Former big league centre fielder Chet Lemon, who died on May 8 at the age of 70, was a lot more to me than just a World-Series winning centre fielder.
Remembering Mike Kilkenny
We remember former Detroit Tigers left-hander Mike Kilkenny (Bradford, Ont.) who passed away six years ago at the age of 73.
But What Do I Know? . . . James Paxton, Cal Quantrill, Justin Morneau, Josh Naylor
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses my mom, Cal Quantrill, Zach Pop, Chris Robinson and Felipe Alou.
But What Do I Know? . . . Mother’s Day, Cal Quantrill, Zach Pop, Felipe Alou
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses my mom, Cal Quantrill, Zach Pop, Chris Robinson and Felipe Alou.
But What Do I Know? . . . Matt Lloyd, Shi Davidi, Tim Wallach, Milt Dunnell
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Matt Lloyd, Tim Wallach and Milt Dunnell.
Dorchester native David Mendham signs with Ottawa Titans
After a successful college career, Dorchester, Ont., native David Mendham has signed his first pro contract with the Ottawa Titans.
Great Lake Canadians have “Royal” new ballpark in Dorchester
Kevin Glew visits with Chris Robinson at the Great Lake Canadians' new state-of-the-art Royal Field in their hometown of Dorchester, Ont.
Dorchester, Ont., native David Mendham named Canadian Baseball Network’s college Player of the Year
David Mendham (Dorchester, Ont.) has been the named the winner of the Canadian Baseball Network's college Player of the Year Award. Note from Kevin Glew, blog founder: I grew up in Dorchester, Ont. So this special to me. Congratulations to David and the Mendham family! Official Canadian Baseball Network Press Release Canadian Baseball Network unveils... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Luke Easter, Al Kaline, John Hiller, Fergie Jenkins
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · It has become an Easter tradition on this blog to pay tribute to ex-big league slugger Luke Easter on Easter Sunday. “Luscious Luke” was a hulking, 6-foot-4, 240-pound slugger who became the 11th African-American to compete in the big leagues when he debuted with... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Larry Walker, Scott Richmond, Fergie Jenkins, Sandy Koufax
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · Congratulations to my many friends and colleagues that were recognized on Bob Elliott’s exhaustively researched “Top 100 Most Influential Canadians” in baseball list. In particular, I wanted to acknowledge the work of Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame director of operations Scott Crawford... Continue Reading →
