My interview with John Ford on December 9th, 2022 A remarkable man near and dear to me passed away on June 17th. John was the very first ball player I interviewed. I remember how nervous I was driving up to Saskatoon; I kept asking myself if I would know enough 1950s history to have a… Continue reading John (Johnny) Ford
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Double Take
This past spring, I took on a whirlwind university course that crammed four months of work into just two. Between long hours of reading, writing, and juggling everyday life, I often felt like Gollum from The Lord of the Rings, glued to my computer in a dark room, clinging to my assignments as if they… Continue reading Double Take
A Day in the Life of a 1950s Bat Boy
You see their faces in the photos, either standing or sitting in the team photos. There is sometimes a name but most often not. The bat boys were the ones who kept the wheels turning before, during, and after the game. In return, they befriended the players, many of whom became big brothers and mentors.… Continue reading A Day in the Life of a 1950s Bat Boy
The Story of the 1944 Regina Capitals – Underdogs & Heroes of the Saskatchewan Baseball League
For Rich This is the underdog story of veteran player/umpire George Drew and his rag-tag team of "old blokes" who came out of nowhere, defying all the odds, and in storybook fashion, went on to capture the 1944 South Saskatchewan League championship title. "If I can't gather up a bunch of broken-down ball players that… Continue reading The Story of the 1944 Regina Capitals – Underdogs & Heroes of the Saskatchewan Baseball League
Here I am
The first thing I want you to see in my blog is my most treasured Saskatchewan baseball keepsake - my Rockets Jersey. The signature of Nat Bates, a pitcher from the 1952 team, marks the end of my two-year journey researching, designing, and creating an exhibit for the Indian Head Museum. Many serendipitous moments happened… Continue reading Here I am
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