North Medford Little League’s 1st Legends Gala

Late North Medford Little League Coach, Angelo B. Veneziano talks to young North Medford Little Leaguer (and now local radio personality), Hank Morse. Courtesy photo.

Event to Honor Late Angelo B. Veneziano

The North Medford Little League is pleased to announce it will hold its first-ever Legends of the League Gala honoring the late Angelo B. Veneziano, on Friday, May 29, 2009, at the Montvale Plaza, 54 Montvale Avenue, Stoneham. This much-anticipated, ticketed event is open to the public and features a social hour beginning at 7:00PM, plus a dinner, raffles, a presentation, and entertainment. Medford’s own radio celebrity and former Medford Little League player himself, Hank Morse, will serve as emcee.

Slated to be an annual event, the Legends of the League Gala brings together decades of past and present North Medford Little League members, coaches, players, families, and friends for a fun-filled evening of reunion, stories and remembrance. Each year, a past or present member of the League will be honored for his or her contributions. This year’s premiere Legends of the League Gala honors the late Angelo B. Veneziano, “Mr. V.”, who was a highly active coach and contributor to the League throughout the 1970’s. Since Mr. Veneziano passed away in 2003, over $7,000 was collected in his memory to install new lights at the League’s own Gillis Park. The late Mr. Veneziano will be honored at the event by his former players, fellow coaches, family, and friends. Ballots to nominate next year’s honoree will be available at the May 29 event.

If you are a former North Medford Little League player, parent or coach and have any photographs you would like to share, please contact Laura at 781-395-7676. The North Medford Little League is presently seeking photographs from any decade for the event.

Tickets are on sale now and are bound to go fast. The cost for a ticket is $35.00 and they may be purchased at ERA Andrew Realty’s main office at 12 High Street in Medford Square. Please call Laura at 781-395-7676 for further information.