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Past Presidents


Years PresidentName
1972-1974

Tony Malafronte (Deceased)

1975

Dave Ryan, Sr.  (Deceased)

1976

Andy Esposito

1977

Dave Rosenthal (Deceased)

1978

Dr. Bernie Buteau

1979

Stan Gedansky (Deceased)

1980

Dr. Barry Josephs

1981

Richard Prescott

1982-1983

Steve Fiore (Deceased)

Years PresidentName
1984-1985

Walt McGourty

1986-1988

Dr. Paul Musco

1989-1991

Walt Cichocki

1992-1994

Dwight Rowland

1995-1996

Steve Musante

1997-1998

Bob Levine

1999 – 2000

Steve Schoppmann

2001 – Present

Dwight Rowland

Past Presidents of the Bethany Summer League (BSL) :  Jack Paugas (Deceased), Gene Cofrancesco, Ray Veronneau, Dave Mattei, Kevin Sullivan and Brian Santos

As Beth – Wood gets set to celebrate its 54th Anniversary in 2026, we proudly recognize the efforts of all the past WFBL / BSL / B – W Presidents who, through their untiring leadership and dedication since the League’s inception, have helped guide and shape this League to the unparalleled success it continues to experience today. 

Past Presidents / Founders Group Photo


April 29, 2017 Opening Day – 45th Anniversary of the league

Front Row:

Dr. Barry Josephs (1980), Dave Ryan Sr. (1975), Dom Proto (Founder, 1972), Dr. Mark DeNegre (Founder, 1972), Tony Malafronte (1972–74), Dolph Luciani (Founder, 1972) and Herb Savitt (Founder, 1972)

Back Row:

Andy Esposito (1976), Kevin Sullivan (BSL), Dr. Bernie Buteau (1978), Richard Prescott (1981), Dr. Paul Musco (1986-88), Steve Musante (1995-96), NewBritain Bee’s Mascot Sting, Ray Verroneau (BSL) and Dwight Rowland (1992-94 and 2001-Present)

Missing from Photo:

Stan Gedansky (1979), Walt McGourty (1984-85), Walt Cichocki (1989-91), Bob Levine (1997-98), Steve Schoppmann (1999-2000), Jack Paugas (BSL), Kurt Voloshin (BSL), Dave Mattei (BSL), Brian Santos (BSL), Joe Ciaburri (Founder, 1972), George Krall (Founder, 1972), John Carroll (Founder, 1972) and Bob Laemel (Founder, 1972)

Deceased:

Dave Rosenthal (1977), Steve Fiore (1982-83), Frank Pizzuti (Founder, 1972), George Kolligian (Founder, 1972)