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Howie Birnie Coaching Excellence Award
The first recipient of the award is Frank Gallo of Scarborough. Frank has been a dedicated volunteer coach and leader in his community for over 50 years. TBA VP of Rep, John Cameron presented the award.. o
Read MoreJim Horton
TBA mourns the passing of Jim Horton, longtime volunteer and Life Member with Martingrove Baseball
Read MoreAlan Waffle Inducted to Baseball Ontario Hall of Fame
Alan Waffle of Royal York baseball was selected as the 2024 recipient of the Carmen Bush Signature Club Award. This recognizes his more than 30 years of contribution as a coach and builder of minor baseball in Etobicoke, including being a champion for female players. Sadly Alan passed away February 19, 2025 His legacy…
Read MoreHowie Birnie being inducted into Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
Longtime TBA Secretary-Treasurer, Howie Birnie, will be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on June 15, 2024. Birnie goes into the Hall with former Team Canada players Ashley Stephenson and Rod Heisler, former Toronto Blue Jays Russell Martin and Jimmy Key, along with Paul Godfrey, Jays president from 2000-2008. “I was incredibly surprised…
Read MoreSteve Watson elected president of TBA
Steve Watson was acclaimed the first new president of the Toronto Baseball Association in 15 years, succeeding David Black, who stepped down at the annual general meeting in November. Watson was president of the Etobicoke Baseball Association and a long time coach with Royal York BA. Watson also became TBA’s representative to Rep Division Council.…
Read MoreDavid Black made honorary life member of OBA
TBA Past-President David Black was recognized by the Ontario Baseball Association as an honorary life member at its annual meeting in November. He joins TBA Secretary-Treasurer Howie Birnie as one of the few life members of the OBA. Black (seen above wth OBA Vice-President Ray Merkley), was also recognized for being a member of the…
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