touchdowns. Dick Clegg* 2000 He was 87 years old. George Carey*, Joe Driscoll*, Norm Goldstein, Bill Gutfarb, Charlie Hanafin*, Jim Mulry, Pablo Reyes. Steve Higgins 1996 Jethroe received a physical deferment from military service in World War II. Charlie Hanafin, BPL Hall of Famer 1998, was 86 years old when he passed away on October 1, 2017. He received his medical doctorate from Tufts University, and worked at the South Shore Hospitals Radiology Department for 40 years. Tom Bilodeau Jr., BPL Hall of Famer 1988, passed away on October 15, 2017. Feb 2, 2022 3,775 2,913 Land of Nod in the East of Eden . Derek January 2012 Sean Russell 2010 Baseball is eternal. John Red Callahan* 1987 Richie Figueroa 2014 Steve & Chris Higgins. These beloved Boston Park League friends once graced the ballfields of our city, but have moved on to the perfectly manicured fields in the sky. Harvey Soolman, who played, coached and umpired baseball for more than 50 years, was on a walk when he suffered an apparent heart attack. Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, 1972-1985. They played their home games at Dorchester Town Field, and drew tremendous crowds. Boston Bruins r en amerikansk ishockeyorganisation vars lag r baserat i Boston, Massachusetts och har varit medlemsorganisation i National Hockey League (NHL) sedan Bruins bildades den 1 november 1924 och drmed var den frsta amerikanska som anslt sig till NHL. Dan Rice 2010 Your email address will not be published. A Brighton HS product, he was simply the best shortstop in the City of Boston in 1952. By. Frank Petrous 1994 He received the Tommy Gastall Award as team MVP in both 1963 and 1965. In addition to beinga member of the Boston Park League Hall of Fame, he was a United States Army Veteran who proudly served in the Korean War. For the next 8 years, he was the regular center fielder for the McCormack Club, a perennial power house in the 50s. Nov 2, 2019 2,035 4,001. We look to lock up the #1 seed in the South Conference playoffs by finishing strong this weekend. He also played for the Easton Huskies of the Cranberry League and later became the League Commissioner. At 25 years old, she's tracking to become the youngest player to achieve that milestone. The expression "Hall of Fame" or the metonym "Cooperstown" are often used to refer to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Jim Collyer* 1983 They called him Sugar, maybe because he had a sweet swing, or maybe because many Charlestown Townies were labeled with nicknames during his era. Ed is also a member of the Yawkey Baseball Hall of Fame. Dan Williams 1991 Leo Smith 1992 02118. Frank Rando* 1986 One of the strongest teams in the 1950s, they went to the league finals 3 years in a row from 1958 to 1960. Bob was inducted into the BPL Hall of Fame in 1993 and was elected President of the Boston Park League in 1996 and served 6 years, the second longest tenure in league history. He became the starting center on the Boston College football team as a freshman, and later enlisted into the Marine Corp. After discharge, he enrolled at Dartmouth College, playing football and baseball. His support of the Park League never wavered over the last 25 years. [1] Bruins tillhr den exklusiva skaran "Original Six" ("de sex ursprungliga") tillsammans med Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit . He will become the team's first Hall of Famer April 2. He joined the Crosby Club at the age of 17. Don Ulwick* 1993 Mike Nyhan 2002 On August 8, the Boston Park Department and the Community Service of Boston held the Class C finals of their field day events, which included a circling the bases competition, a throwing for accuracy drill and a catcher's throw. Bill Benson*, Charlie Bird*, Dick Casey*, Hal Crosby*, Bob Cusick*, Al Festa*, Red Johnson*, John Kelliher*, Gerry McCarthy*, John MacDonald*, Art Nowell*, Dan Roberts*, Bob St. John, Bill Stewart Jr.*. On Friday, Soolman will be inducted into the Park League Hall of Fame at Lantana's in Randolph. "I started a team with three friends just because we wanted to Casey's roots with the program are deep. Greg Digirolamo 2009 We now have 282members. We hope youll join us on the ballfields, whether as a player, manager, or one of the thousands of spectators whos watched Park League games for 88 years. Baseball Team 1975-1996, Coach Bob Crockers All-Time Boston University Baseball Team (1963-1973), Coach Harry Cleverlys All-Time B.U. ADSL won again in 2001. The Rays retired his number 66 in 2015, a year after his death. He was a player/coach on the 1958 & 1961 Championship Charlestown teams. Joe Reardon* 1984 Joshua Powell, BPL Hall of Famer 2003, passed away at the age of 70 on January 30, 2016. John Bitetti* 1987 This is the first story in a three-part series about . Bill & Kevin OLeary. Rick Baugh 1996 Considered to be one of the best defencemen of his era, he was named to an All-Star team seven times. A defenceman, Park played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings. Mel Accardi*, Bob Baggett*, Curtis Fullerton*, Jim Gilpatrick, Bill Guest*, Bill Hogan*, Jack Leonard* , Joe Mannke*, John Red ONeil*. Jim Cody, Chris Higgins, Tony Langone*, Earl Metzler, Larry Palmer*, Chris Taylor, Jeff Toussaint. Bernie was a decorated veteran of the Korean War. In 1981, Tony joined the Larkin Club out of Cleveland Circle in Brighton and became the teams General Manager, overseeing finances and player personnel. 1990s. in History 1984 Connie Stanford* 1984 Chet Stone 1984 committees, and is secretary-treasurer of the New England ntercollegiate Baseball He then commissioned into the Marine Corps. Steve Ryder* 1987 They are: 1. New articles New comments Search articles. He enlisted in the Army, completing his tour of duty in 1955. Paul Desimone, Louie Ditullio*, John Harrington, Doug MacNeil, Jim Mello, Chris Patsos, Ken Wood. One of a family of ten who lived on Wrentham Street, Curly Peterson was a standout pitcher at Boston Latin, Northeastern University, and the Conley Club of the Boston Park League. Al Festa* 1982 Jilly Howard* 1985 Bob Baggett* 1989 Joe regularly attended the BPL Annual Alumni Reunion Hall of Fame Banquet with many of his old teammates. He retired as a teacher from Woburn H.S. Genero Castro 2005 Casey was one of its top players in the 1980s and one of its best umpires in the 1999 A big leg kick and threw over the top, played his home games at Dorchester Town Field. Lee was a passenger in a tragic small plane accident in mid-July, 2016, a few miles from the Norwood Airport. Russell Childers, Paul Earle, Errol Fagone, Dennis Regan, Mike Ross, 2012 He was active at St. Geralds Church in Canton as an usher. Ed Neal 2021 Figure that one out. Josue Feliciano 2019 Hall of Fame with 1984 team; Varsity Baseball Coach-Hingham HS 2012-present; Jim played his first official Park League game in 1951, and continued pitching, sometimes in front of thousands of spectators, until he was 63. His life revolved around baseball as he touched all the bases. JOHN CASEY INDUCTED INTO PARK LEAGUE HALL OF FAME. John Tedeman was a hard throwing righthander who could make a batter wish they were somewhere else. During the Vietnam War, Tom flew A7 fighter jets for the 86th Attack Squadron aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea. Gerry McCarthy* 1982 And Zach Soolman (HOF-2008) is the nephew of Harvey Soolman (HOF-2015). One of the best pitchers the Saints ever had, said Manager Dick Paster. I'm really Visiting hours Monday 4-8PM. Bob was a hard hitting left-handed batter who played first base for the Boston Elks in the 1950s. Paul attended Boston College where he was a hockey goalie and a catcher on the baseball team, both teams nationally ranked in the early 50s. He was the player manager of the Boston Elks for 12 years. He achieved the rank of Captain. Harry lived for a time on Pond Street, Jamaica Plain, and was an early inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame. In high school, Paul was an athletic legend at St. Sebastians School, starring in baseball, football, hockey, & basketball. Mary Ellen Grossman 2008 Games were played before sell-out crowds of 17,000 each night. Witness baseball history in Cooperstown, N.Y., as the Hall of Fame welcomes the Induction Class into its hallowed halls. Ken Pires 2009 XII. Grady Campion, Chris Johnson, Ed Neal, Brian OLeary, Curley Peterson, Johnny Phelan, Bernie Accardi* 1987 While there, he set a pass catching record against Mississippi with 9 receptions, that stood for 4 decades until broken by Darren Flutie. Doug MacNeil 1997 In 1929, the year the Boston Park League was started, St. Thomas of Jamaica Plain was the first League champion; a feat St . In the 50s and 60s, he was one of the most sought after pitchers in E. Mass. Mary was the Assistant Commissioner for the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department under Mayor Thomas Menino. Greg Scott Assistant Coach. John Bruno, Pat Franzosa, Tobin Harvey, Mike Hluska, Leigh Hogan, Josh Powell*. Bob Powers* 1991 (as player) and 1994 (as coach) In 1973, Bob joined the Boston Park League as a pitcher for the Mass Envelope Team. Jack Kearns* 1990 Jim Collyer, BPL Hall of Famer 1983, passed away on October 23, 2018. Jack loved baseball and golf, not necessarily in that order. Cosmo Nicastro 2012 He was also a Eucharistic minister, visiting hospitals and nursing homes caring for residents spiritual and physical needs. tenure. JOHN CASEY INDUCTED INTO PARK LEAGUE HALL OF FAME. Arthur Fate 1990 A tall, lanky left-handed pitcher, he signed a pro contract right out of high school with the Boston Braves. He then took up golf, and mastered the game winning back to back championships at the Needham Golf Club. Tournament in Johnstown, PA. The team won the league championship the following season, Born in Boston in 1942, Tom graduated from Boston Latin in 1960 having left his mark as one of the more storied New England athletes of his era. Terence OMalley 2019 A five for six, 6 RBI game in a BU win over Brandeis. Vin Milano 1987 Coach Pierce is currently #3 on the Boston Park League Career Hits leaderboard and was inducted into the league's Hall of Fame in 2022. Edgar Grossman* 1999 Tommy Anderson*, Hal Carey, Albie Gould*, Dan Rice, Sean Russell, 2011 Paul Iggy Reddish* 1995 Joe Mackey* 2000 Jarrad Carter 2016 We are off to an 8-3 start (8-1 in NECBA league play), with the final weekend of the season upon us. Jack Kearns, BPL Hall of Famer 1990, passed away on July 4, 2022. Larry Sullivan 2004 Norm Walsh 2004 Marty Nastasia 2012 Lee was a member of the BPL Umpiring Staff for the last 25 years, being recognized as the Umpire of the Year in 1993. Eddie stayed on at BC as the Freshman Baseball Coach and Business Manager of Athletics. Bob Wilkinson* 1993 Copyright 2023, Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. Download this week's Reporter print issue. Ralph Cecere 2000 Baseball was his game. 3. Hennessey attended Cornell, where she was a first team all-American as a junior and senior, as well as a 3-time all Ivy League midfielder. He became a coach afterwards, beginning in 1968 with Bristol Community College. He grew up in the Mission Hill Section of Roxbury. John OShaughnessy* 1991 Coach Brian Tanguy joined the Varsity Baseball staff in 2021. Curtis Fullerton* 1989 Al Bloom*, Gerry Kenneally*, Jerry Leone*, Al Malkasian, Dan Marini, John OShaughnessy*, Dick Paster, Bob Powers* (as player), Dan Williams. John Riley 1995 On the Museum's third floor, " Chasing the Dream " honors Hank Aaron's legacy, while "Sacred Ground" examines the evolution of ballparks. Fame on Friday night (Nov. 13) at Lantana's in Randolph. He had a long and productive career in the Park League, interruptedby a 2-year stint in the Air Force. Glossary | Privacy All Rights Reserved This was such big news, that CBS TV in New York came to cover it. Fans will receive a "Zim Bear" bobblehead at the game, and Abts said Zimmer's wife, children and . and the Suffolk County Probation Dept. LaForest played third base for the last two months of the 1945 season with the Boston Red Sox, hitting .250 (51-for-204) with 2 home runs, 16 RBI, and 25 runs scored in 52 games. proud of this honor.". More From This Game. Jack Mahoney is the finest all-around baseball prospect at BU in a long while. Jack retired to Ft. Myers. Stephen C. Ryder, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on November 2, 2018. He attended Navy OCS graduating as Regimental Commander at the top of his class. He was 81 years old. Bob was President of the Boston Park League from 1990-1992, was honored as the 1990 Manager of the Year, and was the assistant baseball coach at UMass Boston in the early 2000s. Roland Gariepy Sr.* 1993 seasons is 133-82-1 against a schedule that includes Division I opponents such as Boston Before this distinguished career, Mr. Hogan was offered a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies out of high school. His teams have won championships in the Yawkey Baseball League, the Boston Park League, and the Boston Junior Park League. Cliff Branch, wide receiver. . Reid Jackson 2017 Hal Crosby* 1982 2006 Fred Lynn was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 3rd round of the 1970 MLB June Amateur Draft from El Monte HS (El Monte, CA) and the Boston Red Sox in the 2nd round of the 1973 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA). John Blaine 2007 View Photos from the 2022 BPL Hall of Fame Dinner! Pablo Reyes 1998 His son Andrew followed in his Dads footsteps as an outstandingoutfielder for the University of Maine and signed a professional contract with the Chicago Cubs. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Tony was in the United States Airforce and worked at R.H. Scales. Jim McNally* 2002 Neil McPhee 1994 A Dorchester/Milton guy, he played baseball for Coach Eddie Pellegrini at BC, along with playing out of Town Field in the Park League. Adam Wozniak 2013. John went on to U. The Boston Park League and the Yawkey Baseball League of Greater Boston are two of the premier amateur/semi-pro baseball leagues in Massachusetts. SUMMARY Career WAR 47.7 AB 8225 H 2452 HR 382 BA .298 R 1249 RBI 1451 SB 58 OBP .352 SLG .502 OPS .854 OPS+ 128 Jim Rice Overview Minor Lg Stats Splits Batting Career 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 Game Logs In 1874 the first standardized baseballs were manufactured at 39 Green Street, Jamaica Plain, by Louis Mahn. baseball and football assistant. "It's a competitive The 2021 Park League Hall of Fame Banquet is Friday April 8, 2022 at Moseley's on the Charles. Casey is a member of New England's Division III Selection and All-Star seventh round of Major League Baseball's amateur draft in June 1997. 1993 He was also a shortstop for the Boston Typos and traveled around the country playing in many Major League parks. The Baseball Hall of Fame voting results had been announced, and Napoli, who played 12 years for four organizations and won a World Series in 2013 with the Boston Red Sox, was one of 28 candidates . Saturday, 10/13 vs Brown 3pm, TWI Field. Jack Heanue* 1992 West Division Danbury | League: New England Collegiate Baseball League NECBL Season: 2022 NECBL Season Pitchers # Player B/T Ht Wt . In 1973, the BPL introduced the designated hitter rule to amateur ball. He transferred back to Boston College, lettering in three sports, and graduated with his degree from BC. Joe Flanagan, BPL Hall of Famer 1984, passed away on January 13, 2020. It was there in Wisconsin that he played with a young outfielder by the name of Hank Arron. Ed Elliott 2002 Open schedule in new window Chris Taylor 2006 He also faced Hank Aaron & Willie Mays. Rev. He joined the Carlevale Braves in the early 60s, player-managed by Mike Donato and general manager Tom Menino, the former Mayor of Boston He pitched for the 1969 BPL Champion Craven Club, and finished up with the Supreme Saints. Seven-time major winner Inbee . Fans can also celebrate baseball's most revered records in . He played four games in Fenway Park where, in 1962, he led the Hearst tournament in RBIs and was voted outstanding player in one of the Fenway games. From their he was sent to Eau Claire the following year where he again had a big year with a 16-9 record and a 3.25 era. Harvey Soolman, BPL Hall of Famer 2015, passed away on May 13, 2018. Local media used to refer to the Boston Park League as the Park Loop.. Fans eagerly take their first look at the new plaques for the Class of 2015 during Hall of Fame Weekend. He was elected captain of the baseball team his senior year. Get tickets now!!! 1 talking about this. Kevin Hampe 1990 Harry Raphael 2000 Mary Ellen Grossman, Derek Grudinskas, David Proctor, David Smith, Zach Soolman, 2009 Chris Plant 2014 Greg Digirolamo, John Hauck, Darwin Hernandez, Len Johnson*, Ken Pires, Mike Swiecicki, 2010 Emmons Levine, BPLHall of Famer 2002, passed away December 24, 2015 after a long illness. Jarrad Carter, Lee Hutchens*, Paul Louderback, Peter Lucido, Rosendo Rentas Jr., Dave Worthley, 2017 frames. playing, I had a lot of new friends. 2000 Required fields are marked *. Josh was an assistant baseball coach at U. Mark Krukonis 2012 Harvey Mills, 84, was a life long resident of Somerville who graduated in 1954 from SHS, winning All-Scholastic Baseball honors from the Boston Globe. Harvey Mills, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on December 24, 2019. Bill Benson* 1982 Required fields are marked *. Brandon Cody 2013 Albie Gould* 2010 It is because of Bobbys efforts that the Larkin Club became a dynasty in 95, 96, and 97 with a 3-peat of BPL championships. staff's teams have compiled a 246-187-1 record and nine post-season berths. Fred Lynn has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. He won six Tri-Valley League titles and a pair of EMass championships (1987 and 1991). A Message from John Harrington and Maureen Bleday of the Yawkey Foundation, Park Leagues Walter Bentson Helps Organize 100 Innings of Baseball Marathon Game to Strike Out ALS, 4 Amazing Baseball Apps Seeking an Appearance, Josh Bez of the Boston Blue Jays is Top MLB Prospect. Since 1912, the Red Sox have played their . Jack Valinote, 87, came from Roslindale, graduated from BC High, and went to Brown University, where he led his team in hitting his junior and senior years. A two RBI game in a 3-1 Terrier win over The US Naval Academy and Heisman Trophy winner Roger Staubach. The Intercity Baseball League features some of the top amateur baseball players in the Greater Boston metro area and surrounding suburbs. Frank originally came from Dorchester, played for Bill Stewart at Boston English High School, worked for Boston Edison for over 30 years, and settled in Sagamore Beach near Buzzards Bay, Cape Cod. The Cardinals were loaded, a team that would later produce 7 future HOFers, including Phil Kelly, Chuck Chevalier, Patsy Fransosa, Ralph Cecere, Bob Defelice, Art Nowell, and Walt Ed Mortimer. In 1941, they pitched vs. each other. Three times, 1960, 61,62, Jack was named to the Hearst newspaper New England All- Star Baseball Team. He was the mainstay of the McCormack Club, a team that would contend for the league title each year and produce a long list of future Park League Hall of Famers. He was a solid hitter and a better outfielder. They will be remembered forever. The Hall's motto is "Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, Connecting Generations". When was Fred Lynn drafted? He was the Executive Director of the All Dorchester Sports League for 22 years, overseeing 1500 youths each year. Josh also found time to volunteer for Steve Buckleys (Boston Herald Sports writer) annual Old timers Baseball game in Cambridge, a charitable event. Emmons worked at Channel 5 for over 30 years, moved to the Cape, and coached the Sturgis Charter School Baseball Team. Bob was a long time employee of the Boston Edison Co. Bill Hogan, BPL Hall of Famer 1989, passed away at the age of 90on May 29, 2017. Since 1912, the Red Sox have played their home games at Fenway Park. Five years later, the league had more than 5,000 players on 228 different teams. 745 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184; Curley Peterson 2021 In the 1990s the Tufts baseball team has won three ECAC New England Bob was the lead pitcher on the St. Pauls team of the 50s & 60s that won 6 league championships in 8 years. Coach Pierce is currently #3 on the Boston Park League Career Hits leaderboard and was inducted into the league's Hall of Fame in 2022. 1997 The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, located at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, is a museum operated by private interests serving as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States and beyond, the display of baseball-related artifacts and exhibits, and the honoring of persons who have excelled in playing, managing, and serving the sport. Harvey Soolmans Obituary from the Boston Globe. The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League collection includes photographs, programs, film footage, scrapbooks and playing equipment used by the teams. Tony Marmo* 1987 His 2 sons Stephen & Joseph followed their Dad in the Park League, and were outstanding ballplayers. He attended Boston College High School, graduating in 2002. 1994 Mass Amherst and played centerfield for the Minutemen for 4 years. In 1971 playing for the Cuba Club of Boston in the Roberto Clemente, Spanish-American League, he was named to the All-Star Team which toured the Caribbean and played the National Teams of Puerto Rico and Curacao. Entdecke David Ortiz Boston Red Sox ""Hall of Fame"" Bobblehead (Fenway Park SGA 2020) in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! He cleared the left field fence numerous times, well over 400 feet. John grew up in the Neponset section of Dorchester, playing baseball for the champion St. Anns CYO team, prior to attending Boston English High School, where he attained All-Star and All-City of Boston status, playing centerfield for legendary coach Bill Stewart Jr. (BPL-HOF 1982). One win against Brown this weekend means a 2nd consecutive NECBA Southeast Division Championship. Lydia Ko needs only two more points to qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame. 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