Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 1, 2022 MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 6 Brown, Joe Bartoszewicz, Tommy Blanchard, Dave (GBL AllStar) Slaine, the late great Steve Powell, Bobby “Babs” Trodden, Dave Boyle, Bruce Vining, Dave Matthews, Johnny and Mike D’Orlando, Gary, Steve and Jack Freker, Malden Recreation Direc425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com tor Joe Levine, John Stanasek, Kenny Fulgham, Shawn Brickman, Tommy Hoffman, Gary Lee, Cliff and Bert Cioffi , Bobby Jones, Eddie Thompson, Tommy Stein, Greg Phaneuf, Mike Vona, Dougie, Phil and Gregory Rogers and Mark “Bunza” Burns. Regulars were gifted athletes like Tommy Cunha, former Mayor Richie Howard, Johnny and Edward Wilcox, Tommy Kelly, Leslie Hume, Gus Murray, Boston Globe columnist Kevin Cullen, Chucky Cavallaro Sr. and Jr., Bobby LeBlanc, John Preziosa, Glenn Patterson, Mike Cook, Ricky Solano, Gary Cherone, Joe Strum, Richie, Danny and Gerry Lynch, Joey Hult, Larry Goldstein, Howie Rodenhiser, Mitch Cohen, Jon Crannell, Mark Foley, Jimmy and Tommy Restuccia, Jimmy and Billy Coleman, Warren Walcott, Chris Bennett, Mike DeBenedictis, George Antonakos, Larry Kinnon, Scotty “Scooter” Byrnes, Mike McCauley, Jimmy Geider, Robbie Buckley, John “Squid” Squidino, Mike and Chris Serino, Tommy Doucette, Jimmy Kelly, Billy Hoole, Frankie and Billy Curley, Paul Lee, Kevin, Billy and Steve Nolan, Johnny Salmon, Franny Sbraccia, Benny Talbot, Joey Frauton, Kevin and Billy Trodden, Gary “Chicky” Parcellin, future MPD Ptl. Kevin “KMac” McKenna, Paul Rogers, Dave, Mike and Paul “Flash” Norton, Dave and Mike Morelli, Mike and Dave Boyle, the Errico brothers Chris and Greg, Steve Prendable, Dave Angelo, Joe and Dave Bouley, Mark “Choppa” Chopelas, Steve Caiazzo, Dave and Bobby Moulton, Tony “Pippin” Howard, Vance Ferratusco, Ronny McCarthy, Andy Slavin, Joe Pagano, Teddy Grifkin, John “Doc” Doherty, Sean Gilligan, Tony Jesi, Don “Gipper” Nally, Joe “Cooch” Cucinotta, Jackie Guerin, Mike Ploumbidis, Jimmy “Moe” Molinari, Vinny “The Wizard” Pagliccia, Jack McCarthy, Timmy Carey, Jimmy Mirley, Tracy Doolin, and Joe Victor. To name a few. We also had our legends, ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...WELCOME HOME! This IMPRESSIVELY renovated 7 rm. 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View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com some not so much for their hoop prowess but more so for their mere presence and personality in the gym. (Disclaimer: These guys could also play some.) Guys such as Dan “Leo” Norton, Earl “The Pearl” McAllister (“right here!”), Donny Misler, the beloved late Peter Plachowicz and Jeff Hurley. These guys made the game fun, for the most part, unless you had to endure the sometimes caustic running commentary of the game being played that Jeff provided from the balcony in the gym, which could be damn annoying! After the games, most guys would hit the steam room, the whirlpool or/and the sauna, where the discussion usually centered around where to replenish all the bodily fl uids lost during said games. There were three constants in Malden in those days: potholes, the best pizza at the Highland Café and a plethora of bars to drink adult beverages. The 99 on Dartmouth Street was a popular spot if you didn’t want to travel far. Max’s on Salem Street was a Malden institution at the time and was also a crowd-pleaser. Cai’s Food & Spirits was the go-to for many, fi rst on Pearl Street (the spot where the old Tricca’s used to be) then when they moved to Exchange Street. Steve Caiazzo (with his little brother, Dave) owned Cai’s and was the fi rst, to my knowledge, to use the term “Businessman’s Workout” (which he later perfected to an art form). The R&R Lounge on Broadway was a fun place for a few Miller High Lifes (Dennis or Mike Trodden behind the stick and sometimes Ray Mahoney). The Highland Café had the best bartenders in Malden (the late Paul Gennetti and Pete Trabucco being two) as well as Jimmy Cahill, Dave Angelo and Richie Morando. The Dockside had just arrived on the scene and was a great place to catch the Celts or the Sox game. My Honey Fitz was within walking distance of the Y and was one of the few bars in the area to serve Guinness on tap. Mike’s Café on Highland Avenue was the quintessential “shot & beer” joint minus any ambiance whatsoever (or ash trays for that matter). The Centre Bar & Grille (later Richard’s Pub) was also within walking distance of the Y, and what it lacked in ambiance it more than made up for in “character.” The Roadside (now the 621 Tavern & Grill) owned and operated by one of Malden’s best families (the DeVincentis) is still very popular today. The lounge at Anthony’s on Canal Street had the most attractive bartenders in the city (Mary, Maureen, Janice, Linda and Jeannie) and was bumping in those days. Jessell’s Grille on Eastern Avenue was always an adventure. Also popular were the Elks, the Eagles, HIBOs, the Legion, the Irish American, the East Side AA, the Italian American Citizens Club and the I.T.A.M.S. on Oakland Street. “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end” – for most of us Y hoopsters, those days are a distant memory. The new Y on Mountain Avenue is a fi ne building, with state-of-the-art equipment, managed wonderfully and brought into the 21st century skillfully by former CEO Brian Cox – but it ain’t the old Y. For many the bruising hoop games of yesteryear have been replaced by “low impact” activities or none at all – activities such as the multitude of treadmills available these days, the lap or therapy pool, “pickle ball” or possibly by some of the newfangled commercial gym equipment provided by one of the many corporate “health clubs” popping up all over the place like weeds on the sidewalks of Salem Street during the summer. The kind of place you walk into a complete stranger and walk out a complete stranger. The Y was a time and a place for those of us who partook. Friends (and some enemies) were made, and (for the most part) the best of times were had – lifelong fond memories that will die hard amongst those of us who were lucky enough to be around during those halcyon Y hoop days. Postscript: About the photo, John Preziosa says: “One of the best things about the Y.M.C.A. and the Y three on three tournament was the buildup and watching everyone form their ‘Big 3’ (or four with alternate). Warren Wolcott and I were inseparable at the time, so we were an automatic. I added a wild card pick for our third acquiring Paul Rogers who at the time was living in Malden and attending Bunker Hill C.C. (we were teammates at B.H.C.C., but fi rst met at the Y.M.C.A.). We played and beat the defending champs in the fi rst round at the buzzer with Paul hitting a jumper off the glass as time expired. After that, we were lucky enough to advance through some very tough players. I remember we had time in between semis and fi nals so we walked to the old Riley’s and fi lled up on Jr. Beef and fries. We celebrated late into the night with adult sodas and juice at My Honey Fitz with the same guys we just competed against. It was good to be young and know you were a part of something special with guys you respected and grew up with. When I refer to the ‘Old Malden,’ be clear that it’s memories like this I’m referring to. Not the demographic or fi nancial state of the city! Amen.”
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