Baseball
Jonathan Saunders
Jonathan Saunder’s career as an elite catcher with the Chatham Senior Ironmen spanned sixteen years. A team leader both on and off the field, his confidence and determination inspired his teammates in tough situations. He donned the “tools of ignorance” in 1993 in the Chatham system and blossomed from there. He was the midget Ironmen…
Read MoreJames Gordon Morell
Jim Morell’s stardom began in the original Miramichi Valley Baseball League, one of the premier baseball leagues in NB in the 20’s and 30’s. He quickly became the most outstanding pitcher in the league leading the Newcastle team to a Provincial Championship in 1931. His skill in the field and with the bat made him…
Read MoreGary Dunn
Gary Dunn has dedicated countless volunteer hours over the past 25 years to the greater benefit of the Miramichi sporting community. Gary served on the Chatham minor baseball executive from 1994-2006. He coached at all levels; winning a provincial championship with the Mosquitoes in 1999. He spearheaded a drive to get two fields by the…
Read MoreRich Leggatt
Rich Leggatt was one of the most talented pitchers from the area to ply his talent in the US pro ranks. Rich starred in Chatham’s minor system as both a pitcher and a shortstop. An accomplished hitter, he was the batting champion of the NB Junior League with a .510 average in 1976. The next…
Read MoreMatt Jenkins
“Matty” Jenkins’ career with the Chatham Ironmen spanned 17 years. He will go down in their lore as “one of the greatest ever”. He was an extremely talented and versatile shortstop-pitcher who could beat you on the mound, at the plate, or in the field. He was a fierce competitor who excelled in pressure situations.…
Read MoreRobert Stewart
Robert Stewart’s distinguished coaching career spanned more than twenty years. It began in 1980 when Robert, a teacher at MVHS, took on the coaching reins of the Pulamoo baseball team. He guided this team for 14 years, winning an impressive 4 provincial “AAA” titles. He became involved with the Newcastle Minor Baseball executive in the…
Read MoreGreg Morris
An outstanding baseball and hockey player in his youth, but recognized especially for a legendary coaching career in baseball and hockey with Tommies’ High School teams and the Chatham Senior Ironmen.
Read MoreBob and Doug Chase
Bob and Doug Chase are identical twins who excelled in both hockey and baseball. Their hockey skills complimented one another, as Doug was a smooth, playmaking center, while Bob was a hard-nosed power forward. Together, in 1968, they led the Newcastle Bantams to a Provincial championship while also members of the team that captured the…
Read MoreThe Veno Brothers
Residents of Chatham, New Brunswick, Anthony Veno (b.1889), Stanley Veno (b.1891), Wilfred Veno (b.1894) and Arthur Veno (b.1896) were a constant presence with Chatham teams engaged in the sports of hockey, baseball, basketball or rugby for 25 consecutive years after 1910. Anthony, nicknamed “Ant”, played all his sports on the Miramichi. He excelled in baseball…
Read MoreRon Hardy
Ron Hardy has had an outstanding athletic career, having achieved national championships in both hockey, with the 1987 Miramichi Gagnon Packers, and baseball, with the 1995 Chatham Ironmen. His baseball career, which spanned more than thirty years, was highlighted by five provincial titles, selection to the All-Star team at the 1995 national tournament, an invitation…
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