Tom Town was a perennial Brandon all-star at first base and his ability to do the splits nipped many a runner. Town played softball from 1944 to 1960 with Brandon Plumbing, Reg’s Mercuries, Anglo Canadian Oil, ANAF Vets #10 and La Salle Grill. He won the league batting championship in 1944. Town was a member of teams that won the Brandon and area softball champs in 1947, 1953, 1954 1955 and 1956. He also was a member of the Manitoba intermediate “A” champs during the years 1953 to 1956 when the ANAF Vets reached the Western Canadian final twice. Town is a member of the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame.
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