HALL OF FAMER LARRY MCLEAN
With his 6-foot-5 frame making him one of the tallest catchers in big league history, Larry McLean toiled for parts of 13 seasons in the majors. Dubbed “Larry” due...
HALL OF FAMER ANDRE DAWSON
Andre Dawson was a standout at Florida A&M University when he was spotted by Montreal Expos scout, Bill Adair, who would convince his employers to select the Miami native...
HALL OF FAMER JIM RIDLEY
After two seasons as an outfielder in the Milwaukee Braves organization in 1964 and 1965, Toronto native Jim Ridley returned to Canada where he would have a significant impact...
HALL OF FAMER TERRY PUHL
The Houston Astros offered Terry Puhl a contract after he led his hometown midget squad to a Canadian championship in 1973. The fleet-footed youngster would report to Houston’s rookie...
HALL OF FAMER BERNIE SOULLIERE
A local, provincial and national volunteer for more than 40 years, Bernie Soulliere has helped transform Windsor, Ontario into one of Canada’s baseball hotbeds. The never-say-no Windsor native has...
HALL OF FAMER ROBERT BROWN
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Bob Brown excelled on the diamond and the gridiron during his teen years, even playing college football for the fabled Notre Dame Fighting Irish in...
HALL OF FAMER TONY FERNANDEZ
Signed by the Blue Jays in 1979, Tony Fernandez played 12 memorable seasons in Toronto, winning the hearts of fans with his patented submarine-style throws, unparalleled range and clutch...
HALL OF FAMER COREY KOSKIE
Born in Anola, Man., in 1973, Koskie was a multi-sport star in high school, excelling in baseball, hockey and volleyball. After choosing to focus on baseball, he honed his...
HALL OF FAMER CARLOS DELGADO
Born in 1972 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Delgado was signed as an amateur free agent by the Blue Jays in 1988. After beginning his professional career as a catcher...
HALL OF FAMER PAUL BEESTON
After graduating from Welland High & Vocational School, Paul Beeston obtained a bachelor of arts degree, majoring in economics and political science, from the University of Western Ontario in...
