1965 INAUGURAL AMATEUR DRAFT – January 1, 1965
St. John’s, AV: Well, the waiting is finally over, and the results are in! The first amateur draft in the history of the New Hibernian Baseball League has taken place, and with that, the dreams of 400 lucky men have been realized. With the first ever pick in league history, the Clarenville Knights have drafted a 25 year old pitcher from Bay Roberts named Edwin Beckett. Edwin left his job as a policeman upon being drafted, so it looks like the police team is in need of a new ace! The complete list of first round draftees is as follows:
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2. Gambo Dolphins – 3B John Troy
3. Marystown Oilers – 3B Cliff Farris
4. St. John’s Whalers – SP Jerry Bookout
5. Bonavista Privateers – 3B Knox Kitterick
6. Cornerbrook Royals – 2B Jim Daniels
7. Gander Aces – CF Steven Broomhead
8. Grand Bank Anglers – RF Jared Russel
9. Carbonear Caribou – RF Connor McDonald
10. Botwood Sailors – LF Thomas Kilochan
11. Bishop’s Falls Crusaders – LF Arran Dyer
12. Dunville Railmen – SP Jim Dunagan
13. Wabana Steelers – C Victor Ford
14. Lewisporte Lumberjacks – 3B Fred Somers
15. New Highlands Highlanders – SP Brian Gilliland
16. Labrador City Miners – CF Sam Cowley
One of the first players drafted in the league's history, John Troy is a cousin of King Cormac - both descend from Fergus Troy, hero of the War of Independence and the nation's first King.