The Boston Park League and the Yawkey Baseball League of Greater Boston are two of the premier amateur/semi-pro baseball leagues in Massachusetts. The grounds have been used for baseball since 1920, on what was Elihu Phinney's farm. Boston Park League Football | Boston MA Jack loved baseball and golf, not necessarily in that order. He won six Tri-Valley League titles and a pair of EMass championships (1987 and 1991). He lived in West Roxbury for many years. The Park League continues to hold their Annual Golf Tournament at the Easton CC, and he never missed a tournament. Joe Reardon* 1984 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. Sam Brogna* 1985 Dr. Bob Wilkinson passed away at the age of 85 due to Alzheimers. Mark & Joe Driscoll. Jack was a middle infielder and outfielder on the BU club teams from 1977-1980. Tommy Anderson*, Hal Carey, Albie Gould*, Dan Rice, Sean Russell, 2011 Most impressive was his record in playoff games, winning 27 and losing only 4. Norm Walsh 2004 The most productive years of his career were overshadowed by superstar Bobby Orr, with whom he played for a brief time. 1990s. Jim Laneau 1985 playing, I had a lot of new friends. Joe Mackey* 2000 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. Brian Connors 1999 2001 Avi Nelson 1999 In 1973, Bob joined the Boston Park League as a pitcher for the Mass Envelope Team. Harvey started the first baseball hitting school in the country and coached hundreds of players over the years. Chris Higgins 2006 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.. Jim Collyer passed away at the age of 90. Upon discharge he enrolled at Boston College. [1] Bruins tillhr den exklusiva skaran "Original Six" ("de sex ursprungliga") tillsammans med Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit . Fame on Friday night (Nov. 13) at Lantana's in Randolph. John Red Callahan* 1987 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. Leigh Hogan 2003 Dan Marini 1991 Al Morelli 1994 Dan Rice 2010 1973 - White Sox first baseman Dick Allen signs a three-year contract worth $250,000 which is the richest contract in major league history. He stayed with the franchise until 2015, retiring after over fifty-five years of Boston Park League involvement. Download this week's Reporter print issue or subscribe today to "Dorchester's Hometown Weekly Newspaper!" Leo Casey 1994 https://ov14bc . Dave Worthley 2016 The Leverett Connector & Tobin Bridge are named after Gov. Bernie Curley, BPL Hall of Famer 1986, died on Nov. 1, 2014. 22Brad Park. LaForest is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. Figure that one out. 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. Eddie Miller* 1996 Toggle sidebar. He was with the team when they accomplished a Three-peat championship run in 1995, 1996 and 1997. Frank Rando* 1986 Tom Bilodeau Jr., BPL Hall of Famer 1988, passed away on October 15, 2017. Bob Powers passed away at the age of 70. Bill Conroy* 1988 Harvey Soolman* 2015 Len signed a pro contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, playing minor league baseball for 2 years. After serving in the states executive offices, Mr. Hogan was a district court judge, and was the father of 10 children. He was 81 years old. . Jack Kearns, BPL Hall of Famer 1990, passed away on July 4, 2022. Derek January, Mark Krukonis, Marty Nastasia, Cosmo Nicastro, Dennis Semler, 2013 He was inducted into the Boston Park League Hall of Fame in 1987. College and Dartmouth. Cliff Branch, wide receiver. . He and his wife Rose were proud to see their family grow to 11 children and their spouses, 65 grandchildren, many of whom have married, and 26 great grandchildren. tenure. Jack was a proud graduate of both BC High and Boston College. Kevin Bailey, Tim Finnegan, David Stoller, Larry Sullivan, John Tedeman*, Norm Walsh. Bill Daly* 1996 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. Toggle sidebar. Phil was a U.S. Marine veteran and long time reserve NCO. 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. Paul Hunter* 1987 Charlie was born in Boston as one of 8 children born to Cornelius and Margaret Hanafin. Harry Hewes* 1992 This past summer, at age 66, he was player-manager with the league's Towne Club. He was active at St. Geralds Church in Canton as an usher. Coach Pierce is currently #3 on the Boston Park League Career Hits leaderboard and was inducted into the league's Hall of Fame in 2022. His support of the Park League never wavered over the last 25 years. Art Nowell* 1982 Since 1912, the Red Sox have played their home games at Fenway Park. 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. Emmons worked at Channel 5 for over 30 years, moved to the Cape, and coached the Sturgis Charter School Baseball Team. Baseball Team 1975-1996, Coach Bob Crockers All-Time Boston University Baseball Team (1963-1973), Coach Harry Cleverlys All-Time B.U. Mike Aiena, Josue Feliciano, Tamayo Manzanillo, Ed Newton, Terence OMalley, Nick Starusky, 2021 He became a coach afterwards, beginning in 1968 with Bristol Community College. 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. 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. Artie ONeil 1992 Carl Klumpp 1985 Three times, 1960, 61,62, Jack was named to the Hearst newspaper New England All- Star Baseball Team. Shockingly, he hasnt appeared in any. Extremely talented at both in the field and at bat. Boston Park League Hall of Fame Inductee 2002; Suffolk U. They played their home games at Dorchester Town Field, and drew tremendous crowds. 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. George Banks 1995 2004 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. Harry lived for a time on Pond Street, Jamaica Plain, and was an early inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame MVP 8x All-Star 2x Silver Slugger 14 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. John Rotman 2001 At 25 years old, she's tracking to become the youngest player to achieve that milestone. ECAC Division II-III Tournament appearances. Ron Dutchie Howlett 1988 The Rays retired his number 66 in 2015, a year after his death. Neil McPhee 1994 Doug MacNeil 1997 Manuel Soto 2017 Jack Connolly*, Warren Cutlip*, Bob Defelice, Jack Heanue*, Harry Hewes*, Larry Hill, Artie ONeil, Leo Smith, Tom Walsh. was a member of the Indiana High School Forensic League Hall of Fame, and even helped design the IHSFL State Debate Tournament format. Dick Paster & Frank Passanesi. for Boston Park League schedules and scores. Baseball was his game. His career stats up to and including 1979, which culminated with a Park League Championship for the Supreme Saints, were 82-23, with an ERA of 2.83. Paul Carey*, Bill Cunningham*, Roland Gariepy Sr.*, Jim Hadfield, Lloyd Hill, Ralph Tracy*, Don Ulwick*, Nick Vertullo*, Bob Wilkinson*. 1997 As a student at Northeastern, Harvey Soolman suited up for the Boston Park League's Lechmere Orioles in 1970. 1 talking about this. In the BPL, he was a recipient of the leagues Red Johnson Memorial Alumni Award in 1987. He coached baseball, basketball, and football at Marian High, Natick High, Framingham American Legion Baseball, and Framingham State College. Tony Langone, BPL Hall of Famer 2006, passed away on July 5, 2022. Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Boston Red Sox Boston New York Yankees NY Yankees Tampa Bay Rays Tampa Bay Toronto Blue Jays Toronto. Joe Lavalle 1988 After a successful four year career he came back east to marry the love of his life Margi, and continue his education while still playing baseball in the Boston Park League until 1968, eventually being inducted into its Hall of Fame. Darwin Mesa 2018 Al Festa* 1982 . Gerry Bilodeau 2018 1989 Father Paul Gallivan*, Hank Geary*, Will Jackman*, Hal Kallenberg*, Tony Karem*, Gene Lovett*, Charles Gubby McArdle*, Walt Mortimer, Tony Settino*, Paul Wennik. Rev. One win against Brown this weekend means a 2nd consecutive NECBA Southeast Division Championship. Al Bloom*, Gerry Kenneally*, Jerry Leone*, Al Malkasian, Dan Marini, John OShaughnessy*, Dick Paster, Bob Powers* (as player), Dan Williams. AS captain of his 1961 Brighton H.S team, he won the league batting title with a .500 batting average and was named a first-team, City of Boston, High School All -Star. Adam Wozniak 2013. Charlie Hanafin, BPL Hall of Famer 1998, was 86 years old when he passed away on October 1, 2017. In the 1990s the Tufts baseball team has won three ECAC New England Ed thanked his dad for teaching him the game of baseball and his mom, Mama Padre, for all her support throughout the years. Roland Gariepy Sr.* 1993 Get tickets now!!! Joe Keleher* 1995 Mike Ross 2011 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. Your 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. He was also a shortstop for the Boston Typos and traveled around the country playing in many Major League parks. 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. Required fields are marked *. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. The 2021 Park League Hall of Fame Banquet will be Friday April 8, 2022 at Moseley's on the Charles. He enlisted in the Army, completing his tour of duty in 1955. Ed Elliott, Scott Scooter Govoni, Emmons Levine*, Jim McNally*, Frank Niles, Mike Nyhan. This is a list of Boston Red Sox players who have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. 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. With his baseball career in the rear view mirror, he turned to golf, becoming a senior member of the Easton Country Club. More From This Game. John went on to U. Jim Keurulainen died on Oct. 29th, 2014, the father of Scott Keurulainen, a 2013 Hall of Fame inductee. Ken Pires 2009 Jesse Washington examines Holcombe Rucker's impact on summer hoops and his lasting effect on . Hennessey ended her career with 101 goals. Jim Gilpatrick 1989 Richard Blasser*, Bob Giusti*, Dick Graham*, Herbert Chink Holmes*, Byron Ty LaForest*, Ted Lyons*, Bill Mahoney, Bill McBournie*, Frank Rando*, Bob Timmons*. The Boston Park League has had 34 Hall of Fame Inductions beginning in 1982. 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. Your email address will not be published. Marty Nastasia 2012 Alicat, TP70BruinsCup, 22Brad Park and 1 other person. Eddie stayed on at BC as the Freshman Baseball Coach and Business Manager of Athletics. This is a list of Boston Red Sox players who have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.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). John Powers 1990 To add to his interests, he was a member of the Barber Shop Quartet Society for over 60 years. 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. Louie DiTullio, BPL Hall of Famer 1997, passed away on April 28, 2014 in Florida. Bob Wilkinson, BPL Hall of Famer 1993, passed away on February 28, 2020. He . Howie Stein* 2000 He was 67. 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. Ralph Cecere, Dick Clegg*, Jim Henderson, John Skip Landry, Joe Mackey*, Harry Raphael, Howie Stein*. And Zach Soolman (HOF-2008) is the nephew of Harvey Soolman (HOF-2015). Nick Starusky 2019 He had a long and productive career in the Park League, interruptedby a 2-year stint in the Air Force. 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. Tony Settino* 1983 His club made the playoffs each year, and Paul wasa solid performer on a team that was loaded with future league Hall of Famers. George Catarius* 1983 Many individuals have flourished within Casey's system. Boston Latin School. Ken Wood 1997 While there, he set a pass catching record against Mississippi with 9 receptions, that stood for 4 decades until broken by Darren Flutie. Jim Mulry 1998 One of the best pitchers the Saints ever had, said Manager Dick Paster. How can he be reached??? Jack retired to Ft. Myers. Scott Scooter Govoni 2002 He was a player/coach on the 1958 & 1961 Championship Charlestown teams. Drawing big crowds, particularly in the playoffs, they all knew Lefty Kearns, with hopes of seeing him toe the mound. John Brosnahan* 1994 Make a gift online today to support Cathedral High School athletics programs. 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. Jim Collyer, BPL Hall of Famer 1983, passed away on October 23, 2018. Mike Marvelle 2001 Jerry Leone* 1991 Albie passed away at the age of 90. Curley Peterson 2021 David Smith 2008 An independent, coeducational day school for grades 5 - 12 since 1877. It would be like putting Bob Dylan in the Hip Hop Hall of Fame for "pioneering the style of sing-talking". Charlie Ferro 1994 Those in bold have the Red Sox listed as their "primary team" by the Hall of Fame. Peter Lucido 2016 David Stoller 2004 Doctors did not expect him to ever walk again, but with hard work and dedication, he did so with the aid of crutches. Jeff January 2007 George & Frank Catarius. Bob Wilkinson* 1993 Jack was honored by the Park League in 2008 with the Thomas Yawkey Sportsman Award. Tim Whall 1996 Dan Roberts* 1982 Genero Castro 2005 Hall of Fame with 1984 team NE Amateur Athletic Union Hall of Fame 2014 Varsity Baseball Coach-Hingham HS 2012-present Boston Globe Coach of the Year 2013 Hingham Harbormen 2013 Massachusetts State Champs Div. Emmons Levine, BPLHall of Famer 2002, passed away December 24, 2015 after a long illness. 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. Steve Ryder* 1987 Sandy Gonzalez 2015 He was a member of the 2001 State Championship Team, and . Jim Cody 2006 1994 Greg Digirolamo 2009 Bob Wilkinson, 1935-2020 Dave Coleman 1988 Steve & Chris Higgins. A five for six, 6 RBI game in a BU win over Brandeis. Jay Adams 2015 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. Rays @ Red Sox. Order your Hall of Fame Ring now. Emmons pitched for the Supreme Saints from 1971 to 1979. The Boston Red Sox were established in 1901 as one of eight clubs to enter into the newly founded American League. John grew up in the Neponset section of Dorchester, playing baseball for the champion St. Anns CYO team, prior to attending Boston English High School, where he attained All-Star and All-City of Boston status, playing centerfield for legendary coach Bill Stewart Jr. (BPL-HOF 1982). He also umpired in the Greater Boston area for 30 years, at times working games in the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. Harvey Krupnick* 1994 After his playing career was over, Bobby showcased his front office skills. Joe Cunningham* 1984 Boston Park League Hall of Fame Inductee 2002 Suffolk U. 1984 Brian Reilly 2014 John Harrington 1997 He received his medical doctorate from Tufts University, and worked at the South Shore Hospitals Radiology Department for 40 years. individual records have been broken during his tenure. Baseball is eternal. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Paul Gallivan* 1983 Bill MacDougall 2007 Lefty was a Korean Veteran and passed away on Independence Day. Published: Mar. In 1973, the BPL introduced the designated hitter rule to amateur ball. Mike Browne 2007 2003 3. He will become the team's first Hall of Famer April 2. 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. Please update your browser or click here 1987 Paul Wennik 1983 Angie Marotta 1999 Derek January 2012 He also pitched at Boston College. Located in the Wings and Rings Machine Room, the BetMGM Sportsbook is . Most batters struggled to make contact, particularly left handed hitters. Len Johnson passed away at the age of 88. He compiled a career record of The Boston Park League and the Yawkey Baseball League of Greater Boston are two of the premier amateur/semi-pro baseball leagues in Massachusetts. They are: 1. John Casey, a 1980 graduate of Tufts University and the head 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. Leo Smith 1992 Frank Catarius 1985 A member of the All-Star team that played the U.S. Olympic Team in Fenway Park The expression "Hall of Fame" or the metonym "Cooperstown" are often used to refer to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. From 1901 through 1907, the team was known as the Boston Americans. Required fields are marked *. Fred Lynn was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 3rd round of the 1970 MLB June Amateur Draft from El Monte HS (El Monte, CA) and the Boston Red Sox in the 2nd round of the 1973 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA). was a recipient of our Dan Roberts Award for umpiring during eight years calling it as he John was a steady .360 hitter who loved the game. John Casey, Brian Connors, Edgar Grossman*, George Katz, Angie Marotta, Gary Shuffain, Avi Nelson. In the 50s and 60s, he was one of the most sought after pitchers in E. Mass. As the head coach of baseball at Tufts, he's maintained his association with the 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. II 1998 15-and-Under NIT National Champions Suffolk University B.S. https://bostonparkleague.org/hall-of-fame-dinner/ bostonparkleague.org Hall of Fame Dinner George Carey* 1998 He then commissioned into the Marine Corps. Steve Hueston 2018 Jarrad Carter, Lee Hutchens*, Paul Louderback, Peter Lucido, Rosendo Rentas Jr., Dave Worthley, 2017 Richie Figueroa 2014 Lee was a member of the BPL Umpiring Staff for the last 25 years, being recognized as the Umpire of the Year in 1993. He graduated from BC in 1957 and was elected President of his senior class. baseball and football assistant. 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. They called him Bazooka John! Mel Accardi* 1989 Hall of Fame with 1984 team; Varsity Baseball Coach-Hingham HS 2012-present; 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*. Some of Jack's memorable games as a Terrier include: A four for five, 2 HR, 4 RBI , game vs. BC. Tony was in the United States Airforce and worked at R.H. Scales. "It's good baseball," he continued. 105 are deceased. Joe retired from both the Boston Police Dept. Josh also found time to volunteer for Steve Buckleys (Boston Herald Sports writer) annual Old timers Baseball game in Cambridge, a charitable event. Brian Ferrari 2015 Fran Matthews* 1987 Casey resides in Milford with his wife, Diane, and four sons. Joe Mannke* 1989 Coley Lyons 2015 Jack Valinote, BPL Hall of Famer 2001, passed away in the Spring of 2019. The Yawkey Baseball League of Boston is one of the elite amateur baseball leagues in New England. 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. Paul attended Boston College where he was a hockey goalie and a catcher on the baseball team, both teams nationally ranked in the early 50s. Len Johnson, BPL Hall of Famer 2009, passed away on September 1, 2018. Eddie Miller, BPL Hall of Famer 1996, passed away on July 5, 2022. Paul Desimone 1997 1991 Fans eagerly take their first look at the new plaques for the Class of 2015 during Hall of Fame Weekend. Larry McNulty 1990 1999 The Brighton junior can hit them a mile, has a terrific arm, and covers center field with great speed. Jack Dunphy 1984 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. John Brosnahan*, Leo Casey, Charlie Ferro, Harvey Krupnick*, Neil McPhee, Al Morelli, Bill OLeary, Frank Petrous, Bob Powers* (as coach). touchdowns. Albie Gould, BPL Hall of Famer 2010, passed away on March 5, 2017. 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. It was built between 1843 and 1853 using ancient Greek architecture as inspiration, and is 68 . JOHN CASEY INDUCTED INTO PARK LEAGUE HALL OF FAME. Harvey Cohen* 1988 He leaves a legacy of Park League Baseball, as his son Bob is the current Manager of the 2017 Park League Champion TJO Sports. and the Suffolk County Probation Dept. 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. 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. 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. Greg Scott Assistant Coach. in 1959 and reached the level of lieutenant, retiring with over 30 years of service. Joe Reardon, BPLHall of Famer 1984, passed away on December 28, 2014. John Bruno 2003 This is the first story in a three-part series about . Bob Powers, BPL Hall of Famer 1994, passed away on September 6, 2020. Cliff Branch, a three-time All-Pro receiver with the Raiders, led the league in touchdowns twice and won three Super Bowl rings. During the Vietnam War, Tom flew A7 fighter jets for the 86th Attack Squadron aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea. Located on the winding banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Great American Ball Park serves as the home of the Cincinnati Reds, baseball's first professional franchise. In 1981, Tony joined the Larkin Club out of Cleveland Circle in Brighton and became the teams General Manager, overseeing finances and player personnel. 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. in 1984, Casey was the only pitcher to throw a scoreless inning for the Park League. He was elected captain of the baseball team his senior year. Bill Gutfarb 1998 One of the strongest teams in the 1950s, they went to the league finals 3 years in a row from 1958 to 1960. 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.