Maurice Kohut

Builder
Written By Karina Bueckert

  • BIRTHPLACE Dauphin, MB

  • BORN October 9, 1934

  • INDUCTED 2010

Maurice Kohut was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on October 9, 1934. Kohut’s pleasant smile and dedicated spirit made him a joy to be around. He was greatly involved in baseball for over 40 years, first in Dauphin and then in Winnipeg. Kohut was committed to Optimist Park in the St. James area for many years, and he oversaw upgrades to the facility valued at over 1.7 million dollars. He was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award by Baseball Manitoba in 1984 and 1999. In 1994, he was presented with the Umpire of Merit award from Baseball Manitoba. Kohut was inducted into the Baseball Manitoba Honour Society in 1995, and he received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002, presented by Lieutenant Governor Peter M Luba. His selfless desire to help in any way he could left a lasting impression on many who knew him.

 

Maurice Kohut Newspaper Article 1977

Maurice Kohut Newspaper Article 1976

 

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

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