1974-1980 Minesing Dynasty Fastball Teams | Springwater Sports Heritage Hall Of Fame

1974-1980 Minesing Dynasty Fastball Teams


Inductiion Award:

Over a seven-year period this team of outstanding and dedicated players, from the small rural centre of Minesing, won five OASA Ontario Championships.  They commenced their successful journey as young and eager Peewees and with their exceptional talent, perseverance, leadership and community support evolved into an accomplished and triumphant Juvenile team.  A success story difficult to repeat, if ever.

Players(yrs): Brad Adams(2), John Adams(5), Ray Baldwick(1), Peter Cole(1), Steve Faraghar(1). Dale Giffen(5), Kevin Giffen(2), Doug Gillespie(2), Don Gratto(1), John Gratto(1), Geoff Kenny(2), Bill Luck(2), Dan Luck(3), Allan Maw(2), Ray McFadden(1), Brent McLean(4), Jamie McLean(3), Rob McLean(2). Brent McNabb(1), Rob McNabb(2). Paul Morgan(2), Bob Murphy(2), Doug Murphy(3), Barry Orser(1), Paul Partridge(2), Dennis Poole(2). Alan Priest(5), Paul Priest(2), Rob Priest(1), Bill Snider(1), Ken Thompson(3), Bob Weatherill(2), Coaches: Rick Borneman(1). Don Eagles(2), Doug Jones(1), Ken Maw(1), Larry Maw(1), Ross McLean(1), Allan McNabb(1), John McNabb(1), Ken McNabb(1), Lorne Orser(1)

Member Details:

Category: Team
Year of Induction: 2021 (1974 & 1975 Teams) & 2024 (1978, 1979. 1980 Teams)
Sport: Fastball
Nominator: Mary Priest
Team Name(s): Minesing, Giffen Farm Eqipment

Highlights:

   ♦  1974 Peewee C OASA Ontario Champions (defeated Maple in the final)
   ♦  1975 Peewee C OASA Ontario Champions (defeated Stouffville in the final)
   ♦  1978 Midget C OASA Ontario Champions (defeated Sharbot Lake in the final)
   ♦  1979 Midget C OASA Ontario Champions (defeated Wellington in the final)
   ♦  1980 Juvenile C OASA Ontario Champions (defeated Saint Paul's Station)