Baseball
Frank Daley
Widely recognized as the “founder” and “father” of the Chatham minor hockey program and the Chatham Recreation Council. A coach, manager, and supporter of Chatham sports from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Read MoreEric Henry
Eric Henry was one of the most colourful and competitive players ever to play in the Miramichi Valley Baseball League. He is regarded as perhaps the best third baseman ever to play in the MVBL. He played for the 1947 Maritime Champion Tigers, and he was a key figure on the 1956 New Brunswick Baseball…
Read MoreDaryl Matthews
Daryl Matthews’ involvement with the Chatham Ironmen baseball team dates back to his years as a ball boy in the late 1960s. Eventually, Daryl became an assistant coach with the team and, in 1991 he became General Manager, a post he has held for twenty-one seasons. During those years Daryl managed all aspects of Ironmen…
Read MoreBrian King
Brian King is recognized for his achievements as a baseball and hockey player. Brian became a senior baseball player, at the age of 17, with the Chatham Ironmen. He was recruited, at 18 to play with the Moncton Keefe Cubs at the national junior tournament in 1968, and again the following year, he played with…
Read More1964 Douglastown Combines
The Douglastown Combines captured the Maritime Intermediate Baseball Championship in 1964. The road to attaining Intermediate baseball’s highest achievement went through several talented teams including the Chatham Head Tigers, the Chatham Ironmen, the Bathurst Jets, Saint John, and culminated with a victory over the Antigonish Bulldogs. The Combines were a colorful, close-knit group who displayed…
Read MoreJohn Richard “Jackie” Keating
“Jackie “Keating (1908-1984) was an outstanding athlete who excelled as both a baseball and hockey player in the early New Brunswick Senior leagues. He began his hockey career with Harkins High before graduating to the senior league with the Chatham Ironmen in 1925. His hockey prowess soon had him on the road to Saint John…
Read MoreBill “Billy” O’Donnell
Bill O’Donnell has a long history with baseball in the Napan community. He served as the founder, owner, manager, and coach of the Napan Braves. Often referred to as “Napan’s Mr. Baseball”, Bill was inducted into the Baseball NB Hall of Fame in the “Builders” category in 1999. Bill was instrumental in forming the Napan…
Read MoreHerbert Frank “Herbie” Dickson
“Herbie” Dickson was a classy forward whose hockey career spanned 21 years (1957-1978). The late John Lordon recently described him as “a fast and agile skater, a deft playmaker, a very capable goal scorer and a dedicated and cooperative team player.” His nickname, “Riverboat,” resulted from the grace, speed and freedom with which he flew…
Read MoreBilly Joseph Fleiger
Billy Joseph Fleiger
Read MoreRaymond Francis Daley
Raymond Francis Daley
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