Jane Shury, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, has been dedicated to preserving the province’s baseball legacy for over four decades. (Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)

By Kenneth Cheung

HALL OF FAME 2025

‘Our history’: Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame seeks nominations for milestone 40th induction

Feb 27, 2025 | 5:00 PM

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Battleford is calling on communities across the province to nominate deserving individuals for its 2025 40th induction class.

Jane Shury, president and CEO of the Hall of Fame, says the annual event is about more than just recognizing talent—it’s about preserving the province’s deep-rooted baseball history.

“Baseball played a big role not just in the settlement but also in the development of our province,” said the 91-year-old. “It was a sport that brought communities together, and this Hall of Fame is how we honour those contributions.”

The Hall of Fame is accepting nominations until March 15. A selection committee made up of baseball experts from across Saskatchewan will choose up to 12 inductees. The induction ceremony, set for Aug. 16, is one of the museum’s biggest events, drawing large crowds and serving as a key fundraiser.

Shury looks at the baseball glove collection. She describes the really old ones as looking like “a pancake.” (Kenneth Cheung/ battlefordsNOW staff)

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Shury encourages people to come forward with nominations, especially for players and contributors who may not have received the recognition they deserve.

“There are so many people who have played baseball in this province, and we rely on communities to help us find them,” she said.

Over the years, Saskatchewan has produced several players who have reached Major League Baseball, including Andrew Albers of North Battleford, a pitcher who played for teams like the Toronto Blue Jays.

But the Hall of Fame is about more than just elite-level players, Shury said. It celebrates everyone who has contributed to the game, from grassroots organizers to longtime competitors.

“This is our history,” she said. “Baseball has always been a game that brings people together, and that’s what we want to continue celebrating.”

To submit a nomination, contact the museum at saskbaseballmuseum@sasktel.net or call 306-446-1983.

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The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum features a collection of baseball gloves that showcase the evolution of the game over the decades. (Kenneth Cheung/ battlefordsNOW)

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