DAVID (DAVE) ANDREWS

DAVID (DAVE) ANDREWS 1917 - 1982 Dave Andrews served Brampton Minor Baseball Association during a 20 year period in which he acted as coach, manager and umpire. He coached Brampton to an Ontario Baseball Association Midget championship in 1950. His Brampton Juveniles were Halton County champions in 1951. A nucleus of Andrews’ Midget and Juvenile champions, combined with a few veterans to bring Brampton its first Intermediate championship in 1956. After retiring as coach and manager, Dave returned to umpiring with Brampton Minor Baseball Association, Halton County Baseball Association and the Ontario Baseball Association. He served as umpireinchief of both the Halton County and Brampton Associations for many years, before ill health forced his retirement. Although baseball was Dave’s favourite sport, he didn’t stay idle in the winter. He coached in the Brampton Minor Hockey Association from 19551970 and also served on the BMHA’s executive. Dave, who died in 1982, is fondly remembered by many of his former players who have followed in his footsteps by contributing to both Brampton’s minor baseball and hockey programs. Inducted November 15, 1989