Claude LaMarre
CBA co founder and original commisioner 97-02. Member 1997-2003. GM of very successful Longue Pointe Franchise once known as the Hitmen. The spirit of CBA.

Gerald Benoit
Co Founder and GM of Montreal (formerly Bodega Bay) franchise. Former commisioner and League President. Main Web designer.

Jon Calder Alexandria Assault GM. A founding member of CBA. Calder was influential in many executive decisions
as member of the CBA Committee in it's early years. Retiring in 2002, Calder led the Assault through several great races

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After CBA put together a Hall Of Fame Committee composed of several of our old timers, our council, and 3 very special guests. Original CBA members Founders and commisioners. The two people most responsible for the fun and structure we have today as the CBA, Gerald Benoit, and Claude LaMarre. We owe the hours we spend because the the vision they had which we uphold today. We also had on the committee Chris Boutin the original owner of the retired Quebec Capitales of the Dawson div, and former champion. LaMarre was the original owner of the Longue Pointe Hitmen also of the Dawson div, who later were nicknamed the "Loggers". Benoit was the owner of the Bodega Bay Madbirds of the Carter division later called the Montreal Royals. The Royals are presently the Staub champion Skokie Wolfmen owned by Wolfman Shapiro.

A confidential vote was taken and commentary and notes were sent in by the committee members. 6 members were selected as initial inductees. Originally there were 5 spots but a tie for the last spot resulted in a double nomination. Each year we will vote upon new candidates for the CBA Hall.

The following nominees were unanimously selected by receiving votes.

Jeff Bagwell: Bagwell played most of his career with Kilgore {Bryan}Bashers owned by Cory Light. Bagwell is a career leader in several key offensive categories. Perhaps the best player Kilgore ever had, Bagwell did it all. Finally made the playoffs in 2004 and 2005 winning the CBA championship with Brooklyn. Bagwell returned after his Brooklyn stint to Bryan (Kilgore) in 2006. 20th All time in hits. 16th in HR. 16th with 672 extra base hits. 19th total bases. 10th OBA. 8th runs scored. 8th RBI. 6th in walks. According to Founder Claude LaMarre Bagwell was perhaps "The best batter in CBA history if you want my opinion. 5500+ AB, almost 1000 walks, 326 HR, a slugging of 537 and oba of .404. Excellent defense also. His most horrible season was with Hitmen, but he deserves his induction to the HoF. Bagwell did it all. Commitee member JD Adams commented that Bagwell was "one of the most important ( impact ) players for the last 20 years of baseball and more importantly in CBA .   Made first CBA appearance as
opening day 1st baseman of the Harlem Dark Knights in 1997...Moved on to Kilgore (Bryan) as a 6 year starter for Cory Light's Kilgore Bashers. Traded in 2004 to Brooklyn mid season and helped lead Brooklyn to their first ever CBA championship. A key member of Brooklyn's 2005 Parker leading team.

Batting Avg .295 (37th)
At Bats 4793 (4th)
Hits 1,435 (6th)
Doubles 289 (7th)
Triples 20(top 50)
HR 278 (11th)
Extra Basehits 594 (10th)
RBI 955 (5th)
Runs 980 (4th)
Walks 864 (3rd)
K’s 1050 (7th)

 

Brown is one of CBA's leaders in several categories. He was 2000 Clemente Cy Young winner. His 30 wins in 2000, 3rd tops single season. 5th all time ERA 3.22.. 6th in CG, Shutouts. 9th all time wins. 8th in K's. {Note 2000 season had 3 day rest unlimited }According to one committee member Brown " ...none better as a starter in the CBA..." Has one of CBA's highest winning percentages. Four twenty win seasons. Five 200+ K seasons. 18 career shutouts. Often traded during career.

Long time CBA OF who did it all. Led St Foy to WS championship in 1998. Defensively his -5 arm kept runners honest. 1998 Clemente MVP winner. 3 seasons batted over .330, 2 over .350. Said one GM "A bit less successfull than Jeff Bagwell, but a good clutch hitter. In hard situations, he was hitting to win. Trememdous arm and a good fellow Canadian." According to Marc Wass Walker was a 5 tool card who was always regarded as one of if no the best OF cards of his time." Walker's At bats were lowered due to injuries. Walker played was the key contributor to the St Foy Frenchies (Dino Barnabe) winning legacy.

Bernie Williams: Star CF who lead Longue Pointe many years to the playoffs, and a World Series title.491, 9th most putouts All time. Among leaders in many CBA offensive catagories. 6 seasons over 100+ RBI. 4 seasons 30+ HR. 240 hits in 2000, 8th best all time. 16th in BB. The defensive star of the Longue-Pointe team. Hard player to get out, A CBA stats leader in several offensive and defensive categories..

In the 1998 Playoffs, Bernie led his team in batting average coming through in the clutch several times.

BA    GM AB   R   H 2B 3B HR RBI  BB  SO HB SH DP  SB CS  E
348 18  69   9  24  6  0   2   8     8   12   0   0   2     7   0   0.

This guys was originaly drafted by Philly, then acquired by Hitmen. 161 saves total. 761K/161g... According to Claude LaMarre "I remember he was THE guy for the fantastic Hitmen franchise during their sucessful years going for the pennant." Said Marc Wass, "Urbina was lights out as a closer. He was used in many different situations and seemed to always get the clutch out in big games, especially during the IRC chat playoff days. Urbina was acknowledged to be one of CBA's premier relief specialists through his career. Among CBA's save leaders. Led LP to championships in 2000.

Albert Belle: An early CBA superstar whose short career in CBA was quite spectacular. Belle almost won the triple crown with Brooklyn in 1997 and nearly again in 1999 with the Alexandra Assault. Led League in HR and RBI in 97. 132 Extra basehits in 1999 the best in CBA history. 488 Total bases best ever in CBA. Belle was the subject of many press releases during the Early CBA years. According to one, "Belle was so powerful and dangerous, he was one of the cards we'd set intentional walks to aggressive when we faced his lineup." Belle commanded premium in CBA trade talks.