Andre Chiefs

Andre Chiefs

The Franchise- The Chiefs franchise carries a winning percentage of almost .700 over the 2,700 games they have played over seven decades. The franchise has won 19 League Championships and 24 Regular Season Pennants. Thirteen of those championships came when they were known as the Hosmer Chiefs and the last six were won under the name of the Andre Chiefs. In 1966, the Chiefs were named as the top semi-professional team in America. Since 1957, they have had only five managers, Ernie Ardolino (1957-1960), Lenny Dempsey (1961-1967), Joe O’Donnell (1968-1981), Bob DeFelice (1982-1984) and current manager Chuck Andre 1989-present. The franchise was named as the “Team of the Decade” for the 1960’s, 1970’s & 1990’s.

The 2017 Coaching Staff
Chuck Andre-Manager (Boston College) completed his 26th year at the helm in 2016. Andre, who has a career managerial record of 621-339-69, has piloted the club to 24 playoff appearances, nine regular season pennants, and six Intercity League Championships. He won his 600th career game in June of 2016. A former right-handed pitcher, Andre played for the Chiefs in the 1970’s & 1980’s. He has missed the ICL postseason just twice as a player or manager in 35 Intercity League seasons. He was inducted into the Medford High School Hall of Fame in 1995.

John Veneziano- Coach (Westfield State) Veneziano joined the Chiefs Staff for the 2012 season. A former Westfield State standout outfielder, Veneziano played for the Chiefs and was an outfielder on many Chiefs championship teams of the late 1970’s and 1980’s.

Anthony Durkee- Coach (Salem State). Coach Durkee returned to the Chiefs dugout in 2012 after spending a few seasons in Florida. He first came aboard with the Chiefs as a player in 2006. Former standout at Medford High, graduating in 2004.

The Chiefs organization suffered a major loss in April of 2017 with the passing of longtime Bench Coach Steve Calabresi.

The Tradition- The Chiefs baseball tradition runs deep, as sons have followed their fathers and grandfathers in wearing the uniform. Over the years, playing for the Chiefs became a sandlot baseball fantasy place where batboys became players, ball boys became major league pitchers, and many became baseball legends. As former manager Joe O’Donnell (1968-1981) said at a Chiefs reunion banquet, “once a Chief, always a Chief.” Still today, Chiefs’ players from decades gone by return to watch their team play. There always seems to be a former Chief or two in the crowd.

Alumni- Through the years, Chiefs mystique, championships, and professionalism, has remained constant. Almost 600 semi-professional ballplayers at one time or another have worn the Chiefs uniform. It is estimated that over 120 of those players at some point signed a professional baseball contract. Two former Chiefs have even appeared in the World Series, Mike Pagliarulo with the Minnesota Twins in 1991 and Kevin McGlinchy with the Atlanta Braves in 1999. Pagliarulo returned to Chiefs as a member of the 2016 Coaching Staff before being named Hitting Coach of the Miami Marlins prior to the 2017 season.

Hall of Famers - Forty-five players or coaches who have worn the Chiefs' uniform have been inducted into the ICL Hall of Fame.
Inducted in 2010: Joe O'Donnell, Fred Knox, John Hosmer, Lenny Dempsey, Bob DeFelice, Dave Clivio, Steve Freker & Ed DiGiacomo.
Inducted in 2011: Joe Armstrong, Hank Landers, Ellis "Sonny" Lane, Dave Marsters, Jim Mlezar, Dave Polcari & Eddie Rideout.
Inducted in 2012: Richie DiGiacomo, Sammy Greenwood, Bill Kelly, Mike Langston, Tom Mandile, Jackie Mountain & Mike Romano.
Inducted in 2013: Ernie Ardolino, Ari Koufos, Alex Masel, Warren Olson, Mark Santini, Bob Spinney, Roger Ueltzen & Ralph Walker.
Inducted in 2014: Mike Barnes, Shawn Brickman, Steve Daley, Bob Iandoli, Gordie Lewis, Ed McCarty & John "Trixie" Trischitta.
Inducted in 2015: Fran DeAngelis, Billy Dunn, Frankie Lemos, Vin Martelli, Terry McGann, Kevin O'Brien, Joe Santagate & Steve Silvio.

Maplewood Park at Malden Catholic Located in Malden, Massachusetts- The Chiefs play their night games on the artificial surface of Maplewood Park that is located on the campus of Malden Catholic.

Huskins Field at Tufts University Located in Medford, Massachusetts- The Chiefs play their daytime home games at beautiful Huskins Field which is located on the campus of Tufts University, considered to be one of the finest natural grass surfaces in the Northeast.

Record Book- The Chiefs have had three of the last five ICL MVP’s. Jeff Bercume (2012), Jared Freni (2013) and Johnny Welch (2014). They also have bragging rights to two of the all-time winning pitchers in ICL history, Fred Knox (1957-1973) and Dave Marsters (1989-2008), who both recorded over 110 career ICL victories. Former Cleveland Indian outfielder Justin Crisafulli is the career home run leader with 91, hit leader with 567, and RBI leader with 417. For a complete history of the Chiefs franchise visit our website at www.AndreChiefs.com and click on the “Chiefs History” tab.

The Chiefs continue to develop young talent from the college level and at the same time showcase players with professional baseball experience. For information e-mail AndreChiefs@aol.com or visit the Chiefs popular website at www.AndreChiefs.com