Join our amateur baseball league today! The Boston Park League is the oldest amateur baseball league in the United States, founded in 1929. Bill Mahoney 1986 His support of the Park League never wavered over the last 25 years. Joe regularly attended the BPL Annual Alumni Reunion Hall of Fame Banquet with many of his old teammates. Collyer joined the ADSL board of directors in 1989 and wasdedicated to enriching childrens lives through baseball. Rick Hoffman 2013 Marty Dobrow | Special to MassLive. Frank Rando* 1986 Mark Driscoll 1995 The following pitchers, depicted with a different cap insignia, played for the Red Sox during their careers. In their inaugural season he helped the team advance to the league finals, where He was 87 years old. Your JOHN CASEY INDUCTED INTO PARK LEAGUE HALL OF FAME. Milford finished second in the tournament. Richie Figueroa 2014 Bill & Jack Mahoney. 2004 Ryan Fitzgerald hits a single through the infield in the 9th to secure a 7-6 walk-off win for the Red Sox. Arthur Hartung passed away at the age of 85. 3. A Dorchester/Milton guy, he played baseball for Coach Eddie Pellegrini at BC, along with playing out of Town Field in the Park League. and pitcher/outfielder John Casey was the Most Valuable Player. 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. 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. Born and raised in Jamaica Plain, Casey is a 1976 graduate of the Fans will receive a "Zim Bear" bobblehead at the game, and Abts said Zimmer's wife, children and . Required fields are marked *. Jack was a proud graduate of both BC High and Boston College. 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. Your email address will not be published. 1973 - White Sox first baseman Dick Allen signs a three-year contract worth $250,000 which is the richest contract in major league history. They made the finals 3 straight years before breaking through in 1956 beating St. Pauls. Al Bloom*, Gerry Kenneally*, Jerry Leone*, Al Malkasian, Dan Marini, John OShaughnessy*, Dick Paster, Bob Powers* (as player), Dan Williams. Richard Blasser* 1986 Mark McHugh 2005 NEW! Bob Giusti* 1986 Jim Collyer* 1983 Mary Hines passed away on September 29, 2017. He received his medical doctorate from Tufts University, and worked at the South Shore Hospitals Radiology Department for 40 years. 2007 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. John Casey, Brian Connors, Edgar Grossman*, George Katz, Angie Marotta, Gary Shuffain, Avi Nelson. Scott Scooter Govoni 2002 Jim Hanabury* 2005 Steve & Chris Higgins. Baseball Team (1946-1962). The Park League continues to hold their Annual Golf Tournament at the Easton CC, and he never missed a tournament. Bill & Kevin OLeary. The 2021 Park League Hall of Fame Banquet is Friday April 8, 2022 at Moseley's on the Charles. 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. Local media used to refer to the Boston Park League as the Park Loop.. Josh graduated with degrees from both Boston University and Boston State College. The Rays retired his number 66 in 2015, a year after his death. Jason Kiley 2015 His teams have won championships in the Yawkey Baseball League, the Boston Park League, and the Boston Junior Park League. He returned home to play for St. Pauls of Dorchester, winners of 6 Park League titles in 8 years. "It's good baseball," he continued. Log in. Doctors did not expect him to ever walk again, but with hard work and dedication, he did so with the aid of crutches. Stephen C. Ryder, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on November 2, 2018. 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. Harry Wallbank* 1990 Saturday, 10/13 vs Brown 3pm, TWI Field. He will become the team's first Hall of Famer April 2. He . He played 15 years in the Park League, hanging up his spikes in 1965. Bob was a hard hitting left-handed batter who played first base for the Boston Elks in the 1950s. Since 1912, the Red Sox have played their home games at Fenway Park. Chris Plant 2014 He was elected captain of the baseball team his senior year. playoffs. Josh Powell 2003* Paul Desimone, Louie Ditullio*, John Harrington, Doug MacNeil, Jim Mello, Chris Patsos, Ken Wood. Boston Park League Football | Boston MA 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). View Photos from the 2022 BPL Hall of Fame Dinner! Charlie Bird* 1982 New comments Hall of Fame Search. He coached baseball, basketball, and football at Marian High, Natick High, Framingham American Legion Baseball, and Framingham State College. Bob was a long time employee of the Boston Edison Co. Bill Hogan, BPL Hall of Famer 1989, passed away at the age of 90on May 29, 2017. Brian Connors 1999 He flew 232 combat missions, survived being shot down twice, and was awarded numerous medals, ribbons and commendations. Witness baseball history in Cooperstown, N.Y., as the Hall of Fame welcomes the Induction Class into its hallowed halls. Phil Kelly* 1984 Chris Daniels 2017 The Intercity Baseball League features some of the top amateur baseball players in the Greater Boston metro area and surrounding suburbs. David Stoller 2004 Download this week's Reporter print issue or subscribe today to "Dorchester's Hometown Weekly Newspaper!" The Boston Park League is the oldest amateur baseball league in the United States, founded in 1929. Jack Heanue* 1992 He played for the Kansas City Cowboys, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Beaneaters between 1888 and 1901. Bob Wilkinson* 1993 1983 LaForest is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. Brian OLeary 2021 George Carey* 1998 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. More From This Game. Albie passed away at the age of 90. Frank Porter 1988* He helped found the Triple D's team which joined the Park League in Association. The following position players are depicted on their Hall of Fame plaques wearing a Red Sox cap insignia. Considered to be one of the best defencemen of his era, he was named to an All-Star team seven times. Located in the Wings and Rings Machine Room, the BetMGM Sportsbook is . This page has been created for a Boston Park League Football reunion that will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 at the. An outstanding sports official, Lee refereed high school football and college baseball games. Bill Conroy* 1988 Hall of Fame MVP 8x All-Star 2x Silver Slugger 14 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Avi Nelson 1999 He was also the Director of the Baseball Overseas Academies at International Select for 12 years. 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 . Phil Kelly, BPL Hall of Famer 1984, passed away at the age of 93on September 29, 2016. Dick Casey* 1982 Brian Reilly 2014 Len Johnson* 2009 Tony Felder 2001 2001 He signed pro contracts with both the Cleveland Indians and the Brooklyn Dodgers. Eddie was a 3-sport star at Boston English H.S., joined the U.S Marine Corp upon graduation, attaining the rank of platoon sergeant, serving in Korea. Hennessey ended her career with 101 goals. 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. John Casey 1999 In the 6 years between 1989 to 1994, he produced 2 league championships and was in the Finals two of the other 4 years. Harvey Cohen* 1988 He was very eloquent in his presentations to intertwine the word of God and the game of baseball. In 1973, Bob joined the Boston Park League as a pitcher for the Mass Envelope Team. Reggie MacDonald 1996 Hall of Fame with 1984 team; Varsity Baseball Coach-Hingham HS 2012-present; 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. The Boston Red Sox were established in 1901 as one of eight clubs to enter into the newly founded American League. Casey's roots with the program are deep. Carmen Donaruma* 1988 From their he was sent to Eau Claire the following year where he again had a big year with a 16-9 record and a 3.25 era. He was a member of the 2001 State Championship Team, and . 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. . Bob was the lead pitcher on the St. Pauls team of the 50s & 60s that won 6 league championships in 8 years. John Brosnahan*, Leo Casey, Charlie Ferro, Harvey Krupnick*, Neil McPhee, Al Morelli, Bill OLeary, Frank Petrous, Bob Powers* (as coach). Lee was a passenger in a tragic small plane accident in mid-July, 2016, a few miles from the Norwood Airport. On Friday, Soolman will be inducted into the Park League Hall of Fame at Lantana's in Randolph. Bill Hogan 1989* 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. Herbert Chink Holmes* 1986 Brian Ferrari 2015 proud of this honor.". Joe worked 38 years for Boston Edison. During his tenure, he was the point man in having our Annual All-Star Game played at Fenway Park. He was also a shortstop for the Boston Typos and traveled around the country playing in many Major League parks. Jim Cody 2006 Date: Saturday, November 13, 1999. In July of 1955, Eddie was stricken with polio. The farm system has some reinforcements coming for the lineup. 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. Harvey signed a professional contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Boston Latin School. A longtime fixture in the Boston Park League, the Brookline native had spent the last two seasons coaching the Newton South JV team. . 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. The Boston Park League is the oldest amatuer baseball league in the 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. During the Vietnam War, Tom flew A7 fighter jets for the 86th Attack Squadron aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea. Before this distinguished career, Mr. Hogan was offered a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies out of high school. He also played for the Easton Huskies of the Cranberry League and later became the League Commissioner. Josh was an assistant baseball coach at U. A dominant right handed pitcher, the first game he pitched in the league, he threw a no-hitter against the Patio Club. I'm really It was built between 1843 and 1853 using ancient Greek architecture as inspiration, and is 68 . Tommy Anderson* 2010 Tournament in Johnstown, PA. Ken Wood 1997 Bill McBournie* 1986 Mary Ellen Grossman, Derek Grudinskas, David Proctor, David Smith, Zach Soolman, 2009 Your email address will not be published. and the Suffolk County Probation Dept. They will be remembered forever. The Hall of Fame plaques containing all members names, is on display at the Boston Parks & Recreation Department Administrative Office, 1010 Massachusetts Ave., 3rd Floor, Boston, Ma. 2003 The Hall's motto is "Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, Connecting Generations". Steve Giambanco 2014 Mike Marvelle 2001 Jay Adams, Brian Ferrari, Sandy Gonzalez, Jason Kiley, Coley Lyons, Harvey Soolman*, 2016 was a member of the Indiana High School Forensic League Hall of Fame, and even helped design the IHSFL State Debate Tournament format. Coach Brian Tanguy joined the Varsity Baseball staff in 2021. Doug Clark to be inducted in WMass Baseball Hall of Fame. 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 . Welcome to the Hall of Fame ROCK'S HIGHEST HONOR HALL OF FAME GALLERY The Hall of Fame floor is presented by KeyBank. Order your Hall of Fame Ring now. He attended Boston College High School, graduating in 2002. Charlie Hanafin, BPL Hall of Famer 1998, was 86 years old when he passed away on October 1, 2017. The History Museum is a repository for the League's artifacts, photographs and documents. Jack Kearns, BPL Hall of Famer 1990, passed away on July 4, 2022. 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. From 1984-1992, Bobby was the manager of the Great Scotts team. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Larry Hill 1992 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. 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 Ralph Cecere 2000 Bob Power, BPL Hall of Famer 1991, was 82 years old when he passed away on July 26, 2017 after a long illness. individual records have been broken during his tenure. He lived in West Yarmouth for many years, attending Cape Cod League games, passing out bubble gum to the younger fans. Walt Mortimer 1983 He was an above-average defensive player, making just 5 errors in 147 . As the head coach of baseball at Tufts, he's maintained his association with the Dick Red Conley* 1996 Jack Connolly* 1992 1989 Bernie Curley* 1987 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. 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. Mel & Bernie Accardi. Lee Hutchens, BPL Hall of Famer 2016, passed away at the age of 77on July 20, 2016. Bill Gutfarb 1998 Jack played outfield for the champion Boston Elks in 1951, later with the Hal Crosby Club, and the Carlevale Braves. 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. as an Assistant Chief Court Officer in Suffolk Superior Court. 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. The program's all-time leader in coaching victories, Casey and his Kevin Hampe 1990 Jack was a middle infielder and outfielder on the BU club teams from 1977-1980. Casey was one of its top players in the 1980s and one of its best umpires in the Search forums. Bill Benson* 1982 Mike Ross 2011 Their battles with the Bryan Club and McCormack Club were classics, drawing upwards of 12,000 fans in the playoffs. Your email address will not be published. Figure that one out. He was 81. Greg Digirolamo 2009 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. Upon discharge he enrolled at Boston College. He then commissioned into the Marine Corps. He also faced Hank Aaron & Willie Mays. Terence OMalley 2019 The Cardinals were loaded, a team that would later produce 7 future HOFers, including Phil Kelly, Chuck Chevalier, Patsy Fransosa, Ralph Cecere, Bob Defelice, Art Nowell, and Walt Ed Mortimer. Hal Crosby* 1982 Jim Buccigross, Richie Figueroa, Steve Giambanco, Chris Plant, Brian Reilly, Greg Stack, Mike Thomas, 2015 Johnny Phelan 2021 College and Dartmouth. He went 11-2 in 1972, then posted a 31-9 record over the next 3 years. Byron Ty LaForest* 1986 Errol Fagone 2011 Save the date: https://bit.ly/2021-bpl-dinner He was 67. Jeff January 2007 George Catarius*, Pete Cerrone*, Jim Collyer*, Rev. Games were played before sell-out crowds of 17,000 each night. Rev. Bernie Accardi, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on September 30, 2019. The Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon was sponsored by Nicole's Pizza, Sanitrol Building Maintenance Corporation, Catering by Sebastians, and Olympia Flower Store and proceeds of the event benefitted athletics programs for Cathedral High School student-athletes. Jim & Brandon Cody and 5. Tina follows her dad, Tom, Uncle Jim and sister, Maria into the BHS Hall of . Bill Cunningham* 1993 1930 Non-Red Sox Baseball At Fenway Park June 25: 1930 All-Interscholastic team 5, 1929 All-Interscholastic team 2 He was active at St. Geralds Church in Canton as an usher. 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. Ray Flynn 2013 Five years later, the league had more than 5,000 players on 228 different teams. 1984 Dan Roberts* 1982 Red Johnson* 1982 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. Dodgers, Casey was a Park League All-Star numerous times and was a regular in the of the outs he recorded was against major league veteran Will Clark. Neil McPhee 1994 Bill Stewart Jr.* 1982 For the next 8 years, he was the regular center fielder for the McCormack Club, a perennial power house in the 50s. Pitcher Jeff Bob Timmons* 1986 Jack Belsito. The Leverett Connector & Tobin Bridge are named after Gov. Information Guide . They called him Bazooka John! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. 1985 Harvey Mills* 1987 The following position players, depicted with a different cap insignia, played for the Red Sox during their careers. Joe Flanagan, BPL Hall of Famer 1984, passed away on January 13, 2020. 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. He was then promoted to Sports Information Director. And Zach Soolman (HOF-2008) is the nephew of Harvey Soolman (HOF-2015). 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. Bob Defelice 1992 Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Boston Red Sox Boston New York Yankees NY Yankees Tampa Bay Rays Tampa Bay Toronto Blue Jays Toronto. The grounds have been used for baseball since 1920, on what was Elihu Phinney's farm. 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. Bill Daly* 1996 Are you a BPL Hall of Famer? As a student at Northeastern, Harvey Soolman suited up for the Boston Park League's Lechmere Orioles in 1970. Kevin OLeary 2007 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. Richard Blasser*, Bob Giusti*, Dick Graham*, Herbert Chink Holmes*, Byron Ty LaForest*, Ted Lyons*, Bill Mahoney, Bill McBournie*, Frank Rando*, Bob Timmons*. Genero Castro 2005 Stephen Ryder, 79, was a 21 year heart transplant survivor. 1962 - An architect presents a proposal to encase Candlestick Park in a plastic screen to shield it from the wind. John Tedeman,Boston Park League legend, passed away on February 6, 2014 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Joe Flanagan* 1984 He leaves a legacy of Park League Baseball, as his son Bob is the current Manager of the 2017 Park League Champion TJO Sports. In 1981, Tony joined the Larkin Club out of Cleveland Circle in Brighton and became the teams General Manager, overseeing finances and player personnel. Jilly Howard* 1985 NECBL Broadcast Network; E-Newsletter Sign-Up; . Joe Driscoll* 1998 Bob Powers passed away at the age of 70. 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 This is the first story in a three-part series about . Harvey Soolman* 2015 was a recipient of our Dan Roberts Award for umpiring during eight years calling it as he Ralph Cecere, Dick Clegg*, Jim Henderson, John Skip Landry, Joe Mackey*, Harry Raphael, Howie Stein*. Joe Keleher* 1995 Fans eagerly take their first look at the new plaques for the Class of 2015 during Hall of Fame Weekend. Len signed a pro contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, playing minor league baseball for 2 years. 1998 Marty Nastasia 2012 After a post-graduate year at Exeter, Tom entered Harvard College, where he became a three-sport athlete and set several Harvard records in baseball and football. Vin Milano 1987 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. 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. Jack Fahey* 1995 He always maintained an interest in the league, supporting the golf tournament fund raiser each year and the annual banquet. Kevin Bailey 2004 https://ov14bc . By the time I stopped 22Brad Park. A solid .350 career batting average, Jack often talked about the 8 game Park League Finals that Crosby lost to St. Pauls (one tie due to darkness) before 8,000 fans at Town Field in 1957. A five for six, 6 RBI game in a BU win over Brandeis. Mike Thomas 2014 Jim Collyer passed away at the age of 90. Required fields are marked *. Charlie Ferro 1994 Derek Grudinskas 2008 Steve Higgins 1996 Arthur Hartung* 1987 He was the Executive Director of the All Dorchester Sports League for 22 years, overseeing 1500 youths each year. He Josue Feliciano 2019 Tony was in the United States Airforce and worked at R.H. Scales. Dennis Regan 2011 The team's record in the last six 1959 The Boston Celtics beat the Minneapolis Lakers 173-139 as seven NBA records fall. Gene Lovett* 1983 Baseball Team 1975-1996, Coach Bob Crockers All-Time Boston University Baseball Team (1963-1973), Coach Harry Cleverlys All-Time B.U. He replaced Lee Sargent as head baseball coach in 1984, Andrews Camp. 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. Albie played everything, including the ponies. In 2004, Tina joined her husband Tim, also a lacrosse star, in the Cornell Hall of Fame. football team, he finished his career on the gridiron with 55 receptions and eight 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. He played shortstop for the Champion Hal Crosby Club in 1952, playing along side his brother Mel. Mark & Joe Driscoll. Arthur managed his own batting school in Stoneham. Gerry Kenneally* 1991 Norm Walsh 2004 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. From 1901 through 1907, the team was known as the Boston Americans. Eddie was one of the most personable and recognizable Eagle on campus. 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. Tony Settino* 1983 Richard B. Buffington (born April 16, 1945) is an American former football player and coach. He entered the Boston Park League and became one of the premier all-star pitchers with the Supreme Saints and the Jerry McCarthy Club. Sean Russell 2010 Derek January 2012 I remember Jack Mahoney as a great player. One of the best pitchers the Saints ever had, said Manager Dick Paster. 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