Kyle Bourget of Lisbon High School has been named one of eight finalists for the John Winkin Award, presented each year to the outstanding senior baseball player in the state. The winner of the award will be announced at the Maine Senior All-Star Game on Friday, June 26 at Husson University in Bangor. The trophy […]
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Winkin memorial service to be streamed live at Colby
WATERVILLE — There will be a memorial service for Colby College legend John Winkin on Sunday at noon at Colby’s Lorimer Chapel and a reception to follow at Page Commons. For those unable to attend, Rob Munzing of Munzing Media will have a live stream of the service at: new.livestream.com/accounts/546422/events/3293529. Winkin had over 300 wins […]
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College baseball: Local UMaine players remember their legendary coach
The men from central and western Maine who played baseball for John Winkin at the University of Maine said Sunday they are mourning the loss of a great teacher and mentor with an unequaled passion and mind for the game “It’s a sad day, because he was great man,” said Bill Reynolds, who played catcher […]
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Legendary Maine baseball coach Dr. John Winkin dies at 94
When John Winkin was coaching the University of Maine’s baseball team, he was jogging with veteran broadcaster George Hale in South Carolina during a baseball trip. Hale asked him when he was going to retire. Winkin ignored the question and they kept jogging. A little while later, Hale posed the question again. Winkin ignored him […]
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H.S. Baseball: Monmouth’s Fletcher named finalist for Mr. Maine Baseball Award
Monmouth Academy senior Kyle Fletcher is one of seven finalists for the Dr. John Winkin “Mr. Baseball” Award. The award is presented annually to the top senior baseball player in the state. The finalists were announced Thursday by the Maine High School Baseball Coaches Association and also include: Valley C Dylan Belanger, Sacopee Valley P/3B […]