Ron Toews

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Started playing for Plum Coulee at age 12 always as a pitcher or ss Joined Plum Coulee SRS. At age 15 1960 Played for Plum Coulee JRS losing out Isaac Brock in the Provincial playdowns 1962 pitched no hitter against St James in Provincials 1963 member of Plum Coulee Juveniles provincial team 1963 record in provincials was 8 wins/1 loss allowed 18 hits in 63 innings with 93 strike-outs 1964 played for Brandon Cloverleafs as a pitcher/ss, 41 innings 39 strike-outs, .319 batting average 1964 pitched and won a complete game against the touring Kansas City Monarchs who had Satchel Paige as their starting pitcher 1966 pitched in all 5 games for Brandon vs. Transcona in Provincial finals (1 win, 1 loss,2 saves) 1970 played for St Agathe Bisons at Canadian National Championship, won against Nova Scotia 1986-96 coached minor ball at Greendale C C in Winnipeg

Brian Toews

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1958-61 member of Plum Coulee Pirates SR team 1960 played 1st base fopr Plum Coulee JRS. – lost to Issac Brockk in Provincial Finals 1965 batted 3 for 3 against Grunthal known as a power hitter with a high batting average

Jack Hind

Inducted: 1997
Date of Birth: Deceased, 1950

A prominent junior and senior baseball player in Winnipeg both before and after he served overseas in World War One. Helped make Wesley Park in Winnipeg one of the first in Canada with lights. After playing for many years, he organized and managed several Winnipeg teams, including the West End Rosedales, 1945-50.

Jim Scott

Inducted: 1997
Date of Birth: 1908, Deceased, 1981

Born in 1908, he was the catcher and often the manager for McConnell`s strong teams of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. A highly respected leader on and off the field.

Laurie Artiss

Inducted: 1997
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Location: Priddis, Alberta

A founding member of the Manitoba Minor Baseball Association, he was the first President of the Manitoba Senior Baseball League. Formerly an Athletic Director in Dauphin and Virden, and sports editor of the Brandon Sun.

Lorne Caldwell

Inducted: 1997
Date of Birth: 1917
Location: Hamiota

Born in 1917, he played in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, a good hitter who pitched and played second base despite the fact he could throw only underhand because of a shoulder injury. Managed and coached Hamiota Red Sox, 1961-1971, winning 5 pennants and 3 league titles in the M.S.B.L.

Lorne Lilley

Inducted: 1997
Date of Birth: 1934
Location: Winnipeg
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Born in Winnipeg in 1934, he played in Cardale, Rapid City, Melita, Lyleton, Brandon, Riverside. Coached successful youth teams in Brandon, Neepawa, and Cardale.

Irv Powers

Inducted: 1997
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Location: Brandon

Played with Brandon Cloverleafs, 1955-57, but an industrial accident cut short his playing career. He went on to coach and manage Cloverleafs for 23 years, and in the 1970s and early 80s he coached several provincial representatives in regional or national championship events.

Ab Richardson

Inducted: 1997
Date of Birth: 1910 - 1982
Location: McConnell, Manitoba

Born in 1910, pitched for McConnell, Bradwardine, and Hartney before becoming an umpire, where he made his mark on the game. Was umpire-in-chief for M.S.B.L. for several seasons, and conducted countless umpiring clinics. He was also rewarded honourary life membership in M.S.B.L. Ab was also inducted into the M.B.A. Honour Society in 1971. President of M.S.B.L. in 1966, 1969, 1970.

Bobby Bend

Inducted: 1997
Date of Birth: 1914
Location: Poplar Point

Born at Poplar Point in 1914, a member of a famous Portage district family. He began to umpire at age 16 and umpired in the Interlake region for some 50 years.