THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 25, 2025 Page 7 bring to you... lawdy, lawdy, Miss Clawdy – according to written reports look what the Super of Parking Meters in Boston makes: $240,146.00. Somebody in Malden is due a huge bump! Insert smiley face. • Mark your calendars, Maldonia, for the Inter-City League Pre-Season Reunion/Alumni Comedy Night Fundraiser Extravaganza on May 8 at (where else) Prince Pizzeria on Route 1. There’ll be as much yummy pizza as you can stomach, the compulsory silent auction and the obligatory 50/50 raffle. Expect to laugh your tookus off with funny guys Mike Hanley, Artie Januario and Johnny Pizzi (What!? No Paulie Gilligan or Dave Russo?! Blasphemous!). For a mere 50 clams you can yuk it up and rub elbows with some of the best ballplayers to ever suit up in the ICL (hello, Dave Cai) and if you are very lucky, have a selfie taken with Bowman Street’s unsung hero, Kevin Larson. Speaking of Kevin, you know his late big brother Eddie will be smiling down upon us as we gather this night. Call or text Orazio (like Madonna, Prince and Sting, he goes by just one name) at 617-839-1488 for ticket info. • Possibly Malden’s second-best hoopster (behind Willie?), Louise Arthur’s handsome husband Buddy (happy belated b’day, btw, Buddy!) insists that Sam Winerman (with all due respect to Arthur Boyle, of course) may be the GOAT when it comes to basketball coaches in his life in Maldonia. Buddy emphasized that Coach Sam taught the game of round ball to the youngsters, taking a page directly from Red, making sure the fundamentals were stressed with each player understanding team concept and the value of playing within yourself. Sam was an icon who taught business math and algebra at MHS and was a stonecold respected guy; a role model back in the day who mentored and coached many youngsters throughout his storied career. He served as Greater Boston League Basketball Commissioner and the City Recreation Commissioner as well as assistant Track Coach. Sam spent the early 1950s as Recreation Supervisor for the Army throughout Europe. “Holy cow!” as Phil Rizzuto used to say! • On a Sam Winerman side note... I hope I ain’t talking out of school but after speaking with many Maldonians from that era, rumors of a “Gentleman’s Agreement” may have impeded his progress of climbing the coaching ladder in Malden. • Lenny Welch, 1938-2025 – of “Since I Fell for You” fame – may his memory be a blessing. “Sherman, set the Wayback Machine to...” I’ve been going deep – so deep – on the best hockey players to ever lace ’em up in Malden during my lifetime. And let me tell you, this has been no easy task. With a crew of trusted associates (thanks Dave Norton, John Lavasseur and Robbie Buckley), we’ve been hashing it out, debating, reminiscing and Everett Supplies Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof ng • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! reliving some of the greatest moments in Malden hockey history. And now, we’re on the verge of dropping a highly anticipated piece of Malden sports lore. Names like Dave Norton, Matty Marden, Mike & Frank Hanley, Mike Powers, Dick Rodenhiser, Bill McCormack, Brian Rutledge, Steve & Dave Surette, Jimmy Coleman, Kevin Morrison, Bobby Carroll, Johnny Taglieri, Robbie Buckley and Bobby McCarthy have all been thrown into the mix. Each left a mark on the ice, some in ways that can never be measured by stats alone. It won’t be just a list. It’ll be a comprehensive exploration into Malden’s hockey soul – onice greatness, leadership, legacy and impact on the community. Stay tuned. Before my hockey talk is over for the week, one last deep dive side note – ever heard of Dennis Murphy? Some may have because I’ve written about him in the past. If not, you’re about to. This guy wasn’t just good – he was a phenom. A Presley Street kid from Edgeworth in Ward 2 (where else?), Murph was fasttracked to greatness as a teenager, and just like that, was playing pro in Europe. His story, like so many others, deserves to be told. I’ll be telling you that story (again) soon and a few more to boot. As Peter Falk’s iconic TV character Columbo would say, “Just one more thing, sir” – a true legendary Malden story about a true legendary Maldonian that would play well as fiction but is in fact completely nonfictional! I bring to you... I recently had the absolute pleasure of catching up with the CEO and founder of Brady Roofing, my old pal and the original “influencer” before we even knew what that annoying word meant: Mr. Mark Brady himself. Mark grew up on Highland Avenue just a stone’s throw from the old Boys’ Catholic High School, nestled between the Grimeses and the Careys – a real who’s who of Maldonian royalty. Mark’s family and friends wasted no time introducing themselves to the Levines when we rolled into town MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 19 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! www.810bargrille.com Spring is Here!
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