2024 Intercity League Champions – Andre Chiefs

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INTERCITY LEAGUE NEWS & NOTES

A Message from the Intercity League Regarding COVID-19

A MESSAGE FROM INTERCITY LEAGUE BASEBALL Hope this message finds everyone in the ICL Family safe and healthy. The ICL is monitoring all directives from federal, state and city officials as it relates to COVID-19. Obviously, we are uncertain as to what those directives will be as we approach the 2020 Summer Season. The ICL’s Board of Directors will continue to meet remotely to discuss all possibilities for the 2020 season. We will keep everyone informed as developments warrant. If at all possible, it is our hope to play baseball this summer. Please stay safe during these difficult times

ICL Hall of Famer Tommy Mandile Passes Away at 76

Tommy Mandile, one of the greatest pitchers ever to come out of this area, passed away this week. Tommy played for the Hosmer Chiefs and Medford Mustangs during his ICL career. He played in Chicago Cubs system for many years. At the end of his playing career Tommy became an umpire in the ICL. He was inducted into the ICL Hall of Fame in 2012. His full obituary follows. Thomas Michael Mandile, Jr. passed away on his 76th Birthday, March 23, 2020, after a long brave battle with blood cancer. He was a loving son, brother, cousin, husband, father, uncle, father-in-law, friend and the BEST grampy ever! Tom is survived by those whom he considered his greatest gifts: his wife of 51 years Robin (Adair); his sister Maryanne and her husband Robert Mazaka of Wilmington; his son Tom and his wife Brenda of Winchester; his son Robert (Bob) and his wife Jennifer of Lynnfield and his PRIDE AND JOY ~ his 5 grandchildren Christine, Ann Marie, Irene, William and Ryan. Tom was born on March 23, 1944, the son of Thomas Mandile, Sr. and Irene (Quinn). He was born and raised in South Medford. He graduated from Medford HS and was drafted as a Pitcher by the Chicago Cubs. Tom pitched in the minors from 1964-68. He made the spring training roster with the big club in ’67 and ’68 where he played with Ernie Banks and pitched against Willie Mays and Hank Aaron. After retiring from baseball, Tom worked for the phone company for over 20 years. He also worked at the Riverside school for kids in the DSS/DYS system from 1994-2005 where he was a friend and mentor to many. Sports were always a love for Tom. He loved to play, watch, coach, umpire, and referee. He was the assistant baseball coach at Pingree HS 2000-2018. He was inducted to the Intercity League Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012. He earned the prestigious President’s Award in 2015 from the Eastern MA Umpires Association. But his most favorite pastime was cheering on all his grandchildren at every field, court, rink and dance floor that he could get to. He was loved by so many and will be greatly missed- especially at the Lynnfield DD! There will be a “Celebration of Life” party to be held at a later date.

Peter Frates 1984-2019

Peter Frates of the Lexington Blue Sox passed away today. The following is a statement from the Frates Family. Today Heaven received our angel: Peter Frates. A husband to Julie, a father to Lucy, a son to John and Nancy, a brother to Andrew and Jennifer, Pete passed away surrounded by his loving family, peacefully at age 34, after a heroic battle with ALS. Pete was an inspiration to so many people around the world who drew strength from his courage and resiliency. A natural born leader and the ultimate teammate, Pete was a role model for all, especially young athletes, who looked up to him for his bravery and unwavering positive spirit in the face of adversity. He was a noble fighter who inspired us all to use our talents and strengths in the service of others. Remarkably, Pete never complained about his illness. Instead, he saw it as an opportunity to give hope to other patients and their families. In his lifetime, he was determined to change the trajectory of a disease that had no treatment or cure. As a result, through his determination—along with his faithful supporters, Team Frate Train—he championed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. In August of 2014, the historic movement pioneered social media fundraising and garnered donations globally that resulted in better access to ALS care, genetic discoveries, treatments and, someday, a cure. He was a beacon of hope for all. On behalf of Julie, Lucy, John, Nancy, Jennifer and Andrew, along with his extended family and multitude of friends, we ask that you celebrate Pete and the hope that he has given to so many by following his daily affirmation: Be passionate, be genuine, be hardworking and don’t ever be afraid to be great. As we prepare to lay Pete to rest, we ask that you respect our privacy while we mourn his loss. For those who would like to extend an expression of sympathy, please consider making a donation to the Peter Frates Family Foundation, 21 Landers Drive, Beverly, MA 01915 or online at petefrates.com/donate. Pete’s foundation’s mission is to aid progressed ALS patients in their desire to stay at home with those who love them most. Pete’s funeral Mass will be held at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, located at 28 Commonwealth Ave. in Chestnut Hill, Mass., alongside the campus of his beloved alma mater, Boston College. The date and time of the service will be announced as soon as it is finalized. A celebration of his life will be held on the North Shore of Boston at a later date. The Frates family wishes to express its sincere gratitude for the abundant love, kindness, and support we have been the recipients of during the past eight years. Milestones: May 2003: Graduates from St. John’s Prep, Danvers, Mass. May 2007: Graduates from Boston College with a degree in communication. March 2012: Named director of baseball operations for Boston College baseball. March 2012: Diagnosed with ALS at age 27. June 1, 2013: Marries Julie Frates (nee Kowalik). August 2014: Ice Bucket Challenge raises more than $220 million for ALS research. August 31, 2014: Lucy Frates born. December 2014: Nominated along with fellow ALS warrior Pat Quinn for “Person of the Year” by Time magazine. 2014: Co-recipient of Sports Illustrated’s Inspiration of the Year honor. 2014: ESPN SportsCenter’s “Pete’s Challenge” is nominated for an Emmy (produced by Drew Gallagher BC ’99). March 3, 2015: BC Baseball and Boston Red Sox wear No. 3 in Pete’s honor at the annual spring training game Ft. Myers, Fla. April 13, 2015: Red Sox sign Pete to an honorary contract on Opening Day. 2016: Pete’s No. 3 jersey retired by BC Baseball & St. John’s Prep. 2016: St. John’s Prep baseball field dedicated as “Pete Frates ’03 Diamond” 2016: Endicott College (Beverly, Mass.) opens Pete Frates Hall. 2017: NCAA Inspiration of the Year Award. June 2017: Frates family donates the bucket used for Pete’s own Ice Bucket Challenge, along with memorabilia from his playing days at BC, for a display in the Baseball Hall of Fame (Cooperstown, N.Y.). Sept. 5, 2017: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh declares Pete Frates Day in Boston at a ceremony outside City Hall. Sept. 5, 2017: The Ice Bucket Challenge biography is released. Dec. 2018: Netflix announces production based on biography. June 26, 2019: Boston College announces that Phase II of the Harrington Athletics Village will be named the Pete Frates Center. Sept. 6, 2019: The Boston Red Sox present Pete with a custom 2018 World Series ring.

RE/MAX ANDREW REALTY ICL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN MEMORY OF BERTHA BRICKLEY SET FOR FRIDAY

North Reading, MA– Over 100 golfers will be teeing off on Friday in the RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services’ Intercity League Golf Tournament at Hillview Country Club. This year’s tournament will be played in memory of Bertha Brickley who passed away in 2018. Ms. Brickley was an avid supporter of the ICL. Her sons John, George, Quintin, Matt and Andy were all involved in the ICL while her daughters Lila and Raina were fans of the league. Andy is presently the Boston Bruins’ color analyst on NESN. The ICL is thankful to the Brickley Family for their generosity. The response has been overwhelming for the first annual tournament according to event chairman Orazio Azzarello. The shotgun start will begin at 9:00 AM with lunch and the awards ceremony to follow. The event has drawn ICL alumni as well as many present players and fans. RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services, whose connections have long standing ties to the ICL through owner/broker John Veneziano and founder Chuck Andre both of the Andre Chiefs, is the main sponsor for this year’s tournament. The company has offices in Medford and Stoneham. Other sponsors include Rick DeAngelis of the Lexington Blue Sox, Mike’s Pastry of Medford and the North End, and On Demand Storage, both thanks to James McConville of the Somerville Royals. Hole and tee sponsors to date include; Umpire-in-chief Joe Cacciatore, the Melrose Americans, Speakeasy Sports Bar, Luke Begley, Bob Iandoli, Rob Zorian of Zorian Bat Company, Mike Kalfopoulus, the Somerville Senators, Universal Screening Studio, the Middlesex Reds, Lucky St. Pierre, Sammy Greenwood, Evan Green, North Shore Acapella, the Melrose Rams, Bob DeFelice, Frank’s Steakhouse, Crack’d Kitchen & Coffee, Walter Bentsen of the Boston Park League, and Bay State Financial. Registration begins at the Hillview on Friday at 8:00 AM.