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. Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack once said Johnson could write his own price on a Major League contract if he were white. Please order your tickets early as space is limited. Centola graduated from Stonehill College in 1982. 2023 Futures League (FCBL). Mike Langston-Andre Chiefs His baseball career did not get off to an auspicious start. 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. 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. JOE GULINO- Medford Mustangs And they all capped their careers with the greatest play of all. 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. He has been the commissioner of the Watertown Mens Summer Basketball League for 33 years. Dick DeFeo Player (Merchants) Wilsons career average settled near .360, right on par with Josh Gibson for the Negro Leagues best all-time mark. In 1947, Brown got a brief shot at the Majors with the St. Louis Browns, knocking the first AL homer by an African-American player. In five postseason games, Green had 18 catches for 232 yards. Cary McConnell Chiefs & As 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. A maximum of 10 individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Fame every other year. Of bravery, tragedy and redemption. 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. Said Satchel Paige of Charlestons ability: You had to see him to believe him.. Streak Hall of Fame. When I was a sophomore we had a very good team at Stonehill, Centola said. STEVE CAPOZZI Melrose Rams Hill was also a frenetic baserunner in the style of Jackie Robinson, pestering pitchers as he danced back and forth on the basepaths. Watertown News If a single was needed against a tough lefty, he'd get the single. MARK SANTINI-Somerville Elms, Medford Mustangs & Hosmer Chiefs RON LUONGO-Lynnfield Colonials & Hosmer Chiefs 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. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Here are the 2022 ICL Award Winners. Peter Albano Somerville & Rams BILL BRASSIL-Wakefield Merchants & Hosmer Chiefs He threw strikes, got outs, got saves and got wins. If a runner was on third with less than two outs, hed fly deep to the outfield. a great memory for me. For players to be eligible for induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame, several criteria are taken into consideration, primarily players who have an "exceptional record of on-pitch success and have shown significant contribution" since the inception of the Premier League in 1992. Les DeMarco Player-Manager-Official (Merchants) Coaches Participated for multiple seasons and was part of successful teams and is known to have greatly enhanced the players he/she coached. 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. The election came with some controversy and has been followed by silence. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. MATT NOONE-Peter Fuller Club & Holovak & Coughlin JOHN OBRIEN-Augustines As For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. "It was a pleasant surprise.". As player-manager, Brown led the Monarchs to pennants in 1937, 39 and 40. Bob Gibbs Manager-Official (Arlex) ROY PETERSON-Somerville Elms & Medford Mustangs 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. He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. 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. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. Are Green's years with the Bengals enough to get him enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Joe ODonnell Player-Manager-Official (Chiefs) 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. Formed in 2006 to recognize, honor and celebrate individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions in the American Hockey League, the AHL Hall of Fame is housed online at ahlhalloffame.com and is accessible to fans worldwide with the click of a mouse as part of the AHL Internet Network. 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. Travel through history via artifacts and documents that highlight the games greatest heroes and teams, exploring how baseball has changed throughout the years. Shawn Tobin, Blue Sox, Harry Red Butland ICL Founder (North Cambridge) He had a rubber arm, often pitching in relief between starts, and he was revered for his control despite all the innings. [15] The 2022 nominees were: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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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. Dihigo may have been the most versatile player in baseball history. Every one a Hall of Famer. Diamond: 11 members; Obsidian: 457 members; Pearl: 1422 members; Amethyst: 4364 members; Emerald: 9243 members; Ruby: 17021 members; Sapphire: 33792 members; Ellis Sonny Lane, Chiefs Few pitchers won more decisions over the first two decades of Negro League play than Lefty Cooper, a fixture of the Detroit Stars' and Kansas City Monarchs rotations. Baseball is defined by stories of perseverance and triumph. Those talents, along with Hills prolific line drives from the plate, earned him comparisons to Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker. 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. Dave Ellegood Merchants Peter Centola is now the Director of the Watertown Recreation Department. He retired with a Negro Leagues win percentage of nearly .700. Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. CFP executive director Bill Hancock also said North Carolina State AD Boo Corrigan will serve as the chairman of the committee for another season. Players eligible five years after their final FCBL season. BILL COOKE- Lexington Blue Sox Stearnes routinely challenged for home run crowns and stole plenty of bases, too. He did not give up and would play with the other "River Rats" at the park along the Charles River near Charles River Road. Dihigos nickname -- El Maestro -- perfectly summed up his preternatural ability. 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. 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. It was a thrill.. That advice was not lost on Centola who time and again would get the job done in a multitude of situations. 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. Dr. Richard Morelli, Rams Phoenix World Series. 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. 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 Often called upon to take the mound, it wasn't overpowering velocity that got batters out, it was location and guile. All champions of baseball. They left their mark, brought fans together, and made dreams come true. Fans can also celebrate baseball's most revered records in . Jim Melzar, Chiefs Steve Ring- Malden Merchants The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Green. RUSSELL WARD- Somerville Red Sox & Watertown Hibos 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 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. 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. Nominations can be submitted here. 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 Rigazio Player-Manager (North Cambridge), Copyright 2016 - intercityleaguebaseball.com -. Dave Polcari, Chiefs John Pancho Webb Mustangs & Chiefs, JIM ADAMSON-Melrose Rams Bob DeFelice Player-Manager (Chiefs & Typos) Any individual with a demonstrated interest in the FCBL may submit a nomination. 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. 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. The ICL will welcome in the following inductees on June 8: Chuck Andre - Chiefs [] Read more He was also one of its best hitters, finishing with a career average of roughly .340 and a slugging percentage around .525. 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. To be approved for induction, a candidate must receive a 3/4 vote from the selection committee. I have hope that as a result,. Centola played for 10 years in the very competitive adult baseball league for the Arlington-based Grannan Club, which turned into Holovack and Coughlin. 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. Bob Daley, North Cambridge Bill Kelly- Reading Town Team & Hosmer Chiefs a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. Atlantic City Labor Day Tournament . Lenny Dempsey Player-Manager (Chiefs) KEVIN BURGOYNE-Medford Mustangs, Augustines As, Andre Chiefs, Powderhouse, Holovak & Coughlin & Melrose Americans . John Hosmer Sponsor (Chiefs) FRAN FUSCO Medford Mustangs People of all backgrounds and experiences. 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. Part 4: Conclusions. 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. But thats likely selling him short. The CFP will expand to 12 teams starting with the 2024 season. Peter Ferrari Blue Sox In 1902, White organized the Philadelphia Giants and built them into a true force of the decade; the Giants won four consecutive Eastern championships from 1904-07, including a 108-win season in 06. 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. They are the parents of 22 year-old daughter, Torey Boyle, 14 year-old son, Philip, and 12 year-old daughter, Leanne. Don McKeown-Medford Mustangs Green has more touchdown catches than Thomas (63) but slightly fewer receiving yards (9,763). 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 . Bill Smeglin- Melrose Rams & Medford Mustangs Flashy yet dependable, Dandridge dazzled with the leather at third base for years with the Newark Dodgers and Eagles. Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. Charleston could do it all: Hit close to .400, steal a base with ease, run down a liner in the gap or nail a baserunner. Fred Knox Player (Chiefs) 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. 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