Albany Twilight League
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The Albany Twilight League, based in and around Albany, NY, is an amateur baseball league that was founded in 1930 by George Elwell. Two former Major Leaguers, Matty Fitzgerald and Ed Phelps, along with James Ronin and William Louden, were all members of the first league commission. Claude Tibbitts became president of the league in 1931, which is when it began its first competitive season. The league consisted of 10 teams at that time. The Legendary Schuylers, managed by Charlie Callahan, were the first league champions.
Currently, the league president is Bill Miles. Bruce Barkevich is the vice president.
Several Major League Baseball players have played in the Albany Twilight League. Billy Harrell, Gary Holle, Dan Peltier, Hipólito Peña, John Cerutti, Glen Barker, Tony Fossas and Mickey Brantley all played in the league at one point. Minor leaguers Chris Salamida and Doug Drumm played in the league as well.
| Haack Division |
| Troy Haymakers |
| Dreyer Boyajian |
| Albany Athletics |
| South Troy Dodgers |
| Tholl Division |
| Davies A.C. |
| Albany Senators |
| All-Stars Academy |
| Lansingburgh Royals |
[edit] Haack Division
The Haack division is named after Henry Haack, longtime officer of the league who is now in the league's Hall of Fame.
- Albany Athletics are 8-time State Champion and 2-time League champion
- Troy Haymakers were 1998 League Champion
[edit] Tholl division
The Tholl division is named after Joe Tholl, a one-time president of the league who is now in the league's Hall of Fame.
- Davies A.C. was the 2002, 2003 and 2005 champions in the league.
- Albany Senators were the 2004 champions in the league.
- All-Stars Academy was the 1999, 2000, and 2001 champions of the league.
