CHoF 2021 NY Induction Souvenir Journal by John Aaron

Induction Ceremony - New York Saturday, August 28, 2021

Inductees - Mohammad Younis Khan

JOSEPH ALLEN

*Posthumously

ZAMIN AMIN

NATHAN HENDERSON*

WESLEY KING

MARTIN MAHER

CARL PATRICK*

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Contents MESSAGES: Hon. Bill de Blasio, Mayor, City of New York.......................................................................5 Felicia Davis, President, Cricket Hall of Fame.....................................................................7 Iain Higgins, Chief Executive, USA Cricket.........................................................................9 Mascelles W. Bailey, Chairman, CHOF New York Planning Committee............................13 Cricket Hall of Fame - A Brief History .......................................................................................6 NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY CITATION: Cricket Hall of Fame Day - Hon. Nick Perry, 58 Assembly District, NYC ........................ 11 New York Cricket Hall of Fame Planning Committee...............................................................14 Past International Inductees ....................................................................................................16 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Sir Garfield Aubrun Sobers, Barbados and West Indies' Test Cricket Legend................. 17 Past Local Inductees ...............................................................................................................23 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: Mohammad Younis Khan - International Cricket Inductee ...............................................21 Joseph Allen............................................................................................................... 27-28 Zamin Amin........................................................................................................................37 Wesley King.......................................................................................................................47 Martin Maher......................................................................................................................49 Lee Ramsay.......................................................................................................................51 POSTHUMOUS INDUCTION *Nathan Henderson...........................................................................................................53 *Carl Patrick.......................................................................................................................55 IN MEMORIAM Hugh Pitter.........................................................................................................................57 NOTE: Joseph Allen, Zamin Amin, Wesley King, Martin Maher, and Lee Ramsay were nominated and approved for induction into the Cricket Hall of Fame during its virtual ceremony held in 2020. However, they chose to be inducted in-person this year in New York. *The Cricket Hall of Fame is saddened but delighted to posthumously induct by unanimous consent Nathan Henderson and Carl Patrick into the Cricket Hall of Fame. Both gentlemen sadly passed away earlier this year.

THE CIT Y OF NEW YORK O F F I C E O F T H E M AYO R NEW YORK, NY 10007

Hon. Bill de Blasio Mayor, City of New York

Dear Friends:

It is a great pleasure to welcome everyone as the New York Organizing Committee of the Cricket Hall of Fame hosts its 2021 Induction Ceremony. Sports have been an important part of New York’s incredible cultural landscape for centuries, and by promoting the values of cooperation, leadership, and determination, they continue to bring joy to our residents year-round. Since its founding in 1981, the Cricket Hall of Fame has been invaluable in advancing the ideals of friendly competition, teamwork, and tenacity through programs that promote the sport while also working to give back to communities and improve the quality of life for people of all backgrounds. This terrific event commemorates the exceptional achievements of individuals from around the world and their dedication to the game of cricket. As you gather to celebrate the athletes and supporters that make this sport great, I am proud to join with cricketers and fans alike in applauding all those who have made vital contributions to the development of cricket in New York City and beyond. On behalf of the City of New York, congratulations to all of this year’s Hall of Fame inductees and honorees. I offer my best wishes for a wonderful ceremony and continued success in all that you do. Sincerely,

A BRIEF HISTORY Is there a Cricket Hall of Fame in the United States of America? Yes! In February of 1981, some visionary Hartford cricketers established the Hall of Fame after a year of frustration and disappointment. At the outset, the organization was named the "United States Cricket Hall of Fame," but that name was short-lived because of proprietary considerations. Buoyed by encouragement from team representatives from Toronto, Canada, to Los Angeles, California, an attempt to get the institution got off the ground was initiated. An Executive Committee was formed and tasked with getting the organization up and running. They established a formula by which every participating organization would share equally in the business of the Hall of Fame. With some apprehension but much enthusiasm, the Executive Committee mailed the document to the organizations and a select geographically representative board of regents. After some tedious work and expense, the results that followed proved to be disastrous. Not a single organization or individual responded. Unmoved by the lack of genuine interest, the Executive Committee at its February 1981 meeting agreed to recommend to the membership of the Sportmen's Athletic Club, Inc. that the concept be developed as an in-house initiative. The optimism of the Executive Committee to launch the new phase was supported by members who thought the idea of a Hall of Fame was long overdue. However, faced with the pitfalls of unique ideas and stinging criticism, the committee stuck to its convictions, and the rest is now history.

On October 17, 1981, the first Annual Cricket Hall of Fame Induction Dinner was held at the Hartford Holiday Inn Hotel. The inaugural dinner was well attended, with the facility's capacity of 330 dinner guests exceeded, and the program's festive nature prevailed. James Gabriel, John Law, Lloyd Walford, Alfred Valentine, Lance Gibbs, and Wesley Hall were the first inductees. Soon after, the Cricket Hall of Fame was dormant for five years. However, under the leadership of former Sportmen's president Michael Chambers, the Hall of Fame became active again and has since regained the respect it previously enjoyed among cricketers and enthusiasts. Since its revival, the Hall of Fame has inducted former Test stars Sir Vivian Richards, Alvin Kallicharran, Joel Garner, Michael Holding and Andy Roberts of the West Indies, Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Viswanath, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar and Syed Abid Ali of India, Gregg Chappell and Kerry Packer (posthumously) of Australia and Tony Greig of England. Local inductees included Roy Sweeney, Vincent HoSang, Hugh Pitter, and Mahammad Qureshi. The institution has also aided some deserving charities, including procuring more than 400,000 surgical gloves for caregivers in Jamaica working with AIDS-infected children. Through its Humanitarian Award program, the Hall of Fame has raised funds for organizations like the Boys' Town project and Boy Scouts movement in Jamaica, a youth hotline project in Barbados, the Alvin Kallicharran Foundation, and a children's home in St. Lucia.

FELICIA DAVIS President, Cricket Hall of Fame With great pride and pleasure, I extend an overwhelming thank you for your support at this Induction Ceremony. The Cricket Hall of Fame, founded in 1981, honors those who have had outstanding performances in the beloved sport and helped foster the game's growth and development in the USA and those who have made recognizable contributions in their communities. Our officers and members welcome all the honorees, their guests and friends to the ceremony. We would also like to thank all the businesses and organizations who have provided such generous support by taking out advertisements in our souvenir journal. For the event to be successful, we needed the help of you all. Special appreciation goes to our New York Planning Committee members for the tremendous assistance provided to ensure the ceremony would be a resounding success. Tonight's Induction Ceremony honors those nominees who did not participate in last year's ceremony, held via Zoom because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Last but not least, we would like to thank all the state and city officials for their participation in the development of the sport in the USA. Much work still needs to be done, but there would truly be little or no improvement without their involvement. As the new president of the Cricket Hall of Fame, I want to let you know that we, at the Hall, greatly appreciate you all for coming out to share this event with us. As we look towards the future, we hope that you will continue to support us. Congratulations to all the Inductees and other honorees. May God bless you all.

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IAIN HIGGINS Chief Executive, USA Cricket On behalf of USA Cricket, I am honored to extend congratulations to this year's class of Cricket Hall of Fame inductees for their contributions to the sport of cricket at the local and international levels. Such recognition is indicative of the high level of respect and appreciation that the cricket community has for all of the inductees. It is a great honor for them to be inducted into such an illustrious group as the Cricket Hall of Fame in Hartford, Connecticut. I am delighted at the opportunity to congratulate former Pakistan Test cricketer Mohammad Younis Khan, local New York cricketers Joseph Allen, Zamin Amin, Wesley King, and Leroy Ramsay. Along with New York City Parks Commissioner Martin Maher for all they have done to develop the sport internationally and in their local communities. Congratulations to Sir Garfield Sobers on being accorded a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's induction ceremony; the complete body of work contributed by the legendary Sir Garfield, a global cricketing icon and hero, is worthy of two Lifetime Achievement Awards. It is an honor to extend the hand of congratulations to him for such a profound contribution. I note with a great sense of appreciation that this year's list of inductees includes cricketers at the local and international levels, but just as importantly, volunteers and representatives of government agencies. While cricket provides an opportunity for individuals to shine, it remains a team sport. Success relies firmly on the support of teammates, volunteers, administrators, and parents, especially in a developing market such as the United States. Thus, it is noteworthy and pleasing that volunteers who help the sport's growth are also suitably acknowledged and recognized for their contributions. I am also happy to see the contribution of groundsman Nathaniel Henderson and umpire Carl Patrick be recognized, albeit posthumously. Inductees into the Cricket Hall of Fame are an elite group of individuals who stand tall in the sport. USA Cricket is pleased and privileged to help acknowledge their invaluable contributions. Yours in cricket.

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MASCELLES W. BAILEY Chairman, New York Planning Committee Distinguished Guests, Fellow Hall of Famers, Members of the Cricket Fraternity, Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of the Cricket Hall of Fame, it is a pleasure to welcome you all to this year's Special Induction Ceremony of the Cricket Hall of Fame. As you may recall, because of Covid-19, the 2020 Induction Ceremony was conducted via Zoom. However, the New York Inductees opted to have an in-person ceremony, hence our presence this evening. The Cricket Hall of Fame was established in 1981 to recognize cricketers who played the sport at the highest levels and individuals who dedicated their lives to promoting and preserving the sport here in the United States and beyond. We have the distinction of being the first Cricket Hall of Fame in the world. Since its inception, some of the greatest cricketers from the West Indies, England, Australia, India, and Pakistan, have enthusiastically accepted induction into the Hall of Fame. Locally, some great cricketers and many outstanding contributors to the enhancement and preservation of cricket have all been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Tonight, we have the honor and pleasure of inducting another great international cricketer from Pakistan-the illustrious Mohammad Younis Khan. His biography speaks for itself. Tonight, we are incredibly proud of our local inductees, and we honestly believe that they are very deserving candidates because of their exceptional service and dedication to our region's cricket. My heartfelt congratulations and welcome to the club. Let me thank all the businesses and individuals who took congratulatory ads in our souvenir journal and to everyone here for your continuing support of the Cricket Hall of Fame. We appreciate all you have done to make this evening a success. And, finally, this evening could not have happened without the superb job done by our Planning and Organizing Committee - Mascelles Bailey, John Aaron, Bassett Thompson, Lloyd Dixon, Godfrey Mitchell, Curtis Clarke, Krish Prasad, Cliff Roye, Venelda Wallace, John Mitchell, Charles Simpson, Michael Chambers, Stanford Walker, and Ovid John. Thank you all for a job well done.

NEW YORK PLANNING COMMITTEE Committee Members

Mascelles W. Bailey, Chairman Class of 2008

Class of 2012

Exec. Director, CHoF

Michael Chambers

Curtis Clarke

Lloyd G. Dixon

Ovid John

Godfrey Mitchell

John Mitchell

Krish Prasad

Cliff Roye

Charles Simpson

Bassett Thompson

Venelda Wallace

John L. Aaron

Treasurer, CHoF

Class of 2017

Class of 2015

Class of 2017

Class of 2018

Class of 2009

Class of 2018

Class of 2016

Class of 2007

Class of 2013

CRICKET HALL OF FAME First In The World

Stan Walker

Class of 2017

Celebrating 40th Anniversary 1981 - 2021

PAST INTERNATIONAL INDUCTEES

James "Jimmy" Clive Adams, 2018

Sir Conrad Cleophas Hunte, KA, 1989

Syed Abid Ali, 2006

Sir Leonard Hutton, 1982

Mansoor Akhtar, 2014

Sir Clive Lloyd, AO, CBE, 1987

Tony Becca, 2005

Alvin Isaac Kallicharran, BEM, 2002

Lionel Bedessee, 2015

John A. G. Law, 1981

Sir Donald G. Bradman, AC, 1985

Hanif Mohammad, 1982

Stephen Anthony Bucknor, OJ, 2017

Mushtaq Mohammad, 2007

Basil Fitzherbert Butcher, 2012

Shoaib Mohammad, 2020

Wycliffe "Dave" Cameron, 2018

Kerry Francis Packer (Posthumously), 2006

Leonard Chambers, 2018

Stephanie Judith Power, 2014

Bhagwat Subramanya Chandrasekar, 2005

Sonny Ramadhin, 1985

Greg Chappell, 2004

Sir Isaac Vivian Richards, KNH, OBE, 2001

Chetan Chauhan, 2007

Sir Anderson Montgomery Roberts, KCN, 2005

Dennis Brian Close, CBE, 2010

Lawrence George Rowe, 2011

Colin E. H. Croft, 2014

David Sentence, 2020

Peter Jeffrey Leroy Dujon, 2015

Zafar Shah, 2018

Dr. Geoff Edwards, 2015

John Neal Shepherd, 2016

Farokh Engineer, 2009

Sewdatt Shivnarian, 2019

Tom Ewart, 1984

Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers, AO, OCC, 1982

Maurice Linton Churchill Foster, 2019

Joseph Stanislaus Solomon, 2012

Joel Garner, 2002

Frederick S. "Freddie" Trueman, OBE, 1985

Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, 2002

Alfred Louis Valentine, 1981

Lancelot Richard Gibbs, 1981

Dilip Balwant Vengsarkar, 2020

Sir Gordon Greenidge KCMG, MBE, 2008

Gundappa Ranganatha Viswanath, 2002

Antony "Tony" William Greig, 2006

Ajit Laxman Wadekar, 2010

Sir Wesley Winfield Hall, 1981

Sir Clyde Walcott, KA, GCM, OBE, 1988

Desmond Leo Haynes, 2008

Courtney A. Walsh, CD, OJ, 2013

George Alphonso Headley, OD, MBE, 1982

Sir Everton Weekes, KCMG, GCM, OBE, 1984

Michael Anthony Holding, 2004

Sir Frank Mortimer Worrell, 1982

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Sir Garfield Aubrun Sobers 28, 1936, in Bridgetown, Barbados, to Shamont and Thelma Sobers, he is the fifth of the six children in his family. In 1953, he made his firstclass debut at age 16 against India at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. At age 17, he made his international Test debut against England at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1958, Sir Garry became the youngest player to break the individual scoring record in Test cricket with his unbeaten 365 against Pakistan, and he remains the youngest Test triple-centurion. The Cricket Hall of Fame is pleased to present Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award for his sterling contributions to cricket, the promotion of the sport, and the development of friendships across ethnicities, nations, and religions. Sir Garfield joins an elite group of stalwarts who have received lifetime achievement awards, and who have all made significant contributions to the sport of cricket; for their countries and communities. Among those are Lloyd Dixon, Michael Holding, Donwell Powell, and Roy Sweeney.

Sir Garfield Sobers was inducted into the USA Cricket Hall of Fame in 1984 based solely on his many accomplishments in cricket. In 1971, the great Sir Donald Bradman described Garry Sobers' 254 for the "Rest of the World XI" against Australia at Melbourne, as, "I believe Garry Sobers' innings was probably the best ever seen in Australia."

The Cricket Hall of Fame has also honored the following individuals with the Hall of Fame's Golden Age Award - Andrew "Buster" Headley, Frederick James Heather, and John Gayle, O.D.

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Mohammad Younis Khan Mohammad Younis Khan has captained Pakistan national cricket teams in all three formats of the game. Born in Mardan, Pakistan, the master strokeplayer is known for his ability to remain focused, composed, and resistant, making him an outstanding batsman. He was able to consistently convert his starts into huge scores, which attracted many fans. Mohammad Younis Khan started playing cricket in the Pakistan domestic circuit for the United Bank Limited in 1998/99. He made his National ODI debut in February 2000 against Sri Lanka. On his Test debut, Khan scored a century against Sri Lanka. In October 2004, he started to make his mark on the international stage as a consistent performer. In the Pakistan-Australia series, Pakistan was whitewashed by Australia 3-0. Younis Khan emerged as the top run-getter for his team and was promoted to vice-captain of the Pakistan National squad. Younis Khan has scored a double century against India. However, just as Younis Khan was experiencing great success in the cricketing world, he had some significant setbacks in his personal life. His father died in 2005, and as a result, he had to fly back from Australia. That was soon followed by the death of his eldest brother in 2006, Mohammed Sharif Khan, who, in Younis' words, taught him to play cricket. In January 2007, he scored a match-winning unbeaten 67 in the 4th innings to guide Pakistan to victory over South Africa in Port Elizabeth, and became the fastest Pakistani to reach 4000 Test runs, just behind Javed Miandad.

For his performances in 2008, he was named in the World ODI XI by the ICC. In 2005, Younis Khan first skippered the Pakistan ODI team in the third ODI of the series against West Indies, where they won and clinched the series 3-0. After that, Khan was offered the role of captaincy, but he turned down the opportunity. Finally, in 2009, he accepted the leadership role, and great success followed. He scored 313 runs as captain, the highest individual score by a Pakistan skipper at the time, and helping his team save the match. As captain, Younis Khan proudly led Pakistan to its championship victory in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20. In 2013 he scored an unbeaten double-hundred against Zimbabwe, and in 2015 Younis Khan played his 101st Test match against Sri Lanka and scored an unbeaten 171 in the game's fourth innings. For his performances in 2015, he was named in the World Test XI by the ICC. Younis Khan finally called it a day on his playing career, retiring from all forms of international cricket after the series against the West Indies in May 2017. He is the first Pakistani to score 10,000 plus runs in Test cricket, and his 34 centuries is the highest number of Test centuries by a Pakistani Test cricketer. Numerous records fell on the road of an illustrious career. He will be remembered for his sterling contributions to the Pakistan national team and, by extension, the world's cricketing community.

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PAST LOCAL INDUCTEES John L. Aaron, 2012 Janette Abrahams, 1984 James Clive Adam, 2018 Cyrus H. Aimey, 1991 Syed Masood Akhtar, 2010 Dr. Mohamed Shameem Ali, 2013 Mahamood “Mo” Ally, 2012 Ishwar Anderson, 2019 Edward Angelo, 2000 Lorna Austin, 2016 Mascelles W. Bailey, 2008 Mohammad N. Baksh, 2008 Syed M. Balkhi, 2017 Victor Benjamin, 2017 Samuel A. Belnavis, 2012 Arnold Black, 1988 Hugh S. Blackman, 2020 John Brebner, 1982 Laurel Bruce, 1991 Dr. Basil K. Bryan, 2007 Joseph Buffong, 2012 Basil Butcher Jr, 2019 William Cameron, 1988 Dr. Constantine Campbell, 2006 Leroy Lynval Campbell, 2017 Keith Carr Sr., 2008 Bryon George Chambers, 2018 Joslyn Chance Sr., 2009 Curtis Clarke, 2018 Rufus T. Clarke, 1982 Paul Cope, 1987 Linval Da Costa, 2015 Earl Daley, 2017 Pauline Davis, 2013 Lloyd George Dixon, 2009 Dr. Linden Dodson, 2019 Clifford Arthur Edghill, 1988 Eric Edman, 1989 Noel C. Elliott, 1991 Rosalyn Emmanuel, 2016 Doreth "Dee" Flowers, 2002 Neville Flowers, 2015 Roy Francis, 1988 Delroy Franklyn, 2020

Petal Samuels-Felicien, 2015 Alfred James Gabriel, 2004 Elvis Grant, 2019 Jack Gray, 1988 P. K. Guha, 2015 Joshua Guthrie, 1989 Orville Hall, 2014 Jamie Harrison, 2012 Joyce Trotman-Harmon, 2014 Paul Hensley, 2014 Terrance Hastoo, 2019 Fitzroy I. Hayles, 2018 Andrew "Busta" Headly, 2012 Clifford Hinds, 2010 Dale V. C. Holness, 2012 Vincent G. HoSang, 2006 Felix Roy Huggins, 1984 Austin Hutchinson, 2009 Mavis Johnson, 2013 Dudley Lloyd Jones, 1987 Merlyn Jones, 1984 Basir Shadi Khan, 2002 Clement A. Lawrence, 2017 Reginald Leslie, 1985 Desmond M. Lewis, 2013 Emmanuel Pierre Lewis, 2014 Barbara P. Lindo, 2005 Lesly R. Lowe, 2009 Leo Magnus, 2004 Ivy Mahabir, 2016 Alan N. Maisel, 2018 John Samuel Melbourne, 2018 Dr. Geneive Brown Metzer, 2008 Ballista McLeish, 2010 Jeffrey R. McLeod, 2020 Eric Miller, 1989 Hubert Carlyle Miller, 2005 Jefferson C. Miller, 2008 Godfrey Mitchell, 2015 John Mitchell, 2018 Clarence Modeste, 2011 Robert Painter, 2002 Henry E. Parker, 1982 Isaac Pennycooke, 2007

Praimnauth Persaud, 2020 Rudy Persaud, 2018 Hugh Pitter, 2010 Denzil Roy Powell, 2006 Kuldeap "Krish" Prasad, 2007 Mahammad Ahmad Qureshi, 2011 Bishop Dr. Jonathan Ramsey Jr., 2016 Victor Reeves, 2020 Hammy Reid, 2007 Roy Reid, 2013 Robert Richards, 2007 Cleveland Robinson, 1987 Hazelle P. Rogers, 2019 Cliff Roye, 2017 Edgar Samuels, 1985 Bill Savit, 1991 Lloyd George Scott, 2006 Frank Seddio, 2002 Elizabeth Horton Sheff, 2002 James Siew, 1988 Charles "Simmo" Simpson, 2017 Alonzo F. Smith, 1991 Julius Spiegel, 2004 Richard Staple, 2018 Kendall B. Stewart, 2002 Roy Sweeney, 1991 Claude T. O. Tait, 1988 Bassett Thompson, 2016 Clem Thompson, 2017 Jerrine "Jerry" Thompson, 2017 Joyce Trotman, 2014 Lloyd Walford, 1981 Trevor H. Walke, 2018 Stanford Walker, 2017 Kenneth Wallace, 1989 Venelda M. Wallace, 2013 Mavis Walfall, 2013 Alicious Watson, 2013 Alvin “Al” Watson, (Posthumously) 2005 Paul Williams, 2010 Leonard Wilson, 2006 Eric Lloyd Young, 1983 Rev. Joseph Zezzo, 1983

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By the age of 12, he represented his school (Mount Zion All Age), playing competitive matches against similar All-Age schools in the parish. Finally, at age 14, Joe represented the St. Ann's Bay Junior Secondary School as the team's captain. In 1972, he moved to Kingston to attend St. Andrew Technical High School. Although he played some cricket in Kingston, his real passion was playing for the parish team in St. Ann. To accomplish that, Joe traveled to St. Ann every weekend to play against the senior parish players. Finally, after two arduous years during which time he never thought of giving up, Joe was selected for the St. Ann parish team. However, as with many things in life, as one's dreams come true, situations change. For Joe, shortly after making the parish team, he migrated to the United States of America. In 1980, a young, spirited, and very passionate Joseph Allen joined the Cornwall Athletic Club in New York as a fiery left-arm fast bowler. He was selected for the New York Cricket League's (NYCL) All-Star team in 1981. By the end of the season, he was named MVP after capturing 41 wickets. Joe Allen was selected for the 1982 New York Metropolitan All-Star Team and got an opportunity to play against world-famous cricketers such as Dennis Lillee, Bryan Lara, Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh, Carlyle Best, and many others.

At the start of Joe's cricket career, it became quite evident his passion for winning was limitless, but his biggest asset was his leadership ability. Joe was quick to demonstrate to his peers that if leaders demonstrate key values of respect and integrity, people would admire those attributes and want to follow them. Joe's strong leadership is also in building credibility. He does not believe that leaders can "tell half the truth hoping the other half doesn't show up." He is fond of saying "trust in truth" and embrace the values of respect and integrity. In 1984, Joe became captain of his team in the NYCL, a position he held through 1987. During that time, his team won numerous championships. He was named MVP for the NYCL five times and garnered countless individual awards for his performance against the Commonwealth and Long Island cricket leagues. In 1993, Joe Allen was selected for the United States national squad but got injured and was unable to travel with the team overseas. For his outlook and approach to leadership and the many management roles he has held, Joe Allen became known as "Joe the Leader." He recognized that all organizations must have competent leadership to survive; thus, the management of any organization must be considered just as important as participation. Over many years in Cornwall Sports Club, Joe has held several executive positions, namely: President, Vice-President, Cricket Captain, Public Relations Officer, and Treasurer. He currently holds the position of Treasurer of the club. As an added responsibility, he has coordinated many overseas

cricket trips to Canada, Barbados, Jamaica, and within the USA. Joe has enjoyed a rewarding relationship with Sportmen's Athletic Club (SAC) of Hartford, Connecticut, since 1981, and was a member of the club for several years. His leadership was demonstrated a few years ago when the Van Cortlandt Park in New York was being renovated. To keep the Cornwall Cricket Club's team together rather than break apart and play for different teams in New York, he asked the members to join the SAC and play cricket with them, winning six of eight Connecticut Cricket League championships in Hartford. The players in New York still talk about that incredible leadership maneuver. When a new cricket organization for older players in New York-New York Cricket Masters Association (NYCMA) was established, the organizers immediately contacted Joe to be a part of the organization. Joe's team, the Bronx Crusaders Masters, had dominated the NYCMA winning nine championships within a few short years. Joe's leadership was instrumental in the success of the Bronx Crusaders' organization. He currently holds the position of Treasurer of that organization. When the Bronx Crusaders Masters team participated in the Michael Holding Masters Tournament in Jamaica, Joe arranged for the team to sponsor a youth cricketer who had passed his exam to High School. The group continues the tradition in its annual tour to Jamaica. Additionally, Joe has been sponsoring a cricket and a football team for the past 25 years in his hometown of Mines District, St. Ann, Jamaica. The Michael Holding Masters Tournament (MHMT) has since been discontinued; however, a new organization, United States Masters Cricket Association (USMCA), took over, and an annual tournament was created. Once again, Joe was one of the key individuals considered for a leadership role in developing the new organization. The first-year USMCA tournament was considered a huge success. Joe is currently the Hospitality Coordinator for USMCA.

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To My Husband Zamin You introduced me to cricket several decades ago. I watched you play then. I saw your dedication, your love and passion for the game. I see you play now, and you still have that dedication, love and passion for the game. I saw you play in South Africa a year ago and thought of a gazelle as I watched you chase a ball. Your dedication is admirable. Your success is well-deserved. I’m proud of you, and I love you. Avena 34

The Members & Supporters of the

American Cricket Society extend congratulations to an original member

ZAMIN AMIN and all the very deserving Inductees of the

Cricket Hall of Fame Saturday, August 28, 2021

LOCAL CRICKET INDUCTEE

Zamin Amin Zamin Amin was born on April 5, 1963 at Albion, in the County of Berbice in Guyana. A left-arm orthodox bowler and middle-order batsman, Zamin represented the East Berbice-Corentyne region in the Under-13, Under-16, and the Under-19 regional tournaments and Berbice in the Guyana Inter-County tournament. In 1981, he represented Guyana's Under-19 team against Barbados in the West Indies Benson & Hedges tournament and shortly after migrated to the United States. He then joined the American Cricket Society (ACS) Cricket Club in New York, a club he still represents. Zamin made his senior debut for the USA national cricket team at the 1990 ICC Trophy in the Netherlands and took 13 wickets from seven games finishing as the team's leading wicket-taker (and fifth overall). His best figures of the tournament were four for 29 from 10 overs, which came against Gibraltar, and he scored 56 batting at number seven in that same match. Right after the 1990 ICC Trophy Zamin Amin was appointed captain of the USA's national team and success came immediately. The USA won the Auty Cup against Canada for the first time after several years. Amin was also the leading wickettaker for the USA at the 1994 ICC Trophy, taking 11 wickets from seven matches, including 5 for 20 against Israel. He came close to repeating the feat at the tournament's 1997 edition, with only one other bowler taking more wickets among his teammates. In October 1998, Amin played for the USA in the 1998-99 Red Stripe Bowl, the West Indies domestic one-day competition. However, he had little opportunity to bowl in his two matches and went wicket-less. Amin's next major international tournament was the 2000 Americas Cricket

Cup in Canada. After that, he did not return to the national team until March 2004, when he represented the USA in the ICC Six Nations Challenge in the United Arab Emirates. Later that year, in May, Amin was selected to make his first-class debut, playing against Canada in the newly established ICC Intercontinental Cup. He was 43 years old at the time of his debut and took two wickets in each innings. Despite his age, Amin was his team's equally leading wicket-taker at the 2004 ICC Americas Championship in Bermuda, with his best figures being five for 31 against Argentina. After the championship, the USA played an Intercontinental Cup fixture against Bermuda. It was Amin's last international appearance. Zamin Amin held the record for the most List-A wickets (47) for the USA. from 2004 until Usman Shuja surpassed that record in 2013. Overall, Amin represented the USA in three ICC Trophy tournaments, captained the team in the 1994 tournament, and played in several other tournaments. As the USA captain, Amin went five and two in seven games in the 1994 ICC Trophy tournament, second only to Sew Shivnarain in the percentage of wins and losses. Locally in New York, Amin was very successful as captain of the Inter-Country, Inter-County, ACS, and several other local tournaments. He has also held several administrative positions in the Eastern American Cricket Association, and coached and managed the USA team to Malaysia. Currently, Zamin Amin is the Treasurer of the Eastern American Cricket Association.

AN OPEN LETTER TO HALL OF FAMER ZAMIN AMIN Dear Zamin - I don’t know where to begin to express my deepest gratitude for the journey we have had together. Words cannot adequately describe the joy of all the fantastic victories we have shared over the last 35 years. The countless hours we spent enjoying each other’s company have been heartwarming. You are the ultimate team person. You have given it your all every time you needed to. You are an inspiration to cricket and how the game should be played - with passion, courage, and lots of heart. It was truly amazing to witness the numerous times you managed to outplay everyone in all phases of the game, even when your opponents were most skilled. Undoubtedly, you are the most reliable and winning cricketer I have seen in my 40 years of cricket in New York. I have never met anyone more reliable, accountable, and responsible towards cricket as you have been. It is a testimony to your overall success. Paul, Saheed, and Skip along with Trevor established the ACS standards. However, you became the face of ACS everywhere the team went. It was always Zamin Amin and the ACS team - a tribute to your outstanding leadership. Our camaraderie, beliefs, and loyalty to cricket made us grow as cricketers and our friendship into an ever lasting one. I am honored to sit alongside you in the Cricket Hall of Fame. Sincerely, Terrence Hastoo

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Cricket Hall of Fame Ever since you and your three brothers started playing for American Cricket Society (ACS), in 1981, I knew you were destined for bigger and better things with your batting, bowling and your electrifying fielding. Even now you continue to represent ACS, some 40 years later in the league's premier division. It is not often that someone represents the same team for so long and at such a high level. From representing the USA, first as a player and then as captain; and last year as captain of a Select West Indies Over-50 team in South Africa. Well done, Zamin! You have made us all very proud.

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Wesley King Wesley King was born and raised in the Parish of St. George, on the island of Barbados. He started playing cricket in the Ronald Three Under-15 cricket tournament representing Parkinson Memorial High School. He was selected to play for the Barbados Youth Cricket Team based on his dedication and zeal for the sport. Wesley then went on to play for the Malvern Cricket Club, First Division in the Barbados Cricket League Team, Carleton Cricket Team, and the Police Cricket Team. In 1983, Wesley migrated to the United States and continued to participate in the sport he loved as a child. He joined the Cameron Cricket Club in the Brooklyn New York League, Malvern Cricket Club in the American Cricket League, Casablanca Cricket Club, and Somerset Cricket Club. His passion for the game was instrumental in him becoming one of the founding members of the Kingsgrove Cricket Club, where he served as the president for four years. King continued to make cricket a meaningful part of his life over the years. He went on to serve as the Vice-President of the American Cricket League for two years. Presently, he is the president of the American Cricket League, which he has held for the past 12 years. His long tenure in that position saw him selected as the Chairman of Selectors and the Secretary of the New York Cricket Region.

Throughout his cricketing career, Wesley had the opportunity to travel extensively with the United States of America Cricket Association (USACA) youth cricket teams as the team's manager. As the manager, he traveled to Bermuda with the Under-15 USA team and the Under-19 USA team when they played in Florida and Canada. In addition, Wesley managed the Under-19 team that qualified and participated in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand in 2010. In 2011, he continued as the USA Under-19 cricket team manager at the ICC qualifier games in Ireland. King also managed the Global Cricket Youth Academy squad traveling to Sri Lanka, India, and Guyana. Presently, he is the manager and secretary for the New York Tri-State Under 19 Cricket Academy, a youth cricket organization where he takes great pride in its accomplishments. King has an extensive and enriched career in cricket and is genuinely dedicated and committed to the sport. As he approaches the summation of his cricketing career, he takes the game seriously and plays a positive and crucial role for the youth cricket organization. He will undoubtedly continue to be an exemplary leader in managing and advocating for improvements within the Tri-State Cricket Academy and cricket, in general.

CONGRATULATIONS NYC Parks Commissioner

Martin Maher On Your Induction Into The Cricket Hall of Fame

From John Mitchell and The Members of Pioneer Cricket Club

LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE INDUCTEE

Martin Maher Martin Maher was born January 18, 1964, the youngest of eight children in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. As a child, he played in Prospect Park and learned to swim at Coney Island and Manhattan Beach. He attended St Francis College and St John's University. Marty as he's commonly called is a 27-year veteran of the United States Coast Guard and served as a qualified boat coxswain, boarding officer, and in the Coast Guard Honor Guard. Additionally, he commanded a Port Security gunboat in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm and has various citations for his distinguished service. Marty started at the New York City Parks Department as a Ranger in 1984 and was promoted to mobile Borough Inspector and served as a beach supervisor in 1987. He was the Deputy Director of Stadia and Marinas (at Shea Stadium) for three years and left to serve in the Persian Gulf. Marty returned as Director of Storehouse Operations at Randall's Island and Director of Special Projects in Brooklyn Operations. He was the manager of Coney Island Beach for five seasons from 1994 through 1998, implementing various projects to beautify Coney Island and improve beach operations. He was promoted to Chief of Staff and served in that position for 18 years, helping to foster over $1 billion in improvements across Brooklyn. He is the agency's liaison to the Department of Veteran Affairs and has been the agency vexillologist for over 20 years. As Chief of Staff, Marty promoted the sport of cricket across the city of New York and helped foster the first designed cricket field in NYC Parks at Spring Creek in Brooklyn, and obtained funding for a new field at Canarsie A Park. Under Commissioner Julius Spiegel, he also organized the Mayor's Cup,

a city-wide championship tournament arranging field time in all five boroughs and culminating in a championship match in Brooklyn for five years. In its final year, he organized the awards ceremony with the Mayor at Gracie Mansion. In 2017, Marty Maher was promoted to Brooklyn Commissioner for NYC Parks. One of his first acts was to reintroduce a championship match in conjunction with the United States Cricket Promoters Association. The match was named the Roy Sweeney Cup and was held on the then newly dedicated Roy Sweeney Cricket Oval, honoring an amazing man who first introduced him to cricket. Though he has 36 years serving the public in NYC Parks, he has no plans to retire. He has planned far too many projects and goals, including improving existing pitches and adding more throughout the borough. He is hopeful that youth and ladies' cricket leagues will also embrace the sport. He is an Eagle Scout hand who has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America for over 45 years serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 237 for over 20 years. He has received numerous accolades, including the highest award for council adult service, the Silver Beaver. In addition, in 2017, he was bestowed with the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, one of the rarest awards in the Boy Scouts of America. He has taught over 1000 scouts and adults and serves on local and national training staffs. A Revolutionary War historian, Marty is credited in David McCullough's Book 1776. In his spare time, he teaches colonial cooking, hikes, and swims. He renovated and now owns the Colonial revival house he grew up in and is a lifetime member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

CONGRATULATIONS

Lee Ramsay

LOCAL CRICKET INDUCTEE

Lee Ramsay Born in Above Rocks, St. Catherine, Jamaica West Indies, Leeroy S. Ramsay attended St. Mary's College High School, where he excelled in sports and academics. As a first-year student, he was selected to the cricket and football/soccer teams and represented the school in Headley Cup at cricket and DaCosta Cup at football. In August 1968, he migrated to New York with the aspiration of becoming a dentist. However, his dream did not materialize, and he switched to accounting, eventually opening his own business with tax preparation as the focus. Leeroy's cricketing career began in New York with the Virgin Islands Cricket Club in the Bronx. When it was learned he was majoring in accounting, he was elected Treasurer of the club, a position he held until his departure in 1976. During his tenure, the club won six consecutive New York Cricket League (NYCL) championships. In addition, he represented the League and a USA team to England and Bermuda in 1973 and 1976, respectively. Leeroy left the Virgin Island Club after the 1976 season and joined the Knights of the Round Table Cricket Club, who played their cricket in the Metropolitan Cricket League (MCL). Ramsay soon became the leading scorer for the Knights of the Round Table team. From 1977 through 1980, he served as the club's Treasurer. From 1980 through 1982, he served as President of Knights of the Round Table Cricket Club.

Knights of the Round Table Cricket Club dissolved in 1987, and he headed for a new home Lucas Sports Club of Brooklyn, which Mascelles Bailey led. At Lucas, he continued his prolific run-scoring. During his Lucas years, Leroy was Vice President from 1991 through 1999 and again from 2002 to 2005. He also served as Treasurer from 1999 to 2002. In 2008, under the leadership of Austin Hutchinson, the New York Masters Association was formed. Leeroy was instrumental in its formation and the participation of Tri-State Masters, one of the original members of the Michael Holding Masters Competition, held annually in Jamaica. In 2019, the United States Masters Cricket Association (USMCA) Inc., was established, and Ramsay was part of the steering committee. He is now its Treasurer. The USMCA had its first successful tour of the Dominican Republic, and the Donovan Bennett Masters Competition was held in Jamaica. Leeroy Ramsay is the founder and CEO of Lee Ramsay Tax Prep Inc. He is married to Vivine, and the couple has two children, Dave and Taasha, and five grandchildren Collin, Jadzia, Kennon, Vivakha, and Sterling.

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POSTHUMOUS INDUCTION

Nathaniel Augustus Henderson Nathaniel Augustus Henderson (Nathan) was born in Pleasant Hill, Annotto Bay, St Mary, Jamaica, on October 10, 1950. He attended Fort George All-Age School, and after graduation, studied auto mechanics. Nathan migrated to the United States more than 40 years ago, where he plied his trade as a skilled auto mechanic for several firms in New York. He was proud of the fact that he was also a talented chef. Many will best remember Nathan as a dedicated, loyal cricket enthusiast. Although he did not play cricket at the highest level, he was the greatest allrounder of all serving the cricket community in New York. He was a member of several clubs before joining Cosmos Cricket Club and being appointed Club Manager. When Cosmos acquired the famous Floyd Bennett Cricket field, Nathan proved to be a great groundsman, keeping the grounds and pavilion in impeccable condition at all times. Floyd Bennett was the official ground for all playoffs and final games of the New York Metropolitan Cricket League, and Nathan took great pride in ensuring that this was the bestkept field in the league. As Nathan prepared the ground for a game, bring water to the players, and work the scoreboard. Then after the game, he would help serve refreshments to players and spectators. He would ensure all equipment was stowed, then collect all the garbage

and put them in bins. Because of this type of dedication, Because of the commitment, Nathan was appointed one of the Metropolitan League's official groundsmen. At league presentations or other functions, Nathan would serve as maitre d', ensuring all guests were served. If he attended an event of any cricket organization, he would volunteer to assist. Such was his willingness to be at the forefront of service to his fellowmen in the cricket fraternity. Nathan was also a board member of the United States Cricket Promoters Association, founded by Roy Sweeney. In the organization, Nathan was one of the most dedicated and valuable members, always giving passionate service wherever it was required. Nathan passed away on February 7, 2021, after a brief battle with Covid-19. Surviving Nathan is his daughters Nadine and Beverley, brothers Dave, Winston, Jeremiah, Herbert, Urel, Herman, and Vincent. Sisters Agatha and Beverley, and a special friend, Phyllis. The cricket fraternity in New York wholeheartedly supports his induction into the Cricket Hall of Fame, albeit posthumously, for his exceptional contribution to the sport. The cricket fraternity, family, and friends lost one of its brightest stars with his passing. May Nathan's Soul Rest in Peace.

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POSTHUMOUS INDUCTION

Carl Patrick Carl Patrick was born in Maroon Town, St Elizabeth, Jamaica on July 9, 1947. He attended Vere Technical High School, where he excelled in cricket, football, and track and field, before joining the Jamaica Defense Force as a soldier and serving for several years before moving to the United States in 1976 and settling in Brooklyn, New York. He worked for Chemical Bank and AT&T. While working at AT&T, he attended Long Island University, where he obtained his BSc., Degree in Business Administration. As soon as Patrick arrived in New York, he got involved with cricket, his favorite sport, and lifelong passion. He first joined the Jamaica Athletic Cricket Association and played for two years as an excellent all-rounder. He then moved on to Lucas Cricket Club, where he spent three years and later founded Spartans Cricket Club. The club lasted for three years, and he moved on to Lions Cricket Club. In all the clubs he was involved in, he played and served on their management teams. He was Secretary and cricket captain at Lucas. At Spartans, he was the founder and President, and at Lions CC, he served as President for over 20 years. Patrick was elected to the Board of the Metropolitan League and served for 15 years, Corresponding Secretary and Vice- President. During that time, he also served as the League's Umpire Coordinator. Patrick was a qualified International cricket umpire. After his playing days were over, he

would be on the field every Saturday and Sunday, umpiring games in the Metropolitan League and Master's Cricket Leagues. When the New York Public Schools made cricket a Varsity Sport under Commissioner Bassett Thompson, Patrick became one of the official umpires. Because of his dedication to cricket and his willingness to serve, he was elected to the United States Cricket Umpires Association board, a position he held until his death. He was always one of the preferred umpires for playoff games in the Metropolitan and Masters Leagues. He would volunteer his services free of charge in all memorial and celebrity games. All this he did with a calm, quiet, and cheerful demeanor. New York cricketers and fans will remember Carl Patrick as one of the most dedicated members of the cricket community. His nomination for induction into the Cricket Hall of Fame posthumously was enthusiastically endorsed. On February 18, 2019, Patrick passed away and is survived by his wife, Carol, children Andrea, Stacy, Allison, and Shaun. We have lost a true champion and one of our brightest stars. May Carl's Soul Rest in Peace.

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The Executive and Member Clubs of the Metropolitan Cricket League extend congratulations to

LEE RAMSAY and our lost but not forgotten brothers

NATHAN HENDERSON & CARL PATRICK

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IN MEMORIAM

Hugh Pitter The fond memories of Hugh Pitter held by many following his passing on January 21st this year serve as the legacy of a man held in the highest esteem. As an individual of great integrity, honesty, and accountability, he was admired by many for his dedication to cricket. Hugh Pitter joined Brooklyn Cricket Club after leaving Jamaica in the late 1950s. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam war. Upon returning from the war, he immediately rejoined Brooklyn Cricket Club and played alongside several young Jamaican players new to the club.. Hugh was a left-arm spinner that had several batsmen feeling for the ball. He was also a member and player of the Jamaica Social Athletic Club (JSAC) in the 1970s. In 1960 Hugh Pitter, then vice president, and other executive members of Brooklyn Cricket Club, through negotiations with the Democratic Leader for the Canarsie area, was able to secure the first cricket purpose-built field in Canarsie Park Brooklyn. In 1981, Hugh Pitter joined Hopeful Village Social Club, now known as Villagers Sports & Athletic Club. In the mid-1980s, he became the General Manager of Villagers and remained an integral part up to his passing earlier this year. Mr. Pitter served as a liaison with the New York City Parks Department, and was instrumental in acquiring Gateway Cricket Oval, now the Roy

Sweeney Cricket Oval, and the home ground of Villagers Sports & Athletic Club. Hugh Pitter helped organize and played on many international and domestic cricket tours to Bermuda, Canada, Jamaica, Maryland, Washington, DC, Florida, Philadelphia, and Connecticut, to name a few. He was also a Committee Member of the New York. Cricket Region and served as Treasurer for the New York Cricket Region's Women's Committee. A man well-known for his attention to financial detail and constitutional processes, he was the Treasurer of the U.S. Cricket Promoter's Association. Mr. Pitter also served as Treasurer of the New York Metropolitan Cricket League from 1995- 2005. He also served as Public Relations Officer and the Internal Auditor for a few years. Hugh Pitter served as a selector for the representative Jamaica cricket team in the Ed Ahmad Cricket Cup and now-defunct New York Red Stripe Competition, Hugh Pitter held numerous administrative positions for clubs, leagues, and the New York Region. A recipient of numerous awards and accolades for his tireless and selfless work on and off the field, Hugh Pitter was inducted into the Cricket Hall of Fame in 2010 in recognition of his many contributions to cricket.

v The New York Planning Committee of the Cricket Hall of Fame wishes to congratulate this year's class of inductees. We would also like to express our sincere condolences to the grieving families and friends of those New York cricket stakeholders we lost during the past year. We shall always be grateful for the enormous contribution they have made to the growth and development of cricket in the USA. May Their Souls Rest In Perfect Peace.

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