I thought this was cool and not just because it’s Foley’s NY and not just because it has something to do with Derek Jeter. I also thought it was a great story because Pete Caldera’s involved… you know I love reading that guy! Anyway… don’t know what I mean? Check this out:
Back on St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame announced
the names of the nominees on the 2014 induction ballot. They include:
- Tom Gorman
- Bill Shea
- Bill Murray
- Hal McCoy: Cincinnati Reds beat writer
- Ed Coleman: New York Mets broadcaster
I mean seriously? I know one thing, when an award is named after me... I know I've pretty much accomplished everything! Congrats to Pete and Duke for that little honor!
So why the new award? Shaun Clancy, the owner of Foley’s said this of the award: “We all recognize Garvey, O’Malley and O’Neill as Irish surnames, but there are plenty of folks with maternal Irish roots or ancestors whose last names changed through marriage or other reasons. For this reason, we have created this new award to honor people whose heritage might not be obvious but who are proud of their Irish heritage.” Nice!
Results of the voting will be announced in April. The induction ceremonies will take place this summer at Foley’s NY Pub & Restaurant (18 W. 33rd St.), which also houses the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame. If you've never been... you need to go!
When it happens, we’ll tell you all about it. Meanwhile, congratulations to the nominees!
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