2014 Labatt Memorial Park Photos
Interview (2)
1 - Mike Lumley, Little Details
Mike Lumley went from a pro tryout to college and then to the pros. He played six seasons in the minors.
2 - John Toale, Promise to Parents
John Toale promised his parents he'd finish his degree. He did. But he never made the majors.
1990 London Tigers (22)
2 - Chris Alvarez played 9 seasons, hit AAA with Yankees, Tigers
3 - Arnie Beyeler made majors after quarter century, as coach
4 - Rico Brogna saw 9 ML seasons, felt he belonged with Mets
5 - Basilio Cabrera saw 7 seasons, then helped hitters as coach
7 - Lou Frazier, Pitcher Watching
Lou Frazier knew he could steal bases. He just needed the opportunities.
8 - Luis Galindo, Three Hits
Luis Galindo had three hits in a 1989 game, played five seasons as pro. He never made the bigs.
9 - Steve Green, Four Hits
Steve Green played well one night for AA London. He played in six seasons, never made the bigs.
10 - David Haas made bigs over three seasons, each with Tigers, 10/12/13
11 - Riccardo Ingram, His Will
Riccardo Ingram knew the odds didn't mean much. He made the bigs, then survived cancer.
12 - John Kiely, Some Innings
John Keily helped the Tigers with his sinker in 1992. He played in three major league seasons.
13 - Tim Leiper, Long Wait
Tim Leiper had a long wait in the minors with the Tigers, never made majors. For 2013, he was an adviser with the Blue Jays.
14 - Mike Lumley, Hometown Player
Mike Lumley pitched for his hometown team in London, Ont. He never got to pitch in the majors.
15 - Rusty Meacham, Not Afraid
Rusty Meacham showed by the way he pitched that he wasn't afraid of anyone.
16 - Steve Pegues, Raw Talent
For one night in 1995, Steve Pegues was a home run hitter.
17 - Dave Richards, More Aggressive
Dave Richards tried being more aggressive, then extended career in independent ball.
18 - Ron Rightnowar, Ever Leave
Ron Rightnowar finally made the majors, but it wasn't the experience he thought it would be.
19 - Rich Rowland started logging, then turned to baseball, bigs
20 - John Toale, Played Professionally
John Toale knew not making the majors didn't mean he was a bad player. He played professionally.
21 - Mike Wilkins, Every Time
Mike Wilkins almost threw a no-hitter for AA London. He never got the chance to in the majors.
22 - Ken Williams, Complete Game
Ken Williams got a complete game at single-A, never got to try in the majors.
Lou Frazier knew he could steal bases. He just needed the opportunities.
8 - Luis Galindo, Three Hits
Luis Galindo had three hits in a 1989 game, played five seasons as pro. He never made the bigs.
9 - Steve Green, Four Hits
Steve Green played well one night for AA London. He played in six seasons, never made the bigs.
10 - David Haas made bigs over three seasons, each with Tigers, 10/12/1311 - Riccardo Ingram, His Will
Riccardo Ingram knew the odds didn't mean much. He made the bigs, then survived cancer.
12 - John Kiely, Some Innings
John Keily helped the Tigers with his sinker in 1992. He played in three major league seasons.
13 - Tim Leiper, Long Wait
Tim Leiper had a long wait in the minors with the Tigers, never made majors. For 2013, he was an adviser with the Blue Jays.
14 - Mike Lumley, Hometown Player
Mike Lumley pitched for his hometown team in London, Ont. He never got to pitch in the majors.
15 - Rusty Meacham, Not Afraid
Rusty Meacham showed by the way he pitched that he wasn't afraid of anyone.
16 - Steve Pegues, Raw Talent
For one night in 1995, Steve Pegues was a home run hitter.
17 - Dave Richards, More Aggressive
Dave Richards tried being more aggressive, then extended career in independent ball.
18 - Ron Rightnowar, Ever Leave
Ron Rightnowar finally made the majors, but it wasn't the experience he thought it would be.
19 - Rich Rowland started logging, then turned to baseball, bigs
20 - John Toale, Played Professionally
John Toale knew not making the majors didn't mean he was a bad player. He played professionally.
21 - Mike Wilkins, Every Time
Mike Wilkins almost threw a no-hitter for AA London. He never got the chance to in the majors.
22 - Ken Williams, Complete Game
Ken Williams got a complete game at single-A, never got to try in the majors.
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