It started as a simple trip to the United States in search of a solid roster for baseball tournaments in Saskatchewan.
Little did Indian Head mayor Jim Robison and his contingent know, who they recruited would forever change the landscape of baseball in his province and inspire future generations of ballplayers.
Read More Rocket MenBy IAN WILSON Leroy Paige easily could have adopted the nickname “Satchel” for the amount of travel he did over a pitching career that spanned five decades. The lanky right-hander made a name for himself in the Negro Leagues long before he put his stamp on Major League Baseball (MLB), but he also played in the […]
Read More Tall Times in the WestHe was, in his prime, the best pitcher in the world.
In a playing career that covered more than three decades, John Donaldson traveled to hundreds of cities across North America, where he collected 413 wins and recorded 5,081 strikeouts.
Donaldson struck out more than 500 batters in three straight years and he registered 14 no-hitters, including one that dazzled baseball watchers in Saskatchewan.
Read More Dominant John DonaldsonWillie “Curly” Williams left an indelible mark on Alberta and Saskatchewan.
An African-American and former seasoned Negro League player from the US, he found solace and acceptance in the warm embrace of Western Canadian baseball fans.
So much so that Williams earned the title of “Mr. Baseball” in the border city of Lloydminster.
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