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The HOBOS spent Friday night in a strange environment; they were surrounded by, heat, light, food and plenty of well wishers.

The train pulled into Kings Court and the BO’s piled into a full house to celebrate 10 years of Vintage baseball.

The night was full of stories and awards honoring the accomplishments of League merit. The train hoppers were able to enjoy the evening as they quietly celebrated amongst the throng of Vintage enthusiasts.

Awards were handed out for individual and team accomplishments, long time B.V.B members Water Lutz and Lee Mackey gained entry into the league Hall of fame and the Cards and Brewers traded places at the podium walking away with Lutz Cups, Silver Cups and Home run awards.

Then the men in Black were presented with the (Gold) Vintage Cup. This was a special moment for a team that has been together for the entire 10 years of B.V.B existence.

The Hobo franchise has set a number of high water marks in 10 years, providing a measuring stick for all teams to target.

League director Jason Riesberry stated emphatically that the BO’s have proven and have earned the respect and right to be considered a true dynasty. The Team has suffered the loss of two colorful teammates over the ten years that have left a mark on both the team and League.

The Night was a great time for all teams to re-visit the past summer and b.s about the year ahead.

Needless to say it took the Trainmen a little longer to get back to Myley Park. After the doors closed.


HOBO SCRAPS

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Note:  The Hobo franchise was actually est. in 1999 and played in the defunct “Hardboys” league. Jim Hambrook ,Casey Cosgrove and Shawn Pomfret were and are today Team members.(Jake Timmis also played with the 99 BO’s but traveled for 2 years and was away from the team) the HOBOS won the 1999 “Coronation Cup”  (the Hardboys version of the Vintage Cup)


- 6 Vintage Gold Cup Championships
(4 of the past 5)

-          8 trips to the Gold Cup Final

-          10 straight appearances in Vintage Pool playoff round.

-          First team to win Lutz and Vintage cup same year 2006.

-          First team to 150 Wins

HOBO Scraps:

- Jim Hambrook, Casey Cosgrove also won the Coronation cup in 1998 as members of the Hardboy “black sox” team.

-          Casey Cosgrove  was voted league MVP 2000 and 2001

-          Shawn Pomfret was original league webmaster

-          Mobile Cartage original sponsor

-          Team wore grey vests for 2 years

-          Justin Pysar from Edmonton roomed in California with Jamie Evans 20 years before ever knowing of Burlington.

-          Paul Depodesta (49) started every single game for the HOBOS (over 150 including playoffs)

-          49er National tag is dedicated to Pauley D’s 49

-          Myles Fleming hit a monster HR out of Burger Park the day after Pauley died. he quietly muttered” that’s for you old man” as he hit the plate.

-          Mike (Benny) Bennett, former player for Canada’s national team

-          C Randy Stanbury and P Mike Bennett were closing Battery mates in 1986 provincial championship replicated same role in closing out 2008 National Title in Hamilton.

-          Colin Lalonde and Shawn Pomfret share league HR record with Metal.

-          Doug Chrysler played 5 years with the BO’s before being sent down to Hamilton.

-          Jay Lack has played the most games in ctr. field 4 Vintage and 10 with the Brants.


Look for more Scraps in future updates!



In the mean time “Hop on the Train”