Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Caputo, Hank
- Abstract:
- This collection includes a variety of artifacts related to the Schenectady Baseball club.
- Extent:
- 1.1 cubic feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and Content:
Album of photos, citations and ephemera – 1975-1989Album of photos, citations and ephemera – 1989-1997Helfrich Ford Baseball Club 1978 Season – articles and programHelfrich Ford, R&R Pools, State Color Baseball Clubs Yearbooks and Programs 1978 – 1992Connie Mack, Mohawks Northeastern Collegiate League Programs and Schedules 1978-1992Hall of Fame – 1986 Inductions (articles)Schenectady Mohawks 1986 season (articles)Hall of Fame – 1987 inductions (articles)Schenectady Mohawks 1987 season (articles)New York State Assembly Resolution congratulating the Schenectady Mohawks – 1/ 26/1987Hall of Fame – 1988 inductions (articles)Schenectady Mohawks 1988 season (articles)Schenectady Mohawks Press Clippings – 1988 SeasonHall of Fame – 1989 inductions (articles)Schenectady Mohawks Programs – 1986-1995Schenectady Baseball Club Dinner Programs – Connie Mack, Hall of Fame, Annual Press ConferenceBanquets, 1977-19941954 Schenectady Little League World Series 50th Anniversary Commemorative Section in the Sunday Gazette – 9/12/2004Baltimore Orioles Programs
- Biographical / Historical:
A well-known figure in the Capital Region sports world, Hank Caputo (1928-1997) is best known for his involvement in amateur baseball. In the 1970’s, he played an important role in reviving the Schenectady Connie Mack League. He moved on to found the Schenectady Baseball Club, a team for college age players which became the Schenectady Mohawks. Thanks to his contacts, several players were signed to professional contracts, including Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda, who played for the Schenectady Blue Jays and while there set a professional strikeout record in 1948.
Money for the team’s budget came largely from bingo games Hank, his family and friends ran on Saturday nights for many years. Hank also organized a yearly mid-winter baseball awards and hall of fame dinner with major league players, managers and executives as guest speakers.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed Terms
Access
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No Access Restrictions
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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No Use Restrictions
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518 374 0263