Tommy Lasorda speaks at his Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in St. Marys, Ont., in 2006. Photo: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: – As you have already heard, legendary Los Angeles Dodgers manager and Canadian Baseball Hall... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Larry Walker, Larry Walker, Larry Walker
This week’s column is devoted to Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker, who was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) is the only other Canadian player to be elected to the Cooperstown shrine. He was honoured in 1991. Here are some fun facts and firsts from... Continue Reading →