Ken Seafoot

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Written By Karina Bueckert

  • BIRTHPLACE Virden, MB

  • BORN June 14, 1927

  • INDUCTED 2003

Ken Seafoot was born in Virden, Manitoba on June 14, 1927. He was a catcher, pitcher, and manager for 17 years. Seafoot played for Riverside and Virden. He was one of four brothers in his family, and an original member of the 1946 Riverside team. From 1961-63, he was voted to the Manitoba Senior Baseball League (MSBL) all-star team. Seafoot then moved to Virden, and founded the MSBL Virden Oilers team in 1963. He managed this team for three years. Seafoot went on to become an umpire from 1966-88, and served as umpire-in-chief from 1969-74. He received MSBL Honourary Life membership in 1988. Seafoot officiated in five Canada Championships (Regina, Vancouver, Virden, Brandon[2]) and two Western Canada Championships.

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