Carberry Royals 1979–1984

Carberry Royals
Written By Karina Bueckert

  • HOMETOWN Carberry, MB

  • INDUCTED 2009

PLAYERS

Insets: Harvey Allen, Andy Chuchmuch, Lloyd Grierson John McNeill, John Watts, Jack Lupton, Al McNiven, Bill Old, Drew Ruckle, Bill Plowman (treasurer)

Back row: Blair Salt, Rob Kommer, Warren Oliver, Albert Naismith, Kelly Murray, John Burke, Leonard Birch, Rick Roberts, Malcolm McDonald (coach) Middle: Don Scott.

Front row: Elvin Hajnrych, Jim Elliot,Jeff Scot, Jim Snaith, Ian Scott, Jim Scott, Jack Elliot, Brian Salt

During the six years from 1979-1984, the Carberry Royals won five Santa Clara Baseball League titles, and lost in the finals the during the year they didn’t win. This group of entirely local players was managed by Malcolm McDonald. They won 159 games over this span of time, and lost only 62 times. They owned their own bus, enjoyed playing together, and created considerable community interest.

Karina Bueckert
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