HAPPY CANADA DAY WEEKEND 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!
2018 INDUCTION WEEKEND
Induction Day 2018 - Saturday, June 16. L-R: Bill Humber, Lloyd Moseby (Pedro Martinez missing due to medical reasons)
A packed crowd witnessed two amazing speeches by Bill and Lloyd and a special panel of three former Montreal Expos pitchers talking about Pedro and his great career. See more photos HERE.
Winning team - Reg Clinton, Doug Johnson, Brian Stevenson, John Schwartzentruber. Fantastic day on the golf course with delicious food and amazing sports celebrity interviews to end off the evening. See more photos HERE.
VIP Pitch Talks evening - Thursday, June 14
Dan Shulman on stage with Lloyd Moseby, Bill Humber and Pedro Martinez. Unique VIP access to our 2018 inductees and wonderful conversation on stage. See more photos HERE.
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THE NEW MUSEUM
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 spring 2019. Reminder the museum is closed for 2018, but the office is open. More photosHERE
2018 HALL OF FAME MERCHANDISE
Even with the museum closed for the season you are still able to pickup your Hall of Fame merchandise including the special 2018 Inductee t-shirt, bats, cards and programs. Pickup available at our office or order online HERE.
TRIVIA TIME
"Cooperstowners in Canada" trivia question
On June 19, Calgary native and Atlanta Braves hurler Mike Soroka became the first pitcher from Alberta to start a regular season game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Can you name the two pitchers from Alberta that have made relief appearances against the Blue Jays?
CANADIAN MLB NEWS
James Paxton from Ladner, B.C. pitched a no-hitter on May 8, 2018 versus Toronto. James became just the 2nd Canadian and first since Hall of Famer Dick Fowler in 1941 to throw a 9 inning no hitter. Read more about James HERE.
Calgary native Mike Soroka made his MLB debut on May 1, 2018 against NY Mets going 6 innings, allowing 1 run with 5 strikeouts and picking up the win. After the game Mike donated his cleats to the Hall of Fame. Read more about Mike's great career HERE.
Joey Votto played in his 1500th career game on June 19 versus Detroit becoming the 6th Canadian to accomplish this feat. Joey has also tied Matt Stairs with 265 career homeruns for 2nd all-time by Canadians. Read more about Joey HERE.
TRIVIA ANSWER
Mike Johnson (Edmonton, Alberta) and Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alberta)
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
