Ab Bruce was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 27, 1932. He was a power hitting catcher with a strong throwing arm, and he was respected by everyone. Bruce played for the Charleswood Juveniles in 1948, on-and-off for the Canadian Ukrainian Athletics Club (CUAC) Blues from 1949-60, and in three all-star games. Once at Osborne Stadium in 1952, he had three hits in one game, including a game winning home run. Bruce also received the American Legion Post Trophy as league MVP. Bruce was an original member of the Fort Whyte tournament team, who have also been inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame. He was also an excellent hockey player.
