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2013 CBHFM Inductee – George Bell – Things you might not know …

By cooperstownersincanada June 19, 2013 1 Comment

Writer’s Note: This is my second in a series of “Things you might not know …” articles about this year’s Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductees. This year’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 29 at 11 a.m. in St. Marys, Ont., on the museum’s ceremonial grounds. Admission is free. …

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But What Do I Know? … Edwin Encarnacion, Miguel Batista, Eric Thames

Canadian Baseball Card of the Week: 1996 Bowman Mike Kusiewicz. Born in Montreal in 1976, Mike Kusiewicz was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the eighth round of the 1994 amateur draft. The Canadian southpaw and longtime member of the Canadian national team pitched in parts of 10 pro seasons in the Rockies, Blue Jays, Red Sox and Brewers organizations. He finished his professional career by pitching for four seasons with independent teams in Edmonton, Winnipeg and Ottawa. He currently resides in Ottawa and runs Mike's Baseball Camps in Nepean, Ont.
June 16, 2013 1994 Montreal Expos Dick Fowler Edwin Encarnacion Freddie Benavides Justin Morneau Miguel Batista Minnesota Twins Montreal Expos no-hitter Reggie Cleveland Toronto Blue Jays 2 Comments

2013 CBHFM Inductee – Rob Ducey – Things you might not know …

June 12, 2013 2013 inductee Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame George Bell Jason Dickson Mike Mussina Montreal Expos Nolan Ryan Paul Quantrill Philadelphia Phillies Rob Ducey Toronto Blue Jays 2 Comments

20 Canadians selected in 2013 MLB Draft

Edmonton-born southpaw Rob Zastryzny was the first Canadian selected in this year's MLB draft.
June 9, 2013 Cal Quantrill Canadians MLB Draft Rob Zastryzny 1 Comment

But What Do I Know? … Adam Lind, Mark Teahen, Sparky Anderson

Canadian Baseball Card of the Week: 1994 Topps Archives Roberto Clemente. Most think of Roberto Clemente exclusively as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He was actually signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers who tried to hide him with the Montreal Royals farm team in 1954. Read more about Clemente's season in Montreal here:
June 6, 2013 Adam Lind first game Larry Walker Lou Frazier Mark Teahen Marquis Grissom Montreal Expos Montreal Royals National Baseball Hall of Fame released Ricky Romero SkyDome Sparky Anderson Texas Rangers Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Maple Leafs 3 Comments

Flashback to 1983 – A glorious start for both of Canada’s teams

Macleans- Stieb-Rogers
June 4, 2013 1983 2005 Andre Dawson Bobby Mattick Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Dave Stieb Gary Carter John McHale Montreal Expos Pat Gillick Steve Rogers Tim Raines Toronto Blue Jays Leave a Comment

But What Do I Know? … Epy Guerrero, Tony Fernandez, Joe Nathan

Canadian Baseball Card of the Week: 1991 Topps Kevin Reimer. The left-handed slugger was born in Macon, Ga., when his father Gerry was playing in the Braves' minor league system, but he was raised in Enderby, B.C. Selected in the 11th round by the Texas Rangers in the 1985 draft, this 6-foot-4 Canuck would belt 52 homers over parts of six seasons in the big leagues with the Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers from 1998 to 1993.
May 29, 2013 Anibal Sanchez Carlos Delgado Epy Guerrero Joe Nathan Kelly Johnson Kevin Reimer Marquis Grissom Montreal Expos Pat Gillick Steve Rangers Tampa Bay Rays Tony Fernandez Toronto Blue Jays 7 Comments

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Canadian Baseball Card of the Week: 1996 Bowman Mike Kusiewicz. Born in Montreal in 1976, Mike Kusiewicz was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the eighth round of the 1994 amateur draft. The Canadian southpaw and longtime member of the Canadian national team pitched in parts of 10 pro seasons in the Rockies, Blue Jays, Red Sox and Brewers organizations. He finished his professional career by pitching for four seasons with independent teams in Edmonton, Winnipeg and Ottawa. He currently resides in Ottawa and runs Mike's Baseball Camps in Nepean, Ont.
Edmonton-born southpaw Rob Zastryzny was the first Canadian selected in this year's MLB draft.
Canadian Baseball Card of the Week: 1994 Topps Archives Roberto Clemente. Most think of Roberto Clemente exclusively as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He was actually signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers who tried to hide him with the Montreal Royals farm team in 1954. Read more about Clemente's season in Montreal here:
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Canadian Baseball Card of the Week: 1991 Topps Kevin Reimer. The left-handed slugger was born in Macon, Ga., when his father Gerry was playing in the Braves' minor league system, but he was raised in Enderby, B.C. Selected in the 11th round by the Texas Rangers in the 1985 draft, this 6-foot-4 Canuck would belt 52 homers over parts of six seasons in the big leagues with the Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers from 1998 to 1993.
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Canadian Baseball Card of the Week: Born in Victoria, B.C. in 1965, Steve Wilson pitched in parts of six big league seasons with the Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers. In 205 career games, the Canuck southpaw, who pitched primarily in relief, posted 13 wins. He currently serves as the Pacific Rim scouting supervisor for the Chicago Cubs.
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With help from his two Hall of Fame teammates, Catfish Hunter got the win at Exhibition Stadium on September 21, 1978.

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