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The second Little League Team from northwestern Ontario to claim the Canadian title, this Fort William team win the district No. 3 championships by defeating 6 leagues to advance to the Provincials. There they met up with and defeated 7 district teams to advance to the Nationals. At the Canadian Championships held in Stoney Creek, Ontario, they defeated 5 more teams to claim the title and advance to the Little League Senior Division World Series held in Des Moines, Iowa.


Third Row (L-R): Terry Battiston, Brian Nicholls, John Lotysz, Jim Delvecchio, Mike Busniuk.


Second Row (L-R): Larry Hebert (Mgr), Igor Kacerik, Bruce Malo, Ray Chepesiuk, Rick Peotto, Al McLean (Coach).


Front Row (L-R): Willie Winters, Rick Bragnalo, George Letowski, Dennis Maronese, Dave Charnock.


Inducted into the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, September 28, 1991


Fort William Americans Senior Little League

Team Year:
1966
Sport:
Baseball
Achievement
Canadian Champions
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