The Rhode Island Reds Heritage Society was formed in 2001 to honor and to preserve the fabled 51-year history of the Reds.
The organization accomplishes this mission by:
Acquiring and organizing a large and loyal membership to share, foster and promote the team's glorious history
Collecting Reds memorabilia and artifacts that represent the team's rich heritage
Honoring past Reds players, administrators and others once associated with the team
Promoting youth hockey by organizing skills camps and recognizing youth hockey standouts
A New Partnership
The Heritage Society hosted its Grand Finale Reunion of former players and fans on Aug. 21, 2022, at the elegant Rhodes on the Pawtuxet ballroom. This event honored former Reds players and other Rhode Islanders who made contributed so much to the game we love. Scroll down foir video of the event.
The event also cemented our partnership with the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame, which had hosted its 2022 Induction Ceremony the night before. The Heritage Society is now working with the Hall of Fame toward our common goal: to preserve and showcase the rich history and heritage of the game of hockey in our state while recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of players, coaches, administrators, officials and teams.
That effort began with the installation of the Hall’s downtown Providence displays and interactive “Wall of Fame” at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, which feature images and videos showcasing many of the greatest names in Rhode Island hockey history.
Our next objective is building a Museum to pay perpetual tribute to the Reds and RI hockey.
The Grand Finale Reunion in Video
For people who could not attend our Grand Reunion Finale - and for those who attended and want to relive the event - we present the event in video.
Introduction by Society Treasurer Bill Connell
A tribute to Society Founder Buster Clegg and a message from Society President Andre Mayer
A tribute to Society board member and "Voice of the Reunions" Tom McDonough
Presentation of the Sage Service Award to Ray Morgan
Presentation of the Sage Service Award to Gerry Letourneau
Presentation of the Ross Perseverance Award to Joe Exter
Presentation of the Native Son Award to Brian Boucher
Presentation of Topps Award to Tom Woodcock
R.I. Media Star Joe Rocco interviews Reds greats Ross Brooks, Bobby Leduc and Serge Boudreault
Wrapup by Society Treasurer Bill Connell
A Look Back
We have compiled a slideshow of the last 20 years of reunions. Share a look back at old friends and good times.
Society Office:
R. I. Reds Heritage Society
PO Box 504
Lincoln, RI 02865
Telephone: 401-230-5905
Email for Society information: RIREDS15@gmail.com
Email for website issues: webmaster@rireds.org
Officers:
Andre Mayer, President
Tom McDonough, Vice President
Bill O'Connor, Secretary
Bill Connell, Treasurer
Reba Golden, Director of Operations
Board of Directors:
Mike Bailey
Vin Cimini
Buster Clegg
Jim Clegg
Mal Goldenberg
Joe Rocco
Bob Spaziano
Directors Emeritus:
Lou Amitrano
Tom Army
Nick Azzarone
Arnold Bailey
Dick Bartlett
Andy Berg
Dan Butler
Frank Caparco
George Patrick Duffy
Eddie Ellsworth
Pete Fontaine
Roger Gladu
George Landes
Bob Leduc
Dick Reniere
Rick Scherza
Webmaster:
Mike Bailey
email: webmaster@rireds.org
R. I. Reds Heritage Society
PO Box 504 Lincoln, RI 02895
Telephone: 401-230-5905
email: RIREDS15@gmail.com