He had a rubber arm, often pitching in relief between starts, and he was revered for his control despite all the innings. With Centola, batting and fielding credentials tell two-thirds of the story. Often called upon to take the mound, it wasn't overpowering velocity that got batters out, it was location and guile. Must have contributed significantly to the greater good of the FCBL. BILL BRASSIL-Wakefield Merchants & Hosmer Chiefs John Veneziano Chiefs He was also fearless, evoking Cobb with his aggressive, win-at-all-costs style of play. Below is a rundown of each of the 35 Negro Leagues stars enshrined in Cooperstown, featuring a mix of players and influential executives elected by various committees over the last five decades. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. The 2023 season will be the last in which the playoff has a four-team format. BUTCH MARTEL- Melrose Rams STAN DeMARTINIS-Melrose Rams & Lynnfield White Sox Reserve your tickets, map your route, and work out all the details for your arrival in Cooperstown. 0. Bob Daley, North Cambridge DAVE AHERN-Cassell Club, Medford Americans & Lexington Blue Sox Centola had a decorated athletic career at Watertowns St. Patricks 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. a great memory for me. Green was always a goodplayer but never a great player. 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. JIM CLARKE-Lexington Blue Sox Smiths sweeping curveball, honored on his Hall of Fame plaque, was his calling card. A trip to Cooperstown has something for baseball fans and everyone else. JOE SANTAGATE- Andre Chiefs STEVE HOWE-Hosmer Chiefs & Medford Mustangs The election came with some controversy and has been followed by silence. JUSTIN CRISAFULLI-Andre Chiefs FRAN FUSCO Medford Mustangs "It was a thrill.". 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. This is a true honor that is well deserved. Find out the latest about what is going on in town. RON LUONGO-Lynnfield Colonials & Hosmer Chiefs A national shrine, the open-air colonnade looks down on the northern limits of New York City and stands high over the . watertownmanews@gmail.com Seek out and celebrate your heroes, and explore online and in-person exhibits commemorating the history and impact of the game. Sammy Steed As & Blue Sox 2023 inductees Eric Jacobsen, Joe Jackson, Brittany Kouandjio, Bryce Perkins and Karen Self at the 2023 Chandler Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Chandler . "When I was a sophomore we had a very good team at Stonehill," Centola said. Rob Santo- Medford Mustangs & Augustine As The figures immortalized here inspired generations. He has been the commissioner of the Watertown Mens Summer Basketball League for 33 years. Support provided by Market New York through I LOVE NY/ New York States Division of Tourism as a part of the Regional Economic Development Council awards. PETE FEELEY-Augustines/Cremone As Pro Football Reference has a neat tool called the Hall of Fame Monitor that tracks a player's chances at making the HOF. 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. JON DREW-Somerville Red Sox, Andre Chiefs, Lynnfield White Sox, Guinness Club, & Gately As DICK NEWTON-Augustines As JOE CACCIATORE-Umpire in Chief Fellow stars from the time said Stearnes could hit a ball as far as anyone -- perhaps even Gibson, on the right day -- while also tracking down every ball to the gap. [15] The 2022 nominees were: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Cranberry League Hall of Fame Member; Career Batting: 343 Games, .279 Avg., 218 Hits, 152 RBIs, 137 Runs, 5 Doubles, 3 Triples; John O'Brien. DAVE TALLENT-Hosmer Chiefs Centola got cut from youth baseball at the age of 7. Steve Ring- Malden Merchants Coaches saw him playing at a Watertown park and at the age of 11 he was drafted by the Red Sox of the Watertown Little League, before going on to Junior Babe Ruth Reds, Senior Babe Ruth, and then played for the Watertown Hibernians in the Stan Musial League. 67 PFR ranking places him in similar company with DeSean Jackson and Davante Adams. Harry Mehos- Augustine As JIM SHANAHAN-Umpire Wilkinson was Cumberland Poseys chief rival as owner of the successful Kansas City Monarchs, a franchise that excelled in both the Negro National and Negro American Leagues. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. Karen's mother, Nana, also shares the Centola home. Thats why I say dont give up on a players, Centola said. JAKE DILLARD-Lexington Blue Sox 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will be selected by the Commissioner of the FCBL. Brown was an even bigger legend in Puerto Rico, where he captured a pair of Winter League Triple Crowns. Hall of Fame Weekend happens every year, with the Hall of Famers returning to Cooperstown to honor the current years class of members. Cooperstown, NY - July 1 -3, 2023. 2 and 3 team against the Div. Its teams also play in the Northern Premier League or the Irish Hockey League. All rights reserved. An individual may not nominate themselves for induction. Dave Polcari, Chiefs 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. Mndez was the first Cuban star of the pre-Negro Leagues era, rising to fame in 1908 after he tossed 25 consecutive scoreless innings across three exhibition games against the Major Leagues Cincinnati Reds. ERIC POLING- Lexington Blue Sox After this weekend, Kendrick will have a more fitting memory to recollect. Ill bet some day Watertown is going to be recognizing your achievements here at the Recreation Dept. 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. They left their mark, brought fans together, and made dreams come true. 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.Inaugurated in 2020 but delayed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hall of Fame is intended to recognise and honour players that have achieved great success and made a significant contribution to the league since its . The Boston Metro Baseball League (BMBL) honors those elite players who have exceeded expectations on the baseball field while also making a substantial impact on our league. After college, Centola began playing in the Intercity League, and began coaching. share. 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. (more). Cardinals hire former ASU coach Robert Rodriguez as OLB coach, The best players who never won a Super Bowl, Warriors optimistic Stephen Curry nearing return, Senators acquire Jakob Chychrun from Coyotes, Mike McCarthy details focal point of Cowboys' offensive changes, McIlroy gives insight into proposed PGA Tour no-cut events, Red Wings, Larkin agree to eight-year, $69.6M extension, Morant allegedly went after teens, mall cops in incidents, Ravens GM addresses potential Lamar Jackson signing, Avalanche acquire Lars Eller from Capitals for second-round pick. CFP executive director Bill Hancock also said North Carolina State AD Boo Corrigan will serve as the chairman of the committee for another season. 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. Hall of Fame 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. None other than Lou Brock learned the art of stealing bases under Bells tutelage. 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. He was also influential in organizing the first Negro League World Series in 1924. If a single was needed against a tough lefty, he'd get the single. He started working there in 1976. 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. When a pitcher asked Hall of Fame manager Leo Durocher how he should pitch Suttles in an exhibition, Durocher replied, Just pitch and pray.. Graceful with the glove and dangerous with the bat, Leonard was a top candidate to break the color barrier before Jackie Robinson. Though its impossible to validate Gibsons mythical home run distances (reportedly anywhere between 580-700 feet) or totals (over 900, by some accounts), the overwhelming eyewitness accounts place Gibson among the very best to ever step on a baseball diamond. The Monarchs featured plenty of star power as they claimed six Negro American League pennants in the late 1930s and early 40s, but Home Run Brown -- as he was called by none other than Josh Gibson -- was probably their biggest lineup threat. All decisions made by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee are final. KEVIN YIANACOPOLUS- Wakefield Merchants, MIKE BARNES-Andre Chiefs The Celtic League Cup is an ice hockey league contested by teams from both Scotland and Ireland. After college, Centola began playing in the Intercity League, and began coaching. ANDY HARTUNG-Wakefield Merchants The Archives and Collections at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum preserve relics of the game, the great stories they tell, and a trove of historic information. He finally got his Major League shot at age 42, when he helped the Indians capture the 1948 pennant. He is currently the Director of Recreation in Watertown. He was also one of its best hitters, finishing with a career average of roughly .340 and a slugging percentage around .525. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. Adams may be a Hall of Famer someday, but Jackson is nowhere near HOF worthy. Pioneers and builders of dynasties. Don McKeown-Medford Mustangs Green. Mike Langston-Andre Chiefs Dave Clivio Player (Chiefs & Mustangs) ROB ZORIAN-Andre Chiefs & Lexington Blue Sox, TERRENCE BUTT- Gately Rams RUSSELL WARD- Somerville Red Sox & Watertown Hibos Steve Donovan-Somerville Elms & Melrose Rams One of his players at UMass-Boston, Steve Coffey, was taken in the Major League Baseball drafted. Most accounts have Browns career win percentage above .700. 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. Are Green's years with the Bengals enough to get him enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? The doors of the Intercity League's Hall of Fame will swing open for 23 new members on Saturday, November 15. 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. The Museum is as eclectic as the Game itself, including exhibits highlighting art and photography that you'll find on the first floor. 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. Arthur Hartung, Merchants GEORGE RAVANIS-Arlex Oilers Not only were you unbelievable to watch play, but you also made every game and practice memorable. A situational hitter, Centola knew what his job was from at bat to at bat. Les DeMarco Player-Manager-Official (Merchants) STEVE DALEY-Andre Chiefs JOE GULINO- Medford Mustangs BILL COOKE- Lexington Blue Sox 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. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Peter Albano Somerville & Rams Denver, Colorado - July 1-3, 2023. Jason Ackerson, Tony Anderlionis, Jose Aquino, Robert Austin, Eric Bennett, Jeff Coveney, Jim DeMichele, Josue Feliciano, Dan Field, Matt Giblin, Dan Godfrey, Darwin Hernandez, Jason Kurtz, Paul Laurin, George Laws, Dave Lightbody, Jon Miarecki, John O'Brien, Joe Perna, Billy Rolls, Harry Smith, Jay Thomas. Then he became athletic director at Newbury College, where he restarted baseball as a club sport and later became a varsity team. Green has more touchdown catches than Thomas (63) but slightly fewer receiving yards (9,763). IRVING, Texas (AP) Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault of Nevada, Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen and Miami (Ohio) athletic director David . No foul language. His career tailed off after signing as a free agent with the Cardinals in 2021. Youre the best! Whites greatest contribution was likely his first book, History of Colored Baseball, which provided the first in-depth anthology of African-American ballplayers before the Negro Leagues formed in 1920. BILLY DUNN- Hosmer Chiefs, Medford Mustangs & Augustines As As with the bat and glove, when on the mound, he did his job. Doug Lentz-Wakefield Merchants The ICL will welcome in the following inductees on June 8: Chuck Andre - Chiefs [] Read more He pitched and played second base for different teams in more than a dozen leagues . 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. John Hosmer Sponsor (Chiefs) RICK FORESTEIRE- Melrose Rams Cary McConnell Chiefs & As Discover one-of-a-kind artifacts and get lost in sweeping exhibitions that explore pivotal moments in the game and its impact far beyond the field. STEVE SILVIO- Medford Mustangs & Andre Chiefs "It was a pleasant surprise.". Players Season Award Winners, significant contributor to successful teams, went on to a professional career. More >. Charlie BreitroseMothers from the Watertown Youth Hockey skated a lap of honor in memory of their friend Jami Curley at John A. Ryan Arena. The Intercity Leagues Hall of Fame Ceremony and Awards Dinner has been scheduled for Thursday evening June 8, 2023 at Anthonys in Malden. Being ahead of the curve always works better for me. Great career and great guy. He did not give up and would play with the other "River Rats" at the park along the Charles River near Charles River Road. Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batters box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/ap_top25, FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. The National Baseball Hall of Fame features over 300 members in its famous Plaque Gallery, but the path for 37 of them was longer than the rest. ARI KOUFOS Augustines As & Andre Chiefs 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. PAUL KELLIHER-Wakefield Merchants The Negro Leagues and Black baseball at large often rivaled the AL and NL, both at the gates and in the national consciousness, in the first half of the 20th century. VIN MARTELLI- Hosmer Chiefs & Wakefield Merchants The Negro Leagues best shortstop was likely Lloyd, nicknamed The Shovel for the way he would scoop up glovefuls of dirt (along with the ball, of course) in a similar style to Honus Wagner. 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). About Watertown News Find out the latest about what is going on in town. SHAWN BRICKMAN-Medford Mustangs, Andre Chiefs & Powderhouse Pub It was a pleasant surprise.. Diamond: 11 members; Obsidian: 457 members; Pearl: 1422 members; Amethyst: 4364 members; Emerald: 9243 members; Ruby: 17021 members; Sapphire: 33792 members; PETER CENTOLA-Grannan Club & Holovak & Coughlin As good as Lloyd was with the leather, he was just as impressive with the bat: He retired with an average north of .330 (per most contemporary accounts) over a 27-year career, and he reached .400 on several occasions. 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. 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. The CFP will expand to 12 teams starting with the 2024 season. He needed a few more season's worth of solid production to make the Hall. Charlie Patterson, Reading Baseball is defined by stories of perseverance and triumph. Being elected into the Hall of Fame is the highest accolade a player can achieve in the BMBL. Hank Landers, Chiefs They made it to Cooperstown. An all around athlete, Centola, who in 1978 graduated from St. Patrick's 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 6'4 target. Dave Ellegood Merchants A man remembered even more for the awestruck stories he inspired than his statistics, Paige was named by many who saw him -- black and white -- as the greatest pitcher who ever lived. Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. Day used a deceptive side-armed delivery to rival Satchel Paige as the Negro Leagues greatest ace, even outdueling Paige in the 1942 Negro League World Series. Please order your tickets early as space is limited. Tom Mandile- Hosmer Chiefs & Medford Mustangs 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. Fred Campatelli Player (Augustines As) Both players were listed on Pro Football Talk Mike Florio's top 10 receivers of the 2010s decade. Theres no substitute for experiencing it first hand. As player-manager, Brown led the Monarchs to pennants in 1937, 39 and 40. He threw strikes, got outs, got saves and got wins. Leagues Hall of Fame. Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. 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. It was introduced in for the 2008/09 season with the purpose of raising the profile of the sport in Ireland and increasing interest in Scotland. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Being named to the the Hall of Fame was a thrill and an honor, Centola said. He founded the dominant Chicago American Giants franchise and then spearheaded the creation of the Negro National League -- an unprecedented African-American baseball organization for the times -- in 1920. They are the parents of 22 year-old daughter, Torey Boyle, 14 year-old son, Philip, and 12 year-old daughter, Leanne. But he is unlikely to gain immortality in the Hall of Fame. They made it to Cooperstown. MARK SANTINI-Somerville Elms, Medford Mustangs & Hosmer Chiefs Along with 2022 inductees Wayne Rooney and Patrick Vieira, a fan vote took place to determine six additional players to be inducted as part of the 2022 class. Coaches Participated for multiple seasons and was part of successful teams and is known to have greatly enhanced the players he/she coached. The first-ever class of inductees was on October 9, 2020, consisting of 13 individuals who have contributed to the leagues creation and continued success over its first 10 years of existence in a variety of ways. 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