Binscarth Orioles 1969-1974

Binscarth Orioles
Written By Karina Bueckert

  • HOMETOWN Binscarth, MB

  • INDUCTED 2003

PLAYERS

Back Row (L-R): Barry (Sam) Jamieson, Herb Andres, Brian McCauley, Ron Low, Ross Lynd, Dale Gies, Robert (Bob) Kutzan
Front Row: Don Gies, Reg Parton, Garth Neville, Glen Hodgson, Bob Wasslen (coach/manager), Ron Falloon, Bruce Stevens
Middle: Donald Schaak (bat boy)

STORY

The Binscarth Orioles were perennial champions in the Northwest League, and won the Provincial Senior B Crown in 1969, ’70, and ’71. Following this, in 1972, the Orioles moved to the Manitoba Senior Baseball League (MSBL), where they won the Provincial Senior “A” title during their first year in the league. In 1973, Binscarth won the MSBL pennant pennant. Throughout 1969-74, the Orioles played in many big Western Canada tournaments, including in Regina, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, and Lacombe. Garth Neville, who also played on Team Canada, was their main pitcher, but the Orioles did not rely only on pitching. They were a versatile team, and had good speed, defense, and power hitting.

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