1951 Western Canada Snapshots     

California Kids

The Fresno and Visalia, California kids playing for the Saskatoon 55s and California Mohawks get together in Saskatoon during the 1951 season.  Back row (left to right) : Jack Hannah, Bob Garcia, xxx, Charlie Beene.  Middle row : xxx, Jim Peterson.  Front row : Ray White, Bud Watkins, Roy Taylor, Steve Stavrianoudakis, Norm Brown (Photo from the Charlie Beene collection)

Gordie Howe     Lefty Arnold

Left : Gordie Howe mans first base for the 55s.  Right :  Southpaw pitcher Lefty Arnold.

Saskatoon 55s

While not a challenge to the famous House of David pepper game, the Saskatoon 55s have their own fun. 
Left to right :  Jules Swick, Steve Stavrianoudakis, Bob Garcia, Norm Brown, Jack Hannah.

Charlie Beene   Gordie Howe, Roy Taylor

Left : Righthander Charlie Beene at the Kamsack tournament.  Right : Gordie Howe and Saskatoon playing-manager Roy Taylor.   (Photos from the Charlie Beene collection)

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