Gerry Bilodeau, Sean Fay,Steve Hueston, Darwin Mesa, Mike OLeary, Chino Roman, 2019 Dick Red Conley* 1996 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. league by sending over 40 Jumbo players to the Boston Park League during his 16-year In the 1990s the Tufts baseball team has won three ECAC New England He was active at St. Geralds Church in Canton as an usher. Joe Reardon* 1984 He has continued his support of the league since retiring from the diamond. He had a very successful college career at Suffolk University, his signature game being against Brandeis, when he struck out 21 batters. Nick Pasquarosa 1987 Larry McNulty 1990 Dr. Bob Wilkinson passed away at the age of 85 due to Alzheimers. I'm really 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. John Blaine, Mike Browne, Marty Canavan, Jeff January, Bill MacDougall, Kevin OLeary, 2008 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. As a student at Northeastern, Harvey Soolman suited up for the Boston Park League's Lechmere Orioles in 1970. 3. Eddie stayed on at BC as the Freshman Baseball Coach and Business Manager of Athletics. Before this distinguished career, Mr. Hogan was offered a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies out of high school. Jack was born in Dorchester, graduated from Christopher Columbus HS, attended Boston University, and was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers. Al Morelli 1994 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Harvey Soolman, BPL Hall of Famer 2015, passed away on May 13, 2018. George Catarius*, Pete Cerrone*, Jim Collyer*, Rev. Bill OLeary 1994 Tony Karem* 1983 Your email address will not be published. 1948 - Herb Pennock and Pie Traynor are elected to the Hall of Fame. Angie Marotta 1999 The Boston Park League is the oldest amatuer baseball league in the Bill Daly* 1996 1986 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. 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. LaForest is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. Charles Gubby McArdle* 1983 Arthur Fate, Rusty Garber, Kevin Hampe, Jack Kearns*, Jack Mahoney, Larry McNulty, John Powers, Dick Tierney, Harry Wallbank*. He also umpired in the Greater Boston area for 30 years, at times working games in the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. He also played safety on the football team, graduating in 1953. of the outs he recorded was against major league veteran Will Clark. Extremely talented at both in the field and at bat. Darwin Mesa 2018 Paul Carey* 1993 "It's good baseball," he continued. John Basile* 1985 Many of Boston's parishes and villages had teams in the Park League, which dates back to at least October 1929. Since 1912, the Red Sox have played their home games at Fenway Park. Baseball Team 1975-1996, Coach Bob Crockers All-Time Boston University Baseball Team (1963-1973), Coach Harry Cleverlys All-Time B.U. Bill & Jack Mahoney. The Boston Park League has had 34 Hall of Fame Inductions beginning in 1982. country. The Boston Park League is the oldest amateur baseball league in the United States, founded in 1929. A Dorchester/Milton guy, he played baseball for Coach Eddie Pellegrini at BC, along with playing out of Town Field in the Park League. Information Guide . Russell Childers 2011 Jarrad Carter 2016 Bob Wilkinson, 1935-2020 Mary was co-sponsor of the Hines/ADSL team (league champions in 2001) from Dorchester. Leigh Hogan 2003 Joe Driscoll* 1998 Warren Cutlip* 1992 Toggle sidebar. Tony was in the United States Airforce and worked at R.H. Scales. Peter Lucido 2016 Joshua Powell, BPL Hall of Famer 2003, passed away at the age of 70 on January 30, 2016. David Smith 2008 After serving in the states executive offices, Mr. Hogan was a district court judge, and was the father of 10 children. From 1901 through 1907, the team was known as the Boston Americans. One Individuals and institutions from across the country turn to The History Museum for research . In 1973, the BPL introduced the designated hitter rule to amateur ball. Jeff January 2007 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. Josue Feliciano 2019 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. To add to his interests, he was a member of the Barber Shop Quartet Society for over 60 years. Mike Swiecicki 2009 And Zach Soolman (HOF-2008) is the nephew of Harvey Soolman (HOF-2015). Jim Hadfield 1993 Bill Benson* 1982 John Powers 1990 He was 63. 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. 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*. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Saturday, 10/13 vs Brown 1pm, TWI Field 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. Tina follows her dad, Tom, Uncle Jim and sister, Maria into the BHS Hall of . Arthur Hartung, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on September 26, 2018. Sam Brogna* 1985 Al Festa* 1982 Doug MacNeil 1997 He was an integral part of the Boston Park League dating back to 1986. Paul Gallivan* 1983 John Riley 1995 Len Johnson* 2009 Joe Flanagan, BPL Hall of Famer 1984, passed away on January 13, 2020. John Skip Landry 2000 He was an outstanding outfielder, playing all of his Park League career out of Dorchester Town Field. Mike Thomas 2014 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. A member of the All-Star team that played the U.S. Olympic Team in Fenway Park Bernie Accardi, 90, graduated from Roxbury Memorial HS in 1947, where he was captain of the baseball team. Roland Gariepy Sr.* 1993 Harvey gave his team a chance to win in any game he pitched. Paul Carey*, Bill Cunningham*, Roland Gariepy Sr.*, Jim Hadfield, Lloyd Hill, Ralph Tracy*, Don Ulwick*, Nick Vertullo*, Bob Wilkinson*. Charlie Ferro 1994 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. Download this week's Reporter print issue or subscribe today to "Dorchester's Hometown Weekly Newspaper!" John OShaughnessy* 1991 Yesterday at 8:24 PM #2 We are rounding third . Bill pitched in Canada for a couple of years before coming home and was recruited by St. Pauls Manager John Kelliher (HOF-1982). Joe Reardon, BPLHall of Famer 1984, passed away on December 28, 2014. Mike OLeary 2018 On the Museum's third floor, " Chasing the Dream " honors Hank Aaron's legacy, while "Sacred Ground" examines the evolution of ballparks. 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. Terence OMalley 2019 1999 Derek Grudinskas 2008 Edgar and Mary Ellen Grossman. George Carey*, Joe Driscoll*, Norm Goldstein, Bill Gutfarb, Charlie Hanafin*, Jim Mulry, Pablo Reyes. Andrews Camp. 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. 1990s. Ed Newton 2019 Harris Jameson* 2005 Rev. He played for the Kansas City Cowboys, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Beaneaters between 1888 and 1901. He also played for the Easton Huskies of the Cranberry League and later became the League Commissioner. John Casey, a 1980 graduate of Tufts University and the head Jim & Brandon Cody and 5. Born and raised in West Roxbury, Paul and his wife Maureen raised 4 children in Needham, where he lived most of his life. Save the date: https://bit.ly/2021-bpl-dinner 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. playoffs. Ralph Tracy* 1993 He will become the team's first Hall of Famer April 2. John Casey 1999 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. Brian OLeary 2021 The Boston Park League and the Yawkey Baseball League of Greater Boston are two of the premier amateur/semi-pro baseball leagues in Massachusetts. Tom Bilodeau Jr., BPL Hall of Famer 1988, passed away on October 15, 2017. Darwin Hernandez 2009 Fans will receive a "Zim Bear" bobblehead at the game, and Abts said Zimmer's wife, children and . Curly and Ed had large numbers of people on hand to see them welcomed into the Hall in the Class of 2021. 1987 Jack retired to Ft. Myers. While the Park League began play in 1929, it did not play under lights until 1961. Paul Louderback 2016 saw 'em. Harvey signed a professional contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Hall of Fame includes the Signature Gallery honoring each Inductee by class year, the New Inductee Exhibit, In Memoriam, and the Power of Rock Experience. Dan Roberts* 1982 Get tickets now!!! Reggie OHara 1984 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. Rev. At 25 years old, she's tracking to become the youngest player to achieve that milestone. His teams have won championships in the Yawkey Baseball League, the Boston Park League, and the Boston Junior Park League. 1990 Len joined the Boston Fire Dept. Lee Hutchens, BPL Hall of Famer 2016, passed away at the age of 77on July 20, 2016. committees, and is secretary-treasurer of the New England ntercollegiate Baseball They called him Sugar, maybe because he had a sweet swing, or maybe because many Charlestown Townies were labeled with nicknames during his era. leauge, and that's why we've sent so many kids there during my time at Tufts. Manuel Soto 2017 745 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184; He transferred back to Boston College, lettering in three sports, and graduated with his degree from BC. as an Assistant Chief Court Officer in Suffolk Superior Court. Ken Wood 1997 Games were played before sell-out crowds of 17,000 each night. Five years later, the league had more than 5,000 players on 228 different teams. JOHN CASEY INDUCTED INTO PARK LEAGUE HALL OF FAME. Ralph Cecere 2000 When was Fred Lynn drafted? Cosmo Nicastro 2012 Reid Jackson 2017 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. Half the town followed the Cardinals wherever they played. Collyer joined the ADSL board of directors in 1989 and wasdedicated to enriching childrens lives through baseball. Tony Felder, Neil Lojek, Mike Marvelle, Tom Otto, Frank Passanesi*, John Rotman, Jack Valinote*. From 1984-1994 and from 2005 to the present, he has been a head or assistant coach at Catholic Memorial, Boston. He always maintained an interest in the league, supporting the golf tournament fund raiser each year and the annual banquet. Bob was a hard hitting left-handed batter who played first base for the Boston Elks in the 1950s. Steve Giambanco 2014 He received the Tommy Gastall Award as team MVP in both 1963 and 1965. Jim Laneau 1985 The following position players, depicted with a different cap insignia, played for the Red Sox during their careers. 7- International Tennis Hall of Fame, Rhode Island . Pablo Reyes 1998 1 talking about this. This year, Ed Neal is starting his 39th year of coaching the Boston Padres. Brian Ferrari 2015 Casey is a member of New England's Division III Selection and All-Star 2000 Grady Campion, Chris Johnson, Ed Neal, Brian OLeary, Curley Peterson, Johnny Phelan, Bernie Accardi* 1987 Buzzy Goldstein 1995 Boston Park League- Henry Winn Club, Kelley Club, Mass Envelope; Head Baseball Coach at Weymouth South High School 1979-1982; . Mary Hines passed away on September 29, 2017. It is because of Bobbys efforts that the Larkin Club became a dynasty in 95, 96, and 97 with a 3-peat of BPL championships. Eddie was one of the most personable and recognizable Eagle on campus. Lloyd & Larry Hill. John Bruno 2003 Figure that one out. He had a long and productive career in the Park League, interruptedby a 2-year stint in the Air Force. Tim Whall 1996 Jim McNally* 2002 Jim Collyer, BPL Hall of Famer 1983, passed away on October 23, 2018. He was a member of the 2001 State Championship Team, and . I remember Jack Mahoney as a great player. A tall, lanky left-handed pitcher, he signed a pro contract right out of high school with the Boston Braves. John was small in stature (Little Bit) but made up up for it in speed, an excellent glove, and a solid left-handed bat. Vin Milano 1987 Connie Stanford* 1984 Phil played third base for the Dick Casey Club, the premier team in the BPL during the 40s, winning 8 league titles in 11 years. This was such big news, that CBS TV in New York came to cover it. Rusty Garber 1990 Arthur was tall and lean, but returned to Boston a little heavier than when he left, which meant he hit the ball even further. Bob Wilkinson, BPL Hall of Famer 1993, passed away on February 28, 2020. Chris Daniels 2017 Gene Lovett* 1983 Avi Nelson 1999 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. John MacDonald* 1982 Mike Hluska 2003 Art Nowell* 1982 Rays @ Red Sox. New comments Hall of Fame Search. Take Route 28 south to Cooperstown From Albany and Boston and points east: Take I-90 west to Exit 25A Take I-88 west to Exit 24 Take Route 20 west to Route 80 Take Route 80 south to Cooperstown From Binghamton and points south: Take I-88 east to Exit 17 Take Route 28 north to Cooperstown From Burlington, Vermont, and points north: Bob Wilkinson* 1993 baseball coach of the Jumbos since 1984, was inducted into the Boston Park League Hall of baseball and football assistant. Also the tight end on 1979's undefeated Hank Geary* 1983 Norm Goldstein 1998 Doors open at 6:15PM. Jack was a middle infielder and outfielder on the BU club teams from 1977-1980. David Stoller 2004 1997 Scores, Schedules, and Results from Boston Park League Baseball Games | Boston Park League Schedules & Scores You are here: Home 1 / Schedules & Scores Open schedule in new window All Teams > Schedule & Scores 2023 Boston Park League Schedule & Scores By Date | By Field No schedule or scores are available. Leverett Saltonstall & Mayor Tobin. 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. By. The 2021 Park League Hall of Fame Banquet will be Friday April 8, 2022 at Moseley's on the Charles. Chet Stone 1984 Pitcher Jeff Harvey Krupnik, BPL Hall of Famer 1994, passed away at the age of 71on May 26, 2016. How can he be reached??? Lee was a member of the BPL Umpiring Staff for the last 25 years, being recognized as the Umpire of the Year in 1993. One of the other three outfielders on the 16 member team was Tony Conigliaro who would join the Red Sox the next year. 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. Jarrad Carter, Lee Hutchens*, Paul Louderback, Peter Lucido, Rosendo Rentas Jr., Dave Worthley, 2017 Jim Collyer passed away at the age of 90. Kevin Bailey 2004 A longtime fixture in the Boston Park League, the Brookline native had spent the last two seasons coaching the Newton South JV team. Jim Henderson 2000 Greg Digirolamo, John Hauck, Darwin Hernandez, Len Johnson*, Ken Pires, Mike Swiecicki, 2010 Ted Williams (1946) and Mark McGwire (1984) hit home runs in Boston Park League exhibitions games. Milford finished second in the tournament. Tom Walsh 1992 Arthur was a feared hitter in the Boston Park League, still holding several Park League records including the longest and second longest home runs and being the only player to hit a home run in every Boston Park League park. Bob leaves his wife Marilyn, they had 6 children, and has 20 grandchildren. Bill Conroy, BPL Hall of Famer 1988, passed away on February 18, 2022. Since 1912, the Red Sox have played their . Paul Desimone, Louie Ditullio*, John Harrington, Doug MacNeil, Jim Mello, Chris Patsos, Ken Wood. Nov 2, 2019 2,035 4,001. was a recipient of our Dan Roberts Award for umpiring during eight years calling it as he 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. Dan Rice 2010 Most batters struggled to make contact, particularly left handed hitters. While there, he set a pass catching record against Mississippi with 9 receptions, that stood for 4 decades until broken by Darren Flutie. 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. Carl Anderson 2005 We like to see all of our HOFers return once a year and support the oldest amateur baseball league in the country. Toggle sidebar. Your email address will not be published. Will Jackman* 1983 In the 50s and 60s, he was one of the most sought after pitchers in E. Mass. 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. George Banks, Jack Fahey*, Buzzy Goldstein, Joe Keleher*, Jake Powers*, Paul Iggy Reddish*, John Riley. Mass Amherst and played centerfield for the Minutemen for 4 years. They will be remembered forever. Richard Blasser* 1986 He was a hard hitting first baseman/pitcher on the 1952 Champion Crosby Club, a team that produced multiple Hall of Famers in the Park League. Mary Ellen Grossman, Derek Grudinskas, David Proctor, David Smith, Zach Soolman, 2009 2004 Norm Walsh 2004 Following his playing days, Paul became a successful teacher-coach in high school and college. Chris Plant 2014 Frank Catarius 1985 Lefty was a Korean Veteran and passed away on Independence Day. Jim Buccigross 2014 He was with the team when they accomplished a Three-peat championship run in 1995, 1996 and 1997. . Steve Ryder* 1987 The Boston Park League is the oldest amatuer baseball league in the country. Phil Kelly, BPL Hall of Famer 1984, passed away at the age of 93on September 29, 2016. Mark McHugh 2005 Mark & Joe Driscoll. Leo Casey 1994 This is the first story in a three-part series about . Harry Hewes* 1992 He works various baseball camps and is the Hitting Coordinator at the Mike Dick Paster 1991 The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, located at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, is a museum operated by private interests serving as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States and beyond, the display of baseball-related artifacts and exhibits, and the honoring of persons who have excelled in playing, managing, and serving the sport. A wooden grandstand was built in 1924, later replaced by a steel and concrete grandstand built in 1939 by the Works Project Administration. He lived in West Yarmouth for many years, attending Cape Cod League games, passing out bubble gum to the younger fans. With his baseball career in the rear view mirror, he turned to golf, becoming a senior member of the Easton Country Club. New articles New comments Search articles. He later would be inducted into the Boston Latin Hall of Fame and the Boston Park League Hall of Fame. 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. Thread starter Gee Wally; . Ray Flynn 2013 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. Situated in Hyde Park and overlooking the scenic Hudson River, the Culinary Institute of America is a culinary school . He joined the Crosby Club at the age of 17. The Leverett Connector & Tobin Bridge are named after Gov. 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. He was also a regular official at the New England Patriots home games, tending the 10 yard markers. 1985 John Casey, Brian Connors, Edgar Grossman*, George Katz, Angie Marotta, Gary Shuffain, Avi Nelson. Fenway Park. in 1959 and reached the level of lieutenant, retiring with over 30 years of service. Joe retired from both the Boston Police Dept. John Harrington 1997 Kevin OLeary 2007 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. During a nine-year run with Triple D's, J.P. Cubans and the DiSangio Reggie MacDonald 1996 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! Joe regularly attended the BPL Annual Alumni Reunion Hall of Fame Banquet with many of his old teammates. He was also the head coach and pitching coach at Boston Latin for many years. Mike Browne 2007 Tom Bilodeau Sr. & Tom Bilodeau Jr. 2. Boston Park League Hall of Fame Inductee 2002 Suffolk U. Marty Canavan 2007 Bob leaves his wife Marilyn, they had 6 children, and has 20 grandchildren. John was on the Hall of Fame Committee and was an active supporter of the BPL Annual Alumni Reunion Hall of Fame Dinner. Copyright 2023, Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. Download this week's Reporter print issue. Larry Palmer* 2006 Neil McPhee 1994 proud of this honor.". Jim Collyer* 1983 Search forums. Jim Gilpatrick 1989 Mary was the Assistant Commissioner for the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department under Mayor Thomas Menino. Dodgers, Casey was a Park League All-Star numerous times and was a regular in the He was then promoted to Sports Information Director. Bill Stewart Jr.* 1982 In 1941, they pitched vs. each other. Gerry McCarthy* 1982 Ed is also a member of the Yawkey Baseball Hall of Fame. The following pitchers, depicted with a different cap insignia, played for the Red Sox during their careers. During this time, he produced two semi-finalist teams, losing to Town Club in 1985 and Triple Ds in 1987. One win against Brown this weekend means a 2nd consecutive NECBA Southeast Division Championship. Casey was one of its top players in the 1980s and one of its best umpires in the For the next 8 years, he was the regular center fielder for the McCormack Club, a perennial power house in the 50s. 01, 2023, 6:00 a.m. 9. in 1984, Casey was the only pitcher to throw a scoreless inning for the Park League. The expression "Hall of Fame" or the metonym "Cooperstown" are often used to refer to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Charlie was born in Boston as one of 8 children born to Cornelius and Margaret Hanafin. Al Bloom* 1991 Casey also earned accolades for his work as an umpire in the league. Curley Peterson 2021 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. We are off to an 8-3 start (8-1 in NECBA league play), with the final weekend of the season upon us. She was affectionately known as The Swan Lady as she oversaw the return of the swans to the Boston Public Garden each spring. Joe Mannke* 1989 was a member of the Indiana High School Forensic League Hall of Fame, and even helped design the IHSFL State Debate Tournament format. John Brosnahan* 1994 Thereafter, he settled his family in St. Louis, Missouri and embarked on a series of successful entrepreneurial ventures including several companies and real estate developments. Shared with Public Grid view Feed View 1 Share Connect with Boston Park League on Facebook Log In or Create new account Just to get rid . Boston's best prospect, shortstop Marcelo Mayer, could make a big league impact in 2024. 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. We hope you'll join us on the ballfields, whether as a player, manager, or one of the thousands of spectators who's watched Park League games for 88 years. A hard hitting third baseman, Porky anchored the BPL Champion McCormack Club back in 1956. He then took up golf, and mastered the game winning back to back championships at the Needham Golf Club. Lloyd Hill 1993 A dominant right handed pitcher, the first game he pitched in the league, he threw a no-hitter against the Patio Club. 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. Jay Adams, Brian Ferrari, Sandy Gonzalez, Jason Kiley, Coley Lyons, Harvey Soolman*, 2016 An outstanding sports official, Lee refereed high school football and college baseball games. They played their home games at Dorchester Town Field, and drew tremendous crowds. He was 67. The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League collection includes photographs, programs, film footage, scrapbooks and playing equipment used by the teams. 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.