Irv Powers was born in Nesbitt, Manitoba on January 10, 1934. Powers played with the Brandon Cloverleafs from 1955-57, but an industrial accident cut short his playing career. The very next season, he was appointed to a coaching position with the Cloverleafs. He remained with the organization for the next 23 years, serving many roles, including coach, field manager, and general manager. The Cloverleafs won 11 championships over his tenure, and in 1971 he led them to a national gold medal.
