Our Organization

The Rhode Island Reds Heritage Society was formed in 2000 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 following to share, foster and promote the team’s glorious history
  • Researching and cataloging photos and data that chronicle the Red’s players and history
  • Collecting and displaying 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 20 Annual Reunions of players and fans over the years (visit Reunion Recaps page). Our Grand Finale Reunion was held on Aug. 21, 2022, at the elegant Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet ballroom in Cranston, RI. The gathering honored former Reds players and Rhode Islanders who contributed so much to the game we love.

The event also cemented our partnership with the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame, which had hosted its 2022 Induction Ceremonies the night before and in which 11 Reds players and officials are enshrined. The Heritage Society is now working with the Hall towards our common goal: to grow the game by preserving and showcasing 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”, located at the Amica Mutual Pavilion alongside the Reds kiosk cluster, which celebrates the illustrious and storied history of the team. The HOF kiosk features images and videos showcasing the greatest names in Rhode Island hockey history, including many Reds, and a timeline of our state’s most significant hockey milestones and contributions to the game.

Our next objective is building a Museum to pay perpetual tribute to the Reds and Rhode Island’s illustrious and pioneering hockey history.

When the Reds Ruled the Roost

Below is the story of the 51-year hockey love affair between our Reds and its legion of passionate fans. This excerpt of the Joe Rocco’s Emmy Award-winning documentary, narrated by Boston Bruins legendary announcer Fred Cusick, chronicles the storied history of the most immensely popular RI sports team of the 20th century, including many colorful stories from former Reds hockey greats – including Hall of Famers, owners, general managers, coaches and fans.

Society Office:
R. I. Reds Heritage Society
PO Box 190
Greenville, RI 02828
Telephone: 401-486-2633
RIRedsHeritageSociety@gmail.com

Officers:

  • Wayne Forrest, President
  • Vin Cimini, Vice President
  • Bill O’Connor, Secretary
  • Bill Connell, Treasurer

Board of Directors:

  • Mike Bailey
  • Jim Clegg
  • Mal Goldenberg
  • Andre Mayer
  • Joe Rocco
  • Bob Spaziano

Directors Emeritus:

  • Buster Clegg, Founding President
  • 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
  • Tom McDonough
  • Dick Reniere
  • Rick Scherza
  • Len Tessier

Webmaster:
Mike Bailey
email: webmaster@rireds.org