I recently joined the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). My membership paid immediate dividends when I appealed to members for information about Canada’s Mr. October, George Selkirk. Dubbed “Twinkletoes” for his distinct running style, Selkirk was arguably the greatest Canadian player of the first half of the 20th century. Suiting up alongside immortals like... Continue Reading →
Canadians in 2010 Post-Season and Best Canadian Post-Season Performances
The Toronto Blue Jays may not have advanced to the post-season, but there will be some Canadian content in this year’s playoffs. Toronto, Ont., native Jesse Crain will come out of the bullpen for the Minnesota Twins, while Joey Votto, of Etobicoke, Ont., will be suiting up for the Cincinnati Reds. Also on the field... Continue Reading →
The man who replaced Babe Ruth in Yankees outfield was Canadian
Here's an article I wrote about Huntsville, Ont., native George Selkirk, the man who replaced Babe Ruth in the Yankees outfield. This story was published in the Huntsville Forester last October: George Selkirk: Canada's Mr. October By Kevin Glew With five World Series rings, he’s Canada’s Mr. October. Unfortunately, the vast majority of baseball fans... Continue Reading →