Announcement
President & General Manager: Chuck Andre
Phone: 617-312-7156 Email: AndreChiefs@aol.com
Manager: Steve Gambale
Phone: 781-333-9623 Email: stephengambale@yahoo.com
Website: www.andrechiefs.com
Team Email: AndreChiefs@aol.com
Home Fields: Maplewood Park (Malden Catholic) Malden, MA
Pine Banks Park, Melrose, MA
Team Colors: Cardinal, Vegas Gold & White
Mailing Address
12 High Street
Medford, MA 02155
Staff
President & General Manager: Chuck Andre
Manager: Steve Gambale
Player/Coach: Nick Leva
Player/Coach: Tim Dunphy
Player/Coach: Tony Serino
Media Relations: Bruce Tillman
Website Design: Ian Roberts
Team Photographer: Jim Valente
The Chiefs’ name and outstanding baseball tradition have been synonymous since 1957. Carrying the Hosmer Chiefs name from 1958 to 1984 and the Andre Chiefs banner from 1989 to the present, the Chiefs have maintained a consistent atmosphere of professionalism and winning.
The Championships – Through the years the Chiefs have brought 19 baseball championships to the City of Medford, Massachusetts, including the 2012 and 2014 crowns. They have won 24 Suburban Twilight League or Intercity League pennants. Remarkably, the Chiefs have recorded a winning record and have made the playoffs in 50 of their 53 summers of playing baseball.
The Franchise– The Chiefs franchise carries a winning percentage of almost .700 over the 2,900 games they have played over seven decades. The franchise has won 19 League Championships. Thirteen of those 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. From 1957-2018, they have had only five managers, Ernie Ardolino (1957-1960), Lenny Dempsey (1961-1967), Joe O’Donnell (1968-1981), Bob DeFelice (1982-1984) Chuck Andre 1989-2018. The franchise was named as the “Team of the Decade” for the 1960’s, 1970’s & 1990’s.
The Staff
Chuck Andre-President & General Manager (Boston College) Chuck completed his 28th year as manager in 2018. He steps away from the dugout in 2019 to focus on the Chiefs’ General Manager duties. Since 1989, he has a career managerial record of 659-365-69, piloted the club to 25 playoff appearances, 10 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 three times as a player or manager in 36 Intercity League seasons. He was inducted into the Medford High School Hall of Fame in 1995.
Steve Gambale- Manager (University of Maine) Steve begins his first season as the Chiefs’ Manager in 2019. Retired as player in 2017. He has been with the organization for nearly two decades, earning the starting shortstop position right out of Medford High School in 2000. After spending a number of seasons on the Medford High Coaching Staff, he now doubles as an assistant coach at Central Catholic in the Spring. Played his college baseball for the University of Maine Black Bears.
Assistant Coaches
Nick Leva (Southern New Hampshire)
Tim Dunphy (Brandeis University)
Tony Serino (UMass-Amherst)
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.
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.
Pine Banks Park, Melrose, Massachusetts– The Chiefs also play some games at Pine Banks which is located on the Melrose-Malden line.
Record Book– The Chiefs have had three of the last seven 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 click on the “Chiefs History” tab above.
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.