Bob Paradine

• BIRTHPLACE Binscarth, MB

• BORN March 7, 1958

• INDUCTED 2013

Bob Paradine was born in Binscarth, Manitoba on March 7, 1958. Paradine played with the Binscarth Orioles in the Manitoba Senior Baseball League from 1981-90. The Orioles won the league title in 1982, ’84, and ’86. Paradine was named Manitoba Senior Baseball League (MSBL) all-star outfielder five times during his time with the Orioles. He went on to serve as president of Binscarth Minor Baseball for ten years. Paradine was also a very successful fastball coach, and he often coached three women’s teams each year. From 1996-2008, he had many different teams reach the finals, earning provincial gold numerous times in each age category he coached. Paradine’s effort allowed many local girls the opportunity to play top-caliber baseball, and all three of his daughters ended up receiving scholarships to play baseball in the United States.

Bob Paradine Newspaper Article 1976

These articles are gathered from University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections, Winnipeg Tribune Collection