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). Walt Bentson 2005 Some of Jack's memorable games as a Terrier include: A four for five, 2 HR, 4 RBI , game vs. BC. He was active at St. Geralds Church in Canton as an usher. Bob Wilkinson, 1935-2020 Born and raised in Jamaica Plain, Casey is a 1976 graduate of the Fans will receive a "Zim Bear" bobblehead at the game, and Abts said Zimmer's wife, children and . Required fields are marked *. Joe Lavalle 1988 "I started a team with three friends just because we wanted to Jack was a proud graduate of both BC High and Boston College. They made the finals 3 straight years before breaking through in 1956 beating St. Pauls. Glenroy James 2017 Gerry Bilodeau 2018 Witness baseball history in Cooperstown, N.Y., as the Hall of Fame welcomes the Induction Class into its hallowed halls. Len Johnson passed away at the age of 88. NECBL Broadcast Network; E-Newsletter Sign-Up; . 1987 Rays @ Red Sox. Bob was President of the Boston Park League from 1990-1992, was honored as the 1990 Manager of the Year, and was the assistant baseball coach at UMass Boston in the early 2000s. Jay Adams, Brian Ferrari, Sandy Gonzalez, Jason Kiley, Coley Lyons, Harvey Soolman*, 2016 Jack loved baseball and golf, not necessarily in that order. 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. Red Johnson* 1982 Jim Keurulainen died on Oct. 29th, 2014, the father of Scott Keurulainen, a 2013 Hall of Fame inductee. Jack Valinote, 87, came from Roslindale, graduated from BC High, and went to Brown University, where he led his team in hitting his junior and senior years. https://ov14bc . Leo Casey 1994 Ed Elliott 2002 was a member of the Indiana High School Forensic League Hall of Fame, and even helped design the IHSFL State Debate Tournament format. 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. 2006 John Riley 1995 By the time I stopped Emmons Levine* 2002 Doctors did not expect him to ever walk again, but with hard work and dedication, he did so with the aid of crutches. Shared with Public Grid view Feed View 1 Share Connect with Boston Park League on Facebook Log In or Create new account John Bruno 2003 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. Jack Belsito. staff's teams have compiled a 246-187-1 record and nine post-season berths. Please update your browser or click here Its franchises are composed of players from all levels of elite baseball backgrounds - current and former collegiate student athletes, along with former professional baseball players. John Brosnahan*, Leo Casey, Charlie Ferro, Harvey Krupnick*, Neil McPhee, Al Morelli, Bill OLeary, Frank Petrous, Bob Powers* (as coach). It is because of Bobbys efforts that the Larkin Club became a dynasty in 95, 96, and 97 with a 3-peat of BPL championships. In the BPL, he was a recipient of the leagues Red Johnson Memorial Alumni Award in 1987. ECAC Division II-III Tournament appearances. Bob was a big slugger who batted third or fourth in a lineup stacked with quality players. 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. Bob Defelice 1992 Josh Powell 2003* A dominant right handed pitcher, the first game he pitched in the league, he threw a no-hitter against the Patio Club. 1930 Non-Red Sox Baseball At Fenway Park June 25: 1930 All-Interscholastic team 5, 1929 All-Interscholastic team 2 Dick Graham* 1986 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. Bill Hogan 1989* Eddie loved baseball, the Boston Park League, and BC Athletics. Harvey Mills, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on December 24, 2019. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. It was there in Wisconsin that he played with a young outfielder by the name of Hank Arron. for Boston Park League schedules and scores. Arthur managed his own batting school in Stoneham. Scott Scooter Govoni 2002 Larry Sullivan 2004 In 1941, they pitched vs. each other. Welcome to the Hall of Fame ROCK'S HIGHEST HONOR HALL OF FAME GALLERY The Hall of Fame floor is presented by KeyBank. Steve Higgins 1996 Five years later, the league had more than 5,000 players on 228 different teams. Tommy Anderson* 2010 He also played for the Easton Huskies of the Cranberry League and later became the League Commissioner. Mike Swiecicki 2009 LaForest is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. Commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria and designed and built from Kelheim limestone by Leo von Klenze, the Ruhmeshalle - Hall of Fame - is a Doric colonnade with a wide main range and two wings. He entered the Boston Park League and became one of the premier all-star pitchers with the Supreme Saints and the Jerry McCarthy Club. New articles New comments Search articles. Tom Bilodeau Jr.*, Harvey Cohen*, Dave Coleman, Bill Conroy*, Carmen Donaruma*, Dutchie Howlett, Joe Lavalle, Red Sliney*, Frank Porter*. The Leverett Connector & Tobin Bridge are named after Gov. From 1984-1992, Bobby was the manager of the Great Scotts team. 1988 Seven-time major winner Inbee . Jake Powers* 1995 Neil Lojek 2001 Mass Amherst and played centerfield for the Minutemen for 4 years. . Tom Bilodeau Jr., BPL Hall of Famer 1988, passed away on October 15, 2017. Paul Earle 2011 Larry Hill 1992 Louie was an outstanding left-handed pitcher for the Carlevale Braves and the Supreme Saints. 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.. Paul Desimone 1997 He was one of the mainstays of of a very talented team, many ex-pros, that dominated the league in the 50s, winning 6 titles in 8 years. 1959 The Boston Celtics beat the Minneapolis Lakers 173-139 as seven NBA records fall. Member of the Boston Park League Hall of Fame. Genero Castro 2005 Pickie Walles was another major contributor. Marty Dobrow | Special to MassLive. John Hauck 2009 The Boston Park League has had 34 Hall of Fame Inductions beginning in 1982. Bill Daly* 1996 Phil Kelly* 1984 In 1981, Tony joined the Larkin Club out of Cleveland Circle in Brighton and became the teams General Manager, overseeing finances and player personnel. In 1962 he was selected to play on an All-Star team representing Milford, MA in the All American Amateur Baseball Assn. Brian Ferrari 2015 Jack played outfield for the champion Boston Elks in 1951, later with the Hal Crosby Club, and the Carlevale Braves. Mary Ellen Grossman, Derek Grudinskas, David Proctor, David Smith, Zach Soolman, 2009 The expression "Hall of Fame" or the metonym "Cooperstown" are often used to refer to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Art Nowell* 1982 His life revolved around baseball as he touched all the bases. He grew up in the Mission Hill Section of Roxbury. Larry McNulty 1990 He was a team leader who led the club in average and stolen bases. Your email address will not be published. His long-time friend John Charbonnier was called Beansie. As a student at Northeastern, Harvey Soolman suited up for the Boston Park League's Lechmere Orioles in 1970. Bill & Kevin OLeary. Lee was a member of the BPL Umpiring Staff for the last 25 years, being recognized as the Umpire of the Year in 1993. This is a list of Boston Red Sox players who have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. February 26, 2023 | 00:00:30. Joe Mannke* 1989 He was also the Director of the Baseball Overseas Academies at International Select for 12 years. Arthur Fate, Rusty Garber, Kevin Hampe, Jack Kearns*, Jack Mahoney, Larry McNulty, John Powers, Dick Tierney, Harry Wallbank*. He played forBryan Club in the Boston Park League while in college. Stephen C. Ryder, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on November 2, 2018. He has continued his support of the league since retiring from the diamond. 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. Krupnick coached Holliston High from 1974-2006 and his teams posted an overall record of 408-311. Chuck Chevalier 1984 Make a gift online today to support Cathedral High School athletics programs. He transferred back to Boston College, lettering in three sports, and graduated with his degree from BC. 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). Bernie was a decorated veteran of the Korean War. Casey also earned accolades for his work as an umpire in the league. Bobby Avila Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com Bobby Avila Positions: Second Baseman and Third Baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right 5-10 , 175lb (178cm, 79kg) Born: April 2, 1924 in Veracruz, Mexico mx More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 3x All-Star Batting Title 1 1 1 8 12 11 The Yawkey Baseball League of Boston is one of the elite amateur baseball leagues in New England. John Basile* 1985 Al Malkasian 1991 He was also the head coach and pitching coach at Boston Latin for many years. 1998 SUMMARY Career WAR 47.7 AB 8225 H 2452 HR 382 BA .298 R 1249 RBI 1451 SB 58 OBP .352 SLG .502 OPS .854 OPS+ 128 Jim Rice Overview Minor Lg Stats Splits Batting Career 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 Game Logs Bill Benson*, Charlie Bird*, Dick Casey*, Hal Crosby*, Bob Cusick*, Al Festa*, Red Johnson*, John Kelliher*, Gerry McCarthy*, John MacDonald*, Art Nowell*, Dan Roberts*, Bob St. John, Bill Stewart Jr.*. He played 15 years in the Park League, hanging up his spikes in 1965. George Banks, Jack Fahey*, Buzzy Goldstein, Joe Keleher*, Jake Powers*, Paul Iggy Reddish*, John Riley. Tom Bilodeau Sr* 1985 The grounds have been used for baseball since 1920, on what was Elihu Phinney's farm. From 1901 through 1907, the team was known as the Boston Americans. John Blaine, Mike Browne, Marty Canavan, Jeff January, Bill MacDougall, Kevin OLeary, 2008 Greg Digirolamo, John Hauck, Darwin Hernandez, Len Johnson*, Ken Pires, Mike Swiecicki, 2010 He was the Executive Director of the All Dorchester Sports League for 22 years, overseeing 1500 youths each year. Doubleday Field is a baseball stadium in Cooperstown, New York named for Abner Doubleday and located two village blocks from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.. Scores, Schedules, and Results from Boston Park League Baseball Games | Boston Park League Schedules & Scores You are here: Home 1 / Schedules & Scores Open schedule in new window All Teams > Schedule & Scores 2023 Boston Park League Schedule & Scores By Date | By Field No schedule or scores are available. Mike Aiena, Josue Feliciano, Tamayo Manzanillo, Ed Newton, Terence OMalley, Nick Starusky, 2021 seventh round of Major League Baseball's amateur draft in June 1997. Frank Petrous 1994 John was a steady .360 hitter who loved the game. 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. Tony Settino* 1983 1984 Menu Boston Bruins 22-'23 Bruins roster and trade proposals discussions. football team, he finished his career on the gridiron with 55 receptions and eight He lived in West Yarmouth for many years, attending Cape Cod League games, passing out bubble gum to the younger fans. 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. In 1929, the year the Boston Park League was started, St. Thomas of Jamaica Plain was the first League champion; a feat St . Harvey signed a professional contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. But why would Boston move him a day before the end of the season? 2007 He was 87 years old. 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. country. 2001 Marty Nastasia 2012 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Josue Feliciano 2019 Mike Thomas 2014 Lee was a passenger in a tragic small plane accident in mid-July, 2016, a few miles from the Norwood Airport. Harvey Krupnik, BPL Hall of Famer 1994, passed away at the age of 71on May 26, 2016. 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. Open schedule in new window The Museum is as eclectic as the Game itself, including exhibits highlighting art and photography that you'll find on the first floor. Eddie Miller* 1996 He then he went to work for the Boston Red Sox for many years in security. Arthur was tall and lean, but returned to Boston a little heavier than when he left, which meant he hit the ball even further. Steve signed a contract with the Milwaukee Braves in 1958, and donated his bonus money to his father who started Ryder Sand & Gravel in Milford, NH. Mark & Joe Driscoll. Sandy Gonzalez 2015 Both brothers were inducted into the Boston Park League Hall of Fame. This was such big news, that CBS TV in New York came to cover it. Arthur Hartung, BPL Hall of Famer 1987, passed away on September 26, 2018. New posts. individual records have been broken during his tenure. Ted Lyons* 1986 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. leauge, and that's why we've sent so many kids there during my time at Tufts. Rick Baugh 1996 Boston Park League Hall of Fame Inductee 2002 Suffolk U. Brian Reilly 2014 Phil Kelly, BPL Hall of Famer 1984, passed away at the age of 93on September 29, 2016. Jim Buccigross 2014 Marty Canavan 2007 Tobin Harvey 2003 He leaves a legacy of Park League Baseball, as his son Bob is the current Manager of the 2017 Park League Champion TJO Sports. When was Fred Lynn drafted? He was a solid hitter and a better outfielder. The following position players are depicted on their Hall of Fame plaques wearing a Red Sox cap insignia. Jerry Leone* 1991 Bill was a 4-sport athlete at Dedham High School. Boston Park League Hall of Fame Inductee 2002; Suffolk U. Ted Williams (1946) and Mark McGwire (1984) hit home runs in Boston Park League exhibitions games. Don January 1985 3. The Hall of Fame plaques containing all members names, is on display at the Boston Parks & Recreation Department Administrative Office, 1010 Massachusetts Ave., 3rd Floor, Boston, Ma. He was very eloquent in his presentations to intertwine the word of God and the game of baseball. in History 1984 He was the player manager of the Boston Elks for 12 years. Tony Felder 2001 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. George & Paul Carey*. He graduated from BC in 1957 and was elected President of his senior class. 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. Ed Elliott, Scott Scooter Govoni, Emmons Levine*, Jim McNally*, Frank Niles, Mike Nyhan. Al Bloom* 1991 Scott Keurulainen 2013 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. Paul Gallivan* 1983 saw 'em. 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. He was also a shortstop for the Boston Typos and traveled around the country playing in many Major League parks. A wooden grandstand was built in 1924, later replaced by a steel and concrete grandstand built in 1939 by the Works Project Administration. Jim Collyer passed away at the age of 90. Carl Klumpp 1985 Bill Cunningham* 1993 Harvey Soolman, BPL Hall of Famer 2015, passed away on May 13, 2018. The Boston Park League is the oldest amatuer baseball league in the country. His friends John Harrington and Bill Gutfarb (both Park League HOFers) at the Yawkey Foundation were instrumental in making it happen. . George Carey* 1998 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. Adam Wozniak 2013. Byron Ty LaForest* 1986 Joe Reardon, BPLHall of Famer 1984, passed away on December 28, 2014. 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. He was the mainstay of the McCormack Club, a team that would contend for the league title each year and produce a long list of future Park League Hall of Famers. Hal Carey 2010 He then took up golf, and mastered the game winning back to back championships at the Needham Golf Club. One Phil played third base for the Dick Casey Club, the premier team in the BPL during the 40s, winning 8 league titles in 11 years. In their inaugural season he helped the team advance to the league finals, where Situated in Hyde Park and overlooking the scenic Hudson River, the Culinary Institute of America is a culinary school . From 1901 through 1907, the team was known as the Boston Americans. Fenway Park. 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. playing, I had a lot of new friends. Pablo Reyes 1998 The Baseball Hall of Fame voting results had been announced, and Napoli, who played 12 years for four organizations and won a World Series in 2013 with the Boston Red Sox, was one of 28 candidates . Jim McNally* 2002 Albie passed away at the age of 90. Bob Powers passed away at the age of 70. The Intercity Baseball League features some of the top amateur baseball players in the Greater Boston metro area and surrounding suburbs. John Skip Landry 2000 Paul Desimone, Louie Ditullio*, John Harrington, Doug MacNeil, Jim Mello, Chris Patsos, Ken Wood. He will become the team's first Hall of Famer April 2. 1992 A solid .350 career batting average, Jack often talked about the 8 game Park League Finals that Crosby lost to St. Pauls (one tie due to darkness) before 8,000 fans at Town Field in 1957. 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. Joe Keleher* 1995 Born in Boston in 1942, Tom graduated from Boston Latin in 1960 having left his mark as one of the more storied New England athletes of his era. The Rays retired his number 66 in 2015, a year after his death. Grady Campion 2021 XII. Tony Felder, Neil Lojek, Mike Marvelle, Tom Otto, Frank Passanesi*, John Rotman, Jack Valinote*. Join our amateur baseball league today! Coley Lyons 2015 He joined the Crosby Club at the age of 17. Harvey Soolman, who played, coached and umpired baseball for more than 50 years, was on a walk when he suffered an apparent heart attack. Steve Giambanco 2014 Lydia Ko needs only two more points to qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame. A longtime fixture in the Boston Park League, the Brookline native had spent the last two seasons coaching the Newton South JV team. Most impressive was his record in playoff games, winning 27 and losing only 4. Following his naval service, Tom entered the Tuck Business School at Dartmouth College, graduating in 1976. Extremely talented at both in the field and at bat. He was inducted into the Boston Park League Hall of Fame in 1987. Eddie was one of the most personable and recognizable Eagle on campus. Mike Nyhan 2002 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: Brian Tanguy Assistant Coach. Manuel Soto 2017 Boston Bruins r en amerikansk ishockeyorganisation vars lag r baserat i Boston, Massachusetts och har varit medlemsorganisation i National Hockey League (NHL) sedan Bruins bildades den 1 november 1924 och drmed var den frsta amerikanska som anslt sig till NHL. 1962 - An architect presents a proposal to encase Candlestick Park in a plastic screen to shield it from the wind. Tom Bilodeau Jr.* 1988 He served in the US Army with a rank of captain in Germany. Lou Ditullio* 1997 Your email address will not be published. Dick Red Conley* 1996 Bob Kurkjian* 1984 Harry Hewes* 1992 Peter Lucido 2016 1982 Charter Members Albie was later inducted into the BC Athletic Hall of Fame. Johnny Phelan 2021 John Casey, a 1980 graduate of Tufts University and the head Mary was the Assistant Commissioner for the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department under Mayor Thomas Menino. Local media used to refer to the Boston Park League as the Park Loop.. New articles New comments Search . Casey was one of its top players in the 1980s and one of its best umpires in the Lee was a Navy veteran, a substitute school teacher, and a consultant for Factory Mutual of Norwood. 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. 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. Dick Tierney 1990 He had a very stylish left handed pitcher with a high kick and delivered straight over the top. Coach Bill Mahoneys All-Time B.U. He was then promoted to Sports Information Director. Herbert Chink Holmes* 1986 Chris Taylor 2006 Louie DiTullio, BPL Hall of Famer 1997, passed away on April 28, 2014 in Florida. Dick Paster & Frank Passanesi. Dodgers, Casey was a Park League All-Star numerous times and was a regular in the Jim Laneau 1985 Boston Col: Sophomore: New Canaan,CT : Jun 7, 2022: 17: Jude Zern: L/L: 6-1: 200: St Johns U . 1991 An independent, coeducational day school for grades 5 - 12 since 1877. Harvey Mills* 1987 1994 Neil McPhee 1994 Dennis Regan 2011 He . Published: Mar. Len joined the Boston Fire Dept. Bill McBournie* 1986 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Reid Jackson 2017 The Class of 2004 Hall of Famer was 69 years old. 1973 - White Sox first baseman Dick Allen signs a three-year contract worth $250,000 which is the richest contract in major league history. Doug MacNeil 1997 They played their home games at Dorchester Town Field, and drew tremendous crowds. 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. His support of the Park League never wavered over the last 25 years. Avi Nelson 1999 Chuck Chevalier, Joe Cunningham*, Jack Dunphy, Mike Donato, Joe Flanagan*, Phil Kelly*, Bob Kurkjian*, Reggie OHara, Joe Reardon*, Connie Stanford*, Chet Stone. 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. This page has been created for a Boston Park League Football reunion that will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 at the. Warren Cutlip* 1992 Hennessey ended her career with 101 goals. Edgar and Mary Ellen Grossman. I think the only reason debates like this even happen is the Hip Hop Hall of Fame isn't prominent enough at this point in time, so people feel the need to validate artists who are great but otherwise wouldn't fit into the Rock n Roll Hall . Emmons Levine, BPLHall of Famer 2002, passed away December 24, 2015 after a long illness. 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. He loved watching his son play for the Palmer Club at Kelley Field in Hyde Park. They will be remembered forever. Their battles with the Bryan Club and McCormack Club were classics, drawing upwards of 12,000 fans in the playoffs. Upon discharge he enrolled at Boston College. Harris Jameson* 2005 Log in. Ray Flynn 2013 For twenty-one years from 1960 to 1980 he played in the Boston Park League, and was inducted into its Hall Of Fame in 1990. The following position players, depicted with a different cap insignia, played for the Red Sox during their careers. 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. A Brighton HS product, he was simply the best shortstop in the City of Boston in 1952. Jesse Washington examines Holcombe Rucker's impact on summer hoops and his lasting effect on . Will Jackman* 1983 Baseball is eternal. By. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Saturday, 10/13 vs Brown 1pm, TWI Field Brandon Cody 2013 He also played safety on the football team, graduating in 1953. Mel Accardi* 1989 The Park League was honored to have Eddie Miller serve as President from 1993-1995. Arthur Hartung passed away at the age of 85. Just to get rid . Jack Kearns, BPL Hall of Famer 1990, passed away on July 4, 2022. 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