1957 Kimberley Sorenson's Hobos, Kootenay Champions     

Kimberley Hobos

1957 East Kootenay and Kootenay Champions, Kimberley Hobos, sponsored by Sorensen.

Standing (left to right) - Chris Sorensen (Sponsor MGR), John Pedrotti (Equipment MGR), Dave Blayney P, Bob Fisher P, Jim Putsey OF, Art King OF, Ed Johnson SS, Dave McLay Coach, Cecil Ross C, Jim Ratcliffe 3B, Bryn Blayney Trainer.

Seated - Vern Kuntz OF, Ken Kuntz C, Ron "Slicker" Brown P, Al Paterson 2B, Mel Johnson P, Bob Pearson OF, Jim Nelson 1B, Bill Kenneman Sec-Treasurer

Front - Jim Claircoates Bat Boy

Missing - Alan Jobe, John Stone, Arvon Thomas, Colin Paterson, Elgin Smith, John Kosiancic, Moose Ronquist, Joe Posnikov, Ed Blundell.

[Photo from the Kimberley Daily Bulletin, July 11, 2014]

1957 Kimberley Hobos

The Kimberley Sorenson's Hobos finished second in the regular season in the East Kootenay League then went on to win the playoffs and defeated Trail Smoke Eaters in the All Kootenay championship series.

Back (L-R) - Mel Johnson, Colin Patterson, Allan Patterson, Dave McLay, Bob Fisher, Ron Brown, Ed Brown.

Front - Art King, Dave Blayney, Neil Henderson, John Stone, Jim Ratcliffe, Jim Nelson.

Missing - Merv Ronquist, Jim Putsey