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We are proud to be re-introducing the BVB Hall of Fame and as we slowly bring back all of the past inductees, we have 4 new nominees from the 2016 season that we would like to recognize. The nominated players and builders are;

 

In the Player Category;

Mike Bennett:   One of the Original Players on the Hobos
His Playing Resume includes:
  • Former National Team Player
  • Original Hobo from league inception
  • Multiple BVB 49's appearances 
  • Multi-time League and National Champion
  • League MVP Contender for many years

 

Jeff Gilleland: One of the original  Cardinals Players

His Playing Resume includes:
  • Considered among the most feared power hitters ever in BVB with 50 + career home runs
  • 7 HR titles in 8 yrs played
  • 4 x Vintage and 2 x Legend Cup Champion
  • 2 time 49er National Team Member
  • BVB was the only organized baseball he ever played

 

In the builders category we have 2 nominees as well. They are;

 

Casey Cosgrove:  One of the original  Hobos Players

His Resume includes:
  • He was a founding member of BVB and is  still playing in the league
  • 5 time BVB League Champion
  • Two time National Champion team player/head coach
  • 8 time National team member
  • Former League HR Champion
  • More than 40 career Home Runs

 

Dan Pokaradi:  THE original Mudhen

His Resume includes:
  • He was a founding member of BVB and is  still playing in the league
  • Has led successfully led the Mudhens for nearly 2 decades
  • Former Board member and webmaster
  • BVB historian who has singlehandedly kept all of our records and achievements preserved
  • He is a tireless worker who has done everything he could to ensure the continuation of our league traditions and ensured that we kept a healthy respect for the past while looking towards the future

 

These are our 4 nominees for 2016

 

We would like to announce the induction of Casey Cosgrove into the BVB Hall of Fame.

Casey has been a long time member of the league and taken on a variety of different roles throughout his time in the league.

There will be a formal write up posted sometime this week and a ceremony took place on Sunday before the Hobos took on the Red Sox in the 2nd game of their Playoff series at Nelson Park during which we officially inducted Casey into the Hall of Fame.

Congratulations to Casey.

 
 
We have brought back the Hall of Fame committee this season and it is headed by Craig Carroll.
 
In its first order of business, we would like to have each team submit two nominees for induction this season.
 
The criteria for nominating someone includes;
 
1) associated with  the league in some capacity either in the past or present as a player, coach, umpire, board member or volunteer 
 
It would be best to have a full written explanation to back your nomination as the Committee will review all nominations before selecting inductees based on overall contributions to the league.
 
Please have your nominations submitted by June 24th to craig_carroll@hotmail.com. Nominations received after this date will not be eligible for voting. Inductees will be announced on July 5th and will be inducted on July 14th in a ceremony to be held prior to the start of the Hall of Fame game between the Cubs and Hobos at Nelson Park that day.
 
Thank you for help and input in honouring those who helped build/represent this league over the last 20 years.
 
 
 
 
 We have brought back the Hall of Fame committee this season and it is headed by Craig Carroll.
 
In its first order of business, we would like to have each team submit two nominees for induction this season.
 
The criteria for nominating someone includes;
 
1) associated with  the league in some capacity either in the past or present as a player, coach, umpire, board member or volunteer 
 
It would be best to have a full written explanation to back your nomination as the Committee will review all nominations before selecting inductees based on overall contributions to the league.
 
Please have your nominations submitted by June 24th to craig_carroll@hotmail.com. Nominations received after this date will not be eligible for voting. Inductees will be announced on July 5th and will be inducted on July 14th in a ceremony to be held prior to the start of the Hall of Fame game between the Cubs and Hobos at Nelson Park that day.
 
Thank you for help and input in honouring those who helped build/represent this league over the last 20 years.
 
 

 

 

It is my pleasure to announce this year's inductees into the BVB Hall of Fame.
 
First, I would like to thank the Hall of Fame Committee for pouring over the nominations and coming up with these worthy inductees.
 
As well, I would like to thank everyone who put forth nominations. In celebrating our 20th season of the BVB, the Hall of Fame Committee has decided to induct a larger than usual induction class.
 
Here are this year's inductees;
 
1) Norm Greer.   Cubs - Builder Category
2) Shawn Pomfret.   Hobos - Builder Category
3) Jay Hodgson.   Cardinals - Builder Category
4) Pete Osgood. Indians/Giants - Builder Category
 
We are in the process of adding in pictures along with their Nomination which will be included on the website in the coming weeks.
 
All 4 of our newest inductees were presented with a BVB Hall of Fame T-Shirt July 14th in a pre-game ceremony before the Cubs played the Hobos. They will also receive a commemorative plaque at the end of the year in a ceremony that will be held at our end of year banquet.
 
Congratulations to all 4 of our newest Inductees.

Recognition is important to Burlington Vintage Baseball. It is the reason most players still dawn the uniform and play as hard as they can...to be the best they can be. The BVB Hall of Fame will continue to recognize the efforts on and off the field for its members for years to come.

Read about the past year's events that shaped BVB in our 'History' section of the website where it reviews each season and the activities and significant occurrences that brought the League to where it is today.

BVB Hall of Fame

We are proud to re-introduce the BVB Hall of Fame

Over the next few weeks, we will be bringing back this feature on our new website to honour former players and builders of the BVB.

 

Also, we are currently accepting nominations for both players and builders to be added to the Hall of Fame as part of the 2016 Induction Class.

 

If you wish to nominate a player or builder into the Hall of Fame, please contact either your Team's GM or a member of the Board in order to do so.

 

BVB LEAGUE CLASS OF INDUCTEES

 

2008 - JAMES N. (JIMMY) HAMBROOK

 

Burlington Vintage Baseball was a direct result of the contribution and dedication that Jim Hambrook provided. Jim's leadership and vision to create a quality baseball product is why BVB is a strong entity within Burlington and Ontario, Canada. As a Player, Manager and President, Jim has made a difference to BVB; the high quality results its members have come to expect. Driving the league forward in the boardroom, behind the bleachers or in the dugout, Jim is recognized as a builder. BVB is the structure he created. Both the internal league product and the externally recognized successes of the BVB 49ers tournament team program were a direct result of his efforts.

On behalf of BVB and its membership, we appreciate Jim's leadership and dedication to the league over the years. Your passion for baseball has become our benefit.

 

 

2009 - LEE MACKEY


Lee Mackey played many different roles within BVB; both on and off the field. As a player, founder and builder, Lee’s contributions have assisted the Burlington Vintage Baseball League reach its goal of producing a solid baseball product as well as National prominence with the back to back Canadian National titles with the 35+ Blacks 49ers tournament team in Red Deer AB (2007) and Hamilton ON (2008). Lee’s creative abilities and promotion of BVB elevated the quality and structure you still see today within the League. 

Lee left a legacy of contributions from the graphical representations to the friendships within the league membership. With his creative touch and hands on approach, Lee was involved with many aspects of BVB. He will always be part of the league body despite having to depart to other geographies. 

On behalf of the League and its membership, we appreciate Lee’s dedication to our successes over the years. Your passion for baseball was our profit.

 

 

 

2009 - WALTER LUTZ

 


Recognizing over 30 years of dedication and contribution to the game of baseball and specifically Burlington Baseball, Walter Lutz was inducted into the BVB Hall of Fame on November 26th, 2009. Walter is a founding member of BVB, working tirelessly as the League VP of Operations. Behind the dugouts and bleachers, Walter's work never stops throughout the season and well after. Walter has been associated with organized baseball in Ontario, with BVB being a product of his contribution from the beginning.

His love of the game and passion to contribute to the league will be respected by all associated with Burlington Vintage Baseball.

2013 Update: Walter has stepped down as the VP of Operations for BVB. His contribution was recognized and celebrated at the 2012 End of Season banquet by the League membership in attendance. On behalf of Burlington Vintage Baseball and its members, we thank Walter for his many years of service and contribution to the League.

 

 

 

2017 - CASEY COSGROVE

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