Shawn Tobin, Blue Sox, Harry Red Butland ICL Founder (North Cambridge) Dave Clivio Player (Chiefs & Mustangs) Both players were listed on Pro Football Talk Mike Florio's top 10 receivers of the 2010s decade. Centola graduated from Stonehill College in 1982. Hall of Fame Tournament. Dave Polcari, Chiefs The Futures Collegiate Baseball League Hall of Fame was established in 2020 and exists to recognize and honor the Administrators, Players, Coaches, Teams, and Contributors for their achievements and/or contributions to the FCBL. Bernie Murphy Umpire The Hall of Fame committee wrote up the following profile of Centola: Presence is defined as the impressive manner, appearance, bearing or air of a person. His first position was as freshman coach at Belmont High School in 1983, then moved to Mass Bay Community College the next year before going to UMass-Boston, where he coached from 1985-91. He pitched and played second base for different teams in more than a dozen leagues . Centola graduated from Stonehill College in 1982. Congratulations!!! DEAN KOULOURIS-Wakefield Merchants Great career and great guy. STAN DeMARTINIS-Melrose Rams & Lynnfield White Sox JOHN TRAFICANTE- Somerville Elms & Augustines As Coaches exhort hitters to have an idea when they go to the plate. MIKE CONNOLLY- Augustines As RUSSELL WARD- Somerville Red Sox & Watertown Hibos The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. If a single was needed against a tough lefty, hed get the single. More >. Three years later, he outhit the Babe in an offseason matchup between the Yankees and Hilldale Daisies. But he supplied much more. Once an individual has been nominated, their nomination will remain active for a period of 5 years or until such time they are inducted into the Hall of Fame. A well-regarded and well-traveled shortstop, Wells was known as The Devil, a moniker he picked up in Mexico (El Diablo) after the competition learned to stop hitting the ball his way. See the bottom of this page for crieria and other information. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 was revealed Thursday night at NFL Honors, three days before Super Bowl LVII. RICK DEANGELIS- Reading Town Team His imposing size alone was enough to get an opponent's attention, but it was his consistent night in night out, year in year out production that rendered him the heart and soul, the presence, in Arlington's Grannan and Holovak & Coughlin lineups, one of which, the 1986 Grannan Club, Centola led to the Intercity League playoff finals won by the Melrose Rams. SHAWN BRICKMAN-Medford Mustangs, Andre Chiefs & Powderhouse Pub Dihigo may have been the most versatile player in baseball history. He swung a 50-ounce bat, and was said to have once homered three times in a single inning. DON McGILLICUDDY- Reading Town Team & Wilmington Al Frezza- Medford Daily Mercury (Media) See the bottom of this page for crieria and other information. BOB SPINNEY- Hosmer Chiefs He played first base and pitched. SHANAN KNOX- Lexington Blue Sox They left their mark, brought fans together, and made dreams come true. He spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he made the Pro Bowl seven times. Cooperstown, NY - July 1 -3, 2023. He and his famous brothers, Candy Jim, Steel Arm Johnny and C.I., raised the Indianapolis Stars to prominence in the 1910s, with Ben serving as big bopper from the cleanup spot. . KEVIN OBRIEN- Hosmer Chiefs, Medford Mustangs & Somerville Elms Green's final two seasons in the league with the Arizona Cardinals were unimpressive, with the former Georgia star tallying 1,084 receiving yards and five TD catches. When I was a sophomore we had a very good team at Stonehill, Centola said. Centola had a decorated athletic career at Watertown's St. Patrick's High School, where he was MVP of the Catholic Suburban League in baseball as a junior and senior and the Boston Herald named him to the All- Scholastic team in basketball when he was a senior. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. The Negro Leagues influence might not have been as strong without Manley, the Hall of Fames first female member and an executive who thrived in an industry overwhelmingly run by men. Wells was also a pioneer: Many believe he was the first to wear a batting helmet after he was constantly thrown at by opposing pitchers. John Veneziano Chiefs EDDIE LARSON MVP Dionys Quezada, Middlesex Expos TOM CASSELL OUTSTANDING HITTER Dionys Quezada, Middlesex Expos OUTSTANDING PITCHER- Chris Mitchell, Melrose Americans FIREMAN OF THE YEAR- Manny Delcarmen, Lexington Blue Sox ROOKIE OF THE YEAR- [], Melrose The Middlesex Expos scored four runs in the first inning and then blanked Lexington for the first six innings to win the teams first Intercity League Championship. Charleston could do it all: Hit close to .400, steal a base with ease, run down a liner in the gap or nail a baserunner. Hard work and dedication you always had. The AFA has been in operation for 43 years and is not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization. Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batter's box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. KEVIN LOFTUS-Peter Fuller, Lynnfield & Gately Rams The first class of Hall of Famers was selected from the estimated 5,000 players, managers, officials, umpires and others that have participated in the league since its inception. Voting Procedure:All Committee members will vote for up to 10 individuals on the ballot. Congratulations Peter! Green was one of the best receivers in the league during his prime with the Bengals, racking up 65 touchdown catches and 9,430 receiving yards. YardArt Watertown"PaTRASHia" was one of the pieces made for Watertown's YardArt. The inductees will be enshrined at the ICL's 5th annual Hall of Fame, Awards & Reunion. Fifteen years ago, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted 17 people from the Negro leagues. Peter Centola, right, coached baseball at UMass-Boston from 1985-91, and one of his players, Steve Coffey (left), was picked in the Major League Baseball draft. Charlie BreitroseThe City Council voted to replace the artificial turf at Victory Field with a new artificial surface. "That's why I say don't give up on a players," Centola said. The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts -- DEAFinitely, Inc. and This Is My Brave (TIMB) present the groundbreaking show This Is My Brave - Heart Truth: Mental Health Stories from the Deaf Community. For one night only, 13 Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing storytellers will share their personal stories of mental illness and recovery to break down stigma, uncover access barriers in the mental health system and celebrate the resilience of the Deaf community using American Sign Language storytelling, art, and dance. Pro Football Reference has a neat tool called the Hall of Fame Monitor that tracks a player's chances at making the HOF. 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. STEVE HARTERY-Arlex Oilers 11/13/10: A capacity crownd of almost 400 friends, fans and Intercity League legends were on hand for the ICL's "First Hall of Fame, Awards and Reunion" Dinner that was held on Friday at the Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. The Negro Leagues and African-American baseball at large often rivaled the Major Leagues, both at the gates and in the national consciousness, in the first half of the 20th century. The Hall of Fame committee wrote up the following profile of Centola: Presence is defined as the impressive manner, appearance, bearing or air of a person. Centola hit well over .300 every year. Are Green's years with the Bengals enough to get him enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? About Watertown News Find out the latest about what is going on in town. Jerry Tabler Peter Fuller & Chiefs Of bravery, tragedy and redemption. As part of the inaugural class of 2021, eight players were inducted; Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Frank Lampard, Dennis Bergkamp, Steven Gerrard, and David Beckham. MIKE TOBIN- Lexington Blue Sox Part 4: Conclusions. Cary McConnell Chiefs & As He went on to play for Stonehill College, and he got the opportunity of the lifetime, pitching at Fenway Park during theUniversity and College All-Star Game. Fred Knox Player (Chiefs) This tool lists Green as having only 50.86 points in the system, less than half the total (103.63) of an "average" Hall of Fame wideout. The Celtic League Cup is an ice hockey league contested by teams from both Scotland and Ireland. In December 2009, when former Recreation Director Tom Sullivan retired Centola struggled with whether to go for the job, but decided to go for it because it was best for his family. Manley operated the Newark Eagles, alongside her husband, Abe, for 13 seasons, handling the clubs promotions, travel schedules and contract negotiations in addition to many other behind-the-scenes tasks. A senior captain and four year starter as both a pitcher and first baseman, he was named All-New England and All-Northeast as a sophomore pitcher and was chosen to start the University and College All-Star Game at Fenway Park. The Premier League Hall of Fame honours the leading association football players that have played in the Premier League, the top level of the English football league system. The group includes first-time eligible candidates Darrelle Revis and Joe . One of his players at UMass-Boston, Steve Coffey, was taken in the Major League Baseball drafted. Coaches exhort hitters to "have an idea" when they go to the plate. The BBWAA elected Bob Lemon and Robin Roberts; the Veterans Committee elected Fred Lindstrom, Cal Hubbard and Roger Connor; and the Negro Leagues Committee elected Oscar Charleston. INTERCITY & PARK LEAGUE HOLD HALL OF FAME DINNERS Tweet . Green has more touchdown catches than Thomas (63) but slightly fewer receiving yards (9,763). Mile High Classic Tournament. Rube Fosters younger half-brother authored a legacy all his own with a golden left arm, mixing a high-octane fastball with a famous ability to change speeds that left hitters flailing. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. 617-458-9561 Peter Centola is now the Director of the Watertown Recreation Department. Irvin fought in World War IIs Battle of the Bulge before returning to star as an all-around threat for the Newark Eagles and New York Giants. Dave Marsters, Chiefs JON DREW-Somerville Red Sox, Andre Chiefs, Lynnfield White Sox, Guinness Club, & Gately As Streak Hall of Fame Crowns Hall of Fame Golden Owl Hall of Fame 25 Level 25 Hall of Fame Thousandaire Hall of Fame 100,000XP+ Hall of Fame . The 2023 season will be the last in which the playoff has a four-team format. BRIAN COUGHLIN- Holovak & Coughlin "It wasn't like I was waiting for this," Centola said. Buddy Keohan, Wakefield Daily Item-Media [1] Other factors are also taken into consideration, with players needing to have retired before the start of the awarding season, and are only judged on their domestic performances in the Premier League with no other competitions considered. He wore wooden shin guards to protect himself from spikings at second base, and he was repeatedly on alert for beanings at home plate. With Centola, batting and fielding credentials tell two-thirds of the story. 2 and 3 team against the Div. Joe Driscoll, Umpire Formed in 2006 to recognize, honor and celebrate individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions in the American Hockey League, the AHL Hall of Fame is housed online at ahlhalloffame.com and is accessible to fans worldwide with the click of a mouse as part of the AHL Internet Network. 67 PFR ranking places him in similar company with DeSean Jackson and Davante Adams. He ranks fourth among active wideouts in both those aforementioned statistics over the course of his career. He threw strikes, got outs, got saves and got wins. Wherever he played, Torriente was a sure bet to clear .300 at the plate and track down almost every ball in center field. JIM SHANAHAN-Umpire ANDY HARTUNG-Wakefield Merchants Contributors/Administrators No waiting period for eligibility. As player-manager, Brown led the Monarchs to pennants in 1937, 39 and 40. More >. Wide receiver A.J. The items within the Archives and Collections come in a variety of shapes and sizes - ranging from large three-dimensional artifacts to photographic slides and everything . If a runner was on third with less than two outs, he'd fly deep to the outfield. "It was a thrill.". Though he was often overshadowed by bigger names, Brown was the Homestead Grays Sunday Pitcher -- the popular term at the time for the ace who could draw a crowd -- throughout the franchises dynastic run of nine straight Negro National League pennants. JUSTIN CRISAFULLI-Andre Chiefs Charlie Patterson, Reading In 1947, Brown got a brief shot at the Majors with the St. Louis Browns, knocking the first AL homer by an African-American player. From 1983 when he joined the Grannan Club and soon settled in as their everyday first baseman and four hitter, until 1992 when he closed his career in the same roles, Centola could be counted on to supply the team with the requisite home runs and RBI. Watertown News When the great Negro League catchers are listed, Mackeys name should always reside next to Josh Gibson and Roy Campanella. They made it to Cooperstown. Your email address will not be published. Peter Ferrari Blue Sox Now sit back and enjoy the acknowledgement of others. RALPH WALKER- Hosmer Chiefs, Johnny Ball- Boston Typos A national shrine, the open-air colonnade looks down on the northern limits of New York City and stands high over the . Jim Curley Player (Merchants) Through the years, Centola also worked in the Watertown Public Schools and for Watertown Recreation. Tickets are priced at $50 per person or $500 for a table of ten. Intercity League Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees Chuck Andre - Chiefs Dave Ellegood- Merchants Peter Ferrari - Blue Sox Don January - Umpire Tommy Haugh - Blue Sox Mike Kalfopoulos - Rams, Chiefs & Americans Sammy Steed - A's & Blue Sox Cary McConnell - Chiefs & A's John Gnieski - Mustangs MIKE TURILLI- Melrose Rams Travel through history via artifacts and documents that highlight the games greatest heroes and teams, exploring how baseball has changed throughout the years. IRVING, Texas (AP) Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault of Nevada, Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen and Miami (Ohio) athletic director David . Few pitchers won more decisions over the first two decades of Negro League play than Lefty Cooper, a fixture of the Detroit Stars' and Kansas City Monarchs rotations. He came to Watertown High School to coach in the early 1990s and was a volunteer coach for the Harvard junior varsity while also serving as assistant athletic director at Mount Ida College. JOE SARNO- Wakefield Merchants Watertown's Peter Centola will be inducted into the Intercity Baseball Hall of Fame. JAKE DILLARD-Lexington Blue Sox An all around athlete, Centola, who in 1978 graduated from St. Patricks High School in Watertown having been chosen Herald All- Scholastic in basketball as a senior and the Catholic Suburban League MVP in baseball following both his junior and senior years, also flashed an above average glove at first base, saving numerous infield errors with agility that complemented his 64 target. Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack once said Johnson could write his own price on a Major League contract if he were white. CFP executive director Bill Hancock also said North Carolina State AD Boo Corrigan will serve as the chairman of the committee for another season. His late and always supportive parents, Philip and Anna, along with his late brother Quinn, smile down tonight, proudly joining Karen and the kids as we induct and welcome Pete Centola into the Intercity League Hall of Fame. JOE CACCIATORE-Umpire in Chief He is credited with inventing the Pistol offense, with a running back lined up behind the quarterback in a shotgun formation. When a pitcher asked Hall of Fame manager Leo Durocher how he should pitch Suttles in an exhibition, Durocher replied, Just pitch and pray.. Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. Part 4: Conclusions, Yasmina, Thank you for joining me in this rather long road to discovery. For players to be eligible for induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame, several criteria are taken into consideration, primarily players who have an "exceptional record of on-pitch success and have shown significant contribution" since the inception of the Premier League in 1992. The National Baseball Hall of Fame features over 300 members in its famous Plaque Gallery, but the path for 35 of them was a little more circuitous than the rest. The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. We depend on your support. Youre the best! Thanks for your patience. He had a rubber arm, often pitching in relief between starts, and he was revered for his control despite all the innings. Taylor was the Negro Leagues premier first baseman before Buck Leonards arrival, and Leonard would credit Taylor with teaching him the finer points of the position. At the time, the Intercity Golden Gloves was considered, along with the events in New York and Chicago, to be the premier amateur boxing tournaments in the nation. Career Batting: 228 Games, .382 Avg., 235 Hits, 152 RBIs, 129 Runs, 12 SB, 6 HR, 40 Doubles, 11 Triples, Current All-time 28+ leader in Hits (415), Career Batting: 423 Games, .421 Avg., 544 Hits, 331 RBIs, 236 Runs, 20 SB, 18 HR, 112 Doubles, 28 Triples, 28+ White Sox, Blue Sox, Cantabs, Knights (2007-2017), 6-time 18+ Champion (2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2009, 2011), 18+ All-time leader in Games Played (457) & AB's (1259), Member of the National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame, Career Batting: 550 Games, .320 Avg., 480 Hits, 319 RBIs, 262 Runs, 26 SB, 8 HR, 72 Doubles, 15 Triples, 2003 World Series Champion (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), Career Pitching: 45-12 record, 2 saves, 484 IP, 1.36 ERA, 479 K's, 18+ Braves, Bluefish, Reds (1998-2006, 2008), 2-time 18+ Most Valuable Player (1998, 1999), 4-time 18+ Champion (1996, 1997, 1998, 2006), Career Batting: 162 Games, .375 Avg., 174 Hits, 151 RBIs, 133 Runs, 31 SB, 26 HR, 20 Doubles, 12 Triples, Career Pitching: 20-5 record, 3 saves, 170 IP, 3.42 ERA, 201 K's, 18+ Dodgers, Tigers, White Sox (2000-2006, 2007-2008, 2009), 28+ JM Force, Cardinals (2010-2015, 2022), Career Batting: 295 Games, .416 Avg., 389 Hits, 191 RBIs, 351 Runs, 185 SB, 17 HR, 74 Doubles, 36 Triples, Career Batting: 196 Games, .396 Avg., 233 Hits, 135 RBIs, 146 Runs, 28 SB, 5 HR, 48 Doubles, 15 Triples, Career Pitching: 26-11 record, 2 saves, 253 IP, 3.13 ERA, 297 K's, 4-time 18+ Cy Young Award Winner (2000, 2001, 2002, 2004), Career Pitching: 36-2 record, 1 save, 245 IP, 1.14 ERA, 419 K's, 28+ Masters 38+ Saugus Sea Dogs (2015-2017, 2019), 4-time 28+ Cy Young Award Winner (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019), 3-time Masters 38+ Cy Young Award Winner (2015, 2016, 2017), Career Pitching: 80-25 record, 20 saves, 718 IP, 2.20 ERA, 543 K's, 28+ Panthers, JM Force, Vipers, Cardinals (2006-2019), Masters 38+ Chiefs, Pirates, Red Sox (2012-2019), 3-time Masters 38+ Champion (2013, 2017, 2018), Masters 38+ 2nd All-time in Slugging (.747) & OPS (1.318), Career Batting: 284 Games, .470 Avg., 397 Hits, 222 RBIs, 372 Runs, 216 SB, 31 HR, 86 Doubles, 23 Triples, Masters 38+ Red Sox, Alibrandis (2014-2016, 2017), 3-time 28+ Most Valuable Player (2015, 2016, 2017), 4-time 28+ Manager of the Year (2015, 2016, 2017, 2022), Current All-time 28+ leader in HR's (30), Doubles (102), RBIs (324), & Walks (194), Career Batting: 327 Games, .457 Avg., 442 Hits, 374 RBIs, 290 Runs, 25 SB, 35 HR, 115 Doubles, 17 Triples, Masters 38+ Grey Sox, Indians, Braves (1990-2013), Played in 9 MSBL World Series (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), 2001 World Series MVP (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), Career Batting: 388 Games, .355 Avg., 422 Hits, 220 RBIs, 209 Runs, 4 SB, 3 HR, 53 Doubles, 7 Triples, Career Pitching: 45-38 record, 3 saves, 613 IP, 2.88 ERA, 408 K's, 28+/Masters 38+ Brockton Indians, A's (Player/Manager, 1990-2016), Won Caribbean Championship in Puerto Rico (MSBL National), 2-time Fall Classic Champion (MSBL National), 4-time World Series Champion (MSBL National), Career Batting: 343 Games, .279 Avg., 218 Hits, 152 RBIs, 137 Runs, 5 Doubles, 3 Triples, Career Batting: 358 Games, .446 Avg., 522 Hits, 339 RBIs, 261 Runs, 13 SB, 7 HR, 115 Doubles, 24 Triples, Played in 3 World Series (Boston United, MABL National), Career Pitching: 56-32 record, 17 saves, 630 IP, 1.92 ERA, 560 K's, 28+ Mariners, Vipers, Rockies, Cubs, Brewers, Pirates, Braves, A's, Spartans (2002-present), Masters 38+ Braves, A's, Lugnuts, Spartans, Alibrandis, Bulls (2002-present), Played in 2002 World Series (Boston Braves, MSBL National), Played in 2007 Las Vegas Classic (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), Career Batting: 526 Games, .337 Avg., 497 Hits, 226 RBIs, 289 Runs, 91 SB, 71 Doubles, 4 Triples, Career Pitching: 64-40 record, 13 saves, 750 IP, 2.51 ERA, 557 K's, 4-time Hall of Fame Member (BMBL, Intercity League, North Reading H.S., National Semi-Pro Baseball), 6-time World Series Champion (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), 2-time Iron Man, 100-Innings ALS Fundraiser, Career Batting: 513 Games, .350 Avg., 551 Hits, 318 RBIs, 325 Runs, 48 SB, 90 Doubles, 8 Triples, Career Pitching: 16-2 record, 2 saves, 121 IP, 1.62 ERA, 89 K's, 28+ White Sox, Knights, Blue Sox (2000-2013), Founder/Player, Boston Wolfpack (2001-present), Competed in over 60 MSBL tournaments, won over 30 of them (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), Played in numerous tourneys in U.S. as well as New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Bahamas, Argentina, and Australia (Boston Wolfpack, MSBL National), Career Batting: 523 Games, .294 Avg., 370 Hits, 155 RBIs, 294 Runs, 193 SB, 8 HR, 49 Doubles, 7 Triples, Bridgewater Dodgers, Player/Manager (1992-2000), Boston Braves Manager, MSBL World Series (1993-1997). PAUL KELLIHER-Wakefield Merchants The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will be selected by the Commissioner of the FCBL. And they all capped their careers with the greatest play of all. Tony Pappalardo, Mustangs ABOUT THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Welcome to the American Football Association (AFA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of adult (minor league/semi-pro) football. Tom Mandile- Hosmer Chiefs & Medford Mustangs 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. It wasnt like I was waiting for this, Centola said. Seven Negro League Hall of Famers, including Cool Papa Bell and Satchel Paige, played for Wilkinsons Monarchs, as did future Major League stars Jackie Robinson and Ernie Banks. Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. PETER PARR- Wakefield Merchants Pete Frates- Lexington Blue Sox In 1917, Santop collected six hits off Major League All-Stars Chief Bender and Bullet Joe Bush in an exhibition series. 1, 2023 12:39 p.m. EST. But Dihigo might have been at his best on the pitchers mound, where he twirled no-hitters and won hundreds of games while still winning batting titles at home plate. The CFP will expand to 12 teams starting with the 2024 season. JOHN OBRIEN-Augustines As Kansas City won six Negro American League pennants and one Negro League World Series title with Smith coming out of the bullpen. Wilsons career average settled near .360, right on par with Josh Gibson for the Negro Leagues best all-time mark. Even in advanced age, Paige still befuddled many a big league hitter. Social change and personal victories. a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame, Council Approves Replacing Victory Field Turf with New Artificial Turf in Divided Vote, Record Amount of Grants for Watertown Schools from Life Science Companies, YardArt Returns in 2023, Two Upcoming Events to Help Inspire You, Youth Sports Program Comes Together to Remember a Hockey Mom & Raise Money, Mosesian Center Hosts Heart Truth: Mental Health Stories from the Deaf Community, Share Your Memories of the Shootout & Capture of the Boston Marathon Bombers, OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? Ault did three separate stints as Nevada's coach from 1976-2012, going 234-108-1. Ellis Sonny Lane, Chiefs The doors of the Intercity League's Hall of Fame will swing open for 23 new members on Saturday, November 15. After college, Centola began playing in the Intercity League, and began coaching. Hill was also a frenetic baserunner in the style of Jackie Robinson, pestering pitchers as he danced back and forth on the basepaths. He started working there in 1976. a great memory for me. They are the parents of 22 year-old daughter, Torey Boyle, 14 year-old son, Philip, and 12 year-old daughter, Leanne. STEVE DALEY-Andre Chiefs Sammy Greenwood- Hosmer Chiefs YardArt Watertown, the popular outdoor public art exhibition featuring the work of residents, artists and art enthusiasts who live or work in Watertown, returns this year for the entire month of April. He went on to play for Stonehill College, and he got the opportunity of the lifetime, pitching at Fenway Park during theUniversity and College All-Star Game. The Negro Leagues and African-American baseball at large often rivaled the Major Leagues, both at the gates and in the national consciousness, in the first half of the 20th century. Here youll find household names and overlooked heroes. The 1976 Watertown Babe Ruth All Stars, including Peter Centola, center, who went on to play and coach in high school and college. He started a club baseball team at the college. Then he became athletic director at Newbury College, where he restarted baseball as a club sport and later became a varsity team. Green will be remembered by plays like this Hall Mary TD catch in triple coverage. Pompez is often credited with bringing international flair to the Negro Leagues, signing the leagues first players from the Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico and Venezuela to his Cuban Stars and New York Cubans clubs. His most famous performance came in 1930, when he struck out 27 Monarchs and allowed just one hit in a 12-inning, 1-0 victory. ROGER UELTZEN-Hosmer Chiefs Phoenix World Series. 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. The Museum is as eclectic as the Game itself, including exhibits highlighting art and photography that you'll find on the first floor. 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