Sr. Ironmen establishing "Honour Roll"

By Doug Underhill

MIRAMICHI – Part of what makes any organization strong is the recognition of those who have helped make the organization strong. The Chatham Subway Senior Ironmen are taking another step in the right direction. They are adding to the Tradition of baseball surrounding Ironmen Field by creating "Chatham Ironmen Honour Roll."

The purpose of the "Honour Roll" is to recognize the outstanding contributions individuals have made to Chatham Ironmen Baseball. The Honour Roll will include players, coaches, managers and builders. Anyone inducted to the Roll must have been out of baseball for at least five years.

Ironmen GM Daryl Matthews explained the reason for creating the Honour Roll.

"For a number of years local sports fans have been requesting a way to honour outstanding contributions to the Chatham Ironmen teams and organization. A committee was formed and criteria was established, and the selection process has begun for the inaugural ceremony to be held between the double header against Saint John Alpines on Saturday July 29. Game one is at 6 p.m. followed by the induction ceremony and then game two.

The first three is be inducted to the Honour Roll are Joe Cook, Richard (Cuffy) McLaughlin and the late Billy Daley.

The selection committee invites family, friends and loyal Chatham Ironmen fans as well as any Ironmen Alumni who are available to be in attendance. Any Alumni are asked to register at the main gate for on-field recognition during the ceremony.

During the evening the park will be licensed and there will be live entertainment and barbecue.

Click on the names in hypertext (underlined) to read about each man.