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Our Organization

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