SMSBL Hall of Fame

Hugh was born in Nova Scotia, Canada where his youth sport was ice hockey. In 1955 at age 12 he immigrated to the US with parents and 4 siblings. Once settled in Rio Linda, he learned about the game of baseball and played one season of Little League as a pitcher. However, due to family priorities he did not participate further in organized youth sports. After high school graduation Hugh joined the Marine Corps, served 2 years over seas (Hawaii, Okinawa, Viet Nam) and with 18 months left on his enlistment was assigned to a small Marine base in southern California. There he became active in base sports, played fast pitch softball, baseball, and ran cross country track. Upon his discharge in 1967, Hugh returned to Sacramento, attended college, married wife Norma, graduated CSUS in 1971, started a family (3 children), and went to work for the California Department of Justice. Also, during this period, he played baseball in the city leagues as a pitcher/catcher. In 1977, Hugh & Norma moved to a rural community in El Dorado County (Mt Aukum) to raise their children on a small farm/ranch. Hugh and Norma are now retired on the property. In 1994 Hugh joined the SMSBL at age 50. Hugh plays multiple positions most notably pitcher, catcher, and third base and possesses an uncanny ability to produce two base hits (doubles). He has played with several Sacramento teams ( Rivercats, Solons, Patriots, Yankees)and attended the Phoenix MSBL World Series regularly, winning 6 championship rings, and at age 75 intends to continue playing. Hugh is a great teammate, organizer, and 25+ year contributor to the SMSBL.