He also pitched at Boston College. Pete Cerrone* 1983 The Hall of Fame includes the Signature Gallery honoring each Inductee by class year, the New Inductee Exhibit, In Memoriam, and the Power of Rock Experience. John Hauck 2009 Cliff Branch, wide receiver. He was an above-average defensive player, making just 5 errors in 147 . Hal Crosby* 1982 as an Assistant Chief Court Officer in Suffolk Superior Court. He was the player manager of the Boston Elks for 12 years. Mike Donato 1984 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. Sean Russell 2010 Pitcher Jeff Carl Anderson 2005 William T. Hogan Jr. served in the Navy, then led Massachusetts states correction, welfare, and human services departments. He 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. This page has been created for a Boston Park League Football reunion that will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 at the. He enlisted in the Army, completing his tour of duty in 1955. John Kelliher* 1982 The Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, a member of the East division within the American League (AL) of Major League Baseball (MLB). This was such big news, that CBS TV in New York came to cover it. Reid Jackson 2017 Considered to be one of the best defencemen of his era, he was named to an All-Star team seven times. Tony Felder 2001 Edgar Grossman* 1999 Following his playing days, Paul became a successful teacher-coach in high school and college. Coach Bill Mahoneys All-Time B.U. Hall of Fame; Alumni Tracker; MLB Draft Results; MULTIMEDIA. John Tedeman,Boston Park League legend, passed away on February 6, 2014 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Paul Desimone, Louie Ditullio*, John Harrington, Doug MacNeil, Jim Mello, Chris Patsos, Ken Wood. Shockingly, he hasnt appeared in any. Ed is also a member of the Yawkey Baseball Hall of Fame. Instead of pursuing baseball professionally, Mr. Hogan entered the social work masters program at Boston College, where he pitched for their baseball team before joining the Park League with the Jevelli Club. As head of the program, he coached a 1988 NCFL Congress winner and NFL Congress runner-up. He graduated from BC in 1957 and was elected President of his senior class. Bob Timmons* 1986 2005 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Saturday, 10/13 vs Brown 1pm, TWI Field George Catarius*, Pete Cerrone*, Jim Collyer*, Rev. Neil Lojek 2001 He was also a Eucharistic minister, visiting hospitals and nursing homes caring for residents spiritual and physical needs. Jim Mulry 1998 Thread starter Gee Wally; . Jarrad Carter, Lee Hutchens*, Paul Louderback, Peter Lucido, Rosendo Rentas Jr., Dave Worthley, 2017 Lee Hutchens* 2016 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. individual records have been broken during his tenure. John Skip Landry 2000 Darwin Hernandez 2009 Baseball Team 1975-1996, Coach Bob Crockers All-Time Boston University Baseball Team (1963-1973), Coach Harry Cleverlys All-Time B.U. He was 81. It was there in Wisconsin that he played with a young outfielder by the name of Hank Arron. Seven-time major winner Inbee . baseball coach of the Jumbos since 1984, was inducted into the Boston Park League Hall of This is the first story in a three-part series about . Mike Aiena 2019 Steve & Chris Higgins. Bill McBournie* 1986 Notably for his fans, Curly started for Northeastern against Louis Tiant and the Red Sox in a 1977 game at Fenway Park, striking out George Boomer Scott and Rick Burleson before leaving the game to a standing ovation with his team holding a lead late in the game. 745 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184; Red Sliney* 1988 Lee Hutchens, BPL Hall of Famer 2016, passed away at the age of 77on July 20, 2016. Situated in Hyde Park and overlooking the scenic Hudson River, the Culinary Institute of America is a culinary school . Jim Collyer* 1983 Steve signed a contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1958, and donated his bonus money to his father who started Ryder Sand & Gravel in Milford, NH. Ted Lyons* 1986 Connie Stanford* 1984 He was 63. They will be remembered forever. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. He played forBryan Club in the Boston Park League while in college. Lloyd & Larry Hill. As the head coach of baseball at Tufts, he's maintained his association with the Stephen C. Ryder, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on November 2, 2018. Bill Daly* 1996 He had instant success being assigned to the Carolina League at High Point Thomasville, going 15-7 with an ERA of 3.35. Joe Flanagan, BPL Hall of Famer 1984, passed away on January 13, 2020. Richard Blasser* 1986 This past summer, at age 66, he was player-manager with the league's Towne Club. We look to lock up the #1 seed in the South Conference playoffs by finishing strong this weekend. Mike Nyhan 2002 Louie DiTullio, BPL Hall of Famer 1997, passed away on April 28, 2014 in Florida. Kevin Bailey, Tim Finnegan, David Stoller, Larry Sullivan, John Tedeman*, Norm Walsh. To add to his interests, he was a member of the Barber Shop Quartet Society for over 60 years. George & Frank Catarius. Coley Lyons 2015 Tom Bilodeau Jr.* 1988 We like to see all of our HOFers return once a year and support the oldest amateur baseball league in the country. Paul Desimone 1997 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. NECBL Broadcast Network; E-Newsletter Sign-Up; . 1984 Upon discharge he enrolled at Boston College. John Riley 1995 Tony Langone, BPL Hall of Famer 2006, passed away on July 5, 2022. Derek January 2012 Jack loved baseball and golf, not necessarily in that order. Ted Williams (1946) and Mark McGwire (1984) hit home runs in Boston Park League exhibitions games. dedicated to enriching childrens lives through baseball, dedicated a city-owned field house in Fields Corner, Newton South mourns loss of JV baseball coach Harvey Soolman. Mike Aiena, Josue Feliciano, Tamayo Manzanillo, Ed Newton, Terence OMalley, Nick Starusky, 2021 Download this week's Reporter print issue or subscribe today to "Dorchester's Hometown Weekly Newspaper!" Lefty, as Jack was called, had a big year in 1953 going 10-1. Richie Figueroa 2014 Larry Palmer* 2006 Joe regularly attended the BPL Annual Alumni Reunion Hall of Fame Banquet with many of his old teammates. Other 2021 inductees: Grady Campion, Chris Johnson, Brian OLeary, and Johnny Phelan. Tobin Harvey 2003 He also earned a master's degree in edcuation at Tufts in May 1983. Charles Gubby McArdle* 1983 Jack Connolly*, Warren Cutlip*, Bob Defelice, Jack Heanue*, Harry Hewes*, Larry Hill, Artie ONeil, Leo Smith, Tom Walsh. football team, he finished his career on the gridiron with 55 receptions and eight Bob St. John 1982 Eddie stayed on at BC as the Freshman Baseball Coach and Business Manager of Athletics. Lee was a member of the BPL Umpiring Staff for the last 25 years, being recognized as the Umpire of the Year in 1993. Jim Hadfield 1993 Enjoy good food when road-tripping between Boston and New York. 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. committees, and is secretary-treasurer of the New England ntercollegiate Baseball Grady Campion, Chris Johnson, Ed Neal, Brian OLeary, Curley Peterson, Johnny Phelan, Bernie Accardi* 1987 At 25 years old, she's tracking to become the youngest player to achieve that milestone. Dick Tierney 1990 David Proctor 2008 Jeff & Derek January. The 2021 Park League Hall of Fame Banquet will be Friday April 8, 2022 at Moseley's on the Charles. Jack Heanue* 1992 Charlie Hanafin, BPL Hall of Famer 1998, was 86 years old when he passed away on October 1, 2017. Mark Driscoll 1995 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. Harvey Mills* 1987 Just to get rid . In the 50s and 60s, he was one of the most sought after pitchers in E. Mass. Cliff Branch, a three-time All-Pro receiver with the Raiders, led the league in touchdowns twice and won three Super Bowl rings. Before this distinguished career, Mr. Hogan was offered a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies out of high school. 1993 1948 - Herb Pennock and Pie Traynor are elected to the Hall of Fame. Ed Elliott, Scott Scooter Govoni, Emmons Levine*, Jim McNally*, Frank Niles, Mike Nyhan. and the Suffolk County Probation Dept. Bill MacDougall 2007 John went on to U. Harvey signed a professional contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Rusty Garber 1990 Pete Moyer 2017 Arthur Fate 1990 Visiting hours Monday 4-8PM. From 1984-1994 and from 2005 to the present, he has been a head or assistant coach at Catholic Memorial, Boston. Derek January, Mark Krukonis, Marty Nastasia, Cosmo Nicastro, Dennis Semler, 2013 Jack retired to Ft. Myers. 1995 Most impressive was his record in playoff games, winning 27 and losing only 4. He then took up golf, and mastered the game winning back to back championships at the Needham Golf Club. During a nine-year run with Triple D's, J.P. Cubans and the DiSangio Al Malkasian 1991 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. Joe Cunningham* 1984 By the time I stopped 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.. Harvey Soolman, BPL Hall of Famer 2015, passed away on May 13, 2018. Chet Stone 1984 Dodgers, Casey was a Park League All-Star numerous times and was a regular in the Tom Bilodeau Jr.*, Harvey Cohen*, Dave Coleman, Bill Conroy*, Carmen Donaruma*, Dutchie Howlett, Joe Lavalle, Red Sliney*, Frank Porter*. John Harrington 1997 From 1901 through 1907, the team was known as the Boston Americans. JOHN CASEY INDUCTED INTO PARK LEAGUE HALL OF FAME. Jack Fahey* 1995 Carl Klumpp 1985 Ken Griffey Jr. Autographed Baseball Rookie Card 1989 Fleer # 548 (PSA/DNA) $399.99. Since 1912, the Red Sox have played their home games at Fenway Park. 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. One win against Brown this weekend means a 2nd consecutive NECBA Southeast Division Championship. 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. Harvey Krupnik, BPL Hall of Famer 1994, passed away at the age of 71on May 26, 2016. The Boston Park League is the oldest amateur baseball league in the United States, founded in 1929. Rick Hoffman 2013 Feb 2, 2022 3,775 2,913 Land of Nod in the East of Eden . 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. Lee was a Navy veteran, a substitute school teacher, and a consultant for Factory Mutual of Norwood. Harris Jameson* 2005 On the Museum's third floor, " Chasing the Dream " honors Hank Aaron's legacy, while "Sacred Ground" examines the evolution of ballparks. Jim Hanabury* 2005 Dan Marini 1991 Sugar managed and Beansie coached the Charlestown Cardinals for 3 years in the Park League, culminating with a League title in 1958, beating cross town rivals St. Pauls and the McCormack Club. 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. The Rays retired his number 66 in 2015, a year after his death. 2006 105 are deceased. playoffs. He helped found the Triple D's team which joined the Park League in John OShaughnessy* 1991 Join our amateur baseball league today! John Tedeman* 2004 Roland Gariepy Sr.* 1993 Dick Clegg* 2000 Dick Casey* 1982 Mel Accardi*, Bob Baggett*, Curtis Fullerton*, Jim Gilpatrick, Bill Guest*, Bill Hogan*, Jack Leonard* , Joe Mannke*, John Red ONeil*. Lou Ditullio* 1997 Chris Patsos 1997 Drawing big crowds, particularly in the playoffs, they all knew Lefty Kearns, with hopes of seeing him toe the mound. Nov 2, 2019 2,035 4,001. Errol Fagone 2011 Fans eagerly take their first look at the new plaques for the Class of 2015 during Hall of Fame Weekend. Jack was born in Dorchester, graduated from Christopher Columbus HS, attended Boston University, and was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers. Frank Petrous 1994 New comments Hall of Fame Search. Chino Roman 2018 Will Jackman* 1983 A hard hitting third baseman, Porky anchored the BPL Champion McCormack Club back in 1956. Ralph Cecere, Dick Clegg*, Jim Henderson, John Skip Landry, Joe Mackey*, Harry Raphael, Howie Stein*. Shared with Public Grid view Feed View 1 Share Connect with Boston Park League on Facebook Log In or Create new account Hall of Fame MVP 8x All-Star 2x Silver Slugger 14 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. William Robert Hamilton (February 16, 1866 - December 15, 1940), nicknamed Sliding Billy, was an American professional baseball player in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 19th-century. Lloyd Hill 1993 Published: Mar. He was elected President of the league in 1989. He served in the US Army with a rank of captain in Germany. His life revolved around baseball as he touched all the bases. He was a member of the 2001 State Championship Team, and . Phil played third base for the Dick Casey Club, the premier team in the BPL during the 40s, winning 8 league titles in 11 years. Ed thanked his dad for teaching him the game of baseball and his mom, Mama Padre, for all her support throughout the years. Carl Anderson, Walt Bentson, Genero Castro, Jim Hanabury*, Harris Jameson*, Mark McHugh. 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). Kevin OLeary 2007 Greg Digirolamo 2009 playing, I had a lot of new friends. More From This Game. 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. John was on the Hall of Fame Committee and was an active supporter of the BPL Annual Alumni Reunion Hall of Fame Dinner. He also umpired in the Greater Boston area for 30 years, at times working games in the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. John Bruno, Pat Franzosa, Tobin Harvey, Mike Hluska, Leigh Hogan, Josh Powell*. David Stoller 2004 organization's top pitching prospects. The Leverett Connector & Tobin Bridge are named after Gov. Scott Scooter Govoni 2002 After playing in Canada for a couple of summers, he joined the Hal Crosby Club over at the Fens in 1952 as they won the league title for their first and only time. He replaced Lee Sargent as head baseball coach in 1984, ADSL won again in 2001. Genero Castro 2005 Brian Connors 1999 in 1984, Casey was the only pitcher to throw a scoreless inning for the Park League. Rosendo Rentas Jr. 2016 In the BPL, he was a recipient of the leagues Red Johnson Memorial Alumni Award in 1987. Mass Boston, the pitching coach at Suffolk University for 12 years, and the assistant baseball coach at Roxbury Community College for 4 years. Individuals and institutions from across the country turn to The History Museum for research . Steve Busby 2013 Jack Mahoney 1990 Steve Higgins 1996 Albie Gould, BPL Hall of Famer 2010, passed away on March 5, 2017. 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. Zimmer and his wife moved to Tampa Bay in the late 1950s, and he served as a senior advisor to the Rays from 2004 to 2014. Tom Bilodeau Jr., BPL Hall of Famer 1988, passed away on October 15, 2017. He was then promoted to Sports Information Director. Jesse Washington examines Holcombe Rucker's impact on summer hoops and his lasting effect on . Avi Nelson 1999 Ryan Fitzgerald hits a single through the infield in the 9th to secure a 7-6 walk-off win for the Red Sox. When was Fred Lynn drafted? They played their home games at Dorchester Town Field, and drew tremendous crowds. 2002 In 1962 he was selected to play on an All-Star team representing Milford, MA in the All American Amateur Baseball Assn. Norm Walsh 2004 Joe Driscoll* 1998 The king of summer basketball (3:33) Rucker Park in Harlem is synonymous with playground basketball. George & Paul Carey*. He received his medical doctorate from Tufts University, and worked at the South Shore Hospitals Radiology Department for 40 years. He also played safety on the football team, graduating in 1953. Arthur Hartung passed away at the age of 85. [1] Bruins tillhr den exklusiva skaran "Original Six" ("de sex ursprungliga") tillsammans med Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit . During this time, he produced two semi-finalist teams, losing to Town Club in 1985 and Triple Ds in 1987. Boston Park League- Henry Winn Club, Kelley Club, Mass Envelope; Head Baseball Coach at Weymouth South High School 1979-1982; . Curtis Fullerton* 1989 He entered the Boston Park League and became one of the premier all-star pitchers with the Supreme Saints and the Jerry McCarthy Club. Its franchises are composed of players from all levels of elite baseball backgrounds - current and former collegiate student athletes, along with former professional baseball players. 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. Tony Karem* 1983 Chuck Chevalier, Joe Cunningham*, Jack Dunphy, Mike Donato, Joe Flanagan*, Phil Kelly*, Bob Kurkjian*, Reggie OHara, Joe Reardon*, Connie Stanford*, Chet Stone. Arthur managed his own batting school in Stoneham. In 1973, the BPL introduced the designated hitter rule to amateur ball. Paul Carey, BPL Hall of Famer 1993, passed away on August 20, 2014. Mike Ross 2011 Articles. Curley Peterson 2021 Gerry Kenneally* 1991 Are you a BPL Hall of Famer? Terence OMalley 2019 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. Paul Iggy Reddish* 1995 While there, he set a pass catching record against Mississippi with 9 receptions, that stood for 4 decades until broken by Darren Flutie. Boston Park League Hall of Fame Inductee 2002 Suffolk U. In 1943, he batted .291 while leading the league in both doubles (8) and triples (4). Red Johnson* 1982 Mark Krukonis 2012 Eddie was honored by the Park League with the Red Johnson Alumni Award in 1988. Brian OLeary 2021 Jeff Toussaint 2006 Some of Jack's memorable games as a Terrier include: A four for five, 2 HR, 4 RBI , game vs. BC. Casey also earned accolades for his work as an umpire in the league. Ed Newton 2019 A five for six, 6 RBI game in a BU win over Brandeis. George Banks 1995 Dennis Regan 2011 He later would be inducted into the Boston Latin Hall of Fame and the Boston Park League Hall of Fame. Half the town followed the Cardinals wherever they played. The expression "Hall of Fame" or the metonym "Cooperstown" are often used to refer to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. This is a list of Boston Red Sox players who have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.The Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, a member of the East division within the American League (AL) of Major League Baseball (MLB). Bernie Curley, BPL Hall of Famer 1986, died on Nov. 1, 2014. Bob Wilkinson, 1935-2020 Jim Laneau 1985 1962 - An architect presents a proposal to encase Candlestick Park in a plastic screen to shield it from the wind. Casey's roots with the program are deep. Toggle sidebar. Harvey Soolman, who played, coached and umpired baseball for more than 50 years, was on a walk when he suffered an apparent heart attack. After his military obligation, Tony became an active member of the Boston Park League, serving in different capacities on various teams, mainly from the Mattapan area of Boston.