All ICL Teams in Action on Saturday in Lexington’s Jerie DeAngelis Memorial Day of Baseball

All six Intercity League teams will be in action on Saturday in the annual Jerie DeAngelis Memorial Day of Baseball that will be played at Lexington High.

The day gets underway at 12:00 noon with the Malden Maddogs-Andre Chiefs matchup. The host Lexington Blue Sox and Sabertooth Expos hookup at 2:30 PM before the Melrose Americans and Lexington Bulldogs wrap things up at 5:00 PM.

Jerie DeAngelis passed away in 1999. Her imprint is evident, and her unconquerable spirit continues to exist and flourish, throughout the Blue Sox Baseball Program. The design of the uniforms, hats, sweatsuits, windbreakers, tee shirts, team bags, and other gear are Jerie’s creation. The Blue Sox logos were designed by Jerie with precision. The Blue Sox’s 1998 Intercity league Championship Rings bear her unique imprint.

More importantly, Jerie cared about and helped the Blue Sox players off the diamond. She assisted and advised players with their career decisions, she fed players at planned and impromptu dinners and hosted team parties. Friendships were formed between Jerie and players’ wives, mothers and girl friends. Those bonds will never be broken.

In addition to her significant and meaningful work with the Blue Sox, Jerie had a passion for amateur athletics in Lexington. She was a Lexington High School Basketball and Baseball Booster and was instrumental in the Lexington Babe Ruth program. Jerie was also a Trustee of Curry College. She assisted numerous high school athletes with their college plans and financial aid decisions. In 1998 she was the recipient of the Lexington High School Basketball Boosters Award in recognition of her outstanding support of that program. Curry College also awarded Jerie an honorary Doctor of Education degree at its 1998 Commencement.

In 1995, the Blue Sox set out to put together an organization which would represent the Town of Lexington in a first class manner in the competitive Intercity League. That goal was achieved thanks in large part to Jerie’s work and concern. Her graphic designs, advice and counsel evidence her commitment to the Town. Along with Dick Perry, Larry Kohler, Nick Santosuosso and Rick DeAngelis, Jerie was an important part of the efforts to improve the Center Field Baseball facility. Jerie was a key contributor to the Lexington Lights Project at the center Field Diamond.

Come out and enjoy a great day of amateur baseball. Admission is free.