In the 6 years between 1989 to 1994, he produced 2 league championships and was in the Finals two of the other 4 years. Dick Casey* 1982 His long-time friend John Charbonnier was called Beansie. Jack Dunphy 1984 NECBL Broadcast Network; E-Newsletter Sign-Up; . 2006 Phil was a true Townie and dedicated to youth baseball in Charlestown, and was recognized by the City of Boston for his efforts by naming the baseball diamond at the Ryan Playground in his name. He was an above-average defensive player, making just 5 errors in 147 . Greg Stack 2014 Albie Gould* 2010 Pete Cerrone* 1983 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. Emmons worked at Channel 5 for over 30 years, moved to the Cape, and coached the Sturgis Charter School Baseball Team. 2001 Bob Power, BPL Hall of Famer 1991, was 82 years old when he passed away on July 26, 2017 after a long illness. His life revolved around baseball as he touched all the bases. Harvey Soolman, who played, coached and umpired baseball for more than 50 years, was on a walk when he suffered an apparent heart attack. John Bitetti, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on December 16, 2021. Your email address will not be published. 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. Joe Flanagan* 1984 As a student at Northeastern, Harvey Soolman suited up for the Boston Park League's Lechmere Orioles in 1970. Boston Park League Football | Boston MA In 1941, they pitched vs. each other. Bob Powers passed away at the age of 70. Steve Ryder* 1987 While there, he set a pass catching record against Mississippi with 9 receptions, that stood for 4 decades until broken by Darren Flutie. Jim McNally* 2002 He was elected President of the league in 1989. 1991 Casey also earned accolades for his work as an umpire in the league. During the Vietnam War, Tom flew A7 fighter jets for the 86th Attack Squadron aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea. 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. Jarrad Carter 2016 The Boston Park League has had 34 Hall of Fame Inductions beginning in 1982. Tom was a powerful intellect and gifted athlete. The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League collection includes photographs, programs, film footage, scrapbooks and playing equipment used by the teams. Dave Coleman 1988 Herbert Chink Holmes* 1986 as an Assistant Chief Court Officer in Suffolk Superior Court. Errol Fagone 2011 Krupnick coached Holliston High from 1974-2006 and his teams posted an overall record of 408-311. Josh also found time to volunteer for Steve Buckleys (Boston Herald Sports writer) annual Old timers Baseball game in Cambridge, a charitable event. He New comments Hall of Fame Search. On behalf of the Yawkey Foundation Trustees and staff, we would like to extend our warm wishes for the upcoming, Theyve been playing the 100 Innings of Baseball annually since 2004 to raise money for ALS research. Dave Worthley 2016 Jack Valinote* 2001 Member of the Boston Park League Hall of Fame. Richie Figueroa 2014 Neil Lojek 2001 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. Drawing big crowds, particularly in the playoffs, they all knew Lefty Kearns, with hopes of seeing him toe the mound. Arthur Fate 1990 George Catarius* 1983 Leigh Hogan 2003 Don January 1985 Jim Keurulainen died on Oct. 29th, 2014, the father of Scott Keurulainen, a 2013 Hall of Fame inductee. Dick Clegg* 2000 John Tedeman was a hard throwing righthander who could make a batter wish they were somewhere else. In 1929, the year the Boston Park League was started, St. Thomas of Jamaica Plain was the first League champion; a feat St . Upon discharge he enrolled at Boston College. Bill Stewart Jr.* 1982 Doug Clark to be inducted in WMass Baseball Hall of Fame. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. George Katz 1999 1984 Gerry Bilodeau 2018 A big leg kick and threw over the top, played his home games at Dorchester Town Field. Shockingly, he hasnt appeared in any. During a nine-year run with Triple D's, J.P. Cubans and the DiSangio Joe Keleher* 1995 In 1944, he won his first batting title with a .353 average, and led the league with 14 doubles and 18 steals. 22Brad Park. Jack Fahey, BPL Hall of Famer 1995, passed away on January 6, 2022. Gene Lovett* 1983 Bill Conroy* 1988 Paul Carey, BPL Hall of Famer 1993, passed away on August 20, 2014. and the Suffolk County Probation Dept. Commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria and designed and built from Kelheim limestone by Leo von Klenze, the Ruhmeshalle - Hall of Fame - is a Doric colonnade with a wide main range and two wings. 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. Lee was a passenger in a tragic small plane accident in mid-July, 2016, a few miles from the Norwood Airport. Joe Cunningham* 1984 Paul Carey* 1993 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. 1998 He grew up in the Mission Hill Section of Roxbury. The team's record in the last six LaForest is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. Ralph Tracy* 1993 Eddie was one of the most personable and recognizable Eagle on campus. Florida, a neighbor to his longtime teammate and Park League Hall of Famer Ron Dutchie Howlett. The expression "Hall of Fame" or the metonym "Cooperstown" are often used to refer to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. He was the field manager of the ADSL Club (All Dorchester Sports League), and produced highly competitive teams year in and year out, playing his home games at Dick Caseys Dorchester Town Field. Jack retired to Ft. Myers. In 1943, he batted .291 while leading the league in both doubles (8) and triples (4). Ed thanked his dad for teaching him the game of baseball and his mom, Mama Padre, for all her support throughout the years. Jim & Brandon Cody and 5. Gerry Kenneally* 1991 The 2021 Park League Hall of Fame Banquet will be Friday April 8, 2022 at Moseley's on the Charles. The History Museum is a repository for the League's artifacts, photographs and documents. Boston Park League- Henry Winn Club, Kelley Club, Mass Envelope; Head Baseball Coach at Weymouth South High School 1979-1982; . Lee was a Navy veteran, a substitute school teacher, and a consultant for Factory Mutual of Norwood. Bill was a 4-sport athlete at Dedham High School. 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.*. Jack Fahey* 1995 Mary was the Assistant Commissioner for the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department under Mayor Thomas Menino. Tournament in Johnstown, PA. He was also a Eucharistic minister, visiting hospitals and nursing homes caring for residents spiritual and physical needs. He always maintained an interest in the league, supporting the golf tournament fund raiser each year and the annual banquet. In the 1990s the Tufts baseball team has won three ECAC New England Boston Park League Hall of Fame Inductee 2002 Suffolk U. Leverett Saltonstall & Mayor Tobin. Baseball Team (1946-1962). Marty Canavan 2007 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. Mike Swiecicki 2009 Jack Valinote, BPL Hall of Famer 2001, passed away in the Spring of 2019. This is the first story in a three-part series about . They made the finals 3 straight years before breaking through in 1956 beating St. Pauls. Hank Geary* 1983 His friends John Harrington and Bill Gutfarb (both Park League HOFers) at the Yawkey Foundation were instrumental in making it happen. Mary was co-sponsor of the Hines/ADSL team (league champions in 2001) from Dorchester. Sean Russell 2010 Championships, earned one NCAA Tournament berth and had a player drafted professionally. Larry Palmer* 2006 Dr. Bob Wilkinson passed away at the age of 85 due to Alzheimers. West Division Danbury | League: New England Collegiate Baseball League NECBL Season: 2022 NECBL Season Pitchers # Player B/T Ht Wt . Lloyd Hill 1993 He cleared the left field fence numerous times, well over 400 feet. 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. Bob Timmons* 1986 Founded to provide the best that amateur baseball has to offer, the Intercity League has been in continuous operation in the Greater Boston area since 1950. They will be remembered forever. The Boston Red Sox were established in 1901 as one of eight clubs to enter into the newly founded American League. He was a 1948 graduate of Mission Church High School who went on to earn an Accounting Degree from Boston College in 1952. He had a long and productive career in the Park League, interruptedby a 2-year stint in the Air Force. 1973 - White Sox first baseman Dick Allen signs a three-year contract worth $250,000 which is the richest contract in major league history. seventh round of Major League Baseball's amateur draft in June 1997. The following position players, depicted with a different cap insignia, played for the Red Sox during their careers. Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - Visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, NY Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - Miami Marlins @ Boston Red Sox - Fenway Park Thursday, June 29, 2023 - Check out of Boston Hotel Click Here for Detailed Tour Itinerary & Pricing Northeast Hall of Fame Baseball Tour #4 | July 19 - July 24, 2023 | 4 Spots Remaining How can he be reached??? Travel packages include weekend admission to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Museum Membership and memories to last a lifetime. Ken Wood 1997 1999 Bob Wilkinson, BPL Hall of Famer 1993, passed away on February 28, 2020. He replaced Lee Sargent as head baseball coach in 1984, league by sending over 40 Jumbo players to the Boston Park League during his 16-year 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. 745 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184; He was also a regular official at the New England Patriots home games, tending the 10 yard markers. He was a team leader who led the club in average and stolen bases. I'm really He also played for the Easton Huskies of the Cranberry League and later became the League Commissioner. The Park League Hall of Fame has 4 sets of Father/Son members and one Father/Daughter members. Richard Blasser*, Bob Giusti*, Dick Graham*, Herbert Chink Holmes*, Byron Ty LaForest*, Ted Lyons*, Bill Mahoney, Bill McBournie*, Frank Rando*, Bob Timmons*. Gerry Bilodeau, Sean Fay,Steve Hueston, Darwin Mesa, Mike OLeary, Chino Roman, 2019 New posts. Jeff January 2007 Jeff Toussaint 2006 Rev. He was inducted into the Boston Park League Hall of Fame in 1987. Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, 1972-1985. Joe Flanagan, BPL Hall of Famer 1984, passed away on January 13, 2020. Hennessey ended her career with 101 goals. 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. Joe Driscoll* 1998 Grady Campion 2021 Mike Aiena 2019 John went on to U. Baseball Team 1975-1996, Coach Bob Crockers All-Time Boston University Baseball Team (1963-1973), Coach Harry Cleverlys All-Time B.U. Dick Paster & Frank Passanesi. Derek January 2012 Bernie Curley, BPL Hall of Famer 1986, died on Nov. 1, 2014. The grounds have been used for baseball since 1920, on what was Elihu Phinney's farm. The Yawkey Baseball League of Boston is one of the elite amateur baseball leagues in New England. Jack Connolly* 1992 Bernie Accardi, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on September 30, 2019. Steve Higgins 1996 Chris Patsos 1997 1 talking about this. Edgar and Mary Ellen Grossman. A five for six, 6 RBI game in a BU win over Brandeis. They called him Sugar, maybe because he had a sweet swing, or maybe because many Charlestown Townies were labeled with nicknames during his era. 02118. Albie Gould, BPL Hall of Famer 2010, passed away on March 5, 2017. College and Dartmouth. Bob Kurkjian* 1984 Jack Heanue* 1992 The Hall's motto is "Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, Connecting Generations". playing, I had a lot of new friends. 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. Many individuals have flourished within Casey's system. To add to his interests, he was a member of the Barber Shop Quartet Society for over 60 years. Regarded as the finest amateur baseball tournament in the US the AAABA featured teams from Detroit, Washington, New Orleans, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, and Milford. A hard hitting third baseman, Porky anchored the BPL Champion McCormack Club back in 1956. 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. John OShaughnessy* 1991 Get tickets now!!! Welcome to the Hall of Fame ROCK'S HIGHEST HONOR HALL OF FAME GALLERY The Hall of Fame floor is presented by KeyBank. He was also a shortstop for the Boston Typos and traveled around the country playing in many Major League parks. 2003 Add to Cart. Father Paul Gallivan*, Hank Geary*, Will Jackman*, Hal Kallenberg*, Tony Karem*, Gene Lovett*, Charles Gubby McArdle*, Walt Mortimer, Tony Settino*, Paul Wennik. 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. Both brothers were inducted into the Boston Park League Hall of Fame. 105 are deceased. Charlie was born in Boston as one of 8 children born to Cornelius and Margaret Hanafin. The Boston Park League and the Yawkey Baseball League of Greater Boston are two of the premier amateur/semi-pro baseball leagues in Massachusetts. John Casey, a 1980 graduate of Tufts University and the head Fenway Park. Harvey Soolman* 2015 Following his naval service, Tom entered the Tuck Business School at Dartmouth College, graduating in 1976. Chet Stone 1984 Make a gift online today to support Cathedral High School athletics programs. 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