1946 Cobourg Men's softball champs team crest
Card Description
The Cobourg Town League had a surge in popularity after WWII. This team crest was presented to the 1946 league champion Cobourg Rotary Team.
Type Of Object
Vintage
1946
Team or Principal Name
Sport Type
Sport League
Sport Level
Accession Number
2017.005.016
The Cobourg Galloping Ghosts are the most famous team in Cobourg sports history. Managed by Fred Dufton, the Ghosts won eight Ontario championships, five after World War II. They were Canadian Dominion champions in 1946, 1948 and 1950. They were the first team in Canada to wear aluminum cleats and the second to wear white uniforms.
