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Welcome to Somerville Alibrandis Official Web Site
This the is the official site of the Somerville Highlanders Alumni /Alibrandis Baseball Team.
The team has become a dynasty in Boston's Yawkey Baseball League, winning the League Championship in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 2005, 2006 and 2007. Conference Championships in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 made playoff apperances in 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 2004 ,2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 and won the league Stewart Memorial Tournament in 1991, 1992 & 1998. The team has also enjoyed National Recognition starting the 2003 Season as the 11th ranked team in the United States by the National Semi-Pro Baseball Association.
The team was founded in 1990 and in 2009 the team will be playing its 20th season as part of Boston's Yawkey Baseball League. In that time they have sent over 30 players and coaches to take part in the YBL's annual All Star Game at Fenway Park. Field Manager Mike Powers has managed 11 All Star Games(97,98-07) and the team has had the games MVP 7 times over the years.
The team has been sponsored by Alibrandis Barber Shop since 1994( see our sponsor section ).
The team is better know as "Somerville Alibrandis" ever since.
2008 Alibranids Golf Tournament - Wayland Country Club, October 19th 2008
The Somerville Highlander Alumni / Alibrandis Baseball Team will host its 6th Annual Baseball Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament on Sunday, October 19th, 2008 at Wayland Country Club. Your kind support of this event will help needed funds that help the baseball team each summer. We hope to see many of you at the event this year. The cost for the tournament is $125 per person or $500 per team. The entry deadline for the event is, August 31st, 2008. To register for the golf outing, please contact David Treska at (978) 697-1981, by e-mail at treska@comcast.net or mail to the address( info listed on the flyer ). Proceeds benefit the Baseball Team. All fees are non-refundable (unless the course is closed) and are due on or before August 31st, 2008.
Handout:
golf 2008
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| 2008 YBL HOF Game - 9.14.08
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YBL Plays on Doubleday Field at the Baseball Hall of Fame
This past weekend 2 Yawkey Baseball League teams, the Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Team and the Revere Rockies, traveled up to Cooperstown, New York to play at the birthplace of baseball Doubleday Field at the Baseball Hall of Fame. The teams played 2 exhibition games that was viewed by many of the tourists who were also visiting the Hall of Fame. Revere won game 1, and the two teams tied game 2.
2008 YBL Champions - East Boston Bluefish
The East Boston Bluefish defeated the Brighton Brewers 4 games to 1 to win thier first Yawkey Baseball League Championship. The team finished the season as the #4 seed and en route to winning the title, they beat the 9 time defending champs Somerville Alibrandis( 2-1 ), then upset the top seeded Malden Bulldogs( 3-1 ) as well as upsetting the #2 seed Brewers. It was a playoff run that may be unmatched in YBL history, topped off by the fact they are the first “wild card” teams to win in at least 15 seasons. All the members of the Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Club pass along their congratulations to all of the players/staff/supporters on a great and very historic and memorable season for the Bluefish.
Alibranids Players to play in Old Time Baseball Game
Somerville Alibrandis outfielder Billy Fitzgerald has again been selected to play in the Old Time Baseball Game August 21st, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Field in Cambridge a game that will benefit the The Todd J. Schwartz Memorial Fund. This is the thrid time that Bill has been invited to play. For the secoond season in a row team President David Treska will be one of the umpires working the game. Other Alibrandis players who have participated include Marc DesRoches, Sal Mendonca and Jon Morse.
The game was started in 1994 by Boston Hearld and WEEI's Steve Buckley as a response to the baseball player's strike. It is now a "celebration of baseball" played by some of Greater Boston's most talented high school and collegiate athletes, with all proceeds from the event donated to a local charity. The young talented players wear vintage uniforms, and attendees enjoy the game on picnic blankets under the stars and the lights of St. Peter's. One of the unique aspects of the event is that every dollar raised by food and program sales, player and team sponsorships, and ads in the program are donated to the The Todd J. Schwartz Memorial Fund.
Commissioner Dan Tarpey - RIP
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| Commissioner Dan Tarpey ( pictured far left )
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League President Dave McKay has informed all the members of the Yawkey Baseball League that long time Comminssioner Dan Tarpey has passed away. Here is what Dave wrote:
It is with deep regret and sadness that I inform you of the passing of the Father of the Thomas A. Yawkey Baseball League of Boston.
Commissioner Dan Tarpey entered into rest this morning at 1:30AM.
Dan was surrounded by his entire family at his son Dan's Residence in Cohasset, MA. He is at peace now and his suffering is over.
Our good friend did so much to nurture us as sportsman in the Yawkey League over the years. I am so proud to have been a friend of his and know how much he loved all of you and your players.
Complete details about Dan's wake and funeral will be published on the YBL Webpage: www.yawkeybaseball.com
Please pass this information along to your players and friends of the League who knew our buddy Big Dan. We love you Dan and will miss you so much!
Respectfully,
David J. McKay
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