He was elected captain of the baseball team his senior year. He was the Executive Director of the All Dorchester Sports League for 22 years, overseeing 1500 youths each year. 2004 Leo Smith 1992 Gary Shuffain 1999 Cosmo Nicastro 2012 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 . He loved watching his son play for the Palmer Club at Kelley Field in Hyde Park. New comments Hall of Fame Search. Glossary | Privacy All Rights Reserved Also the tight end on 1979's undefeated II 1998 15-and-Under NIT National Champions Suffolk University B.S. Shared with Public Grid view Feed View 1 Share Connect with Boston Park League on Facebook Log In or Create new account Carl Anderson, Walt Bentson, Genero Castro, Jim Hanabury*, Harris Jameson*, Mark McHugh. Paul Hunter* 1987 Ken Griffey Jr. Autographed Baseball Rookie Card 1989 Fleer # 548 (PSA/DNA) $399.99. Tony Langone* 2006 Chino Roman 2018 John Tedeman was a hard throwing righthander who could make a batter wish they were somewhere else. 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. 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. Jesse Washington examines Holcombe Rucker's impact on summer hoops and his lasting effect on . George Catarius*, Pete Cerrone*, Jim Collyer*, Rev. Ted Williams (1946) and Mark McGwire (1984) hit home runs in Boston Park League exhibitions games. JOHN CASEY INDUCTED INTO PARK LEAGUE HALL OF FAME. Rev. 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. His 2 sons Stephen & Joseph followed their Dad in the Park League, and were outstanding ballplayers. Jack loved baseball and golf, not necessarily in that order. He also played safety on the football team, graduating in 1953. Harry Hewes* 1992 Park Concessions Guide JetBlue Park at Fenway South Fenway Park Anniversary Brick Locator Preferred Hotel Partner Red Sox Hall of Fame Fenway Park Events Fenway Park Tours. In the 1990s the Tufts baseball team has won three ECAC New England Dick Paster & Frank Passanesi. Tournament in Johnstown, PA. After serving in the states executive offices, Mr. Hogan was a district court judge, and was the father of 10 children. Pablo Reyes 1998 They are: 1. Jarrad Carter, Lee Hutchens*, Paul Louderback, Peter Lucido, Rosendo Rentas Jr., Dave Worthley, 2017 He has continued his support of the league since retiring from the diamond. Many of Boston's parishes and villages had teams in the Park League, which dates back to at least October 1929. 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. Pickie Walles was another major contributor. Ken Wood 1997 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. Tom Bilodeau Sr. & Tom Bilodeau Jr. 2. He was then selected as one of 16 players to represent New England against the New York All-Star Team in a game at the Polo Grounds in New York. The Museum is as eclectic as the Game itself, including exhibits highlighting art and photography that you'll find on the first floor. 1987 Grady Campion, Chris Johnson, Ed Neal, Brian OLeary, Curley Peterson, Johnny Phelan, Bernie Accardi* 1987 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. https://ov14bc . Baseball was his game. 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. 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 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. Artie ONeil 1992 Kevin Hampe 1990 Krupnick coached Holliston High from 1974-2006 and his teams posted an overall record of 408-311. The Boston Park League and the Yawkey Baseball League of Greater Boston are two of the premier amateur/semi-pro baseball leagues in Massachusetts. After briefly playing college football at BYU, he played for 17-19 different minor league teams in several leagues. Jim Keurulainen died on Oct. 29th, 2014, the father of Scott Keurulainen, a 2013 Hall of Fame inductee. He . He received his medical doctorate from Tufts University, and worked at the South Shore Hospitals Radiology Department for 40 years. John Red ONeil* 1989 Father Paul Gallivan*, Hank Geary*, Will Jackman*, Hal Kallenberg*, Tony Karem*, Gene Lovett*, Charles Gubby McArdle*, Walt Mortimer, Tony Settino*, Paul Wennik. He leaves a legacy of Park League Baseball, as his son Bob is the current Manager of the 2017 Park League Champion TJO Sports. Bob leaves his wife Marilyn, they had 6 children, and has 20 grandchildren. 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. Hank Geary* 1983 Boston Park League Football | Boston MA He was an integral part of the Boston Park League dating back to 1986. Eddie loved baseball, the Boston Park League, and BC Athletics. 1996 John MacDonald* 1982 Larry McNulty 1990 Bernie was a decorated veteran of the Korean War. Tina follows her dad, Tom, Uncle Jim and sister, Maria into the BHS Hall of . Errol Fagone 2011 Casey was one of its top players in the 1980s and one of its best umpires in the He received the Tommy Gastall Award as team MVP in both 1963 and 1965. Chuck Chevalier 1984 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. Jeff January 2007 He was 63. Following his naval service, Tom entered the Tuck Business School at Dartmouth College, graduating in 1976. He played in the mid 40s and 50s for the Hal Crosby Club, Troy Club, and the Linehan Club, and was a big lef-thanded first baseman who gained a reputation for hitting long home runs at Dorchester Town Field. Originally known as the Boston Americans, the team played its home games at the Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds in Boston before adopting the name Red Sox prior to the 1908 season and moving to Fenway Park in 1912. This past summer, at age 66, he was player-manager with the league's Towne Club. Len Johnson* 2009 Brian Ferrari 2015 Baseball Team (1946-1962). He had instant success being assigned to the Carolina League at High Point Thomasville, going 15-7 with an ERA of 3.35. We look to lock up the #1 seed in the South Conference playoffs by finishing strong this weekend. playoffs. Fans eagerly take their first look at the new plaques for the Class of 2015 during Hall of Fame Weekend. Steve Ryder* 1987 Dick Graham* 1986 View Photos from the 2022 BPL Hall of Fame Dinner! Steve Busby 2013 Harvey Mills, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on December 24, 2019. In their inaugural season he helped the team advance to the league finals, where From 1984-1994 and from 2005 to the present, he has been a head or assistant coach at Catholic Memorial, Boston. [1] Bruins tillhr den exklusiva skaran "Original Six" ("de sex ursprungliga") tillsammans med Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit . The 2021 Park League Hall of Fame Banquet will be Friday April 8, 2022 at Moseley's on the Charles. Jack was a proud graduate of both BC High and Boston College. Louie DiTullio, BPL Hall of Famer 1997, passed away on April 28, 2014 in Florida. Richard Blasser*, Bob Giusti*, Dick Graham*, Herbert Chink Holmes*, Byron Ty LaForest*, Ted Lyons*, Bill Mahoney, Bill McBournie*, Frank Rando*, Bob Timmons*. He was a player/coach on the 1958 & 1961 Championship Charlestown teams. George Katz 1999 Connecticut, is a private Ivy League research university and one of the world's most prestigious. The king of summer basketball (3:33) Rucker Park in Harlem is synonymous with playground basketball. "I started a team with three friends just because we wanted to Make a gift online today to support Cathedral High School athletics programs. John was small in stature (Little Bit) but made up up for it in speed, an excellent glove, and a solid left-handed bat. Bob Wilkinson, BPL Hall of Famer 1993, passed away on February 28, 2020. Jim Laneau 1985 Ron Dutchie Howlett 1988 He had a very successful college career at Suffolk University, his signature game being against Brandeis, when he struck out 21 batters. Byron Ty LaForest* 1986 Reggie OHara 1984 1991 2000 Bill & Kevin OLeary. Eddie stayed on at BC as the Freshman Baseball Coach and Business Manager of Athletics. I remember Jack Mahoney as a great player. John was on the Hall of Fame Committee and was an active supporter of the BPL Annual Alumni Reunion Hall of Fame Dinner. Joe regularly attended the BPL Annual Alumni Reunion Hall of Fame Banquet with many of his old teammates. Required fields are marked *. Your Tim Finnegan 2004 He retired as a teacher from Woburn H.S. He played 15 years in the Park League, hanging up his spikes in 1965. playing, I had a lot of new friends. His long-time friend John Charbonnier was called Beansie. Jay Adams, Brian Ferrari, Sandy Gonzalez, Jason Kiley, Coley Lyons, Harvey Soolman*, 2016 as an Assistant Chief Court Officer in Suffolk Superior Court. Gerry McCarthy* 1982 proud of this honor.". Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. This year, Ed Neal is starting his 39th year of coaching the Boston Padres. Welcome to the Hall of Fame ROCK'S HIGHEST HONOR HALL OF FAME GALLERY The Hall of Fame floor is presented by KeyBank. Mike Aiena 2019 frames. Jake Powers* 1995 Hal Crosby* 1982 When he was inducted into the BPL Hall of Fame, he brought in the largest group of family and friends since the Hall of Fame began 36 years prior. Brian Connors 1999 During a nine-year run with Triple D's, J.P. Cubans and the DiSangio Boston Park League Hall of Fame Inductee 2002; Suffolk U. Larry Palmer* 2006 Lydia Ko needs only two more points to qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame. Lou Ditullio* 1997 Sandy Gonzalez 2015 Lloyd Hill 1993 Before this distinguished career, Mr. Hogan was offered a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies out of high school. 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. Tommy Anderson* 2010 He went 11-2 in 1972, then posted a 31-9 record over the next 3 years. Cliff Branch, a three-time All-Pro receiver with the Raiders, led the league in touchdowns twice and won three Super Bowl rings. The Rays retired his number 66 in 2015, a year after his death. Zach Soolman 2008 In 1981, Tony joined the Larkin Club out of Cleveland Circle in Brighton and became the teams General Manager, overseeing finances and player personnel. NECBL Broadcast Network; E-Newsletter Sign-Up; . The Boston Red Sox were established in 1901 as one of eight clubs to enter into the newly founded American League. 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. Norm Goldstein 1998 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. Jack Sugar Whelan, passed away on July 12, 2022. Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, 1972-1985. Harvey Soolman, BPL Hall of Famer 2015, passed away on May 13, 2018. He hit some of the longest home runs ever seen at Dorchester Town Field. 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. Joe Flanagan, BPL Hall of Famer 1984, passed away on January 13, 2020. Bob was the lead pitcher on the St. Pauls team of the 50s & 60s that won 6 league championships in 8 years. He was a very personable guy who grew up in Jamaica Plain, and made his mark as a two sport athlete at Boston English High School, playing both football and baseball for coach Bill Stewart (BPL-HOF 1982), graduating in 1954. Hall of Fame with 1984 team; Varsity Baseball Coach-Hingham HS 2012-present; George Banks, Jack Fahey*, Buzzy Goldstein, Joe Keleher*, Jake Powers*, Paul Iggy Reddish*, John Riley. Search forums. By the time I stopped 2007 The team won the league championship the following season, Frank Niles 2002 It was built between 1843 and 1853 using ancient Greek architecture as inspiration, and is 68 . . Rosendo Rentas Jr. 2016 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League collection includes photographs, programs, film footage, scrapbooks and playing equipment used by the teams. Rick Baugh, Dick Red Conley*, Bill Daly*, Steve Higgins, Reggie MacDonald, Eddie Miller*, Tim Whall. His club made the playoffs each year, and Paul wasa solid performer on a team that was loaded with future league Hall of Famers. Nick Starusky 2019 Frank Catarius 1985 Josh also found time to volunteer for Steve Buckleys (Boston Herald Sports writer) annual Old timers Baseball game in Cambridge, a charitable event. He coached baseball, basketball, and football at Marian High, Natick High, Framingham American Legion Baseball, and Framingham State College. 1 talking about this. Dick Casey* 1982 Larry Sullivan 2004 Local media used to refer to the Boston Park League as the Park Loop.. The Leverett Connector & Tobin Bridge are named after Gov. He 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 Josh graduated with degrees from both Boston University and Boston State College. The grounds have been used for baseball since 1920, on what was Elihu Phinney's farm. He also umpired in the Greater Boston area for 30 years, at times working games in the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. John Skip Landry 2000 01, 2023, 6:00 a.m. 9. Bob Baggett* 1989 1995 Lee was a Navy veteran, a substitute school teacher, and a consultant for Factory Mutual of Norwood. Charlie Bird* 1982 Scott Scooter Govoni 2002 A defenceman, Park played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings. Arthur was tall and lean, but returned to Boston a little heavier than when he left, which meant he hit the ball even further. 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. Chris Patsos 1997 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. He then took up golf, and mastered the game winning back to back championships at the Needham Golf Club. 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! Bill Conroy* 1988 Travel packages include weekend admission to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Museum Membership and memories to last a lifetime. Arthur Fate, Rusty Garber, Kevin Hampe, Jack Kearns*, Jack Mahoney, Larry McNulty, John Powers, Dick Tierney, Harry Wallbank*. Save the date: https://bit.ly/2021-bpl-dinner Bob Powers, BPL Hall of Famer 1994, passed away on September 6, 2020. Steve Higgins 1996 Jack retired to Ft. Myers. Jilly Howard* 1985 College and Dartmouth. Emmons pitched for the Supreme Saints from 1971 to 1979. Chris Daniels, Reid Jackson, Glenroy James, Pete Moyer, Manuel Soto, 2018 Bill pitched in Canada for a couple of years before coming home and was recruited by St. Pauls Manager John Kelliher (HOF-1982). His teams have won championships in the Yawkey Baseball League, the Boston Park League, and the Boston Junior Park League. He was very eloquent in his presentations to intertwine the word of God and the game of baseball. The following position players are depicted on their Hall of Fame plaques wearing a Red Sox cap insignia. Jack Kearns, BPL Hall of Famer 1990, passed away on July 4, 2022. Jim Henderson 2000 Charlie was born in Boston as one of 8 children born to Cornelius and Margaret Hanafin. Bill & Jack Mahoney. Boston Park League Hall of Fame (Alphabetical Listing) Bernie Accardi* - 1987 Mel Accardi* - 1989 Jay Adams - 2015 Mike Aiena - 2019 Carl Anderson - 2005 Tommy Anderson* - 2010 Bob Baggett* - 1989 Kevin Bailey - 2004 George Banks - 1995 John Basile* - 1985 Rick Baugh - 1996 Bill Benson* - 1982 Walt Bentson - 2005 Gerry Bilodeau - 2018 Tony was in the United States Airforce and worked at R.H. Scales. Bernie Accardi*, John Bitetti*, John Red Callahan*, Bernie Curley*, Art Hartung*, Paul Hunter*, Tony Marmo*, Fran Matthews*, Vin Milano, Harvey Mills*, Nick Pasquarosa, Steve Ryder*. The Boston Park League is the oldest amateur baseball league in the United States, founded in 1929. Baseball is eternal. 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.. The Park League continues to hold their Annual Golf Tournament at the Easton CC, and he never missed a tournament. Bernie Curley* 1987 Since 1912, the Red Sox have played their home games at Fenway Park. "It's good baseball," he continued. Howie Stein* 2000 Paul Wennik 1983 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. 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. 1930 Non-Red Sox Baseball At Fenway Park June 25: 1930 All-Interscholastic team 5, 1929 All-Interscholastic team 2 New comments Hall of Fame Search. John Bitetti* 1987 Joe Keleher* 1995 He was also a Class A handball player at the Huntington YMCA and the L. Street Bathhouse in South Boston. ECAC Division II-III Tournament appearances. Chris Johnson 2021 With his baseball career in the rear view mirror, he turned to golf, becoming a senior member of the Easton Country Club. Bill MacDougall 2007 Be sure to visit the new BetMGM Sportsbook at Great American Ball Park starting January 1, 2023! Forty team and Jim Collyer passed away at the age of 90. Frank Rando* 1986 Ken Pires 2009 John was a steady .360 hitter who loved the game. 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. Carmen Donaruma* 1988 He was a solid hitter and a better outfielder. Harvey Soolman, who played, coached and umpired baseball for more than 50 years, was on a walk when he suffered an apparent heart attack. Harry lived for a time on Pond Street, Jamaica Plain, and was an early inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Jack Fahey* 1995 He lived in West Yarmouth for many years, attending Cape Cod League games, passing out bubble gum to the younger fans. The 2021 Park League Hall of Fame Banquet is Friday April 8, 2022 at Moseley's on the Charles. 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. Jack had a solid baseball background, playing at the High School of Commerce in the Fens, to Huntington Prep in Boston, and on to St. Michaels College in Vermont, where he made 3 Vermont State All Star Teams, carrying a 3-year batting average of .365. Chuck Chevalier, Joe Cunningham*, Jack Dunphy, Mike Donato, Joe Flanagan*, Phil Kelly*, Bob Kurkjian*, Reggie OHara, Joe Reardon*, Connie Stanford*, Chet Stone. Walt Bentson 2005 Bill Daly* 1996 Earl Metzler 2006 Richie Figueroa 2014 Rays @ Red Sox. Mark Krukonis 2012 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. 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 grew up in the Mission Hill Section of Roxbury. Tom Bilodeau Jr., BPL Hall of Famer 1988, passed away on October 15, 2017. Dennis Regan 2011 Doug Clark to be inducted in WMass Baseball Hall of Fame. Bob Defelice 1992 A Brighton HS product, he was simply the best shortstop in the City of Boston in 1952. He played forBryan Club in the Boston Park League while in college. Mike OLeary 2018 Hall of Fame MVP 8x All-Star 2x Silver Slugger 14 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Jim McNally* 2002 Will Jackman* 1983 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 John Kelliher* 1982 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. Member of the Boston Park League Hall of Fame. Jack was extremely active in the community establishing the Milt Schmidt Hockey Program for over 500 kids, He was on the Board of Directors of the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club, Associate Commissioner for the MDC, a Director at the Charlestown Savings Bank, a trustee of the USS Constitution Museum, a trustee of the State College System, and a past president of the Charlestown Schoolboys Association. The Yawkey Baseball League of Boston is one of the elite amateur baseball leagues in New England. ADSL won again in 2001. In 1874 the first standardized baseballs were manufactured at 39 Green Street, Jamaica Plain, by Louis Mahn. This article is about Boston Red Sox players inducted to the, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, List of members of the Baseball Hall of Fame, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Boston_Red_Sox_Hall_of_Famers&oldid=1078251318, This page was last edited on 20 March 2022, at 16:50. 1983 Andrews Camp. From 1992-1995, Bob was as assistant baseball coach at Boston University and then from 1992 through 2003 he was the assistant manager for the Larkin Club of the BPL. Josue Feliciano 2019 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. 1980. Jack Connolly*, Warren Cutlip*, Bob Defelice, Jack Heanue*, Harry Hewes*, Larry Hill, Artie ONeil, Leo Smith, Tom Walsh. He was 87 years old. One win against Brown this weekend means a 2nd consecutive NECBA Southeast Division Championship. Bill Benson* 1982 Dave Worthley 2016 Glenroy James 2017 Warren Cutlip* 1992 Joe Lavalle 1988 Bill Cunningham* 1993 Bob Power, BPL Hall of Famer 1991, was 82 years old when he passed away on July 26, 2017 after a long illness. Mary was co-sponsor of the Hines/ADSL team (league champions in 2001) from Dorchester. Paul Louderback 2016 Greg Stack 2014 Chet Stone 1984 Nov 2, 2019 2,035 4,001. He was 81 years old. The Jumbos are clearly one of the most competitive teams in New England each spring. Greg Digirolamo, John Hauck, Darwin Hernandez, Len Johnson*, Ken Pires, Mike Swiecicki, 2010 On the Museum's third floor, " Chasing the Dream " honors Hank Aaron's legacy, while "Sacred Ground" examines the evolution of ballparks. Peter Lucido 2016 John Casey, a 1980 graduate of Tufts University and the head baseball coach of the Jumbos since 1984, was inducted into the Boston Park League Hall of Fame on Friday night (Nov. 13) at Lantana's in Randolph.. Your email address will not be published. Dodgers, Casey was a Park League All-Star numerous times and was a regular in the Tony Langone, BPL Hall of Famer 2006, passed away on July 5, 2022. Bob Powers passed away at the age of 70. was a member of the Indiana High School Forensic League Hall of Fame, and even helped design the IHSFL State Debate Tournament format. First baseman Triston Casas impressed last summer and is a prime AL Rookie of the Year candidate, and outfielder/shortstop Cedanne Rafaela is an outstanding defender with 20-20 potential. Tom Bilodeau Jr.* 1988 Paul Desimone 1997 Harvey signed a professional contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Kevin Bailey 2004 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. Jack Heanue* 1992 A hard hitting third baseman, Porky anchored the BPL Champion McCormack Club back in 1956. The team's record in the last six The National Baseball Hall of Fame features over 300 members in its famous Plaque Gallery, but the path for 37 of them was longer than the rest. . Bill Mahoney 1986 The Boston Park League is the oldest amateur baseball league in the United States, founded in 1929. Curtis Fullerton* 1989 Genero Castro 2005 He was inducted into the Boston Park League Hall of Fame in 1987. Darwin Hernandez 2009 A Dorchester/Milton guy, he played baseball for Coach Eddie Pellegrini at BC, along with playing out of Town Field in the Park League. Angie Marotta 1999 He then he went to work for the Boston Red Sox for many years in security. John Bitetti, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on December 16, 2021. Copyright 2023, Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. Download this week's Reporter print issue. 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. country. Coley Lyons 2015 Tony Felder 2001 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. Al Bloom*, Gerry Kenneally*, Jerry Leone*, Al Malkasian, Dan Marini, John OShaughnessy*, Dick Paster, Bob Powers* (as player), Dan Williams. Joe Mannke* 1989 Terence OMalley 2019 A big leg kick and threw over the top, played his home games at Dorchester Town Field. Steve Busby, Brandon Cody, Ray Flynn, Rick Hoffman, Scott Keurulainen, Adam Wozniak, 2014 Bill Gutfarb 1998 Leigh Hogan 2003 George Catarius* 1983 Tony Marmo* 1987 football team, he finished his career on the gridiron with 55 receptions and eight Just to get rid . Richard Blasser* 1986 Get tickets now!!! Eddie Miller* 1996 Download this stock image: Former Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz, center, poses for a photo with Boston Red Sox President Sam Kennedy, left and Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom during a pregame ceremony to recognize Ortiz's induction into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Boston. 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