pray.. 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. Stonehill College | 320 Washington Street | Easton, MA 02357. Most accounts have Browns career win percentage above .700. Dave Polcari, Chiefs Part 4: Conclusions, Yasmina, Thank you for joining me in this rather long road to discovery. 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. The Intercity League has provided the Greater Boston area with some of the finest amateur baseball talent since 1950. He wore wooden shin guards to protect himself from spikings at second base, and he was repeatedly on alert for beanings at home plate. No insults, slights or personal attacks. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. Jack Repetto- Arlex Oilers His career tailed off after signing as a free agent with the Cardinals in 2021. As Newbury College Athletic Director, he established baseball as a varsity sport in 2007. But he supplied much more. Mike Langston-Andre Chiefs VIN MARTELLI- Hosmer Chiefs & Wakefield Merchants Green. The Celtic League Cup is an ice hockey league contested by teams from both Scotland and Ireland. New members will serve three-year terms on the committee. 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. Here he is seen playing for Stonehill College. Watertown's Peter Centola will be inducted into the Intercity Baseball Hall of Fame. Karens mother, Nana, also shares the Centola home. I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. 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. 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. In the playoffs, where stellar play elevates players in the eyes of media and fans, he never shined. 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. "That's why I say don't give up on a players," Centola said. Dave Vigliotti As He was also fearless, evoking Cobb with his aggressive, win-at-all-costs style of play. But Foster had loftier goals in mind. Steve Ring- Malden Merchants Each an inspiration. 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. Fans can also celebrate baseball's most revered records in . Introducing the Hall of Fame Starting Nine, a scavenger hunt built for the ultimate baseball fan. 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. DICK KELLIHER-Wakefield Merchants Self-guided tour or VIP experience. BRIAN TISBERT-Lexington Blue Sox 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. He worked as a teachers aide in the 1980s while also coaching 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. Cooperstown, NY - July 1 -3, 2023. Green is comparable to Demaryius Thomas, the former Broncos star. After this weekend, Kendrick will have a more fitting memory to recollect. MIKE TOBIN- Lexington Blue Sox JOHN TRAFICANTE- Somerville Elms & Augustines As 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. Rogan, in the eyes of some contemporary records, was the winningest pitcher of the original Negro National League. The Homestead Grays were the powerhouse of the East under Poseys ownership. Seek out and celebrate your heroes, and explore online and in-person exhibits commemorating the history and impact of the game. A national shrine, the open-air colonnade looks down on the northern limits of New York City and stands high over the . DAVE TALLENT-Hosmer Chiefs The inductees will be enshrined at the ICL's 5th annual Hall of Fame, Awards & Reunion. DEAN KOULOURIS-Wakefield Merchants Three years later, he outhit the Babe in an offseason matchup between the Yankees and Hilldale Daisies. 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. Les DeMarco Player-Manager-Official (Merchants) [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. TERRY MCGANN- Hosmer Chiefs In 1939, Dandridge left the United States and authored a separate legend across 11 seasons in Mexico. The Commissioner will serve as the Chairman of the Committee. 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. WARREN OLSON Medford Mustangs & Andre Chiefs The AFA has been in operation for 43 years and is not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization. FRAN DEANGELIS- Hosmer Chiefs More >. 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. 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. 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. Part 4: Conclusions. He wore that honor proudly, twirling a one-hit shutout in the 1944 Negro League World Series and a perfect game the following year. Great career and great guy. Paul Lahey, Malden Evening News-Media 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. [1] Other factors are also taken into consideration, with players needing to have retired before the start of the awarding season, and are only judged on their domestic performances in the Premier League with no other competitions considered. Dick DeFeo Player (Merchants) Show your love of the game and play a part in preserving past and ensuring the future of the Baseball Hall of Fame. 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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. Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack once said Johnson could write his own price on a Major League contract if he were white. The materials in the Baseball Hall of Fame collection evoke awe, reflection, and no shortage of emotion. 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. A maximum of 10 individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Fame every other year. Both players were listed on Pro Football Talk Mike Florio's top 10 receivers of the 2010s decade. Emailed daily. 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. 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. Charlie BreitroseMothers from the Watertown Youth Hockey skated a lap of honor in memory of their friend Jami Curley at John A. Ryan Arena. KEVIN OBRIEN- Hosmer Chiefs, Medford Mustangs & Somerville Elms 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. Intercity League Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees Chuck Andre - Chiefs Dave Ellegood- Merchants Peter Ferrari - Blue Sox Don January - Umpire Tommy Haugh - Blue Sox Mike Kalfopoulos - Rams, Chiefs & Americans Sammy Steed - A's & Blue Sox Cary McConnell - Chiefs & A's John Gnieski - Mustangs Watertown News FRAN FUSCO Medford Mustangs Smith often played Robin to Satchel Paiges Batman, spelling Paige in relief for the Monarchs. IRVING, Texas (AP) Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault of Nevada, Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen and Miami (Ohio) athletic director David . Pompez later scouted for the New York Giants, ushering in more international talent to the Major Leagues. STEVE DALEY-Andre Chiefs Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. John Hosmer Sponsor (Chiefs) 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. He started a club baseball team at the college. Eddie Landry-North Cambridge Fred Campatelli Player (Augustines As) Pioneers and builders of dynasties. Those talents, along with Hills prolific line drives from the plate, earned him comparisons to Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker. "It was a thrill.". More >. He threw strikes, got outs, got saves and got wins. If a single was needed against a tough lefty, hed get the single. Don January Umpire Pittsburgh Courier sportswriter Wendell Smith wrote that Posey was the smartest man in Negro [League] baseball, and certainly the most successful.. RICK FORESTEIRE- Melrose Rams The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts -- DEAFinitely, Inc. and This Is My Brave (TIMB) present the groundbreaking show This Is My Brave - Heart Truth: Mental Health Stories from the Deaf Community. For one night only, 13 Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing storytellers will share their personal stories of mental illness and recovery to break down stigma, uncover access barriers in the mental health system and celebrate the resilience of the Deaf community using American Sign Language storytelling, art, and dance. BOB MERLINA- Melrose Rams Taylor was the Negro Leagues premier first baseman before Buck Leonards arrival, and Leonard would credit Taylor with teaching him the finer points of the position. A trip to Cooperstown has something for baseball fans and everyone else. He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. Charlie BreitroseThe City Council voted to replace the artificial turf at Victory Field with a new artificial surface. The 1976 Watertown Babe Ruth All Stars, including Peter Centola, center, who went on to play and coach in high school and college. If a runner was on third with less than two outs, hed fly deep to the outfield. Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batters box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. The inductees are listed in chronological order, beginning with Satchel Paige's landmark election to the Class of 1971. Flashy yet dependable, Dandridge dazzled with the leather at third base for years with the Newark Dodgers and Eagles. RALPH WALKER- Hosmer Chiefs, Johnny Ball- Boston Typos 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. Phoenix World Series. Intercity League Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees, Chuck Andre Chiefs Bill Kelly- Reading Town Team & Hosmer Chiefs [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. An all around athlete, Centola, who in 1978 graduated from St. Patricks 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 64 target. Fred Knox Player (Chiefs) The 2023 season will be the last in which the playoff has a four-team format. 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. The following information was provided by YardArt Watertown: Graceful with the glove and dangerous with the bat, Leonard was a top candidate to break the color barrier before Jackie Robinson. His baseball career did not get off to an auspicious start. Plus, his teams never did anything notable in the playoffs, and he only racked up one All-Pro selection (2012). Here he is seen playing for Stonehill College. The annual event has been on hold since November of 2020 when Covid concerns forced a postponement. 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. These rosters list 10 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame inductees. EDDIE McCARTY-Hosmer Chiefs 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 . . 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. Welcome to the Hall of fame. He is currently the Director of Recreation in Watertown. 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. ROY PETERSON-Somerville Elms & Medford Mustangs Youve accomplished so many things youve never mentioned over the years but thats how you are! The Baseball Hall of. JESSE SARZANA- Gately Rams To be approved for induction, a candidate must receive a 3/4 vote from the selection committee. Coaches exhort hitters to "have an idea" when they go to the plate. ROGER UELTZEN-Hosmer Chiefs 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. Every one a Hall of Famer. LUKE BEGLEY-Medford Mustangs & Watertown Reds 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. Tony Pappalardo, Mustangs 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. 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. He is credited with inventing the Pistol offense, with a running back lined up behind the quarterback in a shotgun formation. 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