Gold Bat Recipients
Each September, the West Haven Twilight League recognizes several esteemed alumni at the annual Gold Bat Awards Dinner. Gold Bat recipients are selected based on their Twilight League career, baseball achievements outside the league, and community involvement.
2024 (60TH GOLD BAT ANNIVERSARY DINNER)
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Blake Barone​
Kevin Bowerman
Albie Kissner
Sal Savo
Joe Smergalino
Bob Moran Lifetime Achievement Awards:
Larry DeLeo
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Community Service Award
Maureen B. Lillis, MPH​
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2023
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Garrett Walker
Len Calandro
Henry Lee
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Bob Moran Lifetime Achievement Awards:
Ric & Susan Gilbert
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Community Service Award
Mark Paine​
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2022 (Fall)
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Karl Derbacher
Mike Tamsin
Mike Lucas
Al Criscio
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Bob Moran Lifetime Achievement Awards:
George Collins Jr
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Community Service Award
Alberto Martinez
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Special Recognition Award
Bob DeMayo
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2022 (Spring)
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Mark ConsorteMark Broccoli
Tim Tobin
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Bob Moran Lifetime Achievement Awards:
Vin DiLauro - posthumously
Bob Greenwood - posthumously
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Community Service Award
Ken Carney
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2020 - NO GOLD BAT DINNER
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2019
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Ron Acabbo
Bob Crowley
Bill Marioni
Tim Saller
Greg Simler
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Lifetime Achievement Awards:
Joseph F. Consorte Sr. posthumously
George Grande
Coach Frank Viera
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Outstanding Service Award
LTC Al DiLeonardo, III, Retired
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Community Award
James W. "Jim" Morrissey
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2018
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Pat O’Brien
Andy Riccio
Rich Hannon
Mike D’Errico
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2017
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Ryan Cimino
Pete DePaola
Andy Riccio
John Roche
Pat Shannon
Mike Madera - Community Award
Roland Depew- Program Book Dedication
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2016
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Mike Coggins
Robert Devine
Michael Giordano
Shawn Green
David Riccio - Community Award
Al DiLeonardo - Program Book Dedication
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2015
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Brad Chernovitz
Jim Davens
Matt Denorfia
Bill Martin
Sal Scafariello
Judge Mark J. Degennaro - Gold Bat Community Award
Don Cretella - Program Book Dedication
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2014
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Steve Colantonio
Joe Lucibello
Marc Potocsky
Jim Tziokis
Alec Zarnowski
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2013
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Nick DeMattie
Bill Hallam
Jeff Latourneau
Jeff Ormrod
Donald Weinbach
Harry Peschell - Community Award
Susan and Ric Gilbert - Program Book Dedication
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2012
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Frank Bergami
George Dummar
Bob Jermine
Scott Murray
Hugh Plunkett
Charlie Gunning - Community Award
Len Maselli - Program Book Dedication
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2011
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Frank Biondi
Mike Capetta
Pat Elia
Vin Siena Jr.
Mark Tomey
Art Kelly - Community Award
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2010
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Andy Cicarella
Dan Ford
Hank Luzzi
Dan Montesi
Art Hubbard
Nick DeMatties - Community Award
Maureen Blake and Barbara Moran - Program Book Award
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2009
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Ray Ciarlegio
John Chiari
Bob DeMayo
Larry DeLeo
Mark Stevens
Ralph O'Connor
Marge Greenwood - Community Award
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2008
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Dave Anquillare
John Carusone
Dave Kingsley
Dave Lanese
Edward Martino
Frank Vieria - Community Award
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2007
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Al Carbone
Sal Coppolla
Ed Giannotti
Chip Malafronte
Thomas "Tinker" Blake - Community Award
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2006
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Vin Anastasio
Mark Paine
Tim Shea
Paul Swords
Randy Tyler
John Quinn - Community Award
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2005
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Mike Anquillare
Roger Beale
Charles "Chuck" Diamond
Edward Labanara
Frank Trassaco
George DeMaio Jr. - Community Award
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2004
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John Cascio
Richard Diana
Jim Montgomery
Dante Palazzo
Bill Riccio
Michael Siwek - Community Award
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2003
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Michael Blair
William Egress
John Mc Weeney
James Mullally
Anthony Notarino
James O'Brien - Community Award
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2002
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Paul Chambrelli
Paul Coughlin
Walt Novak
Roger Milici
Joe Morelli Sr. - Community Award
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2001
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Fred DeDomenico
Fred Geier Jr.
Ed Francis
Paul Mulligan
Sean Smith
Harry Tuttle III
Sal Cavallaro - Community Award
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2000
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Lou Iannotti
Edward Goldstone
Thomas Kroll
Pat Miconi
Gary Rispoli
Vincent Virgulto
John Panza - Community Award
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1999
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Father Peter Dargan
Happy Panza
Paul "Topsy" DelGobbo
Dave Boland
Mike Mierzejewski
Frank Gentile
Mike Heffernan - Community Award
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1998
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George Collins Jr.
Vito DeVito
Monk Guarino
Gary Guernen
George Noyes
Jim Peccenillo
Vin DiLauro - Community Award
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1997
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Burt Glassman
Bob Gorry
Ken McManus
Pete Riccio
Joe Roche
Frank Winfield
Paul Patngani - Community Award
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1996
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Warren Howe
Nicholas DeMaio Jr
John Skarlos
Vincent Rispoli
Vincent Rapuano
Philip Everone
Albert Girola
Charles Andreoli - Community Award
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1995
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Salvatore Gradoia
Jackson King
Harry Noyes III
Carl Rennie
Richard Smullen
Beth Sabo - Community Award
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1994
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Jim Brennan
Lou DeStafano
Harold Dugan
Frank Morgillo
Jim Morrissey
Tom Shields
Charles Windhorst
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1993
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Tom Alberino
Dave Brennan
George Hanchette
George Iadarola Sr
Jack Sayers
Dave Terese
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1992
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Eugene Spaziani
Joe McGuinness
Augie Garbatini
Jim Wilson
Donald Fitzgerald
Edward Lewis
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1991
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Arthur Crouse
Thomas Formichella
Richard Whelahan
Frank Morgan
Jon Capone
John Early
Raymond Hartmann
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1990
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Michael Freda
Louis Aceto
Frank DeMeglio
William "Pop" O'Connor
Harold Smullen
George Hartmann
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1989
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Peter Gallagher
Frank "Porky" Vieria
George Cannan
Harry Conlan
Andrew Carlotta
Neil Garbatini
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1988
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Father Robert Shanley
William W. Johnson
Martin Moran
John "Whitey" Piurek
Ernest M. Williams
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1987
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Raymond Zeek
Jack Lockery
Ernest Rennie
John Riccio
Kenneth O'Keefe
Gus Cash
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1986
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George Collins
Dick Miller
Jackson King
Bob Farquharson
John Wezenski
Buzzy Cavaliere
1985
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Ray Robicheau
Tony Valente
Dutch Miller
John Adamovich
William Weirether
Robert Teller
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1984
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Bob Southworth
Robert Sveda
Willie Irons
Doc Reymolds
Dan Gooley
Skip Falcone
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1983
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Arnie Rudnick
Buddy Chernovetz
Joseph DeGoursey
Sabino Panza
Dede Collins
Al Belmont
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1982
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Richard Moran
Pat DeMaio
George Iadariola Jr.
Lou Verdi
Ted Carr
Rip Collins
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1981
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Aubrey Frattini
Roland DePew
James Casey
Jack Blake
Curley Formichella
Willie Talamelli
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1980
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Joseph Ciaburri
Paul Wiedenmann
Joseph Consorte
Robert Squeglia
Randall DePew
John Blasczyk
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1979
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Phil DiNello
Charles Johnson
Lou Kessler
Jerry Doherty
Fred Cooper
Joe McHugh
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1978
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Ray Rinaldi
Amby Reynolds
Jim Dahlgard
Bill Hildebrand
John Albinger
Richard Brennan Jr.
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1977
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Frank Camp
Dom Falcone
Harry Shendell
Steve Collins
Harry Noyes Sr.
John Anquillare
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1976
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Huck Finn
John Young
Dick Marra
Ed Belmont
Joe Yotch
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1975
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John McHugh
Vin Morrissey
Ed Irons
Jim Fanning
Willard Francis
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1974
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Phil McLean
Joe Guglielmo
Ray Rich
Bob Schotta
Jim Shine
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1973
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John Blake
Jim McDonald
Art Dietle
Fred Ghiardini
Joe Lawson
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1972
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Ann Landino
Dennis Landino
Jim Curren
Steve Raucci
Lou Sharrietto
Ed Warley
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1971
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Bob Moran
Lou Peccinilo
Ed Bennet
Stan Novak
Hal Smullen
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1970
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Bud Corlan
Pep Ponzio
Joe Hannan
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1969
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Pete Bon Tempo
Matty Coyle
Joe Harvey
Pat Panza
Frank Doolan
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1968
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Shrimp Flynn
Ted Metcalf
Jim Carroll
Ed Hennessey
Ed Farrell
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1967
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Don Wrinn
John Morgan
Tony Giordano
Bill Hurteau
Mike Sansone
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1966
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Frank Fitzgerald
Dotty Ordazzo
Charles Graham
Alan DePew
Bob Greenwood
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1965
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Herb Metcalf
Luke Crowe
George Albinger
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1964
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Vincent Carbone
Arthur Kelly
Bill Fritz
Roland DePew Sr.
Frank McDonnell