Paul Marley | Springwater Sports Heritage Hall Of Fame

Paul Marley

Paul Marley
Builder


Induction Award:

Paul Marley is truly a sports Mr. Everything.  From his first love as a multi-sport player Paul began and continues to share his sports passions as a Coach, Committee Member, Administrator and Sponsor.  Hockey and baseball were his main sports of interest as an athlete. As an outstanding team player, he was inducted into the Springwater Sports Heritage Hall of Fame as an Elmvale Merchant Championship Baseball Team player (1977).  Paul’s achievements as a sports Builder are numerous and without question highlighted by his leadership and extended dedication to the development and success of the Barrie Baycats

Member Details:

Category: Builder
Year of Induction: 2024
Sport: Baseball, Hockey, Curling
Nominator: Lou Omer Belcourt
Date/ Place of Birth: June 6th, 1950, Phelpston ON.
Resides in:  Barrie, ON

Highlight:

  • 2001: Co-organised the building of Baycats Stadium and Barrie Baycats Baseball
  • 2014: Inducted into Springwater Sports Hall of Fame- Team Member
  • 1977 Elmvale Merchants Fastball Championship - Intermediate “C”          
  • 2022:  Inducted into Barrie Sports Hall of Fame – Builder​
  • Ongoing:  Sexton Mechanical has sponsored Springwater Sports Heritage’s Induction Ceremonies since its inception. ...more highlights

Narrative:

The Barrie Baycats baseball team was granted league (IBL) entry in 1999, on the condition that they would be able to play by 2001. This was a monumental task; they needed an owner, a board of directors, and a stadium among other things. The city of Barrie provided a place to play, but the task of building a stadium fell to the owner. Unfortunately, the original owner declared bankruptcy in 2000. This is when Gary Inskeep, Paul Marley, David Mills and Gary Calvert stepped up. With only seven months until opening day, they used their incredible business savvy and communication skills to convince businesses to prioritize stadium construction. Paul and David managed to create a stadium with a diamond, clubhouse, dressing rooms, and seating for 1500 spectators.  As Vice President and co-developer, Paul was visible at 20 year’s worth of games ---all played within the boundaries of Springwater township and to the delight of local fans. The Baycats won their league championship 6 years in a row; a feat that would never have happened without such incredible hard work and determination. 

         Beyond the Baycats, Paul and the Marley bothers were Springwater sport enthusiasts and talented hockey and ball players---Paul’s 1977 Fastball team was inducted into SSHHoF at its first Induction Ceremony in 2014. As a member of the Elmvale Curling Club, Paul served for a term as its president in 1984. He also coached minor hockey and baseball teams in the Elmvale/Phelpston area. Paul’s company was a Longstanding and Committed sponsor for many local teams and events.   

 Quotes:

October 17, 2022   Bay Cats Rolls (2024)

"A HUGE Congratulations to former President and co-founder Dave Mills as well former Vice President and co-founder Paul Marley who were inducted into the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame last night!"
"The Barrie Baycats Organization is forever indebted to you both for your hard work and dedication for over 20 years!"

The Baycats Rolls  (2024)
" ..It has been said that the Baycats are what they are today mainly due to the   
     dedication of Dave Mills and Paul Marley…one of the most successful Franchises in
     IBL (Intercounty Baseball League)  history…"

To Note   The Intercounty Baseball League (IBL)  was--The highest level of baseball in the province; surpassed only by the Blue Jays)

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Acknowledgement:

Artwork-  Induction Portrait  2022    Gisele Lapalme (artist) and the Barrie Hall of Fame-