Tag: 1950s

Luther “Doc” Hughes: Proximity, Power, and Prairie Sport

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Photo Credit: attheplate.com When Luther “Doc” Hughes arrived in Saskatchewan in 1911, he entered prairie sport through a role that offered access without equality. Brought to Saskatoon by J. F. Cairns to work with the Saskatoon Quakers, Hughes was initially employed as a groundskeeper and trainer, a masseur by trade, as later profiles would describe… Continue reading Luther “Doc” Hughes: Proximity, Power, and Prairie Sport

Pitch by Pitch: Honouring the Legacy of the Indian Head Rockets

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Rockets Logo Design by Malena (Max) Jensen Introduction On June 11, 2025, a packed crowd at Regina’s Currie Field rose to its feet as two nonagenarians, Nat Bates and Willie Reed, stepped onto the diamond. They weren’t just guests of honour; they were history in motion. Seventy-three years earlier, the two had suited up for… Continue reading Pitch by Pitch: Honouring the Legacy of the Indian Head Rockets

More Than Cardboard: Baseball Cards as Storytellers

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When wearing my Indian Head Museum Vice-President hat and thinking of ways to celebrate and share the story of The Rockets’ 75th Anniversary in 2025, I asked myself: why? Why even celebrate it at all? What is so important that I need to keep telling their story? The answer, for me, was time. Events connected… Continue reading More Than Cardboard: Baseball Cards as Storytellers

The Great North Battleford Beavers, Emile Francis, and the Undercover Agent: A Tale of Hilarious Hijinks

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Shared at the 2023 Baseball Reunion by Gale Tuggle Preface: Please note that the following account is a retelling of events and is not a verbatim transcript. While the essence and humor of the original stories have been preserved, some details have been adjusted for clarity and readability. I hope you enjoy this embellished recounting… Continue reading The Great North Battleford Beavers, Emile Francis, and the Undercover Agent: A Tale of Hilarious Hijinks

Willie “Curly” Williams – Mr. Baseball of Western Canada (1953 -1963)

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My second special article for Alberta Dugout Stories and the *new* Saskatchewan Dugout Stories. The Calgary Herald, July 28, 1961, Pg. 15 Embodying the title 'Mr. Baseball,' Willie "Curly" Williams left an indelible mark on Alberta and Saskatchewan. He earned this esteemed title from Lloydminster Meridians owner Slim Thorpe, a testament to his revered status… Continue reading Willie “Curly” Williams – Mr. Baseball of Western Canada (1953 -1963)

2023. What a year!

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I wanted to share a few blog-worthy experiences that didn't make it into print because I was so busy with my Master's thesis. #1: 1950s & 60s Prairie Baseball Reunion   In August, a special gathering of baseball players, family members, and fans was held in Saskatoon the day before the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of… Continue reading 2023. What a year!