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. MIKE BROWNE Umpire 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. ANDY HARTUNG-Wakefield Merchants 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. PETER CENTOLA-Grannan Club & Holovak & Coughlin Pioneers and builders of dynasties. 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. Bob Daley, North Cambridge VIN MARTELLI- Hosmer Chiefs & Wakefield Merchants Then he became athletic director at Newbury College, where he restarted baseball as a club sport and later became a varsity team. 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. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. ERIC POLING- Lexington Blue Sox 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 "It was a thrill.". A maximum of 10 individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Fame every other year. RICK FORESTEIRE- Melrose Rams COMMENT RULES: Eddie Landry-North Cambridge 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. Boston Men's Baseball Organization, Inc. All rights reserved. Here he is seen playing for Stonehill College. John Hosmer Sponsor (Chiefs) Cary McConnell Chiefs & As Always free! A situational hitter, Centola knew what his job was from at bat to at bat. They left their mark, brought fans together, and made dreams come true. 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 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. Your email address will not be published. SEAN McELROY-Lexington Blue Sox 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. 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. Don McKeown-Medford Mustangs MIKE TOBIN- Lexington Blue Sox Tom Mandile- Hosmer Chiefs & Medford Mustangs "When I was a sophomore we had a very good team at Stonehill," Centola said. He worked as a teacher's aide in the 1980s while also coaching baseball. JOE GULINO- Medford Mustangs 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. John Moore, Merchants 617-458-9561 With Centola, batting and fielding credentials tell two-thirds of the story. 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. Steve Donovan-Somerville Elms & Melrose Rams Must have contributed significantly to the greater good of the FCBL. All rights reserved. Congratulations Peter! Those seeking ticket information should contact event coordinator Orazio Azzarello at (617) 839-1488 or by e-mailing ICLHallofFame@yahoo.com. Said Satchel Paige of Charlestons ability: You had to see him to believe him.. The annual event has been on hold since November of 2020 when Covid concerns forced a postponement. Cranberry League Hall of Fame Member; Career Batting: 343 Games, .279 Avg., 218 Hits, 152 RBIs, 137 Runs, 5 Doubles, 3 Triples; John O'Brien. The ICL will welcome in the following inductees on June 8: Chuck Andre - Chiefs [] Read more For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. Plus, his teams never did anything notable in the playoffs, and he only racked up one All-Pro selection (2012). SHAWN BRICKMAN-Medford Mustangs, Andre Chiefs & Powderhouse Pub The figures immortalized here inspired generations. JOE SANTAGATE- Andre Chiefs Coaches eligible after ending their active coaching career in FCBL; who have managed or coached for a minimum of 2 seasons in the league. They are the parents of 22 year-old daughter, Torey Boyle, 14 year-old son, Philip, and 12 year-old daughter, Leanne. The lifelong Watertown resident is married to Karen. Tony Pappalardo, Mustangs 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. Here are the 2022 ICL Award Winners. Smiths sweeping curveball, honored on his Hall of Fame plaque, was his calling card. But he is unlikely to gain immortality in the Hall of Fame. 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. 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. Centola hit well over .300 every year. 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. Voting Procedure:All Committee members will vote for up to 10 individuals on the ballot. Pro Football Reference has a neat tool called the Hall of Fame Monitor that tracks a player's chances at making the HOF. Charlie BreitroseThe City Council voted to replace the artificial turf at Victory Field with a new artificial surface. Though he was often overshadowed by bigger names, Brown was the Homestead Grays Sunday Pitcher -- the popular term at the time for the ace who could draw a crowd -- throughout the franchises dynastic run of nine straight Negro National League pennants. John Veneziano Chiefs If a runner was on third with less than two outs, hed fly deep to the outfield. Also, Comments may not go up right away. He wore that honor proudly, twirling a one-hit shutout in the 1944 Negro League World Series and a perfect game the following year. 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. The materials in the Baseball Hall of Fame collection evoke awe, reflection, and no shortage of emotion. Thanks for your patience. 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. 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). Youve accomplished so many things youve never mentioned over the years but thats how you are! JAKE DILLARD-Lexington Blue Sox Wide receiver A.J. KEVIN OBRIEN- Hosmer Chiefs, Medford Mustangs & Somerville Elms A gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you the news. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002. MATT NOONE-Peter Fuller Club & Holovak & Coughlin An individual may not nominate themselves for induction. More >, Gibsons exclusion from the Major Leagues evokes as many what ifs as any Negro League star. ARI KOUFOS Augustines As & Andre Chiefs Ty Cobb pegged him as a sure 30-game winner had he pitched in MLB, and many a Major League star, from Walter Johnson to Grover Cleveland Alexander to Rube Marquard, tried and failed to outduel Williams in exhibitions. Eddie Rideout, Chiefs More >. Jack Repetto- Arlex Oilers Day trip or a week-long adventure. 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. All rights reserved. Brown was an even bigger legend in Puerto Rico, where he captured a pair of Winter League Triple Crowns. 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. BILLY DUNN- Hosmer Chiefs, Medford Mustangs & Augustines As Most accounts have Browns career win percentage above .700. A star before the organized Negro National League brought more eyes to African-American baseball, Hill's range and arm were legendary, with tales told often at the turn of the century. 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 . Ed Larson- Augustine As 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. Pro Football Reference has a neat tool called the Hall of Fame Monitor that tracks a player's chances at making the HOF. Centola played for 10 years in the very competitive adult baseball league for the Arlington-based Grannan Club, which turned into Holovack and Coughlin. I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. Watertown News Not only were you unbelievable to watch play, but you also made every game and practice memorable. 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. Often called upon to take the mound, it wasn't overpowering velocity that got batters out, it was location and guile. 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 . 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. He pitched and played second base for different teams in more than a dozen leagues . STEVE LANE- Augustines/Cremone 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. Coaches Participated for multiple seasons and was part of successful teams and is known to have greatly enhanced the players he/she coached. Listed below in alphabetical order by last name are the current members of the BMBL Hall of Fame. are equally impressive and deserving recognition. JOE CACCIATORE-Umpire in Chief BRIAN COUGHLIN- Holovak & Coughlin These rosters list 10 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame inductees. Every one a Hall of Famer. More >. 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. DEAN KOULOURIS-Wakefield Merchants 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. 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 . All rights reserved. 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