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Frank Benjamin’s book “Mr. B’s Sports Memories” is for sale. At the recent Roast in his honor, Mr. B requested that the evening’s profit be dedicated to the Canal Street Boxing Gym, a place he greatly admires for the work they do with Lawrence youth. This is a great keepsake for anyone growing up in the Merrimack Valley.

Moynihan Lumber Awards

August 1, 2016

Fourteen years ago my boss at WCCM Jim Murphy called me to let me know that someone was at the station that wanted to meet me. I quickly scooted to the station and to this […]

Tommy Collins vs. Willie Pep

July 15, 2016

This is a true story that all of a sudden came back to my memory as I sat with a bunch of retirees over coffee at Heav’nly Donuts on Merrimack St. in Methuen a couple […]

Sports

Every year around mid-February, a strange ritual takes place in all parts of our country. It happens in factories, in offices on construction sites, in doctor’s offices, in offices of Lawrence’s Police and Fire Chief, […]

The kids should just have fun

May 17, 2016

By Frank Benjamin Every year around mid-February, a strange ritual takes place in all parts of our country. It happens in factories, in offices on construction sites, in doctor’s offices, in offices of Lawrence’s […]

Lawrence MA Aerial View - Courtesy: WikiMedia

Pedestrians Beware of LHS New Drivers in 57

May 2, 2016

In 1957 a big group of students passed the exam to become new operators of motor vehicles at the RMV. The following boys will be new drivers in the City of Lawrence: Paul Sarcione, Ellsworth […]

Mr. B’s Sports Stories: LHS happenings in 1954

April 16, 2016

At the home of the blue and white on Haverhill St. there were many exciting things going on. One to none of the sports fans surprise was the naming of Joe Cockroft the player of […]

The Roast of Mr. B

April 2, 2016

Close to 150 friends got together at the Sons of Italy Lodge in Methuen on March 31st to pay tribute to Frank Benjamin. Frank has been a fixture in local sports for the past 60 […]

Mr. B’s Sports Stories: Joe Cockcroft a Hall-of-Famer in every way

March 1, 2016

A couple of weeks ago I heard my friend of many years was having knee problems so common to aging athletes. I telephoned him mainly because if it were me that was hurting he’d […]

Bill Quinlan #83 – Part 2

January 15, 2016

To write about such a legend is not such an easy thing so that is why I’ve decided to continue of this amazing athlete from our area. I promise you that as you read of […]

Mr. B’s Sports Stories: Social League All Star Game 1969

December 1, 2015

In 1969 the annual fast pitch All Star game was set to be played at the Hayden Schofield Park on Lawrence St. The league has been part of the City’s 4th of July celebration for […]