Special Awards | Teams | 2007
NATIONAL CHAMPION TEAM RECOGNITION AWARD – 2007
The Board of Directors recognized the Windsor Chiefs Baseball Teams of 1982, 84, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91.
CANADIAN SENIOR MEN’S BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
1982
WINDSOR CHIEFS
Front Row (L to R): Dave Fitzpatrick, Angelo Fantuz, Leo Paul “Punky” Bracken, Jerry Haskell, Kevin Paradis, Mike Cooper, Greg Filipov – Bat Boy, Don Hollerhead, Dave Cooper, Ris Massetti
Back Row (L to R): John Upham – Manager, John Filipov – Coach, Mike Willson, Tom Valcke, Rick Lindquist, Larry Leclair, Jeff Buchanan, Rick Joyal, Pat Hickson, Mike Price, Dennis McKeegan, Sam Haidy, Joe Ivan, Rob Murphy
Note: Sam Haidy, Joe Ivan, Ris Massetti – did not compete at Canadian Championships
CANADIAN SENIOR MEN’S BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
1984
WINDSOR CHIEFS
Team Members: Al Bernacchi, Leo Paul “Punky” Bracken, Jeff Buchanan, Dave Cooper, Mike Cooper, John Ivan, Andy Lappalainen, Larry Leclair, Rick Lindquist, Rob Murphy, Tom Nelson, Kevin Paradis, Ed Petryschuk, Bill Reade, Kyle Rudling, Steve Vorkapich, Mike Willson
Player/Manager: Don Hollerhead
Player/Coach:Tom Valcke
General Manager:Jock Papineau
CANADIAN SENIOR MEN’S BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
1986
WINDSOR CHIEFS
Front Row (L to R): Pat Dumouchelle, Mike Willson, Larry Leclair, Chris Smeeton, Steve Vorkapich – Coach, Rick Lindquist, Jim Holmes, Rob Murphy, Tom Valcke – Manager, Renzo Anzolin – Coach
Back Row (L to R): Shawn O’Keefe, Greg Reh, Ritchie Coughlin, John Ivan, Dave Cooper, Tom Nelson, Kevin Paradis, Paul Rutckyj, Kyle Rudling, Jerry Haskell, Mike Cooper, Jeff Buchanan, Leo Paul “Punky” Bracken, Jock Papineau – General Manager
CANADIAN SENIOR MEN’S BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
1988
WINDSOR CHIEFS
Front Row (L to R): Rob Cecile, Rob Murphy, Jim Dalton – Coach, Jock Papineau – General Manager, Paul Rutckyj – Player/Manager, Dave Lesperance – Bat Boy, Wally Horsman Middle Row (L to R): Tom Nelson, Kevin Paradis, Ritchie Coughlin, Bill Ball – Bullpen Catcher, Terry Murphy, Leo Paul “Punky” Bracken, Bernie “Chico” Labute, Dave Cooper
Back Row (L to R): Brad Tayles, Todd Teno, Mike Kaschak, Stew Hillman, Chris Smeeton, Mike Price, Rick Lindquist – Coach Absent: Kevin Aitcheson, Jeff Buchanan, Pat Dumouchelle, Dave Girard, Jerry Haskell, Shawn O’Connor
Note: Stew Hillman, Terry Murphy, Tom Nelson, Brad Tayles, Todd Teno did not compete at Canadian Championships
CANADIAN SENIOR MEN’S BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
1989
WINDSOR CHIEFS
Team Members: Kevin Aitcheson, Leo Paul “Punky” Bracken, Bob Bush, Dave Cooper, Ritchie Coughlin, Ron Dominico, Pat Dumouchelle, Dave Girard, Jim Holmes, Bernie “Chico” Labute, Rick Lindquist, Rob Murphy, Tom Nelson, Shawn O’Connor, Mike Price, Chris Smeeton, Tom Voinaroski
Player/Manager: Paul Rutckyj
Coach: Armand Mastellotto
Coach: Kevin Paradis
General Manager: Jock Papineau
CANADIAN SENIOR MEN’S BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
1990
WINDSOR CHIEFS
Team Members: Carlo Boniferro, Leo Paul “Punky” Bracken, Bob Bush, Al Butler, Rob Cecile, Dave Cooper, Dwayne Dawson, Pat Dumouchelle, Dave Girard, Jerry Haskell, Brian Labute, Rob Murphy, Tom Nelson, Shawn O’Connor Kevin Paradis, Mike Price, Dave Tronchin
Player/Manager: Paul Rutckyj
Coach: RenzoAnzolin
Coach: Armand Mastellotto
General Manager: Jock Papineau
CANADIAN SENIOR MEN’S BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
1991
WINDSOR CHIEFS
Team Members: Scott Adams, Leo Paul “Punky” Bracken, Bob Bush, Al Butler, Rob Cecile, Dave Cooper, Ritchie Coughlin, Dwayne Dawson, Pat Dumouchelle, Dave Girard, Jerry Haskell, Stewart Hillman, Bob Lofgren, Terry Murphy, Kevin Paradis, Paul Rutckyj, Dave Tronchin
Player/Manager: Mike Price
Coach: RenzoAnzolin
Coach: Brian McMillian
WINDSOR CHIEFS
Peter (Jock) Papineau founded the Windsor Chiefs’ Baseball Club in 1969. They began their illustrious history with a ten year stint in the EssexCounty Senior League, winning six pennants and four league titles. In 1978, they were the Ontario champions before winning a bronze medal at the national championships.
In 1979, under the leadership of Team President Dr. Denis Page, the club entered the Inter-County League for three seasons. The Chiefs captured three regular season pennants under Managers Mike Hurst (1979, 1980) and Ris Massetti (1981). The team also captured the Ontario championship and competed at the National Championships in 1979 and 1980.
In 1982, the Windsor Chiefs entered the Detroit Federal League until 1989 when they joined the Pontiac Federal League. They went on to capture seven Canadian championships over a ten year span. These national championship teams were managed by John Upham (1982), Don Hollerhead (1984), Tom Valcke (1986), Paul Rutckyj (1988, 1989, 1990) and Mike Price (1991). During various seasons the coaching staff included Renzo Anzolin, Jim Dalton, and Armand Mastellotto. Jock Papineau succeeded Mike Hurst (1982) asthe General Manager and played a monumental role in the Windsor Chiefs’ dynasty. Dedicated Executive Directors were: AI Carpenter, Frank Hollerhead, Chuck Lloyd, Larry Ouellette, and Clayt Tourangeau with John Filipov and David Lesperance handling the equipment duties. The Chiefs also captured silver medals at the Canadian Championships in 1983 and 1987.
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