Fans Seek 'Spec' Shea Memorabilia for Display

Naugatuck CT

06 February, 2021

2:48 PM

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NAUGATUCK, CT - A display to honor the late Frank "Spec" Shea is in the works. Organizers are seeking any stories or memorabilia people may have on the Naugatuck sports legend. "Spec" Shea was a Naugatuck native who died in 2002. He pitched for both the New York Yankees and the Washington Senators. With the Yankees, he was a member of the 1947 and 1949 World Series championship teams. Ron Gagliardi, who is the former president of the Naugatuck Historical Society, said the borough was planning to put together a display to honor Shea for what would have been his 100th birthday on Oct. 2, 2020. Unfortunately, these plans were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The display could possibly be showcased at a borough event, like one of the downtown festivals. The organizers are looking for any information, stories or keepsakes people may have to share as part of the display. For information, please email Gagliardi at [email protected].