1982 Charter Members In the 6 years between 1989 to 1994, he produced 2 league championships and was in the Finals two of the other 4 years. Tom Bilodeau Jr.* 1988 He was 81 years old. New articles New comments Search articles. Josh also found time to volunteer for Steve Buckleys (Boston Herald Sports writer) annual Old timers Baseball game in Cambridge, a charitable event. Baseball Team 1975-1996, Coach Bob Crockers All-Time Boston University Baseball Team (1963-1973), Coach Harry Cleverlys All-Time B.U. Baseball is eternal. The Intercity Baseball League features some of the top amateur baseball players in the Greater Boston metro area and surrounding suburbs. Andrews Camp. Seven-time major winner Inbee . Doubleday Field is a baseball stadium in Cooperstown, New York named for Abner Doubleday and located two village blocks from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.. NEW! The Boston Park League and the Yawkey Baseball League of Greater Boston are two of the premier amateur/semi-pro baseball leagues in Massachusetts. Forty team and Since 1912, the Red Sox have played their home games at Fenway Park. 1959 The Boston Celtics beat the Minneapolis Lakers 173-139 as seven NBA records fall. Louie DiTullio, BPL Hall of Famer 1997, passed away on April 28, 2014 in Florida. I think the only reason debates like this even happen is the Hip Hop Hall of Fame isn't prominent enough at this point in time, so people feel the need to validate artists who are great but otherwise wouldn't fit into the Rock n Roll Hall . BPL Vice President Franz Strassmann has appeared in many movies, including The Box with Cameron Diaz, and as a Gotham City police officer in Dark Knight Rises. He cleared the left field fence numerous times, well over 400 feet. 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. Bob Power, BPL Hall of Famer 1991, was 82 years old when he passed away on July 26, 2017 after a long illness. Dick Paster & Frank Passanesi. Manuel Soto 2017 Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 2175 Mass Ave, NORTH CAMBRIDGE, on Tuesday at 9AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Catherine of Genoa Church, 179 Summer Street in Somerville at 10AM. 1989 1990s. Leo Casey 1994 He also played for the Easton Huskies of the Cranberry League and later became the League Commissioner. Before this distinguished career, Mr. Hogan was offered a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies out of high school. Dennis Semler 2012 seventh round of Major League Baseball's amateur draft in June 1997. Bernie Accardi, 90, graduated from Roxbury Memorial HS in 1947, where he was captain of the baseball team. The Rays retired his number 66 in 2015, a year after his death. He was a hard hitting first baseman/pitcher on the 1952 Champion Crosby Club, a team that produced multiple Hall of Famers in the Park League. ReadNewton South mourns loss of JV baseball coach Harvey Soolman,A Long Ride: The Harvey Soolman Story, and Harvey Soolmans Obituary from the Boston Globe. We now have 282members. Marty Nastasia 2012 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. Jay Adams, Brian Ferrari, Sandy Gonzalez, Jason Kiley, Coley Lyons, Harvey Soolman*, 2016 Milford finished second in the tournament. Mary was co-sponsor of the Hines/ADSL team (league champions in 2001) from Dorchester. He was active at St. Geralds Church in Canton as an usher. Log in. George & Paul Carey*. Lee Hutchens* 2016 John Casey, a 1980 graduate of Tufts University and the head John OShaughnessy* 1991 Boston Park League Hall of Fame Inductee 2002; Suffolk U. Phil Kelly* 1984 LaForest is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. and pitcher/outfielder John Casey was the Most Valuable Player. Chris Daniels, Reid Jackson, Glenroy James, Pete Moyer, Manuel Soto, 2018 Harvey Soolman, BPL Hall of Famer 2015, passed away on May 13, 2018. In 2004, Tina joined her husband Tim, also a lacrosse star, in the Cornell Hall of Fame. In 1929, the year the Boston Park League was started, St. Thomas of Jamaica Plain was the first League champion; a feat St . Jack loved baseball and golf, not necessarily in that order. 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. Ed Elliott 2002 Upon discharge he enrolled at Boston College. John Casey 1999 Coach Bob Crocker named Jack as Right Fielder on his all-time Terrier team. 1948 - Herb Pennock and Pie Traynor are elected to the Hall of Fame. Jeff Toussaint 2006 Join our amateur baseball league today! He was also the Director of the Baseball Overseas Academies at International Select for 12 years. For twenty-one years from 1960 to 1980 he played in the Boston Park League, and was inducted into its Hall Of Fame in 1990. He also earned a master's degree in edcuation at Tufts in May 1983. Eddie Miller, BPL Hall of Famer 1996, passed away on July 5, 2022. Joe Keleher* 1995 2006 He flew 232 combat missions, survived being shot down twice, and was awarded numerous medals, ribbons and commendations. John Powers 1990 . 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. Mel Accardi* 1989 Terence OMalley 2019 Norm Walsh 2004 One of the strongest teams in the 1950s, they went to the league finals 3 years in a row from 1958 to 1960. Jake Powers* 1995 The farm system has some reinforcements coming for the lineup. Joe worked 38 years for Boston Edison. Bob Kurkjian* 1984 There are 10 sets of brothers: They include John & Reggie MacDonald. If only he can keep refusing those pro offers for another year Larry Strum, sportswriter Boston Globe -April 1964, Jack was named a first- team, Greater Boston League All-Star in both 1963 and 1965. 3. Florida, a neighbor to his longtime teammate and Park League Hall of Famer Ron Dutchie Howlett. Albie Gould, BPL Hall of Famer 2010, passed away on March 5, 2017. 2001 Mary was the Assistant Commissioner for the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department under Mayor Thomas Menino. The Boston Park League is the oldest amateur baseball league in the United States, founded in 1929. Earl Metzler 2006 He was a player/coach on the 1958 & 1961 Championship Charlestown teams. Ralph Tracy* 1993 Association. Marty Dobrow | Special to MassLive. Paul Wennik 1983 Five years later, the league had more than 5,000 players on 228 different teams. It was the, Amateur baseball players love to check out their performance partially for vanity, but also so they can improve their, From TJO Sports in the Boston Park League to the Anaheim Angels in the MLB, Packy Naughton is ready to, View Photos from the 2022 BPL Hall of Fame Dinner, 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. Chris Plant 2014 2005 Harris Jameson* 2005 The Boston Park League is the oldest amatuer baseball league in the Dan Rice 2010 . John Casey, Brian Connors, Edgar Grossman*, George Katz, Angie Marotta, Gary Shuffain, Avi Nelson. Casey resides in Milford with his wife, Diane, and four sons. quietbruinfan End Sweeney! He . . Information Guide . 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. and the Suffolk County Probation Dept. Larry Palmer* 2006 Harvey Soolman, who played, coached and umpired baseball for more than 50 years, was on a walk when he suffered an apparent heart attack. 1986 Required fields are marked *. Harry lived for a time on Pond Street, Jamaica Plain, and was an early inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Dick Graham* 1986 Hall of Fame with 1984 team NE Amateur Athletic Union Hall of Fame 2014 Varsity Baseball Coach-Hingham HS 2012-present Boston Globe Coach of the Year 2013 Hingham Harbormen 2013 Massachusetts State Champs Div. Kevin OLeary 2007 Tony Settino* 1983 He also umpired in the Greater Boston area for 30 years, at times working games in the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. A Dorchester/Milton guy, he played baseball for Coach Eddie Pellegrini at BC, along with playing out of Town Field in the Park League. After a successful four year career he came back east to marry the love of his life Margi, and continue his education while still playing baseball in the Boston Park League until 1968, eventually being inducted into its Hall of Fame. Bill Mahoney 1986 Paul Cato* 1985 Louie was an outstanding left-handed pitcher for the Carlevale Braves and the Supreme Saints. A longtime fixture in the Boston Park League, the Brookline native had spent the last two seasons coaching the Newton South JV team. Josh Powell 2003* Krupnick coached Holliston High from 1974-2006 and his teams posted an overall record of 408-311. Bill & Jack Mahoney. Brian Tanguy Assistant Coach. Derek January 2012 football team, he finished his career on the gridiron with 55 receptions and eight 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). 1930 Non-Red Sox Baseball At Fenway Park June 25: 1930 All-Interscholastic team 5, 1929 All-Interscholastic team 2 Ken Griffey Jr. Autographed Baseball Rookie Card 1989 Fleer # 548 (PSA/DNA) $399.99. After being named All Scholastic in 1952 out of Dorchester High School in both football and baseball, he was one of the best catchers in the BPL during the 50s. Joe Flanagan was a World War II veteran serving in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines. Glenroy James 2017 He played forBryan Club in the Boston Park League while in college. One Adam Wozniak 2013. He always maintained an interest in the league, supporting the golf tournament fund raiser each year and the annual banquet. A career in the Park League that spanned 11 years, he averaged well over .300, and hit the long ball with the best of them. Toggle sidebar. Dorchesters Charles Curly Peterson and Ed Neal were inducted into the Boston Park Leagues Hall of Fame at the leagues Hall of Fame dinner held last Friday (April 8) at Moseleys on the Charles in Dedham. Steve Busby, Brandon Cody, Ray Flynn, Rick Hoffman, Scott Keurulainen, Adam Wozniak, 2014 Bobby Avila Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com Bobby Avila Positions: Second Baseman and Third Baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right 5-10 , 175lb (178cm, 79kg) Born: April 2, 1924 in Veracruz, Mexico mx More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 3x All-Star Batting Title 1 1 1 8 12 11 For twenty-one years from 1960 to 1980 he played in the Boston Park League, and was inducted into its Hall Of Fame in 1990. Len Johnson passed away at the age of 88. Tom Bilodeau Jr.*, Harvey Cohen*, Dave Coleman, Bill Conroy*, Carmen Donaruma*, Dutchie Howlett, Joe Lavalle, Red Sliney*, Frank Porter*. Nick Vertullo* 1993 John Basile* 1985 Jethroe received a physical deferment from military service in World War II. Connie Stanford* 1984 Their battles with the Bryan Club and McCormack Club were classics, drawing upwards of 12,000 fans in the playoffs. We look to lock up the #1 seed in the South Conference playoffs by finishing strong this weekend. The Hall's motto is "Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, Connecting Generations". 1991 Coach Bill Mahoneys All-Time B.U. Your 2002 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. playoffs. The Negro Leagues and Black baseball at large often rivaled the AL and NL, both at the gates and in the national consciousness, in the first half of the 20th century. Rusty Garber 1990 He was then promoted to Sports Information Director. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Jim McNally* 2002 He was a team leader who led the club in average and stolen bases. Pitcher Jeff Frank Petrous 1994 This was such big news, that CBS TV in New York came to cover it. Reid Jackson 2017 Derek Grudinskas 2008 One win against Brown this weekend means a 2nd consecutive NECBA Southeast Division Championship. The 16 players on that team were selected from over 1,400 players who tried out. Tina follows her dad, Tom, Uncle Jim and sister, Maria into the BHS Hall of . A tall, lanky left-handed pitcher, he signed a pro contract right out of high school with the Boston Braves. He was a solid hitter and a better outfielder. Larry Sullivan 2004 Doctors did not expect him to ever walk again, but with hard work and dedication, he did so with the aid of crutches. He leaves a legacy of Park League Baseball, as his son Bob is the current Manager of the 2017 Park League Champion TJO Sports. 1985 Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates PNC Park, which opened in spring 2001, is an intimate, classic-style ballpark that embraces the progressiveness of Pittsburgh while saluting the spirit of early ballpark originals. Jilly Howard* 1985 One of the other three outfielders on the 16 member team was Tony Conigliaro who would join the Red Sox the next year. Following his naval service, Tom entered the Tuck Business School at Dartmouth College, graduating in 1976. Jim Cody, Chris Higgins, Tony Langone*, Earl Metzler, Larry Palmer*, Chris Taylor, Jeff Toussaint. Hank Geary* 1983 He then took up golf, and mastered the game winning back to back championships at the Needham Golf Club. A four for four, three RBI game vs. UConn in a 5-3 BU comeback win. Member of the Boston Park League Hall of Fame. Red Sliney* 1988 Just to get rid . Championships, earned one NCAA Tournament berth and had a player drafted professionally. The Park League continues to hold their Annual Golf Tournament at the Easton CC, and he never missed a tournament. Harvey Cohen* 1988 1998 Harvey Krupnick* 1994 As captain in his senior year, he led the Terriers to the 1965 GBL Championship, while hitting .410 and leading the league in RBIs and doubles. The Class of 2004 Hall of Famer was 69 years old. The Park League was honored to have Eddie Miller serve as President from 1993-1995. The Park League Hall of Fame has 4 sets of Father/Son members and one Father/Daughter members. Jason Kiley 2015 David Stoller 2004 Dick Tierney 1990 In high school, Paul was an athletic legend at St. Sebastians School, starring in baseball, football, hockey, & basketball. Lydia Ko needs only two more points to qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame. 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. During a nine-year run with Triple D's, J.P. Cubans and the DiSangio NECBL Broadcast Network; E-Newsletter Sign-Up; . David Smith 2008 Eddie stayed on at BC as the Freshman Baseball Coach and Business Manager of Athletics. Bill Cunningham* 1993 Chuck Chevalier 1984 Bill & Kevin OLeary. Al Bloom* 1991 Fans eagerly take their first look at the new plaques for the Class of 2015 during Hall of Fame Weekend. Hall of Fame with 1984 team; Varsity Baseball Coach-Hingham HS 2012-present; He was 63. 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. Arthur was tall and lean, but returned to Boston a little heavier than when he left, which meant he hit the ball even further. He was the Executive Director of the All Dorchester Sports League for 22 years, overseeing 1500 youths each year. His friends John Harrington and Bill Gutfarb (both Park League HOFers) at the Yawkey Foundation were instrumental in making it happen. Len was an All Scholastic catcher out of Boston Trade H.S., highlighted by hitting 3 home runs in one game and stroking 12 hits in a row. Kevin Hampe 1990 baseball coach of the Jumbos since 1984, was inducted into the Boston Park League Hall of Joe Flanagan, BPL Hall of Famer 1984, passed away on January 13, 2020. 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 . Byron Ty LaForest* 1986 Dick Casey* 1982 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. 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. Bernie was a decorated veteran of the Korean War. A very good fielder, he finished his baseball career in Boston when he played for the 1980 (semi-pro) Boston Park League Championship Team- The Mahoney Club. Carl Klumpp 1985 Bernie Curley* 1987 He was one of the mainstays of of a very talented team, many ex-pros, that dominated the league in the 50s, winning 6 titles in 8 years. We are off to an 8-3 start (8-1 in NECBA league play), with the final weekend of the season upon us. Ted Williams (1946) and Mark McGwire (1984) hit home runs in Boston Park League exhibitions games. Your email address will not be published. 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. Casey's roots with the program are deep. Tom Bilodeau Sr. & Tom Bilodeau Jr. 2. 01, 2023, 6:00 a.m. 9. Jack played outfield for the champion Boston Elks in 1951, later with the Hal Crosby Club, and the Carlevale Braves. Welcome to the Hall of Fame ROCK'S HIGHEST HONOR HALL OF FAME GALLERY The Hall of Fame floor is presented by KeyBank. The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League collection includes photographs, programs, film footage, scrapbooks and playing equipment used by the teams. Jack Mahoney is the finest all-around baseball prospect at BU in a long while. Cliff Branch, wide receiver. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. She was instrumental in the formation of the All Dorchester Sports League, and was especially proud of the baseball teams trip to Cuba in 2002. The following positions players are depicted on their Hall of Fame plaques wearing a Red Sox cap insignia. Twice with Boston, White led the league in batting, first with a .367 average in 1875 in the National Association, and two years later with a .387 mark in the National League. He also played safety on the football team, graduating in 1953. Search forums. Pablo Reyes 1998 Gerry Kenneally* 1991 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. Josh graduated with degrees from both Boston University and Boston State College. Steve taught at Marian High, Coolidge Jr. High School, Natick, was the Athletic Director at Framingham State College, as well as a counselor in continuing education. Fame on Friday night (Nov. 13) at Lantana's in Randolph. Tony was in the United States Airforce and worked at R.H. Scales. Jack Leonard* 1989 Both brothers were inducted into the Boston Park League Hall of Fame. Charles Gubby McArdle* 1983 They will be remembered forever. An overpowering fastball that would easily charge a radar gun at 90+. 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.*. 1984 Art Nowell* 1982 "It's a competitive John was on the Hall of Fame Committee and was an active supporter of the BPL Annual Alumni Reunion Hall of Fame Dinner. Tim Finnegan 2004 Ryan Fitzgerald hits a single through the infield in the 9th to secure a 7-6 walk-off win for the Red Sox. Rays @ Red Sox. Nov 2, 2019 2,035 4,001. He is now one of the 1999 Bob leaves his wife Marilyn, they had 6 children, and has 20 grandchildren. Lee was a member of the BPL Umpiring Staff for the last 25 years, being recognized as the Umpire of the Year in 1993. Doors open at 6:15PM. Jim played his first official Park League game in 1951, and continued pitching, sometimes in front of thousands of spectators, until he was 63. John Riley 1995 AS captain of his 1961 Brighton H.S team, he won the league batting title with a .500 batting average and was named a first-team, City of Boston, High School All -Star. in History 1984 George Carey*, Joe Driscoll*, Norm Goldstein, Bill Gutfarb, Charlie Hanafin*, Jim Mulry, Pablo Reyes. Eddie Miller* 1996 . He works various baseball camps and is the Hitting Coordinator at the Mike An independent, coeducational day school for grades 5 - 12 since 1877. Ed is also a member of the Yawkey Baseball Hall of Fame. George & Frank Catarius. Bob Timmons* 1986 Jerry Leone* 1991 Russell Childers 2011 Following his playing days, Paul became a successful teacher-coach in high school and college. He played 15 years in the Park League, hanging up his spikes in 1965. He was also a Eucharistic minister, visiting hospitals and nursing homes caring for residents spiritual and physical needs. as an Assistant Chief Court Officer in Suffolk Superior Court. Shockingly, he hasnt appeared in any. Thereafter, he settled his family in St. Louis, Missouri and embarked on a series of successful entrepreneurial ventures including several companies and real estate developments. He will become the team's first Hall of Famer April 2. Jack was a member of the BPL Hall of Fame Committee. Arthur Fate, Rusty Garber, Kevin Hampe, Jack Kearns*, Jack Mahoney, Larry McNulty, John Powers, Dick Tierney, Harry Wallbank*. Joe Reardon* 1984 staff's teams have compiled a 246-187-1 record and nine post-season berths. The Yawkey Foundation (found on Twitter at @yawkeyfdnsand on Facebook) is proud to support the Boston Park League, perpetuating a legacy of love for baseball and everything that the good of the game provides to players and fans in communities across Boston. Peter Lucido 2016 That included the 1950 league champion Kane Chevrolet, following up the next year with another winner playing with the Boston Elks, and finally the McCormack Club. Dodgers, Casey was a Park League All-Star numerous times and was a regular in the Bob was the lead pitcher on the St. Pauls team of the 50s & 60s that won 6 league championships in 8 years. 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. Scott Keurulainen 2013 The Honorable Ray Flynn, Boston Mayor, once said of Joe, I recall as a 17 year old kid from South Boston, playing against many great professional, amateur and college baseball players Joe Reardons knuckle ball [was an]early challenge that I had to encounter.. He was a 1948 graduate of Mission Church High School who went on to earn an Accounting Degree from Boston College in 1952. Lloyd Hill 1993 Three times, 1960, 61,62, Jack was named to the Hearst newspaper New England All- Star Baseball Team. Steve Higgins 1996 Articles. Marty Canavan 2007 Boston Col: Sophomore: New Canaan,CT : Jun 7, 2022: 17: Jude Zern: L/L: 6-1: 200: St Johns U . John Hauck 2009 Jim Mello 1997 Fred Lynn has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. Greg Stack 2014 Emmons worked at Channel 5 for over 30 years, moved to the Cape, and coached the Sturgis Charter School Baseball Team. The following pitchers, depicted with a different cap insignia, played for the Red Sox during their careers. He was 87 years old. George Carey* 1998 Paul Earle 2011 George Catarius*, Pete Cerrone*, Jim Collyer*, Rev. Jim Laneau 1985 Jack was born in Dorchester, graduated from Christopher Columbus HS, attended Boston University, and was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers. tenure. MINNEAPOLIS -- Joe Mauer will become the 38th member of the Twins Hall of Fame in August -- and considering his number has already been retired by the organization, this honor was inevitable, arguably from the moment the greatest catcher in club history announced his retirement following the 2018 season. His son Paul was also an outstanding player who signed with the Red Sox. Leverett Saltonstall & Mayor Tobin. . John Tedeman was a hard throwing righthander who could make a batter wish they were somewhere else. Curtis Fullerton* 1989 Arthur Hartung* 1987 Jim Buccigross 2014 [1] Bruins tillhr den exklusiva skaran "Original Six" ("de sex ursprungliga") tillsammans med Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit . 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