Introducing the Hall of Fame Starting Nine, a scavenger hunt built for the ultimate baseball fan. His prowess on the diamond has earned him a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. 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 Premier League Hall of Fame honours the leading association football players that have played in the Premier League, the top level of the English football league system. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will be selected by the Commissioner of the FCBL. Maybe the Negro Leagues biggest all-around talent who drew comparisons to Major League stars like Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, Charleston was the Negro National League's first true superstar when the league began play in 1920. 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. He worked as a teacher's aide in the 1980s while also coaching baseball. He played first base and pitched. RICK CROSBY Wakefield Merchants Here he is shown on a trip to St. Georges Island with the Rec Department. As president and treasurer, Foster grew the NNL into a force that rivaled Major League Baseball. Pioneers and builders of dynasties. As with the bat and glove, when on the mound, he did his job. As with the bat and glove, when on the mound, he did his job. are equally impressive and deserving recognition. Congratulations Peter on this so deserved recognition! John Moore, Merchants He retired with a Negro Leagues win percentage of nearly .700. His most famous performance came in 1930, when he struck out 27 Monarchs and allowed just one hit in a 12-inning, 1-0 victory. Harry Mehos- Augustine As Coaches Participated for multiple seasons and was part of successful teams and is known to have greatly enhanced the players he/she coached. The Intercity League has provided the Greater Boston area with some of the finest amateur baseball talent since 1950. He led the Giants to the 1951 pennant, and helped them capture their final World Series title in New York three years later. AL LANNI- Umpire Green was always a goodplayer but never a great player. Dave Vigliotti As Peter Albano Somerville & Rams The CFP on Wednesday announced the three new members that would be replacing Wyoming AD Tim Burman, Colorado AD Rick George and former Penn State and NFL player John Urschel on the panel that chooses the four teams that play for the national championship. He started a club baseball team at the college. These rosters list 10 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame inductees. INTERCITY & PARK LEAGUE HOLD HALL OF FAME DINNERS Tweet . That's a tough league! Hall of Fame Weekend happens every year, with the Hall of Famers returning to Cooperstown to honor the current years class of members. Wilson ranked among the strongest men to step foot on a Negro League diamond, earning the nickname Boojum for the sound of his line drives bouncing off the outfield walls. 67 PFR ranking places him in similar company with DeSean Jackson and Davante Adams. The following announcement was provided by DEAFinitely, Inc.: 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. He did not give up and would play with the other River Rats at the park along the Charles River near Charles River Road. He is credited with inventing the Pistol offense, with a running back lined up behind the quarterback in a shotgun formation. 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. 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. See the bottom of this page for crieria and other information. More >, Gibsons exclusion from the Major Leagues evokes as many what ifs as any Negro League star. The inductees will be enshrined at the ICL's 5th annual Hall of Fame, Awards & Reunion. His baseball career did not get off to an auspicious start. Part 4: Conclusions. Hall of Fame, in full Hall of Fame for Great Americans, monument which honours U.S. citizens who have achieved distinction or fame, standing at the summit of University Heights on the campus of Bronx Community College (originally the uptown campus of New York University). Tommy Haugh Blue Sox Fifteen years ago, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted 17 people from the Negro leagues. Must have contributed significantly to the greater good of the FCBL. Green has more touchdown catches than Thomas (63) but slightly fewer receiving yards (9,763). 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). The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation: Dick Rigazio Player-Manager (North Cambridge), Copyright 2016 - intercityleaguebaseball.com -. Peter Centola, right, coached baseball at UMass-Boston from 1985-91, and one of his players, Steve Coffey (left), was picked in the Major League Baseball draft. He was a consistent .300 hitter, too, known for spraying the ball to all fields and driving in runs in the clutch. The doors of the Intercity League's Hall of Fame will swing open for 23 new members on Saturday, November 15. He first worked for Watertown Recreation in 1976 as a Camp Peqoussette Apache Counselor. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. In December 2009, when former Recreation Director Tom Sullivan retired Centola struggled with whether to go for the job, but decided to go for it because it was best for his family. 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. The ICL will welcome in the following inductees on June 8: Chuck Andre Chiefs [], The ICL managers have cast their ballots and the votes have been tabulated!! He swung a 50-ounce bat, and was said to have once homered three times in a single inning. Whether patrolling the first base bag, digging into the left hand batters box or glaring in from the mound, Pete Centola carried presence. Dave Caiazzo, As 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. To be approved for induction, a candidate must receive a 3/4 vote from the selection committee. 2 and 3 team against the Div. Kevin Giannino-Augustine As Plus, his teams never did anything notable in the playoffs, and he only racked up one All-Pro selection (2012). Players Season Award Winners, significant contributor to successful teams, went on to a professional career. On the Museum's third floor, " Chasing the Dream " honors Hank Aaron's legacy, while "Sacred Ground" examines the evolution of ballparks. 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. It was a pleasant surprise.. Those seeking ticket information should contact event coordinator Orazio Azzarello at (617) 839-1488 or by e-mailing ICLHallofFame@yahoo.com. MIKE MARTELLO- Wakefield Merchants Fowler has been acknowledged as the first Black professional baseball player, according to the Hall of Fame. JOHN TRAFICANTE- Somerville Elms & Augustines As Sammy Steed As & Blue Sox (more), Thanks Libby, Yes, please send it along if you can find it., Charlie Breitrose on Share Your Memories of the Shootout & Capture of the Boston Marathon Bombers, We seem a bit confused, are we against the stigma or against continuing to teach it? JOHN TRIXIE TRISCHITTA-Hosmer Chiefs, ERNIE ARDOLINO-Hosmer Chiefs If a runner was on third with less than two outs, he'd fly deep to the outfield. Peter Centola is now the Director of the Watertown Recreation Department. Dave Ellegood Merchants RICK FORESTEIRE- Melrose Rams They left their mark, brought fans together, and made dreams come true. The next year, a further eight players were inducted. But thats likely selling him short. 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. Congratulations Peter! BOB MERLINA- Melrose Rams 617-458-9561 IRVING, Texas (AP) Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault of Nevada, Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen and Miami (Ohio) athletic director David . Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Pompez is often credited with bringing international flair to the Negro Leagues, signing the leagues first players from the Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico and Venezuela to his Cuban Stars and New York Cubans clubs. Ty Cobb pegged him as a sure 30-game winner had he pitched in MLB, and many a Major League star, from Walter Johnson to Grover Cleveland Alexander to Rube Marquard, tried and failed to outduel Williams in exhibitions. 1 team, gave up four runs in the first inning and pitched two innings. [12][13] Along with 2021 inaugural inductees Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer, a fan vote determined additional inductees; the inaugural nominees were:[14], Players in bold were inducted for the Premier League Hall of Fame that year. Green. He went on to play for Stonehill College, and he got the opportunity of the lifetime, pitching at Fenway Park during theUniversity and College All-Star Game. One of his players at UMass-Boston, Steve Coffey, was taken in the Major League Baseball drafted. But early Negro League fans were already familiar with Torrientes remarkable five-tool ability from his play stateside -- first with the Cuban Stars and then the Chicago American Giants, whom he helped to three straight Negro National League pennants. 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. YardArt Watertown"PaTRASHia" was one of the pieces made for Watertown's YardArt. As player-manager, Brown led the Monarchs to pennants in 1937, 39 and 40. Teams of "great achievement" for at least 1 season. Don McKeown-Medford Mustangs JOE SARNO- Wakefield Merchants Every one a Hall of Famer. Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack once said Johnson could write his own price on a Major League contract if he were white. Intercity League Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees, Chuck Andre Chiefs Your email address will not be published. With Centola, batting and fielding credentials tell two-thirds of the story. 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. All decisions made by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee are final. Here youll find household names and overlooked heroes. Still, Grant led the International Leagues Buffalo squad in hitting each year from 1886-88. 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. For information on the dinner please contact Dinner Chairman Orazio Azzarello at 617-839-6843. Often called upon to take the mound, it wasn't overpowering velocity that got batters out, it was location and guile. A trip to Cooperstown has something for baseball fans and everyone else. The outing was not so thrilling for Centola, who started for the Div. VIN MARTELLI- Hosmer Chiefs & Wakefield Merchants He was flashy, known for calling his shots years before Babe Ruth did, and his combination of skill and showmanship made him one of the early drawing cards in African-American baseball. Doug Lentz-Wakefield Merchants All rights reserved. Now sit back and enjoy the acknowledgement of others. His prowess on the diamond has earned hima spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame. Streak Hall of Fame Crowns Hall of Fame Golden Owl Hall of Fame 25 Level 25 Hall of Fame Thousandaire Hall of Fame 100,000XP+ Hall of Fame . While arm injuries moved Mndez from pitcher to shortstop in the mid-1910s, he later returned to the mound in style, pitching a shutout in the decisive game of the inaugural 1924 Negro League World Series. Additionally, players must have made 250 appearances in the league, or achieved one of the following:[2], Upon the initial announcement of the Hall of Fame in 2020, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said a place in the Hall of Fame is "reserved for the very best", and would allow fans to help celebrate "truly exceptional" careers. Don January Umpire Leon Paulino closed out the first inning scoring with a 2-run home run to right. 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. He teamed up with Gibson to form the equivalent of the Yankees Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, leading the Grays to nine Negro National League pennants and five Negro League World Series appearances. Tony Pappalardo, Mustangs The Museum is as eclectic as the Game itself, including exhibits highlighting art and photography that you'll find on the first floor. Richie DiGiacomo- Hosmer Chiefs He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002. 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. When I was a sophomore we had a very good team at Stonehill, Centola said. More >, A 1952 Pittsburgh Courier poll of African-American sportswriters determined Williams -- not Satchel Paige or Leon Day -- to be the greatest pitcher in Negro League history. DEREK DANA Augustines As 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. Mike Kotarski, Blue Sox DICK NEWTON-Augustines As After college, Centola began playing in the Intercity League, and began coaching. Rob Santo- Medford Mustangs & Augustine As JIM CLARKE-Lexington Blue Sox Most accounts have Browns career win percentage above .700. Coaches eligible after ending their active coaching career in FCBL; who have managed or coached for a minimum of 2 seasons in the league. Green will be remembered by plays like this Hall Mary TD catch in triple coverage. Les DeMarco Player-Manager-Official (Merchants) 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 . His career tailed off after signing as a free agent with the Cardinals in 2021. Flashy yet dependable, Dandridge dazzled with the leather at third base for years with the Newark Dodgers and Eagles. 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. KEVIN YIANACOPOLUS- Wakefield Merchants, MIKE BARNES-Andre Chiefs When the great Negro League catchers are listed, Mackeys name should always reside next to Josh Gibson and Roy Campanella. 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. Hank Landers, Chiefs The ICL will welcome in the following inductees on June 8: Chuck Andre - Chiefs [] Read more Foster, the "father of black baseball, was named by legendary sluggers like Frank Chance and Honus Wagner as one of the greatest pitchers they ever faced. Three years later, he outhit the Babe in an offseason matchup between the Yankees and Hilldale Daisies. Great as Ozzie Smith is, wrote Buck ONeill, old-timers in St. Louis who saw Willie play for the St. Louis Stars still haven't seen his equal." The Hall of Fame committee wrote up the following profile of Centola: Presence is defined as the impressive manner, appearance, bearing or air of a person. Few pitchers won more decisions over the first two decades of Negro League play than Lefty Cooper, a fixture of the Detroit Stars' and Kansas City Monarchs rotations. The Negro Leagues influence might not have been as strong without Manley, the Hall of Fames first female member and an executive who thrived in an industry overwhelmingly run by men. The group includes first-time eligible candidates Darrelle Revis and Joe . Emailed daily. Please order your tickets early as space is limited. Social change and personal victories. Explore Hank Aarons historic baseball career, from his minor league days to his pursuit of the all-time home run record and his vast philanthropic efforts. Centola hit well over .300 every year. MARK SANTINI-Somerville Elms, Medford Mustangs & Hosmer Chiefs Centola played for 10 years in the very competitive adult baseball league for the Arlington-based Grannan Club, which turned into Holovack and Coughlin. MIKE TURILLI- Melrose Rams He has been the commissioner of the Watertown Men's Summer Basketball League for 33 years. Among numerous coaching and administrative positions held, he guided the UMass-Boston baseball team from 1985-1991 and recruited Intercity League players Steve Coffey, Pete Albano, Steve McCormack, Jon Sutherby, Dave Ellegood and Steve Daley to the South Boston campus. John Brickley, As But Foster had loftier goals in mind. Bell may well have been the fastest man to ever play baseball, revered for his ability to beat out a two-hopper or bunt his way to extra bases. Karens mother, Nana, also shares the Centola home. Quiet and unassuming, with a funky running style and a corkscrew batting stance all his own, Norman Stearnes play did all the talking that was needed. 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. Rogan, in the eyes of some contemporary records, was the winningest pitcher of the original Negro National League. STEVE HARTERY-Arlex Oilers Cooperstown, NY - July 1 -3, 2023. Torrientes legend was built on a national scale in 1920, when he outhit and outhomered Babe Ruth during a nine-game exhibition series in Cuba. Each an inspiration. LUKE BEGLEY-Medford Mustangs & Watertown Reds Joe DiSarcina Player-Manager (Augustines As) ERIC POLING- Lexington Blue Sox He is currently the Director of Recreation in Watertown. The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts -- DEAFinitely, Inc. and This Is My Brave (TIMB) present the groundbreaking show This Is My Brave - Heart Truth: Mental Health Stories from the Deaf Community. For one night only, 13 Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing storytellers will share their personal stories of mental illness and recovery to break down stigma, uncover access barriers in the mental health system and celebrate the resilience of the Deaf community using American Sign Language storytelling, art, and dance. Santop was famous for tape-measure blasts and sky-high batting averages in the pre-Negro Leagues, known as the Dead Ball Era. a spot in the Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame, Council Approves Replacing Victory Field Turf with New Artificial Turf in Divided Vote, Record Amount of Grants for Watertown Schools from Life Science Companies, YardArt Returns in 2023, Two Upcoming Events to Help Inspire You, Youth Sports Program Comes Together to Remember a Hockey Mom & Raise Money, Mosesian Center Hosts Heart Truth: Mental Health Stories from the Deaf Community, Share Your Memories of the Shootout & Capture of the Boston Marathon Bombers, OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? . GORDIE LEWIS- Hosmer Chiefs The Intercity Baseball League Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. 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