Albany Twilight League
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The Albany Twilight League, based at Bleecker Stadium
in Albany, NY, is an amateur baseball league that was founded in 1930 by George Elwell. Two former Major Leaguers, Matty Fitzgerald
and Ed Phelps
, along with James Ronin and William Louden, were all members of the first league commission. Claude Tibbitts became president of the league in 1931, which is when it began its first competitive season. The league consisted of 10 teams at that time. The Legendary Schuylers, managed by Charlie Callahan, were the first league champions.
Currently, the league president is Bill Miles. Bruce Barkevich is the vice president, Steve Heiser is Secretary and Joe Altieri is the Treasurer/Public Relations Coordinator.
Several Major League Baseball players have played in the Albany Twilight League. Billy Harrell
, Gary Holle
, Dan Peltier
, Hipólito Peña
, John Cerutti
, Glen Barker
, Tony Fossas
and Mickey Brantley
all played in the league at one point. Minor leaguers Chris Salamida and Doug Drumm played in the league as well.
The Haack division is named after Henry Haack, longtime officer of the league who is now in the league's Hall of Fame.
The Tholl division is named after Joe Tholl, a one-time president of the league who is now in the league's Hall of Fame.
Since 1998, the following teams have won league championships:
Albany Athletics - 5 times (also 9-time State Championship)
Albany Senators - 1 time (also won 1 State Championship)
All Stars Academy - 3 times (also won 1 State Championship)
Davies AC - 2 times (also won 1 State Championship)
Troy Haymakers - 1 time
The league has hosted several AABC Upper NYS and North Atlantic Regional Tournaments.
Three teams from the league have reached the Stan Musial World Series since 1921: Albany Athletics (2010), Apex Printing (1989), Sons of Italy (1973).
Bleecker Stadium
Bleecker Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Albany, New York. The stadium was once a reservoir for the Albany public water system. Today it has a baseball diamond, football/soccer field, and a softball field used by area high schools, colleges, and youth and adult leagues...
in Albany, NY, is an amateur baseball league that was founded in 1930 by George Elwell. Two former Major Leaguers, Matty Fitzgerald
Matty Fitzgerald
Matthew William Fitzgerald was a right-handed major league baseball player for the New York Giants in 1906 and 1907....
and Ed Phelps
Ed Phelps
Edward Jaykill Phelps born in Albany, New York was a Catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Cincinnati Reds , St...
, along with James Ronin and William Louden, were all members of the first league commission. Claude Tibbitts became president of the league in 1931, which is when it began its first competitive season. The league consisted of 10 teams at that time. The Legendary Schuylers, managed by Charlie Callahan, were the first league champions.
Currently, the league president is Bill Miles. Bruce Barkevich is the vice president, Steve Heiser is Secretary and Joe Altieri is the Treasurer/Public Relations Coordinator.
Several Major League Baseball players have played in the Albany Twilight League. Billy Harrell
Billy Harrell
William Harrell is a former reserve infielder in Major League Baseball who played between 1955 and 1961 for the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox . Listed at , , Harrell batted and threw right-handed...
, Gary Holle
Gary Holle
Gary Charles Holle is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Texas Rangers in 1979....
, Dan Peltier
Dan Peltier
Daniel Edward Peltier is a former professional baseball player. A left-handed outfielder who also played some first base, he played in Major League Baseball in 1992 and 1993 for the Texas Rangers and 1996 for the San Francisco Giants...
, Hipólito Peña
Hipólito Peña
Hipólito Peña Concepción is a former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1986 until 1988, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees.-Sources:...
, John Cerutti
John Cerutti
John Joseph Cerutti was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, and later a broadcaster for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:...
, Glen Barker
Glen Barker
Glen F. Barker is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros. He was a leadoff hitter with great defensive skills and was used mainly as a pinch runner. He has the rare distinction of having more major league career runs scored than hits...
, Tony Fossas
Tony Fossas
Emilio Antonio "Tony" Fossas Morejon is a former left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher during the late 1980s and 1990s....
and Mickey Brantley
Mickey Brantley
Michael Charles "Mickey" Brantley is a former Major League Baseball player. He was the hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays from early to September ....
all played in the league at one point. Minor leaguers Chris Salamida and Doug Drumm played in the league as well.
| Haack Division |
| Chemenergy Diamond Kings |
| Waterford Nolan Propane |
| Albany Athletics |
| Albany Senators |
| Tholl Division |
| Blue Slate Bluehawks |
| Albany Thunder |
| Dreyer Boyajian |
| Troy Haymakers |
The Haack division is named after Henry Haack, longtime officer of the league who is now in the league's Hall of Fame.
The Tholl division is named after Joe Tholl, a one-time president of the league who is now in the league's Hall of Fame.
Since 1998, the following teams have won league championships:
Albany Athletics - 5 times (also 9-time State Championship)
Albany Senators - 1 time (also won 1 State Championship)
All Stars Academy - 3 times (also won 1 State Championship)
Davies AC - 2 times (also won 1 State Championship)
Troy Haymakers - 1 time
The league has hosted several AABC Upper NYS and North Atlantic Regional Tournaments.
Three teams from the league have reached the Stan Musial World Series since 1921: Albany Athletics (2010), Apex Printing (1989), Sons of Italy (1973).