South Boston Sports Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame update--03/02/19--Congrats to Hockey Hall of Famer Seam Sullivan and his beautiful wife Justine on th birth of their first child, a son.

Hall of Fame update--1/10/2019--Our condolences to the family of Toros Markarian who passed away earlier this week.. Mr Markarian was inducted as an Associate member of the Hall of Fame in 2012. His company, M & T Oil. had sponsored a team in the SB Little League for over 50 years and the company was very involved in the South Boston Community.. RIP, TOROS

SB Sports HOF update--12/26/18--Regretfully we announce the passing of Hall of Fame basketball player, Paul Flynn,. Paul's daughter, Coleen Flynn Smith, informed us that her father passed away on Dec. 19, 2018., Paul was inducted into the SB Sports Hall of Fame in 1990 and was a member of several championship teams at the Boys' Club. RIP. Paul

SB Sports Hall of Fame update--12/2/18---Congrats to Brendan Flynn ( Class of 2002) who was recently inducted into the BC High Athletic Hall of Fame,. Brendan was an outstanding hockey player at BC High, Old Avon Farms and UMass/Lowell. Brendan played 10 years of pro Hockey pl ayed for the Providence Bruins and also played in Austria, Italy and Scotland. Once again, Congratulations, Brendan

11/18/18---With the Holidays rapidly approaching, all of us at the South Boston Sports Hall of Fame would like to wish all of our members, their families and friends of the Hall of Fame , a Happy Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year.
Let us hope that in the new year we see a significant decline in the deaths of young people in our commun

ity --and nationwide-- due to addiction. Very recently, we lost two more young men with promising careers to the disease of addiction. There are several agencies throughout the community that the various addictions but they need our help. If you know anyone who is dependent on drugs/alcohol, or if you know someone who is dealing drugs, contact the authorities immediately. Together, as a community, we must combat this enemy from within and treat these addictions as a disease.

BobS..

Hall of Fame update-9/27/18--I recently received a message from someone who came across a 1998 Hall of Fame Ring. Unfortunately, I lost the message but have come up with the requested info so if the person who sent the original message would contact me of FB ( Bob Sullivan) I will fill you in.-BobS

Hall of Fame update--9/23/18--Regretfully we announce the passing of Pat (Tracy) Sheehy, the widow of Hall of Famer Ed Sheehy. For the past several years the Sheehy family has sponsored one of the Hall of Fame Scholarships named after the late Hockey coach.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Several weeks ago I mentioned that I was stepping down from my position of running the Hall of Fame elections. Well, the process came full circle yesterday as I handed over the reins to my successor, Richie Linehan. Richie is one of the most knowledgeable people as far as South Boston Sports History is concerned and will bring new energy to the job. Best of luck, Ritchie

Hall of Fame update--Aug/22, 2018-- The year 2018 has been a cruel one for our members. It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Basketball Hall-of-Famer Mary (Lynch) Maddox. Mary's passing marks the 5th member to leave us in the past 2 months. May she Rest IN Peace.

Hall of Fame update--Aug 9, 2018---It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Basketball Hall-of-Famer Johanna Butler Tenenbaum. Johanna was elected to the SB Sports Hall of Fame in 1992. May she Rest in Peace

SB Sports Hall of Fame update---6/28/18---The month of June 2018 continue to be a cruel month for the Hall of Fame as we mourn the loss of our third member this month. Baseball Hall-of-Famer Stephen Flynn passed away on Mon., June 26. As well as being the brother of Basketball Hall-of-Famer Ray Flynn, Stephen was the father of Hockey Hall-of-Famer Brendan Flynn. and Basketball Hall-of-Famer Ann ( Flynn) Balducci. Stephen has been battling a severe illness for quite a while and now, finally, may he Rest in Peace.

Hall of Fame update--6/20/2018---It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Football Hall-of-Famer Charles 'Chip' LaPlaca. Chip was an original member of the Hall of Fame having been elected in 1978 and inducted with the first class n 1979. While he was living in Southie, Chip was a friend of the Sullivan families, Several years ago Chip move to Franklin where he raised his family. REST IN PEACE, CHIP.

Hall of Fame update--6/11/18----It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Basketball Hall of Famer Jim ;Satch; Crowe at age 79. All services will be held at Mortimer Peck Funeral Home in Braintree/
Also on a sad note, our condolences fo out to the family of Hall of Famer Ken ;Shorty' Con;ey whose wife of 37 years, Mary Beth, also passed away this week. The complete obituary will be in the Boston Globe on Wed. June 13.