NATIONAL CHAMPION TEAM RECOGNITION AWARD – 2007 |
The Board of Directors recognized the Windsor Chiefs Baseball Teams of 1982, 84, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91. |
CANADIAN SENIOR MEN’S BASEBALL CHAMPIONS |
1982 |
WINDSOR CHIEFS |
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Front Row (L to R): Dave Fitzpatrick, Angelo Fantuz, Leo Paul “Punky” Bracken, Jerry Haskell, Kevin Paradis, Mike Cooper, Greg Filipov – Bat Boy, Don Hollerhead, Dave Cooper, Ris Massetti Back Row (L to R): John Upham – Manager, John Filipov – Coach, Mike Willson, Tom Valcke, Rick Lindquist, Larry Leclair, Jeff Buchanan, Rick Joyal, Pat Hickson, Mike Price, Dennis McKeegan, Sam Haidy, Joe Ivan, Rob Murphy Note: Sam Haidy, Joe Ivan, Ris Massetti – did not compete at Canadian Championships |
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1984 | ||||||||
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CANADIAN SENIOR MEN’S BASEBALL CHAMPIONS |
1986 |
WINDSOR CHIEFS |
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Front Row (L to R): Pat Dumouchelle, Mike Willson, Larry Leclair, Chris Smeeton, Steve Vorkapich – Coach, Rick Lindquist, Jim Holmes, Rob Murphy, Tom Valcke – Manager, Renzo Anzolin – Coach Back Row (L to R): Shawn O’Keefe, Greg Reh, Ritchie Coughlin, John Ivan, Dave Cooper, Tom Nelson, Kevin Paradis, Paul Rutckyj, Kyle Rudling, Jerry Haskell, Mike Cooper, Jeff Buchanan, Leo Paul “Punky” Bracken, Jock Papineau – General Manager |
CANADIAN SENIOR MEN’S BASEBALL CHAMPIONS |
1988 |
WINDSOR CHIEFS |
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Front Row (L to R): Rob Cecile, Rob Murphy, Jim Dalton – Coach, Jock Papineau – General Manager, Paul Rutckyj – Player/Manager, Dave Lesperance – Bat Boy, Wally Horsman Middle Row (L to R): Tom Nelson, Kevin Paradis, Ritchie Coughlin, Bill Ball – Bullpen Catcher, Terry Murphy, Leo Paul “Punky” Bracken, Bernie “Chico” Labute, Dave Cooper Back Row (L to R): Brad Tayles, Todd Teno, Mike Kaschak, Stew Hillman, Chris Smeeton, Mike Price, Rick Lindquist – Coach Absent: Kevin Aitcheson, Jeff Buchanan, Pat Dumouchelle, Dave Girard, Jerry Haskell, Shawn O’Connor Note: Stew Hillman, Terry Murphy, Tom Nelson, Brad Tayles, Todd Teno did not compete at Canadian Championships |
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1991 | ||||||||
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Peter (Jock) Papineau founded the Windsor Chiefs’ Baseball Club in 1969. They began their illustrious history with a ten year stint in the EssexCounty Senior League, winning six pennants and four league titles. In 1978, they were the Ontario champions before winning a bronze medal at the national championships.
In 1979, under the leadership of Team President Dr. Denis Page, the club entered the Inter-County League for three seasons. The Chiefs captured three regular season pennants under Managers Mike Hurst (1979, 1980) and Ris Massetti (1981). The team also captured the Ontario championship and competed at the National Championships in 1979 and 1980. In 1982, the Windsor Chiefs entered the Detroit Federal League until 1989 when they joined the Pontiac Federal League. They went on to capture seven Canadian championships over a ten year span. These national championship teams were managed by John Upham (1982), Don Hollerhead (1984), Tom Valcke (1986), Paul Rutckyj (1988, 1989, 1990) and Mike Price (1991). During various seasons the coaching staff included Renzo Anzolin, Jim Dalton, and Armand Mastellotto. Jock Papineau succeeded Mike Hurst (1982) asthe General Manager and played a monumental role in the Windsor Chiefs’ dynasty. Dedicated Executive Directors were: AI Carpenter, Frank Hollerhead, Chuck Lloyd, Larry Ouellette, and Clayt Tourangeau with John Filipov and David Lesperance handling the equipment duties. The Chiefs also captured silver medals at the Canadian Championships in 1983 and 1987. |