 1949 Tip Top TailorsInducted: 2009 |
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The 1949 Tip Top Tailors are the only Canadian team ever to win an Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Championship, which at the time was considered the World Softball Championship for Men’s Fastpitch. 2009 marks the 60th anniversary of the Championship win, and four members are still alive (Ray Pulfer, William “Babe” Gresko, Pat McCullagh, and Len Gaull). In the late 40’s and early 50’s, softball would attract thousands of fans in the Toronto area. In 1949, the Tip Top Tailors qualified to represent Canada at the ASA Championship by winning the Canadian National Exhibition International tournament, and then traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas to compete in the ASA tournament. After going undefeated in the preliminary round, they faced ASA Hall of Fame Pitcher Herb Dudley in the Championship game. Down 1-0 after a run in the third inning, Len Gaull broke Dudley’s no-hitter with a single, and later scored the tying run. In the eighteenth inning, Gaull reached base with a hit once again and scored one of two runs on a two-run double, as the Tip Top Tailors won the game 3-1. Ray Pulfer played left field, William “Babe” Gresko played third base, Pat McCullagh was in centerfield and Len Gaull was the catcher for the 1949 Tip Top Tailors. Other members, who are now deceased, included : Vic Goberis (CF), Art Upper (coach/RF), Charley Justice (P), Joe Spring (1B), Bill Imray (2B), Shelly Miley (C), Russ Johnson (P), Tom Stewart (P), Sam Shefsky (manager), John Kozachenko (3B), George Phillips (2B), Ed Geralde (SS), Jim Green (trainer) and Percy McCracken (P). |
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2000, 2002, 2003 Owen Sound SelectsInducted: 2005 |
| The 2000 Owen Sound Selects won the Senior Men’s Canadian Championship in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with a perfect 10-0 record, defeating the Waterloo Twins in the gold medal game. Paul Rosebush led the team offensively with 17 hits and a .580 batting average, Rosebush was named to the tournament All-Star team. Rob O’Brien was the winning pitcher in seven games, was named to the All-Star team and was named the tournament’s most valuable player. The 2002 Selects were once again crowned Senior Men’s Canadian champions in Winnipeg sporting an 8-2 record. Owen Sound left no doubt who was the best team defeating Saskatoon 12-0 in the championship game. Pat Graham and Bill Simmons were both named to the tournament All-Star team. The Selects successfully defended their championship in 2003 defeating the Waterloo Twins in the championship game. They once again went undefeated finishing with another perfect 10-0 record. Owen Sound were Canadian champions three times in four years with an impressive collective record of 28 wins and 2 losses. |
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1978 Doc`s BluesInducted: 2004 |
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The Doc’s Blues story started in 1971 as the team, then known as Green and Louie Realty, won the British Columbia Championships and had a bronze medal finish at the Canadian Championships. The team developed rapidly winning their first Canadian Championship in 1973 and another four in the next five years. In 1974 the team represented Canada at the World Championships, finishing seventh. Dr. J. Ross McLean took over sponsorship of the team in 1975 and the Doc’s Blues era began. Over the next three years the team began very well known throughout North America and the world. The 1978 team was arguably the strongest team ever assembled. The team trained extensively all year from Canada to Mexico and competed in two leagues. That years’ scheduled World Championships bounced around, due to political issues, finally settling in El Salvador in November. Undefeated through round robin and elimination rounds, Canada’s only defeat came at the hands of repeat Gold medallists USA in a 4-0 final. For the team’s outstanding achievements Coach Adrian Lavigne received the Air Canada Canadian Amateur Sports Award as Coach of the Year. The 1978 Doc’s Blues team was the last club team to represent Canada at the World Championships. Their overall team record in 1978 was an amazing 113 wins, 16 losses, 2 ties. The 1978 Doc’s Blues were inducted into the Softball British Columbia Hall of Fame in 1990. Donna Blackstock – Outfield Diane Materi – Left Field Eileen Costello – Pitcher Marilyn McComb – Infield Heather Cranston – 2nd Base Patti McGuire – 3rd Base Mag Davis – Outfield Joanne Mick – Catcher Michelle Desaulniers – Outfield Sandra Nerreter – Shortstop Debbie Duke – Catcher Janice Robinson – 1st Base Rosemary Fuller – Pitcher Marg Skillings – Infield Gloria Greenlee (Milne) – Pitcher Liz Wood – Center Field Ann MacLeod – Shortstop Norma Wood – Right Field Adrian Lavigne – Coach/General Manager Alastair MacLeod – Assistant Coach Dr. Ross McLean – Sponsor Stan Yip – Business Manager |
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Chinguacousy Junior CougarsInducted: 2000 |
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1983 Men’s Pan Am Gold Medal TeamInducted: 1997 |
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1983 Women’s Pan Am Gold Medal TeamInducted: 1997 |
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Victoria Bate ConstructionInducted: 1993 |
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Richmond Hill DynesInducted: 1989 Province: Ontario |