Welcome to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum e-newsletter. Within this e-newsletter we plan to keep you informed of all the exciting events and happenings with the Hall of Fame!
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum proudly presents the Pitch Talks VIP event, an exclusive event to launch the Induction weekend.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has expanded
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce that the expansion of its current museum in St. Marys, Ontario is well under way and will be completed in 2018.
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum relies on your donations to continue to provide a vibrant and meaningful home for Canada’s rich baseball history. Donate today for the museum expansion!
2006 Hall of Famer Ron Hayter passes away
Ron who passed away April 21, 2018 had been a player, coach, manager, executive and organizer of Canadian and international baseball for close to 50 years. Read more HERE.
2012 Hall of Famer Rusty Staub passes away
Rusty who passed away March 29, 2018 played for the Montreal Expos from 1969-71, 1979 and was considered the first fan favourite in franchise history
What Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer was the first American League player to record 20 doubles, 20 triples and 20 home runs in same same season?
Born in Fort William, Ontario he would blossom into a top power-hitting prospect and was signed by the Cleveland Indians. His .383 batting average and 187 RBIs with the Tribe’s minor league affiliate in Zanesville in 1936 reinforced his blue chip status and earned the young Canuck a big league promotion that September.
Answer near the bottom of the newsletter.
2018 Induction weekend - June 14-17
Thursday, June 14 - VIP Inductees Pitch Talks At The Rec Room (beside Rogers Centre) in Toronto with 2018 inductees, plus Kelly Gruber and Tim Leiper. More details HERE.
Friday, June 15 - 22nd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic and Banquet. Golf tournament 90% sold out, but lots of banquet tickets still available. Celebrities to date include: 2018 inductees Pedro Martinez, Lloyd Moseby and Bill Humber, plus past inductees Fergie Jenkins, Steve Rogers, Howard Starkman, Allan Simpson, Murray Cook, Jeff Francis and Blue Jays legend Kelly Gruber. More details HERE.
Saturday, June 16 - 2018 Induction Ceremony The 2018 inductees are Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lloyd Moseby, Montreal Expos Cy Young award winning pitcher Pedro Martinez and Canada's top baseball historian Bill Humber. More details HERE.
Toronto Blue Jays Honda Instructional Clinic at the Hall of Fame in St. Marys on Sunday, April 29 from 9am to 1pm
John Axford pitched in his 500th career game on April 17, 2018 versus Kansas City. John becomes just the 7th Canadian in MLB history to pitch in 500 or more games. All-time leaders are: Paul Quantrill 841, Rheal Cormier 683, Fergie Jenkins 664, Ryan Dempster 579, John Hiller 545 and Jesse Crain 532.
Joey Votto collected
his 1000th career walk on April 18, 2018 versus Milwaukee. Joey becomes the 1st Canadian and 2nd Reds player (Pete Rose) to accomplish this feat. Joey has passed Justin Morneau with his 1604th career hits for most by a Canadian first basemen and 2nd most hits by a Canadian behind Larry Walker (2160).
Tyler O'Neill was drafted in the 3rd round by the Seattle Mariners in 2013 and made his big league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals on April 19, 2018 versus Chicago Cubs. Tyler has donated his batting gloves from that game to the Hall of Fame.
"Cooperstowners in Canada" trivia question answer.
Jeff Heath in 1941. Read more about his great career HERE.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum PO Box 1838 140 Queen St. E. - office 386 Church St. S. - museum St.
Marys, ON N4X 1C2 519-284-1838
