• BirthplaceCarman, MB
  • BornOctober 17, 1954
  • Inducted 2010

Hank Lemoine was born in Carman, Manitoba on October 17, 1954. Lemoine was a power-hitting third baseman who played most of his career with St. Boniface and Carman. He was known for his discerning eye at the plate, and was always among the league leaders in home runs, runs batted in, and batting average. Lemoine played two seasons in Australia, competing against teams from Korea, Japan, and even Canada in exhibition matches. Lemoine went on to coach at a variety of levels, and also became an established umpire. He was previously inducted into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the St. Andrews Super Saints and Nicolett Inn senior basketball teams. Lemoine was one of the most colourful characters to play baseball in Manitoba.

 

Henri Lemoine Newspaper Article 1968

Hanri Lemoine Newspaper Article 1970

Hanri Lemoine Newspaper Article 1973

Henri Lemoine Newspaper Article 1973 (2)

Henri Lemoine Newspaper Article 1974

Henri Lemoine Newspaper Article 1974 (2)

Henri Lemoine Newspaper Article 1975

These newspaper articles belong to the University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections, Winnipeg Tribune Collection