One Jim Henderson 2000 Joe Lavalle 1988 Jack was a proud graduate of both BC High and Boston College. Angie Marotta 1999 . New posts. 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. David Stoller 2004 He grew up in the Mission Hill Section of Roxbury. In July of 1955, Eddie was stricken with polio. "I started a team with three friends just because we wanted to Jack came into the Park League in the early 50s and teamed up with Jim Collier as the two dominant left handed pitchers, playing for the Champion Boston Elks and the McCormack Club. A five for six, 6 RBI game in a BU win over Brandeis. Open schedule in new window Jack played outfield for the champion Boston Elks in 1951, later with the Hal Crosby Club, and the Carlevale Braves. The Boston Park League has had 34 Hall of Fame Inductions beginning in 1982. Darwin Mesa 2018 He had a very successful college career at Suffolk University, his signature game being against Brandeis, when he struck out 21 batters. proud of this honor.". Jeff January 2007 Larry Palmer* 2006 tenure. Neil Lojek 2001 While there, he set a pass catching record against Mississippi with 9 receptions, that stood for 4 decades until broken by Darren Flutie. Len Johnson* 2009 During this time, he produced two semi-finalist teams, losing to Town Club in 1985 and Triple Ds in 1987. Jack Valinote, BPL Hall of Famer 2001, passed away in the Spring of 2019. He stayed with the franchise until 2015, retiring after over fifty-five years of Boston Park League involvement. Both brothers were inducted into the Boston Park League Hall of Fame. Emmons pitched for the Supreme Saints from 1971 to 1979. After briefly playing college football at BYU, he played for 17-19 different minor league teams in several leagues. Hall of Fame MVP 8x All-Star 2x Silver Slugger 14 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Avi Nelson 1999 Paul Wennik 1983 Dodgers, Casey was a Park League All-Star numerous times and was a regular in the He was an outstanding outfielder, playing all of his Park League career out of Dorchester Town Field. Jack was born in Dorchester, graduated from Christopher Columbus HS, attended Boston University, and was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers. John Powers 1990 Bob St. John 1982 He was 67. Games were played before sell-out crowds of 17,000 each night. Dick Tierney 1990 Boston Park League Hall of Fame (Alphabetical Listing) Bernie Accardi* - 1987 Mel Accardi* - 1989 Jay Adams - 2015 Mike Aiena - 2019 Carl Anderson - 2005 Tommy Anderson* - 2010 Bob Baggett* - 1989 Kevin Bailey - 2004 George Banks - 1995 John Basile* - 1985 Rick Baugh - 1996 Bill Benson* - 1982 Walt Bentson - 2005 Gerry Bilodeau - 2018 Glossary | Privacy All Rights Reserved LaForest played third base for the last two months of the 1945 season with the Boston Red Sox, hitting .250 (51-for-204) with 2 home runs, 16 RBI, and 25 runs scored in 52 games. Emmons Levine, BPLHall of Famer 2002, passed away December 24, 2015 after a long illness. Bill Stewart Jr.* 1982 Dick Clegg* 2000 Chris Daniels 2017 Jack Sugar Whelan, passed away on July 12, 2022. of the outs he recorded was against major league veteran Will Clark. Gerry Kenneally* 1991 Please update your browser or click here Ryan Fitzgerald hits a single through the infield in the 9th to secure a 7-6 walk-off win for the Red Sox. Josh graduated with degrees from both Boston University and Boston State College. Shared with Public Grid view Feed View 1 Share Connect with Boston Park League on Facebook Log In or Create new account 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. Your How can he be reached??? Thread starter Gee Wally; . Phil was a U.S. Marine veteran and long time reserve NCO. The following position players, depicted with a different cap insignia, played for the Red Sox during their careers. Bob Powers* 1991 (as player) and 1994 (as coach) Mark & Joe Driscoll. They called him Bazooka John! Visiting hours Monday 4-8PM. Dick Paster 1991 Albie was later inducted into the BC Athletic Hall of Fame. seventh round of Major League Baseball's amateur draft in June 1997. 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. 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. committees, and is secretary-treasurer of the New England ntercollegiate Baseball Howie Stein* 2000 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. From 1901 through 1907, the team was known as the Boston Americans. Ken Griffey Jr. Autographed Baseball Rookie Card 1989 Fleer # 548 (PSA/DNA) $399.99. In addition to beinga member of the Boston Park League Hall of Fame, he was a United States Army Veteran who proudly served in the Korean War. This was such big news, that CBS TV in New York came to cover it. Local media used to refer to the Boston Park League as the Park Loop.. They are: 1. He was 87 years old. The Park League was honored to have Eddie Miller serve as President from 1993-1995. Steve Higgins 1996 He also played for the Easton Huskies of the Cranberry League and later became the League Commissioner. Jim Collyer, BPL Hall of Famer 1983, passed away on October 23, 2018. Tournament in Johnstown, PA. In 2014, the All Dorchester Sports League (ADSL) dedicated a city-owned field house in Fields Corner to longtime coach and mentor. Al Malkasian 1991 Doug MacNeil 1997 Harry lived for a time on Pond Street, Jamaica Plain, and was an early inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Coach Bill Mahoneys All-Time B.U. Jim Keurulainen died on Oct. 29th, 2014, the father of Scott Keurulainen, a 2013 Hall of Fame inductee. Manuel Soto 2017 He was also a regular official at the New England Patriots home games, tending the 10 yard markers. 1988 Extremely talented at both in the field and at bat. Jim & Brandon Cody and 5. Darwin Hernandez 2009 Bill was a 4-sport athlete at Dedham High School. A four for four, 2 triple, three RBI game vs. UConn in a 5-3 BU comeback win. George & Paul Carey*. Marty Canavan 2007 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: Zimmer and his wife moved to Tampa Bay in the late 1950s, and he served as a senior advisor to the Rays from 2004 to 2014. Harvey Krupnick* 1994 John Skip Landry 2000 Cliff Branch, a three-time All-Pro receiver with the Raiders, led the league in touchdowns twice and won three Super Bowl rings. Tony Karem* 1983 Albie Gould* 2010 While the Park League began play in 1929, it did not play under lights until 1961. In the 6 years between 1989 to 1994, he produced 2 league championships and was in the Finals two of the other 4 years. The Park League continues to hold their Annual Golf Tournament at the Easton CC, and he never missed a tournament. George Banks 1995 Doors open at 6:15PM. Bob Powers passed away at the age of 70. 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. The Intercity Baseball League features some of the top amateur baseball players in the Greater Boston metro area and surrounding suburbs. He also played safety on the football team, graduating in 1953. Marty Nastasia 2012 Greg Scott Assistant Coach. Following his naval service, Tom entered the Tuck Business School at Dartmouth College, graduating in 1976. 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. As the Braves had Spahn and Sain, the Saints had Conroy and Nowell. Bob was the lead pitcher on the St. Pauls team of the 50s & 60s that won 6 league championships in 8 years. 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. Articles. Eddie was honored by the Park League with the Red Johnson Alumni Award in 1988. . He coached baseball, basketball, and football at Marian High, Natick High, Framingham American Legion Baseball, and Framingham State College. Joe Reardon, BPLHall of Famer 1984, passed away on December 28, 2014. Jim Buccigross 2014 The Yawkey Baseball League of Boston is one of the elite amateur baseball leagues in New England. Carl Anderson, Walt Bentson, Genero Castro, Jim Hanabury*, Harris Jameson*, Mark McHugh. Carl Anderson 2005 In the 1990s the Tufts baseball team has won three ECAC New England Mass Boston, the pitching coach at Suffolk University for 12 years, and the assistant baseball coach at Roxbury Community College for 4 years. Baseball was his game. Scott Keurulainen 2013 1986 Jim Collyer passed away at the age of 90. The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League collection includes photographs, programs, film footage, scrapbooks and playing equipment used by the teams. His club made the playoffs each year, and Paul wasa solid performer on a team that was loaded with future league Hall of Famers. Harvey signed a professional contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Joe Flanagan was a World War II veteran serving in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines. Len joined the Boston Fire Dept. He was a team leader who led the club in average and stolen bases. Coach Bob Crocker named Jack as Right Fielder on his all-time Terrier team. Steve Giambanco 2014 Grady Campion 2021 Bob was a big slugger who batted third or fourth in a lineup stacked with quality players. . XII. Mel Accardi*, Bob Baggett*, Curtis Fullerton*, Jim Gilpatrick, Bill Guest*, Bill Hogan*, Jack Leonard* , Joe Mannke*, John Red ONeil*. Boston Col: Sophomore: New Canaan,CT : Jun 7, 2022: 17: Jude Zern: L/L: 6-1: 200: St Johns U . Bill Cunningham* 1993 Jim played his first official Park League game in 1951, and continued pitching, sometimes in front of thousands of spectators, until he was 63. Dorchesters Charles Curly Peterson and Ed Neal were inducted into the Boston Park Leagues Hall of Fame at the leagues Hall of Fame dinner held last Friday (April 8) at Moseleys on the Charles in Dedham. Figure that one out. Located in the Wings and Rings Machine Room, the BetMGM Sportsbook is . 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. Genero Castro 2005 Mel Accardi* 1989 . Edgar Grossman* 1999 and is currently an assistant on head coach Bill Samko's football staff. Chet Stone 1984 Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - Visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, NY Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - Miami Marlins @ Boston Red Sox - Fenway Park Thursday, June 29, 2023 - Check out of Boston Hotel Click Here for Detailed Tour Itinerary & Pricing Northeast Hall of Fame Baseball Tour #4 | July 19 - July 24, 2023 | 4 Spots Remaining 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 2008 John Red Callahan* 1987 Joe Mannke* 1989 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. A tall, lanky left-handed pitcher, he signed a pro contract right out of high school with the Boston Braves. After his playing career was over, Bobby showcased his front office skills. William T. Hogan Jr. served in the Navy, then led Massachusetts states correction, welfare, and human services departments. 8-3 with four saves and a 3.23 earned run average and helped the Jumbos to consecutive He had a very stylish left handed pitcher with a high kick and delivered straight over the top. 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. Don Ulwick* 1993 Bob leaves his wife Marilyn, they had 6 children, and has 20 grandchildren. Greg Digirolamo 2009 they lost in the seventh game. He was very eloquent in his presentations to intertwine the word of God and the game of baseball. Jay Adams 2015 Following his playing days, Paul became a successful teacher-coach in high school and college. 22Brad Park. In 1941, they pitched vs. each other. Phil Kelly* 1984 John Kelliher* 1982 He played for the Kansas City Cowboys, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Beaneaters between 1888 and 1901. Jack Valinote* 2001 The 2021 Park League Hall of Fame Banquet is Friday April 8, 2022 at Moseley's on the Charles. In the BPL, he was a recipient of the leagues Red Johnson Memorial Alumni Award in 1987. 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. leauge, and that's why we've sent so many kids there during my time at Tufts. John Harrington 1997 Harvey Mills, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on December 24, 2019. Dave Coleman 1988 Bill Daly* 1996 1985 Joe Flanagan, BPL Hall of Famer 1984, passed away on January 13, 2020. 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. She was affectionately known as The Swan Lady as she oversaw the return of the swans to the Boston Public Garden each spring. Ed Neal 2021 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. 2000 Scott Scooter Govoni 2002 He served in the US Army with a rank of captain in Germany. II 1998 15-and-Under NIT National Champions Suffolk University B.S. 2006 New articles New comments Search . Hank Geary* 1983 George Catarius*, Pete Cerrone*, Jim Collyer*, Rev. Jack Mahoney is the finest all-around baseball prospect at BU in a long while. His son Paul was also an outstanding player who signed with the Red Sox. Also the tight end on 1979's undefeated He was elected President of the league in 1989. Jack Fahey, BPL Hall of Famer 1995, passed away on January 6, 2022. Harvey Cohen* 1988 George Banks, Jack Fahey*, Buzzy Goldstein, Joe Keleher*, Jake Powers*, Paul Iggy Reddish*, John Riley. BPL Vice President Franz Strassmann has appeared in many movies, including The Box with Cameron Diaz, and as a Gotham City police officer in Dark Knight Rises. Al Morelli 1994 Tim Finnegan 2004 Rusty Garber 1990 Terence OMalley 2019 Boston's best prospect, shortstop Marcelo Mayer, could make a big league impact in 2024. Charlie Ferro 1994 Joe Flanagan* 1984 This past summer, at age 66, he was player-manager with the league's Towne Club. A career in the Park League that spanned 11 years, he averaged well over .300, and hit the long ball with the best of them. He played at Hartford & Pawtucket, high minors. Jim Hadfield 1993 John Rotman 2001 NECBL Broadcast Network; E-Newsletter Sign-Up; . Bob Wilkinson* 1993 His 2 sons Stephen & Joseph followed their Dad in the Park League, and were outstanding ballplayers. Arthur Fate 1990 Those in bold have the Red Sox listed as their "primary team" by the Hall of Fame. After a year of coaching at New Hampton Prep, he returned to Tufts as a In 1962 he was selected to play on an All-Star team representing Milford, MA in the All American Amateur Baseball Assn. frames. 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. Jack Fahey* 1995 Download this week's Reporter print issue or subscribe today to "Dorchester's Hometown Weekly Newspaper!" 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. Bob Baggett* 1989 Ted Williams (1946) and Mark McGwire (1984) hit home runs in Boston Park League exhibitions games. 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. Boston Park League Hall of Fame Inductee 2002 Suffolk U. Norm Goldstein 1998 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. Member of the Boston Park League Hall of Fame. The program's all-time leader in coaching victories, Casey and his Fans eagerly take their first look at the new plaques for the Class of 2015 during Hall of Fame Weekend. His support of the Park League never wavered over the last 25 years. John went on to U. I'm really 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. Chris Plant 2014 An overpowering fastball that would easily charge a radar gun at 90+. The grounds have been used for baseball since 1920, on what was Elihu Phinney's farm. Mike Thomas 2014 He replaced Lee Sargent as head baseball coach in 1984, Jesse Washington examines Holcombe Rucker's impact on summer hoops and his lasting effect on . Kevin OLeary 2007 Walt Mortimer 1983 The Boston Park League is the oldest amatuer baseball league in the Sam Brogna* 1985 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. 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. 1984 He was elected captain of the baseball team his senior year. After his military obligation, Tony became an active member of the Boston Park League, serving in different capacities on various teams, mainly from the Mattapan area of Boston. A four for four, three RBI game vs. UConn in a 5-3 BU comeback win. Jack Connolly*, Warren Cutlip*, Bob Defelice, Jack Heanue*, Harry Hewes*, Larry Hill, Artie ONeil, Leo Smith, Tom Walsh. Pitcher Jeff Greg Stack 2014 Gerry Bilodeau, Sean Fay,Steve Hueston, Darwin Mesa, Mike OLeary, Chino Roman, 2019 John Tedeman,Boston Park League legend, passed away on February 6, 2014 in his home surrounded by his loving family. NEW! Bill & Jack Mahoney. Albie passed away at the age of 90. The Boston Park League is the oldest amateur baseball league in the United States, founded in 1929. They called him Sugar, maybe because he had a sweet swing, or maybe because many Charlestown Townies were labeled with nicknames during his era. But why would Boston move him a day before the end of the season? George Carey* 1998 Fran Matthews* 1987 Arthur Hartung passed away at the age of 85. Lee Hutchens* 2016 Jim Mulry 1998 Ed thanked his dad for teaching him the game of baseball and his mom, Mama Padre, for all her support throughout the years. Collyer joined the ADSL board of directors in 1989 and wasdedicated to enriching childrens lives through baseball. John Bitetti, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on December 16, 2021. This is the first story in a three-part series about . Josh was an assistant baseball coach at U. Buzzy Goldstein 1995 A Dorchester/Milton guy, he played baseball for Coach Eddie Pellegrini at BC, along with playing out of Town Field in the Park League. Bill Hogan 1989* Tony Felder, Neil Lojek, Mike Marvelle, Tom Otto, Frank Passanesi*, John Rotman, Jack Valinote*. "It's a competitive Joe Mackey* 2000 In 1874 the first standardized baseballs were manufactured at 39 Green Street, Jamaica Plain, by Louis Mahn. 1990s. Save the date: https://bit.ly/2021-bpl-dinner In the 50s and 60s, he was one of the most sought after pitchers in E. Mass. 1982 Charter Members On the Museum's third floor, " Chasing the Dream " honors Hank Aaron's legacy, while "Sacred Ground" examines the evolution of ballparks. He was an above-average defensive player, making just 5 errors in 147 . That included the 1950 league champion Kane Chevrolet, following up the next year with another winner playing with the Boston Elks, and finally the McCormack Club. Mike OLeary 2018 It was built between 1843 and 1853 using ancient Greek architecture as inspiration, and is 68 . Boston Park League- Henry Winn Club, Kelley Club, Mass Envelope; Head Baseball Coach at Weymouth South High School 1979-1982; . Sean Fay 2018 Bill Benson* 1982 Bob leaves his wife Marilyn, they had 6 children, and has 20 grandchildren. Affectionately known as Mr. Framingham, he loved his community, following local politics, and was proud to help out in anyway he could. George Carey*, Joe Driscoll*, Norm Goldstein, Bill Gutfarb, Charlie Hanafin*, Jim Mulry, Pablo Reyes. 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. Ed Elliott, Scott Scooter Govoni, Emmons Levine*, Jim McNally*, Frank Niles, Mike Nyhan. Paul Cato* 1985 Bill & Kevin OLeary. Nick Vertullo* 1993 Bernie Accardi, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on September 30, 2019. 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. Gene Lovett* 1983 A two RBI game in a 3-1 Terrier win over The US Naval Academy and Heisman Trophy winner Roger Staubach. Mary Hines passed away on September 29, 2017. Jack Heanue* 1992 Brian Reilly 2014 1959 The Boston Celtics beat the Minneapolis Lakers 173-139 as seven NBA records fall. His long-time friend John Charbonnier was called Beansie. He won six Tri-Valley League titles and a pair of EMass championships (1987 and 1991). Tom Otto 2001 individual records have been broken during his tenure. As a student at Northeastern, Harvey Soolman suited up for the Boston Park League's Lechmere Orioles in 1970. The Park League Hall of Fame has 4 sets of Father/Son members and one Father/Daughter members. From 1992-1995, Bob was as assistant baseball coach at Boston University and then from 1992 through 2003 he was the assistant manager for the Larkin Club of the BPL. Dennis Semler 2012 Since 1912, the Red Sox have played their . Jack Kearns* 1990 In high school, Paul was an athletic legend at St. Sebastians School, starring in baseball, football, hockey, & basketball. Zach Soolman 2008 One of the other three outfielders on the 16 member team was Tony Conigliaro who would join the Red Sox the next year. Josh also found time to volunteer for Steve Buckleys (Boston Herald Sports writer) annual Old timers Baseball game in Cambridge, a charitable event. 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. Jack was honored by the Park League in 2008 with the Thomas Yawkey Sportsman Award. John Casey, a 1980 graduate of Tufts University and the head Vin Milano 1987 Jim Buccigross, Richie Figueroa, Steve Giambanco, Chris Plant, Brian Reilly, Greg Stack, Mike Thomas, 2015 Mike Donato 1984 Information Guide . To add to his interests, he was a member of the Barber Shop Quartet Society for over 60 years. playing, I had a lot of new friends. Rosendo Rentas Jr. 2016 His life revolved around baseball as he touched all the bases. organization's top pitching prospects. country. Joe worked 38 years for Boston Edison. He had no fear diving for balls in the outfield and was a steady influence at the top of the batting order. Albie played everything, including the ponies. Milford finished second in the tournament. The Jumbos are clearly one of the most competitive teams in New England each spring. From 1901 through 1907, the team was known as the Boston Americans. Fans will receive a "Zim Bear" bobblehead at the game, and Abts said Zimmer's wife, children and . George Catarius* 1983 In 1973, Bob joined the Boston Park League as a pitcher for the Mass Envelope Team. Ralph Cecere 2000 1996 quietbruinfan End Sweeney! 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