Tag: Tim Johnson

But What Do I Know? . . . Jim McKean, Rowan Wick, Larry Walker, Tom Burgess

My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: ·         It’s Grey Cup Sunday and today I’m thinking about Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Jim McKean. Most remember the Montreal native as a highly respected major league umpire for 28 years. But prior to his umpiring career, he played in the CFL and... Continue Reading →

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But What Do I Know? . . . Fergie Jenkins, Joey Votto, Dave Stieb, George Gibson

My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: ·         It was 27 years ago yesterday that Chatham, Ont., native Fergie Jenkins became the first – and still only – Canadian player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. You can watch his induction speech here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh5R-qTkL8Y ·         One player making... Continue Reading →

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