Tremendous Tino

He is easily one of the best players to ever play for the Calgary Cannons.

Tino Martinez put up MVP numbers during his two seasons (1990-1991) with the Cannons.

We take a look back at his time at Foothills Stadium, including a trade that almost sent him to Pittsburgh.

In The Cards: ’88 Calgary Cannons

Baseball cards were a big deal in the late-80s and early-90s.

Not only were they a hit in Major League Baseball, but they were also huge on the minor league circuits.

Here’s a second set of 1988 Calgary Cannons cards with a few of the stories of the players who graced the cardboard collectibles.

In The Cards: All-Time Calgary Cannons

This edition of In The Cards takes a look at the star-studded set featuring the best players from the Calgary Cannons …

EDITORIAL: Five Years Later

It all started at the tables of Calgary pubs as conversations about baseball’s days of yore in Alberta.

The Expos, Dodgers, Blue Jays, Trappers and Cannons featuring names like Dawson, Sax, Moseby, Valenzuela and Edgar.

Here we are, five years later since the start of Alberta Dugout Stories. We’re here to say thank YOU for your tremendous support.

In The Cards: 1987 Calgary Cannons

It was one of the finest seasons the Calgary Cannons experienced in their 18-year history.

They turned in a franchise-best record of 84 wins and 57 losses on their way to first place in the Northern Division and an appearance in the Pacific Coast League (PCL) championship.

But sadly, it wasn’t enough …